On May 4, Material Culture presented the Kristina Barbara Johnson Estate in a special auction dedicated to this eclectic collection of fine, folk and decorative art, antiques and collectibles from the United States and around the world. This estate auction was a testament to the wide-ranging collecting interests of the remarkable Ms. Johnson, and presented a comprehensive look at her artistic taste.
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Lot 144 – $143,750
Pair of Chinese Jeweled Gilt Bronze Foo Dogs, 19th c.
Lot 2 – $12,500
1950 Pontiac Chieftan Convertible
Lot 539 – $11,250
18th C. Hudson Valley Pine Cupboard
Lot 340 – $8,750
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) “Happy”, circa 1954
Lot 246 – $6,875
Sam Doyle (American, 1906-1985), Joe Louis, oil on metal
Lot 145 – $6,250
Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery
Lot 9 – $5,000
Complementary pair of cast iron whippets, possibly by J. W. Fiske
Lot 237 – $5,000
Raymond Coins (American, 1904-1994), carved river stone figure
Lot 607 – $4,675
American Wool Pictorial Hooked Rug
Lot 248 – $4,375
Clementine Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886-1988) Christmas Tree
Lot 117 – $3,750
Gorham Flatware Service for 12
Lot 254 – $3,750
Justin McCarthy (American, 1891-1977), Hatted Beauty, 1962
Lot 146 – $3,625
Antique Chinese Painting on Silk
Lot 346 – $3,375
Manuel Alverez Bravo (Mexican, 1902-2002), “Ventana A Los Magueyes”
Lot 8 – $3,125
Exquisite 19th C French cast iron fountain figure labeled Bertrand Forest LYON
Lot 249 – $2,875
Sister Gertrude Morgan (American, 1900-1980), “Wake Up Read Run”
Lot 183 – $2,500
Anthracite Coal Lion Folk Carving (American, 19th C.)
Lot 738 – $2,125
9 Carved and Painted Fish Decoys, American 20th c.
Lot 535 – $2,000
Antique Flemish Wing Chair