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Books and Photography Excite Bidders at Cordier’s November AuctionDecember 28, 2015Cordier’s November 29 Book and Photography Auction in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania featured more than 500 lots, the highlights of which were a book of watercolors of India ($6,500), a group of 18 Major League Secrets cards ($4,300), and a George Washington inaugural centennial medallion by Augustus Saint Gaudens (French, 1848-1907) ($2,500). Read more |
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General Gagarin Leads the Charge at Cordier’s Fall AuctionDecember 18, 2015Cordier Auctions Fall Antique and Fine Art Auction was held November 14 and 15 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Highlights of the sale included a painting by David Burliuk (Russian-American 1882-1967) ($24,000), a portrait of Grigory Gagarin (1810-1893) ($14,000), a 8.24 ctw diamond pendant ($7,500), and a Chinese Qing Rock Crystal Covered Urn ($4,500). Prices quoted are hammer prices. Read more |
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ABC27 Visits Cordier AuctionsNovember 29, 2015Chris Davis from ABC 27 Daybreak visited the preview of Cordier's Book and Photography Auction on November 27. Director of Catalog and Specialty Auctions Ellen Miller appeared live on the morning show for two segments to discuss upcoming items at the auction. Jump to minute 6:45 in the video to see the first segment of Ellen chatting with Chris. Click HERE for a link to the video. Read more |
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John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Top Hat Template to be Sold at Cordier Auctions November 29November 18, 2015Cordier Auctions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, will offer the template used to fit the hat that John F. Kennedy wore to his inauguration in its annual Book and Photography Auction on November 29. The template, consigned by Isabel Ann Heath of Mechanicsburg, was created by her father, John Austin Garside. Read more |
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Cordier’s Fall Firearms Auction Features Antique and Collectible GunsNovember 3, 2015The Fall Firearms & Militaria Auction at Cordier Auctions slated for December 6 includes the collections of Ken Kenowski of Scranton and the late William Britcher of Newport. Antique and modern firearms will be offered, as well as Revolutionary and Civil War collectibles. The sale will be held at Cordier’s auction house at 1500 Paxton Street, Harrisburg. Read more |
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Cordier’s Fall Auction to offer Fine Jewelry, Outstanding Art, and Mid-Century Modern FurnishingsNovember 2, 2015Cordier’s November 14 and 15 auction in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania will feature more than 1000 lots including fine jewelry, Mid-Century Modern furnishings, and an excellent selection of fine art. Auction highlights include an 8.24 ctw diamond pendant, Heywood-Wakefield, and the reported last painting by Russian-American Artist David Burliuk. Read more |
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Cordier’s Summer Auction Delighted Lovers of Autos, Jewelry, and ArtSeptember 11, 2015Cordier Auctions held their Summer Antique and Fine Art Auction August 15 and 16 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Highlights of the sale included a 1932 Ford Hot Rod Kit Car ($13,500), a Paul Jouvé bronze of “Le Cynocéphale” ($9,500), and a George Washington bust after William Rush from the collection of Dr. Irwin Richman ($16,000). Read more |
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Cordier Auctions Accepts Harrisburg Magazine's Simply the Best AwardAugust 27, 2015Cordier Auctions and Appraisals is the proud recipient of the Harrisburg Magazine's2015 Simply the Best award in the Auctioneer category. The award was accepted at the Simply the Best Gala at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg on August 27. Harrisburg Magazine's annual Simply the Best contest polls readers to determine the area's favorite businesses in dozens of categories. This is the second year in a row that Cordier Auctions and Appraisals was named Simply the Best Auctioneer. Pictured below at the gala are David Cordier, Melanie Hartman, Erika Kelly, and Brian Buehrle. Read more |
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Cordier Summer Antique and Fine Art Auction to Feature Collection of Dr. Irwin RichmanJuly 31, 2015Cordier’s August 15 and 16 auction in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania will feature the diverse collection of Dr. Irwin Richman, Penn State University American Studies professor emeritus. The collection includes a large majolica collection, a 16th century British oak coffer and a George Washington bust after William Rush. “We are honored that Dr. Richman contacted our company to sell his collection,” notes Cordier’s owner, David Cordier, “We are very excited to host this auction.” Read more |
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Cordier Summer Antique and Fine Art Auction to Feature Fine Jewelry and the Collection of Dr. Irwin RichmanJuly 28, 2015Cordier’s August 15 and 16 auction in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania will feature the diverse collection of Dr. Irwin Richman, Penn State University American Studies professor emeritus. The collection includes a large majolica collection, a 16th century British oak coffer and a George Washington bust after William Rush. Other auction highlights include over 100 lots of fine jewelry, a Paul Jouvé bronze of “Le Cynocéphale” and a William Parsons wooded landscape. Read more |