Antique Auction

 Here in Ironstone's Heritage Museum, we are often asked as to our source for some of the outstanding artifacts on display.  Well, now is your chance to find treasures for your own collections.

Holabird Americana has an auction coming up in a couple of days for all you antique collectors.  Fred Holabird has been an integral part of Ironstone's Heritage Museum collection working with owner, John Kautz recommending outstanding artifacts that have fit well in our collection.

Follow the link below to take a look at some of the wonderful items coming up for auction starting October 4. 


Two interesting pieces are the railroad lamp you see here along with a very unusual tin can which looks to be totally recycled with a different brand and product on the inside walls. 

Take a look for yourself and enjoy.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/76255761_railroad-lamp-cnr-and-burgermeister-advertising-tin

Meet Artist Victor Marcelli Sat. 28th.

Meet Concourse Artist, Victor Marcelli . Victor will be painting on site this Saturday at the Ironstone Concourse d 'Elegance.



Victor Ottavio Marcelli, oil painter



Victor displayed artistic talent at a young age and it has served him well throughout his life, contributing to successful careers in illustration, graphic design and art direction as well as fine art.  Commercially, he has created award-winning art and design for diverse clientele and products, from supersonic aircraft to super burgers and finally medical products. As a fine art painter, Victor is devoted to capturing the mood and character of genre figure and landscape subjects in oil paint, preferably from life or on site en plein air. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from U.C.L.A. and resides in Santa Rosa, CA.



Email: fineartbyvom@sonic.net

Meet n Greet! Pottery Artist June Vaughn

Saturday only!  Pottery Artist June Vaughn will be visiting Ironstone's Heritage Museum, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 from 11:00 - 3:00.

June will be demonstrating her carving into clay techniques and answering your questions.  Stop by Ironstone's Heritage Museum for a casual meet n greet with June.  See her newest designs

Vaughn Pottery

June Vaughn is a native of Sonora California who has recently relocated to Wisconsin. She has over 50 years of experience as a ceramic artist. June Vaughn’s unique style of pottery includes carving, tribal like painting and the addition of found objects such as stones, wood, shells and antler.  She and her late husband are emeritus members of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California.  Their work is also in the AMOCA permanent collection of ceramic art.  June is now a member of the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council and is looking forward to starting a new direction in her work.

Meet Artist Anthony Pooler this Saturday!

Artist Anthony Pooler will be on site at Ironstone's Concourse d 'Elegance this Saturday. 



Anthony Pooler, Painter I have painted all my life except for about fifty years when I decided to make a living. Art instruction at UC Berkeley and Cal State Hayward gave me the artistic fundamentals. Upon my retirement I rekindled my interest in creating images. I started with classic cars, but rather quickly expanded to landscapes, seascapes, and abstract works. During my time in the world of business I was lucky enough to have opportunities to travel (sometimes on business, sometimes for fun) but I always traveled with a sketchbook and a camera. My wife, Peni and I still travel, and I still collect material for my paintings. In addition, our valley and surroundings are rich with subject matter.

I usually paint in my studio because I have more tools at my disposal. But I find there is a singular joy in plein air painting.

I paint in a variety of media, watercolor, oil, acrylic, and “other”.

I paint to please myself. I find almost every painting evokes a moment, and an emotion associated with that moment. My hope is that you enjoy my work and share the joy of my moments.