Revere Auctions Offers Werner Scholz Painting, Gorham Chantilly Flatware Set, and Other Rarities This May

Berlin painter Werner Scholz was best known for exploring Germany’s darker side during the interwar years with expressive and empathetic attention to the lives of the petit bourgeoisie.  The upcoming Revere Auctions sale will feature two Scholz paintings. A 1932 oil-on-panel painting of two children and a motherly figure by the artist is particularly noteworthy. This piece depicts the mother holding aloft a golden cross. Scholz’s well-articulated paintings drew heavily on German Expressionism but had a dark, often melancholy undertone. Another notable fine artwork in the catalog is a 1981 oil painting by German painter Andreas Müller, depicting the Madonna. In the work, Mary wears an embroidered gold and pearl gown in red. Müller’s signature appears in the lower left corner. 

Beyond fine art, this auction includes decorative art, furniture, jewelry, and collectibles. Leading this section of the catalog is a Gorham Chantilly sterling flatware set. The Chantilly design was introduced by the company in 1895. Chantilly pieces are noted for their delicate designs, scrollwork, and floral embellishments. The available 100-piece set includes knives, soup spoons, forks, teaspoons, tablespoons, and serving ware, among other items. Additional lots of interest include a Georges L’Enfant gold bracelet, a diamond and rose gold Patek Philippe timepiece, a carved wooden sculpture by Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds, and a pair of $50 platinum coins. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete All That Glitters: Luxury Goods & Art catalog and find other online auctions.