Cottone Art Advisory & Appraisals is Ft. Myers, Florida leading expert on antique consignments and fine art appraisals.
We provide property assessments for insurance values, trust estimates, and assessments for any other needs. Our services are available to anyone including: individual clients, museums, executors, banks, and more.
In addition to offering appraisal services, we also are always on the lookout for rare, vintage consignments. We have an unbeatable track record for realizing
top price results and delivering fast payments. We pride ourselves on all transactions being private, professional, and confidential.
Featured Artists
Cottone Auctions is delighted to showcase works by notable artists across a variety of mediums. Learn more
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(239) 291-4056
8229 Southwind Bay Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
The Cottone Difference
Since 1985, Cottone Auctions has expertly handled a diverse mix of fine art and antiques for national and international audiences. Our typical offerings include Fine Jewelry, Asian Art, Modern Design, American & European Paintings, Decorative Items, Americana, Native American, Oriental Rugs, and more. No matter the item, we strive to provide welcoming personal service with outstanding final results.
We are proud to work with private individuals, estates, museums, and institutions across the United States and all over the world. Allow Cottone to be your gateway to the international art market through live internet and unlimited phone bidding.
Featured Artists
Contemporary Art
| Artist: | Andy Warhol |
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| Title: | "Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.139)" |
| Description: | Screenprint in colors on Arches Aquarelle paper, 1975, signed in pencil, also signed in black felt-tip pen by the subject, numbered 204/250 (total edition includes 50 artist's proofs), printed by Alexander Heinrici, with the publisher's inkstamp verso, Seabird Editions, New York. |
| Dimensions: | Height: 43 3/4 in.; Width: 29 in. |
| Provenance: | Collection of Dr. H Rolf & Elisabeth Weber, Buffalo, NY. |
| Hammer Price: | $132,000 |
| Auction Date: | September 29, 2023 |
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987)
Andy Warhol was a pioneering American artist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Austro-Hungarian immigrants. After studying commercial art at Carnegie Mellon University, he moved to New York City, launching a career in advertising art before rising to prominence with groundbreaking solo and group exhibitions in the 1950s and 1960s. Warhol’s studio, The Factory, became a cultural hub for artists and celebrities.
Through diverse media like painting, silkscreening, and film, Warhol explored themes of celebrity, consumerism, and artistic expression, cementing his legacy as a leading figure of the pop art movement. Despite controversy, his works remain iconic reflections of mid-20th-century American culture, and his influence continues to endure long after his death in 1987.
20th Century Design
| Artist: | George Nakashima |
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| Title: | "Fine Free Form Conoid Bench" |
| Description: | Featuring rosewood butterflies and accompanied by the original drawing of the bench. |
| Dimensions: | Height: 29 1/2"; Maximum Length: 7' 2"; Maximum Depth: 39"; Seat Height: 12" |
| Provenance: | Purchased directly from George Nakashima; Ithaca, NY Family. |
| Condition: | Original patina; some wear to surface. |
| Hammer Price: | $49,450 |
| Auction Date: | March 25, 2017 |
George Nakashima (American, 1905-1990)
George Nakashima was a renowned American woodworker and furniture maker, celebrated for his unique designs that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.
Fine Jewelry
| Maker: | Cartier |
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| Title: | "7.55 CT Diamond and Platinum Ring" |
| Description: | Featuring a center step-cut diamond weighing 7.55 carats, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds, each approximately 0.60 carat. Mounted in platinum, accompanied by a red leather Cartier case. Signed Cartier, no. 863218. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2105705223 stating the diamond is F color, VS2 clarity, and a certificate from Cartier indicating the date of purchase (April 4, 1993). |
| Ring Size: | 7.5 |
| Provenance: | Godell - Hager Estate, Buffalo, NY. |
| Hammer Price: | $294,000 |
| Auction Date: | October 3, 2020 |
Cartier
Cartier is a prestigious French luxury goods conglomerate, renowned for its exquisite jewelry and watches, symbolizing elegance and sophistication.
Decorative Arts
| Maker: | Tiffany Studios |
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| Title: | "Elaborate Peony Table Lamp" |
| Description: | Circa 1915. Leaded glass and patinated bronze. Shade impressed "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1903." Mounted on a period bronze Tiffany Studios decorated telescopic library base with excellent brownish-green patina. Base impressed "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 367." |
| Dimensions: | Height: 32 in.; Shade Diameter: 22 in. |
| Provenance: | Descended in the family of the original owners; Sotheby's, New York; Private collection. |
| Hammer Price: | $390,000 |
| Auction Date: | September 18, 2021 |
Tiffany Studios
Tiffany Studios, founded by Louis Comfort Tiffany, is celebrated for its innovative stained glass and decorative arts, with the peony table lamp being one of its most iconic designs.
