Everard Auctions and Appraisals
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Everard Auctions and Appraisals, an online auction venue, established in 2003. Everard Auctions has built their reputation on integrity, personalized service and their extensive market expertise. The majority of our business comes from client referrals. Everard Auctions is a full service online auction house. All our auctions are hosted on iGavelAuctions.com. This allows us to expose our client’s property to an international audience, thus achieving higher results. We hold quarterly Fine and Decorative Art auctions.Auction Previews & News
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Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard Auctions presents important fine and decorative art from Southern estates and collections, Oct. 29-31
Featured: Paintings by Clark Hulings, Fred Williams, Anthony Palliser, Johann Berthelsen; Latin American art; American weathervanes & folk art, Asian ceramics; antique and studio furniture Clark Hulings (NY/LA/NM, 1922-2011) Louisiana, O/C SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard’s October 29-31 online-only auction offers collectors and interior-design aficionados a superlative selection of fine and decorative art from notable Southern estates and tastefully-curated collections. Originality, aesthetics and provenance are the watchwords seen throughout the 1,254 lots. Highlights include property from the Ira and Nancy T Koger Estate, fine American and English furniture; paintings by Latin American artists, Boston contemporary art from the collection of Bob Herron, folk art and weathervanes from a Hamptons-based collector; and works by premier Australian artists. Assigned an estimate of $60,000-$80,000, a rare circa-1890 gilded-copper Indian-figure weathervane is one of the auction’s star attractions. The swell-bodied standing figure in shown in a ribbed and scalloped costume with two cut sheet-copper feathers as a headdress, and holds a bow and arrow. Its height is 41 inches (74in inclusive of stand). An almost identical example was offered at Sotheby's October 6, 2006 auction of Property from the Collection of Josephine & Walter Buhl Ford II and sold for $192,000. The stunning 74-inch-tall weathervane entrusted to Everard is part of a Bridgehampton, New York, collection of vanes, trade signs and folk art that highlights the auction’s opening session. Also estimated at $60,000-$80,000, an atmospheric oil-on-canvas painting by Clark Hulings (1922-2011) is titled Louisiana and has resided with the same family since its pre-1972 purchase from New York’s Grand Central Gallery. Hulings was born in Florida and raised in New Jersey. Over his lifetime, he resided in New York, Louisiana, and throughout Europe before settling in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1972. After pursuing an initial career as a portraitist in Louisiana and freelance illustrator in New York in the 1950s, Hulings turned his focus to easel painting and soon distinguished himself as an American master of his genre, with collectors, museums and corporations eager to acquire his pictures. The auction artwork, which depicts a cottage with people on the front porch and dogs and…
Auction IndustryHistorical Letters, Documents, and Articles Offered at Everard Auctions and Appraisals This June
Everard Auctions and Appraisals of Savannah, Georgia will soon present its June sale of property from Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum, as well as various other Southern estates. In addition to a wide selection of fine art, sculptures, and Native American items, this sale will present several lots of historical letters, documents, and articles from around the world. Live bidding will begin on June 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM EDT. Before placing a bid, learn more about some of the notable historical letters in the catalog. Group of miscellaneous correspondences and articles from 18th-century France. Image courtesy of Everard Auctions and Appraisals. 