Bronze sculpture of an Arabian horse titled 'The Gift', signed by artist Carol Merkle with copyright markings and edition numbers on the base. The sculpture features a rich brown patina and is mounted on a dark stone base.
After years in the antiques trade, JB Sexson is retiring, and the inventory and personal pieces he's gathered are now heading to auction. It's a dealer's collection in the best sense: pattern glass and salt-glaze stoneware, vintage cameras and toy trains, 19th-century books and framed engravings, all chosen by someone who knew what was worth picking up.
His personal pieces show a lifelong love of horses. Signed bronzes of Arabian horses, a 2003 U.S. National Champion trophy, boxed Breyer models, and framed equine art run all through the sale. Rounding it out are quality consignments, including a 38-star medallion flag, U.S. proof sets, and Navy optics.
Featured lots:
• Peyton Manning autographed Super Bowl XLI Indianapolis Colts Riddell replica helmet with Mounted Memories COA
• "The Gift" bronze Arabian horse, signed Carol Merkle
• "Touch of Class!" bronze horse head by Judy Nordquist, 1990, numbered 6/15
• "Elegance" horse bust by Carol Cunningham, numbered 2/18
• 2003 U.S. National Champion Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English trophy horse
• Studer's Popular Ornithology: The Birds of North America (1878), Theodore Jasper plates, plus its companion volume
• Lionel O gauge No. 685 locomotive and American Flyer passenger set, with original boxes
• Eastman View No. 2 wooden large-format camera
• Breyer Mid-State Exclusive Editions in original boxes
• 38-star American flag with a center-star medallion pattern, sewn stars, and a St. Louis maker's stamp
• 1961 and 1964 U.S. Mint proof sets
Every lot opens at $1. Bidding is online only and lots begin closing Monday, October 26 at 6:00 PM Eastern.
JB Sexson Antiques Dealer Retirement Auction —
Terms & Conditions Burgess Auctions LLC ·
Online-Only Auction #40261
Auction Format This is an online-only, timed auction. Lots begin closing Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Buyer's Premium A 15% buyer's premium will be added to the winning bid of every lot.
Sales Tax Indiana sales tax (7%) will be charged unless a valid Indiana resale or exemption certificate is on file with Burgess Auctions before the auction closes.
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Discounts: Save 3% when paying in cash, and an additional 1% when payment is made within 24 hours of the invoice being issued. Discounts may be combined.
Preview In-person preview at the Burgess Auctions gallery, 45 W Carey Street, Knightstown, IN 46148 — Friday October 23, until 5:00 PM.
Pickup All items must be picked up at 45 W Carey Street, Knightstown, IN 46148 on Tuesday October 27 From 9-5PM. Items must be paid in full before release. Buyers are responsible for bringing their own help, tools, packing materials, and transportation. Items not picked up by Wednesday October 28 will be considered abandoned and may be resold without refund. Shipping Shipping is available through our partner, Shipping Saint. Shipping Saint picks up paid orders from our gallery every Wednesday, packs your items, and bills shipping on a separate invoice. Only paid invoices are released for shipping. White-glove service is available for larger items. Contact Shipping Saint: Jeff,
[email protected], 317-644-6088.
Pickup-Only and Age-Restricted Lots Lot 60 (ammunition): pickup only. Buyer must be 21 or older and present valid photo ID at pickup. Lot 248 (black bear taxidermy rug): pickup only. Buyer is responsible for complying with any state or local regulations. Lot 145 (air rifle): buyer must be 18 or older.
Condition & Descriptions All items sell AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties expressed or implied. Descriptions and photos are provided in good faith, but Burgess Auctions makes no guarantee of age, authenticity, origin, condition, or completeness. Bidders are responsible for inspecting items or reviewing photos before bidding. All sales are final.
Autographs & Memorabilia Certificates of authenticity are provided as received from the consignor. Burgess Auctions does not independently authenticate signatures.
Historical Items Certain lots are offered strictly as historical militaria and collectibles. Their sale does not represent an endorsement of any ideology.
Bidding Every bid is a binding contract to purchase. Your maximum bid is placed confidentially, and the system bids on your behalf in increments up to your maximum. Burgess Auctions reserves the right to remove lots, cancel bids, or refuse service at its discretion. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer's decision is final.
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