Winter Enchantment 2026 Opens Thomaston Place’s Auction Year With Newly Discovered Maine Art and Museum-Quality Works
For Immediate Release: January 16, 2025
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THOMASTON, Maine — Thomaston Place Auction Galleries opens its 2026 auction year with Winter Enchantment 2026, a three-day sale February 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2026, presenting newly discovered works by important Maine artists alongside significant American and international art, complemented by rare and historically important museum-quality objects.
Highlights include an exceptionally decorated and exceedingly rare 19th-century powder horn, emblematic of a diverse offering of uncommon and noteworthy treasures. The auction reflects the gallery’s role as a national and international platform for museum-quality works and important Maine material newly entering the market.
From Maine to the world—and from the world back to Maine, the Nautical Collection traces a rich maritime narrative through a rare and substantial scrimshaw offering, anchored by the distinguished powder horn of notable provenance, continuing Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ established role as trusted stewards of important Maine maritime relics.
More than an auction, the event celebrates the region’s American art legacy and features a rare early 20th-century Yup’ik dance mask from Alaska associated with André Breton, presenting objects whose histories and stories deepen their cultural significance and reflect an enduring commitment to thoughtful stewardship.
The auction builds toward a compelling final day on Sunday, devoted to important paintings fresh to the market, featuring notable discoveries in Maine art by Dahlov Ipcar, James Fitzgerald, and Imero Gobbato, alongside works by Andrew Winter, William Thon and Wesley Webber—underscoring the region’s lasting contribution to American art history.
The American art component includes a considerable range of works by Emil Gruppe, Jessie Arms Botke, Norman Rockwell, and Thomas Kinkade, offering breadth across periods and movements. Complementing this is a strong international selection highlighted by exceptional oil paintings by George Keyt, Jean Dufy, Benjamín Palencia, Giovanni Paolo, Sabri Berkel, alongside work by the renowned sculptor Isidore Konti.
Prints & Multiples feature Christy (2010) by blue-chip artist Alex Katz, an aquatint and photoengraving, pencil signed and numbered 15/120; Lyonel Feininger’s rare woodcut Paris Houses (Pariser Häuser) from the artist’s second state edition—limited to just 30–35 impressions printed in 1927; and a distinguished 1958 pencil-signed print of Pablo Picasso’s Tête de faune (Head of a Faun), printed and published by Atelier Crommelynck, Paris, and hand-signed by the artist.
Additional categories include designs by Tiffany Studios, Tiffany & Co., Mark Knipe, and Yamanaka; fine jewelry featuring A.G.A. Correa & Son, heritage designs by Fulco di Verdura, and vintage platinum and diamond pieces; and watches led by Patek Philippe, with other notable examples by Rolex, Omega, Movado, Cartier, Porsche Design, and IWC.
Over three days, the sale presents an exceptional selection of clocks, including a rare Simon Willard example and a Gustav Gurschner Viennese mantel clock, circa 1900–1905. Asian art includes monumental Hindu sculptures and an extremely rare Japanese wakizashi accompanied by original registration papers. Musical instruments feature a Steinway Model M piano and a classic postwar era Rock-Ola 1422 jukebox, and for the bibliophiles rare books include a 1651 folio edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer and the first American edition of Ernest Hemingway’s In Our Time (1925).
The sale is further distinguished by a very rare and iconic early 20th-century Louis Vuitton Vuittonite Library Trunk, designed for writers, along with two additional vintage Louis Vuitton travel trunks. A final highlight is an exceptional selection of American furniture, including works by Eldred Wheeler, John & Thomas Seymour, and Gustav Stickley. These highlights are complemented by European furniture, folk-art Americana, classic décor, rare collectibles, and more—all thoughtfully presented to reflect the depth, connoisseurship, and museum-quality standards for which Thomaston Place is known.
Bidding will be available in person, by phone, absentee, and live online at live.thomastonauction.com. The auction will be held at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, 51 Atlantic Highway, Thomaston, Maine.
High-resolution images, press materials, and interview opportunities are available upon request. Collectors are encouraged to register early due to limited seating and phone availability.
Auction Details
Event: Jewelry Auction: The Unreserved Collection
Date & Time: February 20th, 21st, 22nd 2025 — 11:00 AM EST
Location: Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine & Virtual
Bidding Options: Live, Online, Phone, and Absentee
Preview: Open to the public and by appointment (dates and times available on our website)
For details on how to participate, visit our How to Bid page or complete the Phone/Absentee Bid Form to register. With limited seating and phone lines available, collectors are encouraged to register early to secure participation.
About Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Recognized as one of the most respected names in the auction industry, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries is a trusted full-service auction house based in Thomaston, Maine. Specializing in fine art, antiques, jewelry, rare artifacts, and museum-quality works, the gallery is renowned for expertly orchestrated auctions that attract a global audience of distinguished collectors.
Rooted in a deep appreciation for history and dedicated to presenting New England’s most treasured estates to the world’s finest collectors, Thomaston Place brings rare and meaningful works to market—expertly sourced from distinguished collections. Through in-person, phone, absentee, and online bidding, the auction house connects discerning buyers worldwide with treasures of the past, ensuring the stories endure and continue to inspire future generations.