18th-Century French Letters Offered from the estate of William H. Rasch is a miscellaneous set of 18th-century French letters (lot #1096; estimate: USD 800 - $1,200). This large lot contains 22 items of correspondence, pamphlets, and commercial papers on diverse topics. Many touch on political affairs, concerning figures such as Guillaume-Chrétien de Lamoignon de Malesherbes and the French monarchy. Letter-writing in the 18th century was a complex affair. Personal letters served as a form of social entertainment, while business and official letters hewed to strict style guidelines. Increased literacy rates and the expansion of education during the Enlightenment contributed to a swell in letter-writing. Public figures in Europe and elsewhere also used letters to address the public and share ideas, values, and remarks. The offered collection of 18th-century French letters provides a window into this different era and culture. Collection of letters from Jefferson Davis, Varina Davis, and Alexander Stephens. Image courtesy of Everard Auctions and Appraisals. Confederacy Letters A collection of Confederacy letters from Jefferson Davis, Varina Davis, and Alexander Stephens will also cross the auction block in this event (lot #1098; estimate: $800 - $1,200). These four articles from the 1870s include correspondence between Confederacy leaders following the American Civil War. The letters are slightly worn and toned with age. The first letter, written by former Confederate President Jefferson Davis in March of 1874, informs a friend of Davis’ plans to visit Paris. Davis faced financial ruin after the Civil War and the Confederacy's dissolution. He pursued…
Auction PreviewNoteworthy Sculptures by Heather McGill and Bud Latven Lead Everard Auctions and Appraisals’ Upcoming Sale
Heather McGill, head of the Sculpture Department at Cranbrook Academy of Art (1991-2017), resided in the suburbs of Detroit for more than two decades. A recipient of the Louis Comfort Tiffany Biennial Award for her works, she was greatly inspired by the city’s industrial legacy. The custom car and surf culture of southern California, McGill’s native region, also influenced her works. An untitled mixed media wall sculpture by the artist is a key highlight of the upcoming sale by Everard Auctions and Appraisals. The sculpture is created with stainless steel, lacquer, aluminum, and urethane foam. At present, McGill lives and practices in Santa Fe. Another striking sculpture is an open conical form woodwork by Bud Latven. It is crafted with turned and segmented Prairie Rutusa, Cocobelo, African Ebony, and Aronite wood. Latven’s wood-turning skills are known for motivating several craftspeople the world over. George Ohr’s ceramic puzzle mug, signed on the verso, also leads the listing. It is designed with brown glaze and pierced sides. The handle is embossed with twist and flower patterns. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum and Other Owners sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions. Follow AuctionDaily to read the latest auction previews and check out upcoming events.
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseQuality Works From Savannah, GA Estate Available at Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Over 300 lots of fine and decorative art will soon be available in Everard Auctions and Appraisals’ Property from the Tenenbaum Estate and Other Owners sale. This live event will begin on June 27, 2024. It particularly features the collection of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum, former residents of Savannah, Georgia. Prominent members of Savannah’s business and philanthropic communities, the Tenenbaums were also lovers of art and travel. Among the top lots in this event is an open wood sculpture from American artist Bud Latven, from the Tenenbaum collection (lot #875; estimate: USD $2,500 - $3,500). This cone-shaped piece is dated 1999 and is composed of layered pieces of wood in different shades. Latven is a noted woodworker who specializes in the segmented turning technique, used to make furniture and decorative artworks. The offered form stands over eight inches tall and 14 inches wide. Bud Latven (PA, 1949) Open Conic Form Wood Sculpture Another key item from the Tenenbaum estate is a painting by Jimmy Lee Sudduth (lot #880; estimate: $1,500 - $2,500). Titled Bicycle Man, this imaginative work places a yellow and blue-clad man atop an enormous bicycle. The bright colors pop against a deep black background. Sudduth was a folk artist of Fayette, Alabama. He was best known for his finger paintings and use of unusual household materials in his paintings, including mud, sugar, and caulk. Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Bicycle Man, Paint on Board The Tenenbaums also collected contemporary art, which is well-represented in the upcoming auction. Heather McGill’s untitled mixed media wall sculpture is particularly notable (lot #876; estimate: $3,000 - $5,000). This sleekly modern work is composed of stainless steel, lacquer, aluminum, and urethane. Heather McGill, Untitled, Mixed Media Wall Sculpture Beyond fine art, interested bidders will find fine housewares, printed materials, and autographs. A group of eight sterling silver table articles (lot #874; estimate: $1,000 - $1,500) is presented alongside a 124-piece set of Wedgwood gold Florentine pattern bone china (lot #877; estimate: $800 - $1,200). A portrait of the British royal family from 1958 (lot #1137; estimate: $1,000 - $1,500) and basketballs signed by members…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard Auctions presents estate-fresh paintings, furniture, sculpture and jewelry, June 25-27
