Estate of Earl Bettinger and Lilian Jackson Braun
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Estate of Earl Bettinger and Lilian Jackson Braun
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Description
This Tryon, North Carolina estate is full of fine art, local woodworks, pottery, decorative furniture, vehicles and much more! All items in this estate sell to the highest bidder at timed online auction with $1.00 opening bids and 15% buyer's premium. This auction features extended bidding due to the quality and quantity of fine pieces in this estate.
Lilian Jackson Braun (June 20, 1913 – June 4, 2011) was an American writer well known for her light-hearted series of The Cat Who... mystery novels. The Cat Who books center on the life of former newspaper reporter, James Qwilleran, and his two Siamese cats, Koko (short for Kao K'o Kung) and Yum Yum, in the fictitious small town of Pickax located in Moose County "400 miles north of everywhere." Although never formally stated in her books, the towns, counties and lifestyles described in the series are generally accepted to be modeled after Bad Axe, Michigan, where Braun resided with her husband until the mid-1980s. (Wikipedia)
Earl had a world view built on his experiences. As an Army soldier, he... Show more
Lilian Jackson Braun (June 20, 1913 – June 4, 2011) was an American writer well known for her light-hearted series of The Cat Who... mystery novels. The Cat Who books center on the life of former newspaper reporter, James Qwilleran, and his two Siamese cats, Koko (short for Kao K'o Kung) and Yum Yum, in the fictitious small town of Pickax located in Moose County "400 miles north of everywhere." Although never formally stated in her books, the towns, counties and lifestyles described in the series are generally accepted to be modeled after Bad Axe, Michigan, where Braun resided with her husband until the mid-1980s. (Wikipedia)
Earl had a world view built on his experiences. As an Army soldier, he... Show more
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Terms and Conditions Overview
PLEASE NOTE: There are only two pickup days/options - there will be no other options, so please keep this in mind when bidding:
Please make sure to read through ALL terms and conditions of this auction by clicking the 'Terms of Auction' link on the Proxibid page. This estate is located in Tryon, NC - we will send out the address to winning bidders only.
We will not bring items back to our auction gallery. MOST OF THE ITEMS ARE PICKUP ONLY!
Some highlights:
- Friday, July 23, 2021 from 11:00 - 3:00 pm
- Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 11:00 - 3:00 pm
Please make sure to read through ALL terms and conditions of this auction by clicking the 'Terms of Auction' link on the Proxibid page. This estate is located in Tryon, NC - we will send out the address to winning bidders only.
We will not bring items back to our auction gallery. MOST OF THE ITEMS ARE PICKUP ONLY!
Some highlights:
- This is an auction - bid accordingly!
- Most of the items in this auction are PICKUP ONLY - items that can be shipped are notated as such, so please read each lot.
- BRING LOADING HELP AND PACKING MATERIALS! Staff will not be available to help load or pack.
- We suggest professional movers and packers for the art, furniture and larger pieces - please schedule movers for the allotted pickup times.
- A 15% buyer's premium will be charged on all sales.
- Buyers are required to pickup their items on the assigned pickup dates with NO EXCEPTIONS unless the items are being shipped.
- SC, NC and GA Bidders - per NCDOR and GADOR, we have to charge sales tax on all purchases unless you have a NC or GA resale certificate listed on your Proxibid account.
- DO NO BID ON THIS LOT else you will be charged.
Pickup Information
PLEASE NOTE: There are only two pickup days/options - there will be no other options, so please keep this in mind when bidding:
If you do not pick up your items, they will be abandoned with NO REFUNDS and you will be auto-declined from all of our future auctions. We have had TOO MANY bidders not show up for pickups.
We will not bring items back to our auction gallery. MOST OF THE ITEMS ARE PICKUP ONLY!
Pickup Information
- Friday, July 23, 2021 from 11:00 - 3:00 pm
- Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 11:00 - 3:00 pm
If you do not pick up your items, they will be abandoned with NO REFUNDS and you will be auto-declined from all of our future auctions. We have had TOO MANY bidders not show up for pickups.
We will not bring items back to our auction gallery. MOST OF THE ITEMS ARE PICKUP ONLY!
Pickup Information
- Most of the items in this auction are PICKUP ONLY - items that can be shipped are notated as such, so please read each lot.
- BRING LOADING HELP AND PACKING MATERIALS!
- Staff will not be available to help load or pack.
- We suggest professional movers and packers for the art, furniture and larger pieces - please schedule movers for the allotted pickup times.
- Buyers are required to pickup their items on the assigned pickup dates with NO EXCEPTIONS unless the items are being shipped.
- DO NOT BID ON THIS LOT else you will be charged.
Preview Information
There is an auction preview available. It will not be a tour of the home - it is for auction bidders only and will be monitored as such. You must register for the auction to receive the location of the property and the preview date. Each registered bidder will receive an email or phone call with the information. The house is being monitored by private security and the local police department and only registered bidders will be allowed on the property for preview and auction pickup. DO NOT BID ON THIS LOT else you will be charged.
A Note on Rugs in This Auction
Earl and Lilian kept records of their artistic investments, including receipts of rug purchases. While most of the rugs are missing their tags and we are unable to match them to their original receipts, we wanted to include a sampling of the caliber of rug quality normally associated with their collection. DO NOT BID ON THIS LOT else you will be charged.
