The Kolar Collection

This August, Skinner is set to offer items ranging from carvings to porcelain in the upcoming Kolar Collection auction. One of the standout lots is an early 19th-century tall case clock. With an angel at the top, the piece has a glazed tombstone door that opens to a wooden dial. The clock is likely from Riley Whiting, a Connecticut-based firm recognized for its wooden gear movements. The sale also includes a red-painted dome-top box from a group of anonymous artisans collectively known as the “Compass Artist.” Their works demonstrate a cohesive decorative tradition. The Chipstone Foundation writes that though “… the identity of the Compass Artist remains elusive, a study on their construction, decoration, and ownership has provided insight into material life in rural Pennsylvania German communities.”

Further showcased in this auction is a gilded copper weathervane from 1890. The piece is attributed to J.L. Mott Iron Works, a company founded by Jordan L. Mott and continued by his son. The weathervane depicts a trotting horse drawing a vehicle. Another highlighted lot is a walnut chest of drawers in the Queen Anne style. Register to bid and find more information on the above-mentioned items on Bidsquare.