Featured: Paintings by Ernst Fuchs, Maxfield Parrish, Rodolfo Nieto, William Aiken Walker, and Michael Triegel; Chippendale chairs, contemporary sculpture, Tiffany silver, luxury watches, Jack Leigh photos Ernst Fuchs (Austria, 1930-2015), ‘The Fall of Sodom and Gomorrah,’ oil-on-panel, 24½in x 13½in (sight). Book example illustrated in (translated) ‘Ernst Fuchs: Drawings & Graphics from the Early Creative Period’ by Friedrich Haider. Provenance: Property of Jane Tucker-Radley. Estimate: $40,000-$60,000 SAVANNAH, Ga. – Premier fine and decorative-art objects from Southern residences and collections will be offered during Everard’s June 25-27 Spring Auction, which is highlighted by property from the Savannah estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum. Among the categories of prominence in this auction are fine American and English furniture, paintings by German and Austrian artists, contemporary sculpture, Tiffany silver, and a collection of Jack Leigh photographs. The Tenenbaum selection will be auctioned during the June 27 session, together with other important consignments. An oil-on-board painting by Ernst Fuchs (1930-2015) titled The Fall of Sodom and Gomorrah leads the event with an estimate of $40,000-$60,000. The painting is illustrated in a 2003 book by Friedrich Haider titled (translated) Ernst Fuchs: Drawings & Graphics from the Early Creative Period. Fuchs was an Austrian artist and co-founder of the school of Fantastic Realism. Influenced by Klimt, Dali and Schiele, his paintings, sculpture and prints address themes of religion and mysticism. His importance was recognized in 1988 with the opening of The Ernst Fuchs Museum, which is located in the former Otto Wagner Villa in Hutteldorf, outside Vienna. Coming from the same consignor, a 1961 work by Rodolfo Nieto (Mexico/France, 1936-1985), titled No. 114, is offered with an estimate of $10,000-$15,000. It is accompanied by a copy of the original 1965 bill of sale from Galerie de France, Paris. Nieto was a noted Mexican painter of the Oaxacan school. He was well received by his contemporaries in Paris, where he was exposed to the work of Edvard Munch and experimented in printmaking. He apprenticed under Diego Rivera and worked alongside his friend and artistic influence Rufino Tamayo. Nieto grew to be regarded as a 20th-century Mexican master.…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard Auctions presents superior-quality estate paintings, silver, Asian art & furniture, Feb. 13-14
Featured: huanghuali furniture, Ming Dynasty gilt bronze Buddha, 4.7ct platinum diamond ring, Middle Eastern art, 7 vol. Audubon’s Bird of America, 1980s/’90s signed Lakers basketballs Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Side Chairs, 17th C SAVANNAH, Ga.- Everard Auctions’ Feb. 13-14, 2024 Winter Sale offers a beautiful array of fine and decorative art from prominent Southeastern estates and long-held collections. Main categories include Southern regional art, books and manuscripts; Middle Eastern art, fine jewelry, and Asian art and furniture. Many high-end fine and decorative artworks came to Everard from the Hilton Head Island, S.C., estates of a former GE international executive and a UBS Zurich executive. Each of the gentlemen kept meticulous records and retained receipts documenting the purchases made during their years of living abroad. A pair of graceful 17th-century Chinese Qing Dynasty yoke-back huanghuali side chairs with inset rattan seats is entered with a $10,000-$15,000 estimate. The duo is part of a remarkable collection of huanghuali and blackwood furniture (e.g., 17th-century low table, 18th-century horseshoe-back armchair, etc.) from the GE executive’s estate. The side chairs will convey to their new owner with an original 1989 receipt from Schoeni Fine Oriental Art in Hong Kong. Four 18th-century Chinese K'ossu silk framed chair covers from the same estate comprise a group lot estimated at $4,000-$6,000. Each displays a hand-colored motif of pheasants sitting on rocks beside a peony tree, with additional imagery of butterflies, cranes, gourd, peaches, a bat, and a pavilion on clouds and rolling waves. Provenance includes their 1997 purchase from Teresa Coleman Fine Arts Ltd in Hong Kong. From the UBS executive’s estate comes a monumental (55in x 64¾in) 1979 work by Lebanese artist Adel Saghir (1930-2020) titled Heavenly Bounty. One of two Saghirs in the auction, it is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Adel Saghir studied at the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts and trained in the studio of Maryette Charlton at the American University of Beirut. He furthered his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich before settling permanently in the United States. Saghir’s paintings have been widely exhibited, and his work can be found in many museum…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard to host Oct. 19 auction ‘The Anglophile and The Professor Early Books, Manuscripts and Ephemera, 16th-20th Century’
