Kodner Galleries Estate Auction

Russ Kodner

Dania Beach, FL – December 10, 2014 – Kodner Galleries, South Florida’s leading auctioneer and appraiser of fine art, antiques, jewelry and collectables hosted its Holiday Auction offering what could be considered the world’s largest collection of 19th and 20th century continental painted porcelain plaques. The collection included important examples of KPM, Royal Vienna, Sevres and others, with other notable pieces being Royal Vienna charger depicting Christopher Columbus; a large 19/20th century KPM plaque of Hagar and Ishmael Banished from the House of Abraham; a very fine late 19th century German carved and giltwood cabinet mounted with Vienna enamels and Meissen porcelain; multiple plaques signed J. Wagner and a fine French gilt bronze and onyx gueridon mounted with Sevres portrait plaques of Louis XV and the ladies of his court. The featured Lot 109, Frederick Arthur Bridgman ca. 1880 oil on canvas “Reception of an Ambassador (Palace of Constatntine)” sold for a whopping $160,000. The collection also includes many amazing examples of 19th & 20th century continental paintings and a very fine 19th century French gilt bronze mounted Carrera marble clock and garniture. The thrilling auction was lead by auctioneer, Russ Kodner.

Russ Kodner