Cottone Art Advisory & Appraisals is Syracuse, New York’s 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.
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(585) 243-1000
131 W Seneca ST
STE B #226
Manlius, NY 13104
Located South East of Syracuse
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
20th Century Design
| Artist: | Henry Moore |
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| Title: | "Bronze Sculpture Maquette for Draped Reclining Figure" |
| Description: | C. 1952. On original marble base. |
| Dimensions: | Ht. 4" L 6 1/2" (excluding the base) |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $195,500 |
| Provenance: | Seymour H. Knox II Collection, Buffalo, NY, thence by descent. |
Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986)
Moore is an English artist best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures and was instrumental in introducing a particular form of modernism to the United Kingdom. His works usually feature the human figure, typically as reclining figures or mother-and-child depictions. His works have been described to be depictive of the female body, although he went through a phase of sculpting family groups. Despite achieving wealth from his large-scale commissions, Moore lived frugally and endowed the Henry Moore Foundation, which continues to support education and promotion of the arts.Americana & Furnishings
| Artist: | Charles Rohlfs |
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| Title: | "Rohlfs Arts & Crafts Chair" |
| Description: | Fine & rare oak hall chair by Charles Rofhfs. Signed & dated with the artist's logo, 1902. Masterfully carved & executed, in superb original condition & finish, with/ original maker's wooden tag. One of 4 examples known. |
| Dimensions: | 57" |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $298,000 |
Charles Rohlfs (American, 1853-1936)
American actor, patternmaker, stove designer, and furniture maker, Charles Rohlfs is a representative of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Born in Brooklyn, Rohlfs studied at the Cooper Union in Manhattan. As a young man, he worked as a stove pattern-maker while pursuing his career as an actor - he received several patents for his stove designs. It’s said he designed and made furniture for personal use as early as 1888, but he did not begin his prominent career as a professional maker until 1897. By 1900, Rohlfs opened a shop in downtown Buffalo, NY and began producing what he called "artistic furniture" or the "Rohlfs style." After he retired from furniture making around 1907, Rohlfs became a leader of the Chamber of Commerce in Buffalo.Asian Art
| Artist: | unknown |
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| Title: | "A Chinese Carved Hardwood 'Scholar' Table Screen with Imperial Poem" |
| Description: | Qing Dynasty. Imperial poem is signed by Dong Gao (Chinese, 1740-1818). Deeply relief carved with rocky landscape, shrubs, pine trees, wutong tree, etc. Includes hard stone figures. The stand is carved with a dragon face and scrolling foliate design. Wood is tightly grained with reddish-brown color. |
| Dimensions: | Ht: 16" W: 20" D: 7" |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $155,760 |
| Provenance: | A prominent New York family; thence by descent. |
Table Screens
Table screens were a popular furnishing for scholars’ studios. The studio housed useful objects, typically including writing utensils and accessories as well as musical instruments or other items that would stimulate creativity. Table screens were often found on the painting table, which itself was often near a window. The job of the table screen was twofold: it would block drafts from entering through the window and disrupting the space as well as shield wet ink from the sun.Clocks & Timepieces
| Artist: | Ithaca Calendar Clock Company |
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| Title: | "Ithaca #1 Floor Regulator" |
| Description: | Finely carved walnut case w/serpentine sides & a bracket base in original finish. Original 12" paper dials. 8 day time & perpetual calendar, nickel & brass weight driven movement. |
| Dimensions: | 7' 1" |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $81,400 |
Ithaca Calendar Clock Company
The Ithaca Calendar Clock Company was formed in 1981 by Michael Porter, Joel Warren, and Ken Peterson to produce clocks that included a calendar. The first of such was the invention of J.W. Hawes, esq., of Ithaca, and was patented in 1853. Through many iterations, the calendar clock was perfected, and the clocks, their cases, and the custom furniture housing were all included to be produced as a single unit by the Ithaca Calendar Clock Company - which remains in business today restoring clocks from the 18th century.Lamps, Art Glass & Pottery
| Artist: | Tiffany Studios |
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| Title: | "New York Bamboo Floor Lamp" |
| Description: | A Rare 'Bamboo' Leaded Glass and Bronze Floor Lamp on a 'Bamboo' Senior Base, circa 1910. Shade is signed Tiffany Studios New York. |
| Dimensions: | Overall Ht. 67"; Shade Ht. 12" Diameter 24" |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $241,900 |
Tiffany Studios