Featured: Early Chaucer folios, Samuel Pepys’ Memoirs, 1652 Don Quixote, important first editions, letters and photos signed by British royals SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard Auctions’ Oct. 19, 2023 Specialty Fall Sale features English books and manuscripts from the collection of Savannah, Georgia, professor Ronald Onorato; plus manuscripts and ephemera with a focus on British royalty from the Estate of William H Rasch. Highlights include a 14th century Chaucer, signatures of members of the British Royal Family, including Queen Elizabeth II, and a collection of early English histories and collected works. Samuel Pepys, Memoirs of Samuel Pepys, His Diary from 1659-1669, Volumes I & II, (London, Colburn, 1825). From the Collection of Professor Ronald Onorato, Savannah, Ga. Estimate $700-$1,000 Books and First Editions The standout folio in the auction is The Workes of Geoffrey Chaucer (London, Thomas Petit, circa 1550). This important early edition of Chaucer’s works is estimated at $5,000-$8,000, with a reserve of $3,000. This leatherbound work is one of four variants of the undated fourth collected edition, published simultaneously by four London booksellers. It is the last edition of William Thynne's highly regarded version of The Workes of Chaucer. Chaucer (circa 1343-1400) played an important role in the popularization of vernacular English in literature. He is ranked with Shakespeare as one of Britain’s greatest authors. A later 1687 edition of the works of Chaucer is also included in the sale with an estimate of $800-$1,200. Another classic to be auctioned is Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote, (London, 1652), which has an estimate of $1,500-$2,500 and an opening bid of $900. This folio is the second edition in English, translated by Thomas Shelton. Shelton's first edition in 1612 was the first translation in any language from the original Spanish. Miguel de Cervantes was an Early Modern Spanish writer, often regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's greatest novelists. His best-known novel Don Quixote is often cited as the first modern novel. The book collection highlights memoirs and collected works of English notables, including Samuel Pepys’ Memoirs, His Diary from 1659-1969 (London, Colburn,…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard Auctions presents superior-quality estate paintings, silver, Asian art and modern furniture, Oct. 17-18
Featured: Peter Gordon 1734 Map of Savannah estimated at $70K-$90K, Chinese Qing Dynasty palace screen, Cortes painting, LaVerne Chan tables SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard Auctions’ Oct. 17-18, 2023 Fall Sale features an outstanding array of fine and decorative art from prestigious Southeastern estates and collections. The selection includes French and American Impressionist paintings, Southern art and maps; sterling silver, a collection of modern ceramics, Asian art, jewelry, antiquities, and monumental porcelain, cloisonne and jade from a Hilton Head Island, SC estate. An atmospheric oil painting by Edouard Leon Cortes (French, 1882-1969) titled Porte St. Denis Snow 1905 comes to auction with a $15,000-$20,000 estimate. The work has been authenticated by Vicki Arnot of Arnot Gallery in New York City and will be included in Nicole Verdier’s upcoming supplement to the Edouard Cortes, Catalogue Raisonne, Part III. The son of Antonio Cortes, a painter for the Spanish Royal Court, the younger Cortes studied at Ecole des Beaux-Arts and later gained renown for his paintings of Parisian cityscapes. Edouard Cortes’ work is found in many public and private collections, both in Europe and the United States. An oil-on-canvas by Edward Dufner (NY/NJ, 1872-1957), A Morning in June, is estimated at $10,000-$15,000. Dufner developed his impressionistic style while studying in Paris. In 1903 he returned to the United States and taught at the Art Students League both in Buffalo and New York City. In 1910, he held special classes in Caldwell, New Jersey, and spent most of his summers painting there. He exhibited extensively throughout the country and was a National Academician and Member of the American Watercolor Society and several other esteemed organizations. His work is held in many private and institutional collections, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, the Brooklyn (NY) Museum, and Manhattan’s Albright-Knox Art Gallery. A canine art highlight by Edmund Osthaus (Germany/Ohio, 1858-1928), titled English Setter, is entered with a $10,000-$15,000 estimate. Osthaus trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Dusseldorf, Germany, before emigrating to the United States. He settled in Ohio where he became chief instructor, and later director, at the Toledo…
