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Pick Up Day By Appointment Only in Coatesville: Thursday December 5th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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This estate auction features an extensive collection of fine art, furniture, and decorative items from a Coatesville, PA property, with a particularly strong emphasis on original artwork by local artist Angela Reed Breese. The collection includes numerous mixed media pieces, watercolors, and acrylic paintings by Breese, many depicting landscapes of Tuscany and Provence.

The furniture selection spans various periods and styles, including Victorian pieces like a marble-top dresser and a channel back wing chair with carved swan head armrests. Notable Asian influences appear throughout, featuring Shanghai-sourced china cabinets and an apothecary chest with brass hardware.

Art collectors will find interest in original works beyond Breese, including Chinese ancestral portraits, Japanese woodblock prints by Kitagawa Utamaro, and signed watercolors by Donald Leong of the Delaware Valley Art League. The collection also includes folk art pieces, Haitian metal artwork, and tribal masks.

Professional art supplies and equipment feature prominently, including Charvin pastels, Sennelier oil pastels, and various easels. The auction includes a complete artist's studio setup with numerous canvas pieces, frames, and high-quality paper products from manufacturers like Arches.

Garden enthusiasts will discover architectural elements and ornamental pieces, including concrete fountains, metal obelisks, and various planters. The outdoor furniture selection features wrought iron patio sets and vintage bistro chairs.

Electronics include an iMac desktop computer, Yamaha Clavinova CLP-110 electric piano, and various audio equipment. Tools and workshop items feature professional-grade equipment from makers like DeWalt, Makita, and Craftsman.

Decorative items include Roseville pottery, Royal Austria china, Mackenzie Childs pieces, and various Asian ceramics and figurines. Sterling silver pieces, vintage fur coats, and costume jewelry add to the luxury offerings.

The household items extend to quality furnishings like a Rowe Furniture loveseat and chair set, vintage steamer trunks, and various storage pieces. Kitchen equipment includes both practical items and decorative pieces, while the textile collection features vintage quilts, Turkish Kilim rugs, and Persian wool carpets.

A noteworthy selection of books covers art, design, and various other topics, complemented by a vinyl record collection featuring artists like Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, and classical composers. The auction presents a comprehensive collection reflecting an artistic lifestyle with sophisticated tastes in both creative materials and home furnishings.