Started by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios New York was renowned for their jewelry and exquisite luxury items. L.C. Tiffany was interested in painting during his youth, a hobby that developed a passion for experimenting with colored glass. Tiffany began his foray into glass artistry with stained glass windows for churches, creating works that were highly detailed and often portrayed nature themes. Upon the discovery of the lightbulb, Tiffany moved into creating artistically designed lampshades, showing his works publicly for the first time in 1899. Due to the detailed craftsmanship of his lampshades, many are still intact and functioning to this day.Military & Native American
| Artist: | unknown |
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| Title: | "Fine and Rare Pair Cherokee Moccasins" |
| Description: | Late 18th century. Black dyed buckskin with French silk brocade, ribbons and Italian cut beads in stylized floral patterns. |
| Dimensions: | Ht. 4" L: 9" W: 3" |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $48,380 |
Cherokee
The Cherokee are indigenious people of the southeastern woodlands of the United States. The moccasins they wore were often made of deerskin or other soft leader, and were traditional “outdoor shoes.” The sole was soft and flexible and the shoes were often finished with embroidery or beading. This particular pair originated from one of the tribal groups based around current Eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia.Oriental Rugs
| Artist: | unknown |
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| Title: | "Fine & Rare Room Size Serapi" |
| Description: | 19th century, no restorations. |
| Dimensions: | 11' 1" x 14' 2" |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $32,200 |
| Provenance: |
Serapi Rugs
Serapi rugs are fine 19th century antiques. Originating from the mountains of northwest Persia, Serapi rugs feature a distinct, regional style with finer knotting and spacious designs. Often, a single rug would be created by multiple weavers (almost exclusively women) and could take several years to complete. Seeing as these rugs were taken by their weavers to be sold in Serab, “Serapi” is derived from "Serabi-i", meaning "of Serab."Paintings & Prints
| Artist: | Alexander Calder |
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| Title: | "Loose Yolks" |
| Description: | 1966. Gouache and ink on paper. Signed and dated 'Calder 66' (lower right). |
| Dimensions: | 29 1/2" x 42 1/4" (framed 36" x 49") |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $138,000 |
| Provenance: |
Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor, and painter. While he is most known for his mobiles and large public sculptures, he was also known to create jewelry, theater set designs, toys, and was even commissioned to paint aircraft and cars. Born into a family of artists in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, Calder originally pursued a degree in mechanical engineering. After finishing his degree, he worked and served in the military for some time, eventually moving to Paris where he enrolled in the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. He began making mechanical toys, which eventually pushed him into creating abstract art. From there, his craft blossomed, and he began creating kinetic sculptures and developing his style.Silver, Sculpture, Decorative Arts & Jewelry
| Artist: | Cartier |
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| Title: | "A Cartier 7.55 CT Diamond and Platinum Ring" |
| Description: | Centering on a step-cut diamond weighing 7.55 carats, flanked by tapered baguette diamonds, each weighing approximately .60 carat. Mounted in platinum, in red leather Cartier case. Signed Cartier, no. 863218. Accompanied by GIA report no. 2105705223 stating that the diamond is F color, VS2 clarity. Also with a certificate from Cartier indicating the date of purchase (April 4, 1993). |
| Dimensions: | Ring size 7.5 |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $294,000 |
| Provenance: | Godell - Hager Estate, Buffalo, NY. |
Cartier
Cartier started in 1847 when Louis François Cartier took over his father’s jewelry workshop. There was little demand for expensive items during the French revolution, yet Louis François persisted and wanted to continue the family business. Cartier’s business grew over a decade, with Louis François’s son Alfred taking over the company and moving it to the rue de la Paix in the jewelry district of Paris. Alfred’s sons expanded the Cartier brand overseas to London and New York, garnering praise and popularity as time continued.Vintage Automobiles, Toys & Collectibles
| Artist: | Cadillac |
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| Title: | "1931 Cadillac 335 Fleetwood" |
| Description: | Mileage: 4,409. Tan/Cream Rumble Seat Roadster with Red Leather Interior. V-8 Motor, wind wings, canvas tire cover, five wire wheels, Goddess radiator ornament, auxiliary lights, and rumble seat. Aftermarket dual chrome air horns and turn signals. Car was professionally restored in 1971-72 and received a 1st Junior at York, PA in 1972 and 1st Senior in 1973. |
| Estimate: | SOLD: $64,900 |
Cadillac
A division of General Motors, Cadillac is a major producer and manufacturer of luxury vehicles. Born out of the remnants of the Henry Ford Company in 1902, Cadillac vehicles are known for their precise manufacturing and reliability. Cadillac was considered the pioneer of modern mass-produced automobiles due to being the first to offer complete interchangeability of vehicle parts. Cadillac also led the way with technological advances for the industry - they were the first to integrate electric systems and manual transmissions.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.
