Historic Americana, Art, Watches & Fine Collectibles

Melrose Treasures Auctions proudly presents an exceptional single-owner estate auction from the private collection of prominent Los Angeles trial attorney Brian D. Witzer, featuring an extraordinary lifetime collection of historic Americana, Presidential artwork, rare historical material, fine art, luxury timepieces, important antique clocks, sterling silver, designer jewelry, designer accessories, and distinguished personal property. Carefully assembled over many years, this remarkable catalog showcases a diverse selection of treasures spanning the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, alongside important paintings, bronzes, luxury accessories, and other exceptional acquisitions.



Marquee highlights include an important Revolutionary War-era document relating to the founding of the United States, two important 19th-century portraits of Benjamin Franklin, a full-size period Civil War battle flag, an outstanding collection of antique repeating mantel clocks, including examples dating to the 18th century, important American pocket watches, a modern Patek Philippe, a limited-edition Panerai, designer biker jewelry, sterling silver, fine European paintings, and a unique hand-signed master drawing by German Impressionist Max Liebermann.



This auction represents the first offering from the Brian D. Witzer estate collection. At least one, and likely two additional auctions, will follow, featuring sports memorabilia, luxury couture, designer accessories, custom motorcycles, museum-scale brass locomotives, and other important discoveries from the collection. All items are fresh to the market. Professional fine art packing and worldwide shipping are available for eligible lots. Staged on-site at the estate.