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Model Car Collection
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Thursday, January 18th 2018 at 8:00 PM EST
Thursday, January 18th 2018 at 8:00 PM EST
Black Rock Galleries is pleased to present, as part of a series of three auctions, this outstanding assortment of vintage model cars from a lifetime collection of a renowned New York interior designer and decorating dynamo. His singular interests in modern/contemporary artwork, model cars, and Americana are evident throughout this auction series. Every item offered in this lifetime assemblage is a slice of this gentleman’s vibrant and illustrious life and career legacy.
Highlights of this 130+ lot model car auction include:
* 1965/1966 Mustang Dearler Promo Model, Mint
* 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Dealer Promo
* 1962 Cutlass Dealer Promo Friction Model By JO-HAN Models, Detroit, Mint
* 1965 Lilac Pontiac Bonnieville Two Door Convertible, JO-HAN Dealer Promo
A gentleman in every regard, this designer put his remarkably unique touch on every object and room he encountered. From multi-million dollar sky-rise apartments to weekend country cottage retreats, his eye and attention to even the most minute details is evident. This entire auction series reflects his passion for architecture, interior, and landscape design. With tremendous pride in his personal collections and possessions, this gentleman’s estate demonstrates his flair for style, sophistication, sense of humor, and lively wit. His decorating panache is evidenced throughout his collections from the smallest, yet truly outstanding decorative touches to larger, impactful statement pieces.
This is a must-bid for model car enthusiasts and collectors. These classic car models also make playful, yet sophisticated decorative accents upon any styled etagere or library/office bookshelf.
Happy bidding!
#classicmodelcars #carcollector #modelcars
Highlights of this 130+ lot model car auction include:
* 1965/1966 Mustang Dearler Promo Model, Mint
* 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Dealer Promo
* 1962 Cutlass Dealer Promo Friction Model By JO-HAN Models, Detroit, Mint
* 1965 Lilac Pontiac Bonnieville Two Door Convertible, JO-HAN Dealer Promo
A gentleman in every regard, this designer put his remarkably unique touch on every object and room he encountered. From multi-million dollar sky-rise apartments to weekend country cottage retreats, his eye and attention to even the most minute details is evident. This entire auction series reflects his passion for architecture, interior, and landscape design. With tremendous pride in his personal collections and possessions, this gentleman’s estate demonstrates his flair for style, sophistication, sense of humor, and lively wit. His decorating panache is evidenced throughout his collections from the smallest, yet truly outstanding decorative touches to larger, impactful statement pieces.
This is a must-bid for model car enthusiasts and collectors. These classic car models also make playful, yet sophisticated decorative accents upon any styled etagere or library/office bookshelf.
Happy bidding!
#classicmodelcars #carcollector #modelcars
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1720 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06605
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1720 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06605
These lots are available for preview at our Bridgeport headquarters during normal business hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until close of auction.
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1720 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06605
Winning bidders may pick-up their lot(s) during normal business hours (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Friday January 19th & Saturday January 20th.
1720 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06605
Winning bidders may pick-up their lot(s) during normal business hours (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Friday January 19th & Saturday January 20th.
ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION
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Lot #: 61
1962 Blue Buick Electra 225 Two Door Friction Car Dealer Promo, 1:25 ScaleClosed$66.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 62
1960 Buick Invite Two Door AMT Friction Car Invicta Dealer Promo, 1:25 ScaleClosed$62.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 63
1958 Road Master Yellow Convertible Dealer Promo Friction Car, 1:25 ScaleClosed$27.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 64
Light Blue Pontiac Sedan Dealer Promo, 1:25 ScaleClosed$31.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 65
1976 And 1978 Cadillac Yellow And Blue Two Door Dealer Promo By JO-HAN, 1:25 ScaleClosed$50.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 66
1950's Wyandotte Plastic Toy Friction Car, , 1:25 ScaleClosed$36.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 67
1940's Manoil Pressed Metal Car #704Closed$19.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 68
Two 1940's Nicely Worn Pressed Steel SedansClosed$17.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 69
1940's Hubley Pressed Steel Taxi Cab #459Closed$19.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 70
1940's Three Pressed Slush Toy Cars - 3"Closed$19.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 71
1940's - 1950's Collection Of 10 Rubber Cars Mostly Auburn, Arcor 3 3/4" - 5" SizeClosed$13.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 72
Three Auburn Rubber Cars, 4 1/2"-6", Circa 1940'sClosed$10.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 73
Four Vintage Jumbo Tootsie Toy Pressed Steel Cars 5" To 6"Closed$6.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 74
Group Of Pressed Steel Vintage Toy Cars, 2 3/4" - 6"Closed$21.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 75
Nine Vintage Pressed Steel American Toys, 3"-4"Closed$6.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 76
Six Detailed Plastic Models, Some Limited EditionClosed$67.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 77
Fourteen Pressed Steel Vintage CarsClosed$6.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 78
Group Of 9 Dinky, Corgi And Tootsietoy Die Cast CarsClosed$102.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 79
Ten 1950's Renwal Vintage Plastic CarsClosed$3.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 80
Four Renwal Plastic 4 1/2" CarsClosed$6.00 Winning Bid
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