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Alderfer Auction recently announced the expansion of its Transition Team during a time of growth and customer need. This outstanding teamofeightwillplaya vital role in developing a transition plan and timelinewhile utilizing its strengths in problem solving, orga- nizational skillsand compassion. Afteryearsofaccumulatingper- sonal property, the thought of moving one’s belongings can be overwhelming.TheAlderferAuction Transition Team will develop the downsizing plan, orchestrate the transition, design the new home floor plan, coordinate appraisal of personal property, pack and sort, unpack andmake the new house a home. The Transition Team helps the customer envision and design their new home floor plan. They takemeasurements and provide a visual blueprint that brings the customer’s furniture and belong- ings to life in anewenvironment. A transition customer states, “Thewhole transitions team simply did an outstanding job, and you clearly understand the unique needs of older clients. My parents were not prepared for this move, but you expertly stepped in where they left off and got everything packed up to go on the truck. Such an enormous load off theminds of us adult kids already straining to assist our elderly parents in this transition. You guys rock!” The challenge of transition for an individual, and his/her family, can result in emotional and physi- cal stress. Whether one is experi- encing life changes, relocation or moving, downsizing, retirement or liquidating collections, the Alderfer Auction Transition Team can develop a customized transition ByKarlPass Hartzell’s Auction Gallery in Bangor, Pa., held amulti-consignor saleon Feb. 2 thatprovokedbidder competition and several newswor- thy results. Founded in 1943, the family-ownedandoperatedauction company is in its fourth generation. The following are a few of the prices realized. A very small lidded Newton’s Improvedpocket celestial globe sold for $6,325. A Sterling Strauser oil-on-canvas painting went for$3,200;aRookwoodvellum vase, $738; an 18th-century high chest, $6,785; an early top hat, $1,170; and a marbleized slate checkboard sold for $984. An early ByKarlPass Folk artist Harry F. Long was born April 13, 1895, and died Jan. 27, 1970. The son of Jacob and Amanda Long, he lived in the West Cocalico Township, northern Lancaster County village of Reinholds, Pa. Harry served in WWI and was lateremployedat Eberly’s Hardware Store at the corner of Mechanic Street and Main Street (Route 897). Longwas a self-taught painter andwoodworker.His nicknamewas “Shorty.” Antiques dealer Mary Snyder also had her first antiques shop in the Eberly’sHardware Store building, prior to moving her shop downEastMainStreet towardTrinity Chapel (Reinholds Station Trinity Chapel). Harry lived next to the chapel. Harry’s younger brother (by one year), JohnF.Long (1894-1984),wasa carpenterandhousepainterbypro- fession but also a self-taught artist. John was a profilic painter and worked on reverse glass. Harry did not, primarily working in oil-on- board and also gouache-on-paper. Also,Harrywasnotanactivepainter, unlikehisbrother,whooutlivedhim by 14 years. His output likely num- bered under 100 paintings. By com- parison, Johnproducednearly 1,000 paintingson reverseglassduringhis lifetime.Harrywas justasknown for hiswoodworking as hewas in town forhispaintings.Heconstructedand paint-decorated children’s chairs and toy boxes. Harry also did cane seating repair, according to relative DennisStephen. It is not known if Snyder or Variety Sale Excels At Hartzell’s FRIDAY MARCH 15,2019 •VOL.50,NO.11 FEATUREDAUCTION: Bodnar’sAuction Sales -March 28 in Edison,New Jersey - Page 6 AAN Current News PalmerMuseum Of ArtHighlights New Contemporary CollectionAdditions on page 2 In This Issue SHOPS,SHOWS &MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPSDIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT&AUCTIONCALENDAR . on page 8 AUCTIONSALEBILLS . . . starting on page 8 AUCTIONEERDIRECTORY . . . . on page 15 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15 Online Only Coins And JewelryAuction Slated ForMarch 19 At Pook& Pook Inc. on page 4 Children’s Special EventAtRock Ford: “It’s Tea Time” Set ForApril 7 on page 10 Six Types Of AttendeesAt Today’s Antiques Shows on page 12 ANTIQUESNEWS,P.O.BOX 500 MOUNT JOY, 17552 ADDRESSSERVICEREQUESTED PRSRTSTD U.S.POSTAGE PAID ENGLEPUBLISHINGCO. Alderfer Auction Expands Its Transition Team Harry F. Long: Folk Artist Of Reinholds Two folkartpaintingsbyHarryLong.Courtesyof Johnand JenChaski. Harry F.Long is top left,ca.1918-19,location unknown.Photo courtesyofDennisStephen. Here isHarryLongduringhisservice inWWI, ca.1917.PhotocourtesyofDennisStephen. Harry Long made and painted this child’s chair.Image courtesyofDennisStephen. Continued on page 2 This tall seated chalk catwent for$4,428. ThisNewton’s Improvedpocket celestialglobe sold for$6,325. From left to right are BradleyWeidman,Joanna Childs,Bonnie Childs,Trudy Sutters,Wendy Gehret,DanAngstadt,LucyBrubakerandKathyYost. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 3 P.O. 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