Antique Clocks
| Clockmaker: | Robert Robin (1741-1799) |
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| Dial Artist: | Joseph Coteau (1740-1801) |
| Case Attributed to: | Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1757-1843) |
| Title: | "Exceptional Louis XVI Regulator with Remontoir d’égalité 'Royal Model', circa 1785" |
| Description: | Ormolou and glass case, hand-painted, jeweled and enameled porcelain dial with astrological zodiac cartouches, signed Coteau and Robin Hr.du Roy, pierced gilt brass hands, blued steel pointers for the mean time and calendar indications, sweeps second hand. Movement of month duration with calendar, equation of time, with remontoire, re-wound via Robin’s pulley system, constant force, Graham dead-beat escapement, nine-rod compensated pendulum, striking on the solar hour and half hour on a single bell. |
| Dimensions: | Height: 15 1/8 in.; Width: 9 in.; Depth: 8 1/8 in. |
| Provenance: | Jim Cipra, Horological Consultant, Long Beach, California; The collection of Dr. William Thomas, Naples, Florida. |
| Condition: | In running condition. |
| Hammer Price: | $246,000 |
| Auction Date: | March 31, 2023 |
Robert Robin (French, 1741-1799)
Robert Robin was one of the finest clockmakers in France during the last quarter of the eighteenth century. He received a number of royal appointments during the reign of Louis XVI and managed to retain his standing during and after the French Revolution. He maintained the highest standards in design and construction, engaging the best cabinetmakers for his cases and the finest enamel painters for his dials.
Decorative Arts
| Maker: | Duffner & Kimberly |
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| Title: | "Fine & Extremely Rare Duffner & Kimberly Dragon Lamp" |
| Description: | Circa 1906, leaded glass, patinated bronze. Note: One of four known. Appearing in the 1906 catalog as style 'Antique No. 521'. This example has red eyes, as does another. A third and fourth example have yellow eyes. |
| Dimensions: | Height: 26 in.; Shade Diameter: 22 in. |
| Provenance: | The important collection of Dr. Martin May, Plantation, Florida. |
| Hammer Price: | $150,000 |
| Auction Date: | September 20, 2024 |
Duffner & Kimberly
Duffner & Kimberly was a prominent American lighting company in the early 20th century, renowned for their high-quality leaded glass lamps that rivaled those of Tiffany Studios.
American Art
| Artist: | John F. Kensett |
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| Title: | "Singing Beach & Eagle Rock, Magnolia, Massachusetts" |
| Description: | Oil on canvas, signed & dated 'J.F. K. '68' (lower left). |
| Dimensions: | 22 in. x 36 in. |
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| Hammer Price: | $1,080,000 |
| Auction Date: | September 18, 2021 |
John F. Kensett (American, 1816-1872)
John Frederick Kensett was a prominent American landscape painter and a leading figure in the Hudson River School. Known for his serene and luminist landscapes, Kensett's works often capture the tranquil beauty of the American wilderness.
American Impressionism
| Artist: | Jane Peterson |
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| Title: | "A Pier at Gloucester" |
| Description: | Oil on canvas, signed 'JANE PETERSON' (lower left). Original carved wood frame. |
| Dimensions: | 30 x 24 in. |
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| Hammer Price: | $210,000 |
| Auction Date: | September 21, 2024 |
Jane Peterson (American, 1876-1965)
Jane Peterson was a notable American artist whose career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for her versatile and expressive style, she painted with vibrant colors and bold brushwork, often capturing the essence and atmosphere of her subjects.
Modern Art
| Artist: | Alexander Calder |
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| Title: | "Loose Yolks" |
| Description: | 1966. Gouache and ink on paper. Signed and dated 'Calder 66' (lower right). This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A14374. |
| Dimensions: | 29 1/2 x 42 1/4 in. (Framed: 36 x 49 in.) |
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| Hammer Price: | $138,000 |
| Auction Date: | October 3, 2020 |
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor renowned for his innovative mobiles that embrace chance in their aesthetic and his monumental public sculptures. His work revolutionized the art of sculpture by introducing movement, both literal and implied, into his pieces.
Our Process
Step 1
To get started, fill out the form. We require at least one photograph of your fine art, antique or collectible in order to offer an appraisal.
Step 2
Appraisal of your fine art, antique or collectible can take as long as one week. We will provide a detailed assessment of each collectible, as researched by our team of experts.
Step 3
If you are strictly looking for an appraisal, our documented appraisal is yours to use as you need. If you desire to sell your item(s), we hope you will consider consignment with Cottone Auctions.
Step 4
If you do want to consign your item with us, we will accept antique(s)/collectible(s) in which there is strong market opportunity.
Step 5
Once agreeing to consignment of your item(s), we then execute a formal Consignment Agreement form. This includes an itemization of all consigned property. This property is insured immediately once we take possession of it.
Step 6
You can be assured that we will work thoroughly to deliver maximum exposure of your antique(s) auction. Typically, our auctions attract over 1,500 bidders from all around the world!
Step 7
We will send prompt payment for your antique(s)/collectible(s) within 30-days following the auction. This will also include an itemized record for all sold property.
