Inaugural Auction Set For Pook & Pook Inc. And Stuart Kingston Galleries

November 10, 2016

On Saturday, Nov. 19, Pook & Pook Inc. will join forces with Stuart Kingston Galleries to present a tax-free jewelry and fine art auction out of Stuart Kingston’s Wilmington, Del., gallery.
Founded in 1930 by Maurice Stein, Stuart Kingston Galleries is now run by Maurice’s son, James, and grandson, Edward. The company specializes in contemporary and estate jewelry and fine art. Over their 80-year history, Stuart Kingston Galleries has presented several auctions of jewelry and fine art, though in recent years has emphasized the retail facet of the business. James Stein was quoted saying that the collaboration with Pook & Pook Inc. will bring the company “back to its (auction) roots.” Pook & Pook Inc., a leading East Coast auction house, is best known for fine and decorative arts, though has had success auctioning jewelry independently in dedicated sales. Ron Pook hopes that partnering with the respected jewelry experts at Stuart Kingston Galleries will solidify Pook & Pook Inc.’s status as a powerhouse within the jewelry market and is excited to offer clients a tax-free buying experience.
The partnership offers the same excellent objects and service that the clients of both institutions expect, at a lower cost to buyers than New York or Philadelphia companies. November’s sale will feature around 150 lots of estate and modern jewelry pieces as well as over 130 lots of fine art. With items in a variety of price ranges, this accessible auction also includes several show-stopping offerings. A G.I.A. certified, pear-shaped, 4.83-carat diamond and platinum ring, a stunning pair of Van Cleef and Arpels sapphire and diamond ear clips, two Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. pieces, and an Oscar Heyman 18-carat white gold, platinum, and diamond gardenia set are all pieces to watch.
Art highlights will include two lots of Frank Earle Schoonover oil-on-canvas illustrations, a Remington Schuyler oil-on-canvas painting of a Native American boy and wolf, maritime scenes by Donald Mosher, and an oil-on-canvas by Peter Hurd depicting the Chadds Ford mill on the Brandywine river.
Interested bidders can view all items at Stuart Kingston Galleries. For preview dates and times, call 610-269-4040. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. EST.
Bidders are encouraged to contact Pook & Pook Inc. at info@pookandpook.com or 610-269-4040 with questions regarding condition reports; online, in-house, phone or absentee bidder registration; or to purchase a printed catalog. Catalogs can also be viewed online at www.pookandpook.com or www.Bidsquare.com.

 

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