Beautiful Galle from The Jochimsen Collection do well at Woody Auction

Posted by Dinesh Kumar on November 3rd, 2021

A 9 ¾-inch-tall blown mold French cameo glass vase signed Galle and a Fenton mosaic art glass pedestal vase each knocked down for ,600 to share top lot honors at the sale of the private collection of Dr. Peter and Grace Jochimsen, held October 23rd by Woody Auction, online (via LiveAuctioneers.com) and live in the Woody Auction hall located at 130 East Third Street in Douglass.

The Galle vase was of the highest quality and featured white, yellow and green tones, with a green cameo carved vine and blossom décor. The Fenton pedestal vase, unmarked, was made from mosaic art glass and boasted beautiful colors. Made circa 1925, the vase featured most of the original Fenton label. Other makers in the sale included Tiffany & Company, Royal Flemish, Daum Nancy and others.

The Jochimsen collection was a bountiful selection of some of the best Wave Crest and French cameo pieces available, plus other fine items. The Wave Crest featured plaques, jardinieres, bells, boxes and vases. The collection also boasted French cameo, plated Amberina, pink agata, slot machines, a Pairpoint lamp, Thomas Webb & Sons English cameo and more. Over 500 lots came up for bid.

Woody Auction has three more major sales lined up to conclude the 2021 calendar year, and two sales to kick off 2022. They are as follows:

- Saturday, Nov. 13 – American and Brilliant Period Cut Glass (in-person and online)
- Saturday, Dec. 4 – High Quality Antiques (in-person and online)
- Saturday, Dec. 18 – More of the Jochimsen collection, plus other consignments (online-only)
- Jan. 15 and Jan. 29, 2022 (both on a Saturday, both online-only, with details to follow).

To learn more, visit www.woodyauction.com.

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