George Cole Auctions
7578 North Broadway, (Route 9), Red Hook, New York 12571
845-758-9114
About Auction House
We met in 1974 and both having an interest in antiques, opened the first multi-dealer antiques shop in the area, The High Falls Antiques Cache. Besides the shop, we both had full time jobs, and also participated in many antiques shows including Stanfordville, Brimfield, and the Bard show for 25 years, which later became The Rhinebeck Antiques Show.Auction Previews & News
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Auction PreviewAlbert Bierstadt Painting Leads George Cole Auctions & Realty’s Upcoming Sale
German-American painter Albert Bierstadt (1830 - 1902) was renowned for depicting lush landscapes and grandeur of the American West. He completed over 500 artworks during his lifetime. Bierstadt developed a flair for art at a young age, when he made crayon sketches. His most significant work remains The Rocky Mountains, Lander's Peak, rendered in 1863. One of Bierstadt’s major artworks titled Catskill Creek is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from George Cole Auctions & Realty. The signed painting captures Catskill Creek, one of the major tributaries to the Hudson River Estuary. The art emphasizes the artist’s fascination with nature and Western landscapes. A fancy 14-karat gold ring also leads the listings. The central round diamond weighs approximately .84 carats and has a VV-1 to VVS-2 clarity. Two baguette diamonds weighing around .22 carats surround the center stone. The sale offers furniture, watches, clocks, textiles, and more. To view the full catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewEric Sloane Painting and Antique Bronze Parcel Gilt Buddha Lead George Cole Auctions & Realty’s Upcoming Sale
American painter Eric Sloane (1905 – 1985) was renowned for his brilliantly illustrated books on American folklore and cultural history. As a painter, he produced over 15,000 artworks. Sloane was best known for his evocative landscape paintings and his most famous painted work is probably the skyscape mural, Earth Flight Environment, which is on display in the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. One of Eric Sloane’s significant artworks, titled Sunset at 15,000 Feet, is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from George Cole Auctions & Realty. The all-original, untouched signed painting depicts various cloud formations and an aircraft flying in the sky. The art emphasizes the artist’s fascination with clouds and sky activities. An antique parcel-gilt bronze figure of Buddha also leads the listings. The lot features Lord Buddha with a contemplative expression, holding a wand in front of his face. The sale offers jewelry, furniture, fine art, automobiles, clocks, and more. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewAntique Contents of Cordts Hudson River Mansion Head to Auction
The Hudson Valley has long been a treasure trove for impressive antiques and décor collectibles. This Quality Hudson Valley Estates Auction, presented by George Cole Auctions & Realty, brings over 400 antique and real estate items to the market, many exclusively handpicked from the Hudson Valley Region. The partial contents of Cordts Hudson River Mansion and other items are included in the sale. Cordts Mansion, known as Edgewood Terrace, was built by real-estate baron John Cordts in 1873. The three-story Second Empire-style mansion estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Renaissance Revival inlaid rosewood console cabinet is a notable lot from Cordts Mansion. Another key item in the catalog is a vintage Mercedes automobile made in Germany. The two-seater vehicle features stunning interior accents and red leather seat covers. Beyond antique collectibles, the sale also includes an array of Persian carpets, Gothic-themed mirrors, chandeliers, and objets d'art. Browse the full catalog of this and other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
