Conducting Estate Sales & Appraisals in Central New York  for over 47 Years

Balu An Rede

.AN HISTORIC EXCEPTIONAL BALU ESTATE SALE
22 Drumlins Terrace, Dewitt, off Nottingham Road
April 18 and 19, 2026

We are excited to bring you the estate of local and renowned artist Arlene Abend (1931-2025). The sale includes not only a collection of Ms. Abend’s original works but also her personal art collection encompassing various local and nationally recognized artists representing a broad range of artistic mediums, as well as the contents of her Mid-Century Modern home. Ms. Abend’s original works include realistic and abstract castings, sculptures, photos, ceramics, acrylics, floor drippings, jewelry, copper, bronze, additional metalworks, drawings, and more. 

Her private art collection includes LOCAL ARTISTS: Jerome Witkin, George Welch, Rodger Mack, Sybille Leary, Nick Starr, Mack Foundry, Margie Hughto, David Harper, John Fitzsimmons, Jim Kenty, Stephen Carpenter, N Topisco; and NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTISTS: Titus, Steve Zeithen, Gabrielle Dinger, Judy Brinckerhoff, David Bumbeck, Inuet, Charles Buell, A Watkins, Sylvia Mane, William Kortlender, Tamzauia, Joyce Goldstein, Jahan, Donna Peden Wesley, Asian art, Aboriginal painting, Yei hanging; foundry splatter, artisan and craft items, stone and wood carvings, art supplies, and more. 

Mid-Century Modern: Rare Unagusta bar/liquor cabinet, bedroom furniture, drop front desk, floor and table lamps, chairs, tables, Lane chest, Th. Mathiewsen flatware, corner bookcase, artisan glassware and ceramics. 

Jewelry: In addition to one-of-a-kind pieces created by Ms. Abend, there is also a variety of watches (Monet, Image, Times Square, Timex, Geneva, Pulsar), mid-century Brutalist pieces, sterling, jade, Egyptian, F.H.B., Cornia, Esteé Lauder, Hogan Bolas, Syliva, MCM bronze, D.D., MCM abstract.  

From her studio/workshop: Lincoln welder and supplies, Rockwell band saw and blades, copper,
bronze, brass, steel, stainless steel, air compressor, Makita impact driver/drill set, Bosch drill, ladders, sanders, dollies, Toro hedge clipper, shop vac, work benches, rolling carts, folding tables, drafting table, hand tools and much more. 

Books: Many author-signed (Picasso and more) and first editions, coffee table books, art, feminism, welding, fiction, nonfiction, Judaica, MAUS Holocaust graphic set, exhibit programs, and much more. 

Furniture and general household items: Sofa and loveseat, sofa bed, futon, kitchen set, modern leather recliners, patio furniture, bookcases, office furniture and supplies, lamps, file cabinets, folding tables, vintage dresser, floor lamps, Gabbeh and other area rugs, And artisan and sterling jewelry, TV, audio equipment, stair lift, Westinghouse upright freezer, washer, dryer, kitchen and barware, medical supplies and equipment (wheelchair, walkers, hospital bed, gauzes, canes, commode, shower seat, etc.), dehumidifiers, air conditioner, fans, hand crafted items, Elna sewing machine, sewing cabinet and supplies, frames, microwaves, small appliances, Pyrex, cameras, electric weed eater, rolling creeper, garden wagon, ladies clothing (small – medium) and accessories, and lots more.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Stay for numbers at 8:30 AM
Note: There will be no discounts on Saturday, although bids will be accepted and reviewed at day’s end.

Sunday, April 19, 2026
1 PM to 4PM
Stay for numbers at Noon.
Discounts on Sunday. 

We accept cash, good checks, and credit/debit cards

Please observe parking regulations. Watch for our next sale!

"You don't know you need it until you see it at an estate/house sale!"

                                                                                 -  S. Abert 

BALU AN REDE

Conducting appraisals and estate sales since 1977.

315-840-0660

Recipient of the Estate Liquidator Syracuse Award for 2019 and 2023

Notice: Some items may have been moved since photos were taken