- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Willow Auction House presents a wide-ranging sale led by a selection from the Woodstock, New York estate of legendary music manager Albert Grossman, followed by an extensive collection of entertainment memorabilia and autographs, along with fine art, antiques, decorative arts, furniture, collectibles, books, and more.
Lots 1–84: The Albert Grossman Collection
These lots come from Grossman’s Bearsville estate near Woodstock, New York. One of the most influential figures in American music history, Grossman managed artists including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Highlights include Bearsville Studios and Bearsville Records memorabilia; an autographed Wavy Gravy poster; an annotated map with connections to Albert Grossman, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Dr. John, Barry Feinstein, and Artie Mogull; and a group of magnetic reel-to-reel tapes documenting folk and blues recordings from the 1950s and 1960s.
The collection also reflects the character of the Bearsville estate itself, with period furniture, folk art, Western and Americana objects, copper cookware, artwork, rugs, lighting, and vintage audio equipment. Notable equipment includes components and speakers by Altec Lansing, JBL, McIntosh, Yamaha, and others, as well as turntables and related audio gear. Also included is a collection of vintage vinyl LPs found at the estate spanning rock, jazz, soul, R&B, reggae, funk, new wave, progressive rock, and singer-songwriter recordings.
Lots 85–169: Autographs & Entertainment Memorabilia
A separate collection features signed photographs, letters, programs, manuscripts, concert posters, musical instruments, memorabilia, and a Steinway & Sons baby grand piano.
The collection spans music, opera, theater, film, television, sports, and popular culture, with signed material associated with figures including Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Sophia Loren, Clint Eastwood, Robin Williams, Amy Winehouse, Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, and many others.
Lots 170–443: Fine Art, Antiques & Estate Finds
The remainder of the auction offers a diverse selection for collectors, dealers, and decorators, including paintings and works on paper, Japanese woodblock prints, Bohemian glass, European and American porcelain, Rookwood pottery, lighting, decorative arts, signed and editioned prints, works related to Andy Warhol and Alexander Calder, comic books, woodcut novels, literature and art books, clocks, watches, and an extensive selection of antique and vintage furniture.
From the estate of one of American music history’s most influential figures to Hollywood autographs, fine art, antiques, and unexpected estate finds, this sale brings together an eclectic cross-section of music history, entertainment, art, design, and collecting.
Willow Auction House packs and ships select items in house, please see shipping details for more information. The buyer is responsible for ALL packing & shipping charges. Pick-ups are by appointment only and need to be scheduled. Willow Auction House must be notified in writing if anyone other than the winning bidder is picking up the lot. When picking up, please note the Warehouse location says "All Wrapped Up" with a green awning. Please make sure to bring ALL necessary packing supplies, paper, and boxes to pack your winning items. Please also bring enough manpower to be able to lift and remove your winning items. A loading dock is available.
Please call our offices at 862-895-5700 to confirm pick-up hours, as they are subject to change without notice.
Please note: We require items to be picked up or shipped within 3 weeks from the auction date. Items not picked up or shipped within 3 weeks will incur a $10 a day storage fee per lot. Any items not shipped or picked up within 4 weeks from the auction will be considered forfeited and will become house property or be donated.
SHIPPING DETAILS
Invoice must be paid in full before requesting shipping information. Once the invoice is paid in full, shipping and pick up communications will be sent via our Shipping program, "Shipping Saint".
Small items will be shipped by USPS, FedEx, UPS, or a comparative service. We offer buyers of larger items (furniture, rugs, large artwork) our services if they are within our shipping limits. Larger items outside our shipping capacity, we will assist in securing a third-party shipper. Buyers are also welcome to use a shipper of their choice.
Any gold, silver or other precious metal or stone items valued at $500 or more will be held for 45 days from the payment date if paid via credit card, or PayPal. If you would like to avoid this hold, please make payment with cash, cashier's check, wire transfer, Venmo, or Zelle.
JEWELRY, GOLD, SILVER, OR OTHER PRECIOUS MATERIALS POLICY:
Any lots of jewelry, gold, silver, or other precious material purchased for $500 or more and any coins, must be held for 45 days from payment date to avoid fraud. This is especially true for any items purchased for more than melted value. We offer a wire transfer or cash payment option, if the buyer wishes to receive the lot(s) sooner.
Any Shipping claims must be submitted within 7 days of receipt of the item.