Auction PreviewEverard Auctions and Appraisals Offers a Rare Peter Gordon Map of Savannah, Painting by Edmund Osthaus, and More
Established in 1733 by colonists led by James Edward Oglethorpe, Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia. Known to be America’s first planned city, Savannah originally had 24 squares, of which 22 squares now exist. A rare and important map of Savannah attributed to Peter Gordon is a key highlight of this upcoming sale, presented by Everard Auctions and Appraisals. It features the original squares with the Savannah River and Hutchinson Island in the foreground. The engraving bears the caption, 'A View of Savanah as it Stood the 29th of March, 1734'. Further, it says 'To the Honble the Trustees for establishing the Colony of Georgia in America, This View of the Town of Savanah is humbly dedicated by their Honours, Obliged and most Obedient Servant, Peter Gordon, Vue de Savanah dans la Georgie'. The sale also features an oil on canvas painting by German artist Edmund Osthaus (1858 - 1928). He was renowned for his depiction of dogs and hunting-related topics. The available lot was rendered by Osthaus in 1894. It showcases an English setter with a pheasant. Among furniture, a pair of Philip & Kelvin LaVerne occasional tables leads the listings. Made in 1965, the tables highlight figural and architectural scenes. Philip and his son Kelvin created innovative and limited-edition art pieces as a team. To view the complete catalog of the Fall Southern Estates and Collections: Session I sale and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewTwo-Session Sale From Everard Auctions and Appraisals Offers Victor Vasarely’s Serigraph Neptune-3, Rock Crystal Table Clock from Seaman Schepps, and More
Everard Auctions and Appraisals’ upcoming two-session sale includes hundreds of fine and decorative art items from various Southern estates and collections, as well as Outsider Art. Leading the first session is an artwork by Victor Vasarely titled Neptune-3. A Hungarian painter and sculptor, Vasarely was considered a leading figure in the Op Art movement. A distinctive characteristic of his work is the grid-like surface of his paintings and sculptures, which play with the viewer's perception of form by creating an illusion of spatial depth, perspective, and motion. Rearranging colored squares is a hallmark of his pieces, in which he was able to create an endless variety of permutations by repeating just a few colors. The available lot is a serigraph with shades of blue, red, purple, and green. It belongs to an edition of 250. It is pencil signed by Victor Vasarely on the lower right. Other notable works in the catalog include a twisted organic bronze sculpture with a high-polish finish by American artist Bob Bennett and a George III-style six light chandelier with scrolling details. Among the top lots in the second session of this event is a rock crystal table clock from Seaman Schepps. Designs by Schepps were characterized by the combinations of rare materials, such as wood or shell, with semiprecious and precious gem cabochons. The face of the available lot has a shell logo, with 'Seaman Schepps Est. 1904' and '18K Stone Base Clock Gold Plated Base Metal' inscribed on its faces. To view the complete catalog of the Southern Estates and Collections sale and to find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseSavannah’s Everard Auctions Presents Paintings, Jewelry And Furniture From Premier Southern Estates And Collections, June 20-21
Featured: Newly authenticated Sanford Robinson Gifford Hudson River landscape, John J Audubon ‘White Heron,’ outsider art, Rolex watches, diamonds, fine American and French silver SAVANNAH, Ga. – The carefully curated selections featured in Everard Auctions’ June 20-21 Southern Estates and Collections online auction exemplify centuries of excellence and quality across a broad range of fine and decorative art. Highlights include a newly discovered and expertly authenticated waterscape by Sanford Robinson Gifford, John J Audubon’s White Heron, a sizable collection of outsider art, sterling silver, mid-century modern furniture, Asian art, jewelry, watches and autographed sports collectibles. John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), ‘White Heron (and Horned Agama),’ hand-colored aquatint with engraving from ‘The Birds of America,’ Havell Ed., 1837. Size: 39in x 51in framed, 25 1/8in x 37 7/8in sight. Estimate $25,000-$35,000 Fine Art One of the auction’s premier art entries is Hudson River Scenery, an 1858 oil on canvas on board by the revered Luminist and landscape painter Sanford Robinson Gifford (American 1823-1880). Gifford was a prominent second-generation Hudson River Valley School artist and a founder of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In fact, he was such an icon of his day that he was posthumously honored with The Met’s first monographic retrospective and a memorial catalogue of his known paintings. Gifford’s Hudson River Scenery was recently inspected and authenticated by the leading Sanford R. Gifford scholar, Dr. Ila Weiss, who wrote, “It was a surprise and especially delightful for me to encounter this painting as I have been intimately familiar with a half-size oil study for it for many years and had no idea until now that it existed.” She went on to say, “The most significant change between the study and your developed image is the effect of warmly tinted aerial-luminosity, a Gifford stylistic hallmark … The veiling effect of warm, late afternoon light suffusing the landscape not only unifies the image but conveys sentiment: the artist’s deep affection for characteristic American scenery on return home from his first trip abroad of 1855–1857.” The artwork measures 10¾ inches by 19 15/16 inches and has an auction estimate of $60,000-$80,000.…
Auction PreviewVintage Tiffany & Co. Items, Watches by Golay Fils & Stahl Highlight Upcoming Sale by Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Georges Le Saché, a renowned jewelry designer and maker, crafted pieces for well-known jewelry houses during the early 20th century. He ran his workshop for more than 30 years. Some of his noteworthy designs included ivory boxes with decorative enamel detailing. One such ivory and enamel match safe by Le Saché is a key highlight of this upcoming sale, presented by Everard Auctions and Appraisals. The French carved case features a hinged lid, attached gold ring and a striker plate at the base. Retailed by Tiffany & Co, the 18-karat gold box is adorned with C-scrolls and scrolling foliage. Another striking decorative collectible is a set of four Georgian sterling silver candlesticks by William Cafe, London. The engraved candlesticks are designed with stag and crown crests, square bases, and removable drip pans. The sale also features a notable Golay Fils & Stahl women’s watch styled in a white gold, enamel, and a seed pearl chain. The 19th-century piece is studded with diamonds and sapphires. It has an Arabic numeral dial, separate seconds dial, and gilt accents. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard’s Feb. 28-March 1 auction presents fine art, antiques and jewelry from premier Southern estates and collections
Featured: Complete set of Alphonse Mucha’s ‘The Seasons’ lithos, Tiffany Studios Lily lamp with Chicago family provenance, exquisite Georges Le Sache/Tiffany ivory and enamel match safe SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard’s February 28 and March 1 Winter Southern Estates Auction features a luxe array of fine and decorative arts, with many exceptional pieces coming from long-held, high-quality collections. The variety is endless, spanning the traditional fine and decorative art realm from both a Western and Asian point of view. In addition, there are dozens of specialty categories, such as 19th-century lay-down scent bottles, folk art canes, Venetian glass, holy water fonts, Russian lacquer boxes, Royal Vienna porcelain, Sumidagawa pottery, portrait miniatures, antique maps and scientific instruments. Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939), ‘The Seasons,’ 1896, complete suite of four color lithographs. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000 The elegance and enduring influence of the Art Nouveau aesthetic are gracefully present in this sale through the peerless work of Alphonse Mucha, Tiffany Studios artists, and celebrated sculptors of the period. An additional highlight from the first half of the 20th century is a collection of chic, always in-demand Art Deco jewelry. Fine Art Leading the Fine Art category is a complete set of Alphonse Mucha’s The Seasons, a suite of four lithographs created in 1896. Each of the color lithographs is sized 39½ inches by 19½ inches and conveys the artist’s inimitable talent for allegorical storytelling through the use of soft pastel colors and flowy spiraling lines. The set is estimated at $20,000-$30,000 and has a $12,000 reserve. Alphonse Maria Mucha (Czechoslovakia, 1860-1939) stands at the summit of Art Nouveau