A Gentleman’s Eclectic Auction
A mix of furniture, art, jewelry and eclectic objects from around the world highlight Black Rock Galleries’ presentation of “A Gentleman’s Eclectic Single Owner Collection” online auction closing March 24. Historic items span nearly two centuries to include a matching pair of parade torches, circa 1850s, to a rare 64-inch-long, delicately assembled satin canvas model of the Hindenburg zeppelin, D LZ129, by Authentic Models. A set of three Asian snuff bottles on offer includes a rare, antique twin body brass and enamel snuff bottle with display stands, complete with two original bone-carved spoons, and an impressive 19th century, crazy quilt featuring a Benjamin Harrison campaign ribbon over a maple quilt stand. Original signed artworks range from an alarming Alexis Torres three-dimensional papier-mache Vajigante Careta mask, a dignified painting of longhorn steer, “La…