ELGIN, Ill. — Sports fans who were also auction goers had to pick what to do on Sept. 29-30 when Bunte Auctions held its Fall Auction when both the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears were playing.

Luckily, auctioneer Kevin Bunte made it easy on the crowd and updated everyone on the scores during the day. The internet was very active with bids coming in from pretty much around the world. Sunday’s auction alone had more than 900 lots, and many antique lovers stayed until it was over at about 11:30 p.m.

This auction featured the contents of several estates and also some antique dealers closing their businesses or downsizing. The largest estate was from an older gentleman who passed away and had attended auctions at Bunte for many years. He was a collector, especially of fine art, and his family consigned more than 2,300 items to Bunte. They will be divided between the September Auction and others later in the year.

The first 75 or so lots were of smaller glass and metal tableware items. Several were Tiffany, including a bronze and enamel trumpet vase. This piece was 11 inches tall, signed by Louis C. Tiffany, and sold for $225, which was within its estimate. Several famous makers were available including Galle, Waterford, Baccarat, Lalique and Loetz. A beautiful piece of Erte, named “Splendor” was available and sold for $1,300. It was a polychromed bronze sculpture, signed, dated 1986, numbered 81 of 250, and had a height of 14 inches and depth of 12 in. Another example included a Lalique center bowl, “Champs Elysees,” 17 inches long, which sold for $650. A Galle French Cameo art glass Vse, signed, 5 inches tall, went to a new happy owner for $250.

Bunte said sterling seemed to be doing a bit better. That was borne-out as a 97- piece set of Sterling flatware by Oneida sold for $1,200, a bit higher than its estimate. Twelve Tiffany spoons, 6 inches long and monogrammed K, sold for $250 which was above the estimate of $80-120. A pair of Sterling three-arm candelabra, Francis I by Reed and Barton, had a minor bend in its center. It still sold over its estimate at $1,700.

A carved Cinnabar box, decorated with figures and foliage, with an unusual shape, attracted a lot of in-house bidding and went to a determined bidder for $1,900. A second Cinnabar box, smaller than the first one, but nicely decorated, about 7 inches in diameter, sold for more than twice its estimate at $275.

Getting a lot of attention was a medium-sized bronze sculpture done by Lorenzo Ghigliere, named Bacchus. It was mounted on a wooden base and stood about 44 inches tall. It was numbered 11 of 75 and sold within estimates at $800. One of the most unusual, and a big attention-getter, was a set of four carved alabaster figures.. Entitled “The Four Seasons,” they were intricately carved in light colored alabaster.. The pleased bidder spent $1,300 to obtain them.

A framed colored lithograph named “Femme Au Bouquet” done by Chagall was signed by the artist and numbered 130/150. Many of those early Chagall lithographs have fading colors but this one was bright and unblemished. It sold for $8,000. An unframed lithograph entitled “Scorpio” was signed by Salvador Dali. It was one of an edition of 50. It sold for $300. A framed oil glaze on canvas, done by Edna Hibel, was entitled “Shizu.” It sold to a happy bidder for $1,000.

A black and white lithograph, done by Thomas Hart Benton, also drew a lot of attention. Entitled “Sunday Morning,” it was signed by the artist. It did have a little damage but sold for $1,100.

Burton noted that in general antique furniture remained soft. However, there are always exceptions, especially for pieces of quality. An example of the unusual was a set of four Plycraft Pretzel Chairs, along with a circular table which sold for $1,700. A Herman Miller desk, four drawers, with formica top, sold well above its estimate for $750. It included a swivel chair. A Steinway & Sons Grand piano, Model S381119, with matching bench, went to play music in a new home for $6,000, which was within estimates.

A Mid-Century Modern Compass Table designed by Gio Ponti sold for $6,500, far above its estimate.

For more information call 847-214-8423 or visit www.bunteauction.com