FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE BOB LETTERMAN - THE DIORAMAS, MODELS, & MORE ONLINE AUCTION
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Located at 534 W. Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI
ONLINE BIDDING
Ends Thursday, November 7th with lots starting to close at 7:07 PM
***SEE COMPLETE CATALOG ONLINE***
*Bob Letterman, an internationally celebrated artist, has been featured in magazines, books, and on television, earning widespread acclaim in the world of modeling. This museum-quality collection showcases his remarkable work and must-see dioramas. This auction features amazing work by the following artists:
- Bob Letterman
- Armond
- John Bowery
- Alan Griffeth
- Ian Hill
- Don Kanaval
- John "Buck" McKlin
- Msg Richard D. Mitchell
- Robert Myers
- Bob Oehler
- Joe Porter
- Lewis Pruneau
- Mort Schmitt
- Jim Stephens
- Francois Verlinden
Primarily focused on WWII scenes, the collection also includes dioramas from various periods, themes, and even iconic movie characters.
PREVIEW ONLINE OR IN PERSON
at our 534 W. Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI building
Preview on the following dates/times:
Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday, October 30th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday, November 6th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 7th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
PICKUP
You will receive a message from our online scheduling program, Shipping Saint, to schedule your pickup date/time at our 534 W. Grand Avenue, Beloit, WI building
Pickup on the following dates/times:
Friday, November 8th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday, November 11th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 12th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
There is a 16% buyer’s fee added to the final sale price of all lots plus applicable sales tax (an additional 3.5% convenience fee will be charged for credit card and debit card payments). All invoices over $1,500 must be paid for by cash or wire transfer (all wire transfer payments must clear before you will be allowed to pick). All of the other lots can be paid for with cash, Visa, M/C, American Express, Discover, or Debit. We do NOT take checks of any kind. Payments must be completed online through the link embedded in your emailed invoice or in store in conjunction with your scheduled pickup time. We also reserve the right to have any bidder pay by cash or wire transfer for their invoice, regardless of amount, to prevent fraud.
Please call if you have any questions.
BELOIT AUCTION SERVICE, INC.
608.364.1965
David Allen, CAI, AARE, AMM, BAS, CAS, CES, GPPA
Registered Wisconsin & Illinois Auctioneer
WI #2580 IL #441.002296
Richard Ranft, CAI, AARE, AMM, GPPA
Registered Wisconsin & Illinois Auctioneer
WI #237 IL #441.001071
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