Heritage Decorative Arts Auction a Stunning Success!

DALLAS, TEXAS: Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers (HGA) held their latest Decorative Arts Signature Auction on September 17, 2005 in their Dallas, Texas headquarters. 1,107 bidders competed for 1,078 lots, 210 of them successfully, for a final total of $970,681. After-auction sales, which are still ongoing, are expected to drive the final prices realized to over $1 million.

"This was a very successful event for us," said Kevin Chapman, Consignment Director for HGA. "Prices across the board were strong, especially in the area of decorative silver. We had a good turnout, and some aggressive bidding, both on the floor and over the phone and Internet. This is a fascinating area of collecting, and I'm looking forward to our next auction, to be held December 10, 2005 in Dallas."

Auction highlights included:

A Russian Silver Tea Service
Mark of Antip Ivanovich Kuzmichev, Moscow, Russia, c.1900 REALIZED: $26,290

A Pair of German Silver Knights
I. F. & Son, Ltd., Germany, Nineteenth century REALIZED: $19,120

An Austrian Porcelain Plaque
Maker unknown, c.1900 REALIZED: $17,925

An American Art Glass Vase
Tiffany Studios, c.1900 REALIZED: $16,730

An American Reverse-Painted Glass Lamp
Pairpoint Corporation, Early Twentieth Century REALIZED: $15,535

Twelve American Silver Japanese-Style Dessert Knives And Forks
Mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, NY, c.1907 REALIZED: $15,535

An American Bronze D'Ore and Enamel Carriage Clock
Mark of Tiffany & Co., c.1890 REALIZED: $14,340

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit HeritageGalleries.com.

Prospective consignors and sellers of top-end decorative arts material are invited to call Kevin Chapman at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 320 to discuss their holdings. Or visit HeritageGalleries.com and click on the "Sell Now" tab. Or simply email Kevin Chapman at KevinC@HeritageGalleries.com.

To order a catalog for any Heritage Auction, please contact: Nicole Jewell, c/o Heritage Galleries, 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX 75219.