illustration and design. He studied art in Munich before moving to Paris, where he was a student at both the Académie Julien and Colarossi. While living and working in France, he transformed the art of the poster and continued to break new ground with his increasingly ambitious commissions. The first half of Mucha’s career was spent creating theatrical panels, but he went on to design jewelry, wallpaper and carpets, as well as theater sets and advertisements. He later retired to Prague and dedicated himself to the crafting of his…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard’s Oct. 18-20 Fall Southern Estates auction series highlighted by renowned John and Virginia Duncan collection of antiques and Lowcountry treasures
Amassed over 75 years, Duncan collection encompasses fine, folk & ethnographic art; antiques, furniture, rare maps and broad range of material culture of Southeastern United States SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard Auctions takes great pleasure in announcing highlights of its Oct. 18 Fall Southern Estates auction to be followed on October 19-20 by a very special sale of the John and Virginia Duncan collection of fine, folk and ethnographic art and antiques. Bidding options include absentee and live online, with gallery previewing available at specified times. Leonora Quarterman (Savannah, 1911-1979), ‘Savannah City Market,’ watercolor, 1948. Size: 18½in x 22in. From the John and Virginia Duncan collection, Savannah, Ga. Estimate $2,000-$3,000 Fall Southern Estates Auction – Oct. 18, 2022 The October 18 fine art selection includes two works by famous female artists from the Estate of Betty Melaver, Savannah, Georgia. The first is a colorful untitled Texas landscape by Georgia O’Keeffe (New Mexico/New York, 1887-1986). The 1917 watercolor measures 8¾ inches by 12 inches and is listed as Item 196 in the artist’s catalogue raisonne, which also notes that the artwork is associated with O’Keeffe’s Pink and Green Mountains series. The auction estimate is $100,000-$150,000, with a $90,000 reserve. O’Keeffe’s early watercolors, while not as well known to collectors as her oils, may provide another perspective on a storied career. In 1916, the artist took a job as the chair of the art department at West Texas State Normal College, in Canyon, Texas, where the Pink and Green Mountains series was created the following year. In a similar vein, the watercolor offered by Everard demonstrates her facility with what is widely acknowledged to be a very difficult medium in which to work. By 1918, O’Keeffe had returned to live in New York, where Alfred Stieglitz, her dealer and future husband, encouraged her to move away from watercolor, fearful of its association with amateur women artists. This may help to explain the limited number of watercolors O’Keeffe executed during her career. The second featured artwork from the Melaver estate is Louise Nevelson’s (New York, 1899-1988) Clouds IV, a 1984 painted wood wall sculpture…
Auction PreviewFrancis Augustus Silva Painting Offered Alongside Decorative Art From Southern & Murray C. Perlman Estates
Session one of the upcoming Spring Southern Estates event from Everard Auctions and Appraisals will feature fine art, sculptures, furniture, and carpets from collections including the Estate of Murray C. Perlman. Leading session one is Francis Augustus Silva’s Early Morning Sailing. Silva (1835 - 1886) was a second-generation Hudson River School painter from New York. He is best known as an American Luminist painter who captured the marine life around the Hudson River and the coastline of Massachusetts. The available painting shows a sunrise with atmospheric effects. Also notable is an oil on board depicting sharecroppers titled Picking Cotton by William Aiken Walker (1838 - 1921). Three figures pick cotton in a field with cottages in the distance. Walker was a South Carolina artist whose most famous paintings document Southern scenes of plantations, cotton fields, docks, and wood cabins. The available lot is accompanied by a letter from Anne Cohen DePietro, from the Charleston Renaissance Gallery, certifying to her knowledge that the work is an original by Walker. During session two, the catalog features Watson sterling silverware sets, jewelry, and fine armorial china sets. Included is a Watson Sterling silver set containing 143 knives, forks, spoons, pierced serving forks, a scalloped serving spoon, and a cheese knife. An 18th-century Chinese export armorial china set, comprising 14 bowls, plates, and an oval serving dish, each painted with a central shield, is also available in the second session. All the pieces are decorated with garlands and flowers, birds, and a cornucopia. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