Woven Steel and Aluminum Richard B. Hubbard 1987 "Trapezoidal Basketweave"
Title: Trapezoidal BasketweaveOrignalSignedMedium: Metal
Signed and dated original wall sculpture executed with hand-lacquered strips of woven steel and aluminum. This piece measures 59 x 38. Purchased in 1997 for $2,470. Installation currently located in pool house and may require light cleaning. This piece shows some wear and weathering from pool chemicals and condensation in the pool house. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Platinum Diamond Ladies Ring - Appraised in 2021 for $4,939
Metal Type: PlatinumCarat Weight: 1.00 - 1.24Clarity: Very Slight Inclusion #1 (VS1)Cut: RoundAbsolute
Platinum diamond ring, with the round diamonds and baguette shaped diamonds. The ring has a round diamond of about 1/4 carat, being VS with GH color, and five rounds of about .10 points each, with one being severely chipped. Seven more graduating size diamonds are on the band, as well as five graduating baguette diamonds, also of VS with GH color. The total diamond carat weight is estimated at 1.13 carats. Approximate size 6 with ring sizer in place. Appraised in 1982 for $3,158; appraised in 2021 for $4,939.
Iron Snakehead Towel/Clothes Rack, Pottery Face, Metal Bird Sculptures, and Vintage White Side Table
Iron towel/clothes rack measures 41 x 22, pottery face measures 16 x 6.5, birds stand approximately 24 inches tall (these show rusting from being in the pool environment), side table is 18 inches in diameter (shows damage to base). Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
NordicTrack WalkFit, Plastic Pool House Chairs, and Mats
Two plastic chairs, NordicTrack WalkFit treadmill (poor condition, operation unknown), exercise mats (show slight mildew). Pool house chemicals/components NOT included in lot. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Bennington Potters, Vermont, Celestial Face with Glass Tile
OriginalAbsolute
This piece measures 15 inches in diameter and 80 inches tall on post. Located in side yard. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Three Hanging Stained Glass Acrylic Faces
Condition: ExcellentOriginalMaterial: AcrylicAbsolute
Three pieces appear to be acrylic and measure 14 x 15, 16 x 12, and 16 x 16, respectively. Colors are bold and construction is intact. No signature or maker's marks noted. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Five Ceramic Hand Painted Fish
Attributed to Terry's Touch Stoneware Animals, Asheville, NC. Fish range in length from 10 inches to 15 inches. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Three Small Pottery Crocks with Lids, Pottery Bowl, and Wooden Apples
All in excellent condition. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Brilliant Platinum Diamond Wedding Set - Appraised in 2021 for $21,135
Metal Type: PlatinumCarat Weight: 2.00 - 4.99Ring Size: 6.5Clarity: Slight Inclusion #1 (SI1)Cut: Round BrilliantAbsolute
Platinum wedding set, being soldered together, with a center Old European cut diamond of 1.98 carats, of SI1 with H color. On each side of the center are old Mine cut diamonds of VS with IJ color, with a total carat diamond weight of about .16 points in the eight stones. The wedding band has six round single cut diamonds of .015 points each, being VS with H color, and having a total diamond weight of about .09 points. The entire set is about 2.23 carats. Appraised in 1982 for $15,160; appraised in 2021 for $21,135. Approximate size 6.5 with removable ring sizer in place.
Large Three-Piece Dorothy Gillespie Installation "Dance of the Firebird"
Title: Dance of the FirebirdOrignalSignedMedium: MetalYear: 1997
Signed acrylic on aluminum. Center piece measures 84 x 20 and flanking pieces measure 72 x 20 each. Installation currently located in pool house and may require light cleaning. This piece shows some wear and weathering from pool chemicals and condensation in the pool house. Purchased in 1997 for $9,000. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Contents of Guest House Linen Closet
See photos for details. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Two Vintage Wall Mirrors
Mirrors measure 30 x 30 and 14 x 22, respectively. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Two Area Rugs - Possibly Hand Knotted
Rugs measure 40 x 80 and 29 x 51, respectively. No identifying tags present. In used condition. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Wood and Glass Entertainment Center - INCLUDES Electronics
Cabinet measures 33 x 18 x 73 and includes two TEAC floor speakers, TEAC Stereo, Toshiba DVD/VHS Player, and LG 26" Flat Panel Television. Electronics untested by our company. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Large Joe Miller "Dolphin Dance" Metal Sculpture
Title: Dolphin DanceOrignalMedium: Metal
Approximately seven feet tall. Purchased in 1991 for $2,200, repainted in 2000 for $300. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Contents of Guest House Closet
See photos for details. Electronic items operating conditions unknown. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Dorrie Lee Egg Basket
Measures 18 inches wide by 17 inches tall at top of handle. Card reads: This egg basket is woven on a wild grape vine handle with dyed reeds, spun wool, sea grass, date palm pods, and stag horn fern leaves. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Ingraham Carved Rooster Head Mantle Clock
Has key, operation unknown. Very good overall condition. Measures 21.5 x 15.5. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Contents of Guest House Kitchenette
See photos for details. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Wicker by Henry Link Sleeper Sofa
Queen size pull out. Sofa measures 72.5 wide by 36 inches tall at backrest. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.
Polo Ralph Lauren Wicker Wingback Chair
In very good condition. Measures 30 inches at arms by 48 inches at top of backrest. Buyer responsible for removal, moving assistance, hand trucks/ladder, tools required for removal, and moving assistance. Professional movers/packers recommended, shipping not available unless arranged for by the buyer and picked up during the allotted pick up timeframe.