BEVERLY, Mass. - Kaminski Auctions has announced details of its June 27-28 Summer Estates Auction. The weekend sale features antiques, fine art and collectibles from estates spanning Massachusetts to Kaminski's second location in California. Bidding commences at 10 a.m. Eastern Time each day, and live Internet bidding will be available through www.LiveAuctioneers.com.  

Highlighting the auction is a stunning 18th-century Queen Anne tiger maple highboy (est. $15,000-$25,000). The 6-drawer highboy stands 71 inches tall and boasts fine brass hardware and a carved-fan on the lower chest.
Fine art offerings include an artist's proof by Shimon Okshteyn (Ukranian, b.1951) for the work titled Cover Girls (Est. $8,000-$12,000). The print, numbered third in an edition of 10, is signed by the artist and depicts three seated women, their figures partially concealed by dramatic shadows. Okshteyn, who currently lives and works in New York City, immigrated to the United States from Ukraine in 1979. A prolific and well-collected artist, his original paintings are highly sought after at auction and frequently sell in the high five-figure range.

A painting by R. Swain Gifford (American, 1840-1905) is also featured. Gifford, who drew much of his inspiration from the works of Barbizon artists, is known for his depictions of sweeping New England landscapes. The painting (est. $10,000-$15,000) measures 32 inches by 38 inches and is signed by the artist.

Two works by French artist Andre Lhote (1885-1962) are also offered at this diverse two-day auction. Love, an original drawing (est. $4,000-$6,000), measures 22.5 inches by 26.5 inches, framed. The second drawing, titled Le Matelot Sous Sa Chemise, measures 26.5 inches by 27.5 inches in its frame. Both drawings are signed by the artist.

Also included in the sale is a 17th-century Italian carved wooden figure of a man (est. $4,500-$6,500). The piece is mounted on a separate wood base that features a complementary patina. Standing just over 34 inches tall, this rare carving is likely an artist's depiction of a monk.

"We've assembled a first-rate selection of antiques and fine art for our first summer auction," commented Frank Kaminski, owner of Kaminski Auctions. "We are always looking for items to feature in upcoming auctions and can take consignments in any volume, from a single piece to an entire estate."

For additional information on any lot in the sale, call 978-927-2223. View the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.