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 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.
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard Auctions will present fine and decorative art of utmost quality from the Estate of Murray C. Perlman and the collection of Alex Raskin on June 1 & 2, 2022
On June 1-2, 2022, Everard Auctions of Savannah, Georgia, will present fine and decorative art of utmost quality from the Estate of Murray C. Perlman and the collection of Alex Raskin, both of Savannah. SAVANNAH, Ga. – On June 1-2, 2022, Everard Auctions will present a diverse selection of fine and decorative art, featuring property from the Estate of Murray C. Perlman of Savannah, Georgia. Perlman was a prominent Savannah resident who supported numerous organizations dedicated to local historic preservation, including the Historic Savannah Foundation. He was also an owner and partner of Savannah Galleries in historic downtown Savannah, which started selling fine American, English, and French antique furniture in 1968. Porfirio Salinas (Texas, 1910-1973), ‘Blue Bonnets,’ oil on canvas. Estimate $15,000-$20,000; starting bid $10,000 The auction also features property from the collection of Alex Raskin, a Savannah native who has been in the antiques business since the 1970s. He purchased his first storefront on Whitaker Street in historic downtown Savannah in 1978 and moved to the present location on Monterey Square in 1990. He has been a staple in the Savannah antique trade ever since. After more than 50 successful years in the business, Raskin is retiring, and many outstanding items from his collection will be offered in both sessions of Everard’s spring auction. Fine Art The fine art category of the sale includes a marble sculpture by Italian sculptor Fortunato Galli (Italian, 1850-1918) titled Masquerade. The work is signed on the base F. Galli, and depicts a beautiful masked woman in an elaborate outfit comprised of a corseted top, feathered hat, cape, stockings and boots. The sculpture is from a Georgia private collection and comes to auction with an estimate of $10,000 to $15,000. A Porfirio Salinas (Texas, 1910-1973) oil-on-canvas titled Blue Bonnets (17½ by 19½ inches) carries an estimate of $15,000 to $20,000. Salinas was a Mexican-American painter best known for his impressionistic landscapes. His most sought-after works depict wildflowers in bloom in the Texas Hill Country. He was a favorite artist of President Lyndon B Johnson, who displayed Salinas artworks in the White House during his term…
Auction PreviewPhilip Taaffe Abstract Art and Harrington Mann Portrait Highlight Winter Southern Estates Sale
Contemporary American artist Philip Taaffe is best known for his visually stimulating works. His art is a synthesis of cultural motifs, abstract patterns, and process-based techniques. From Islamic mosques to Japanese perforated screens, Taaffe borrows richly from his extensive world travels. His works have been displayed at solo exhibitions, including art galleries in Dublin, Paris, and Brooklyn. Taaffe’s oil on paper mounted to canvas, Anthology III, is a key lot of the upcoming Winter Southern Estates sale at Everard Auctions and Appraisals. Dated 1991-92, the painting highlights dense patterns in shades of green, purple, and pink on a pale yellow background. It is also noteworthy for its iconographic abstraction. A portrait by Scottish artist Harrington Mann depicting his niece, Erminie Pamela Sharpe, also leads the listings. The oil on canvas depicts the young girl dressed in a blue dress and yellow tights with a hula hoop in her hands. A member of the influential Glasgow Boys movement in the 1880s, Harrington shared a collective passion for naturalism and realism. Glasgow School artists painted real people in real settings using techniques considered innovative for the time. French glassmaker Lalique’s glass and chrome Chene chandelier (1955) is a striking decorative lot. With 12 glass leaf inserts above a domed base and three interior lights, the chandelier is designed with a frosted glass ceiling mount. Fabric covers the metal cable. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard’s Feb. 23-24 auction offers superlative fine and decorative art, jewelry and furnishings from distinguished Southern estates
Featured: William Kentridge bronze, Philip Taaffe abstract painting, Chagall etchings, Halsman print of iconic Einstein portrait, deaccessioned art from Savannah museum SAVANNAH, Ga. – A growing interest in items that are unique or finely crafted has the auction market off to a robust start in 2022. Everard Auctions & Appraisals’ February 23-24 Winter Southern Estates Auction is ready to meet the demand with more than 650 lots of fine and decorative art from select sources in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and beyond. Absentee bidding is now in progress, with Internet live bidding slated to begin at 10 a.m. ET on both days of the auction series. Signed bronze is by South African artist William Kentridge (b. 1955-). When rotated, the work changes from an abstract expressionist shape to the form of a nose. Estimate $30,000-$50,000 4 – Anthology III The auction features a wide range of modern and contemporary art, including an important bronze by William Kentridge (NY, South Africa, b. 1955-) titled Sculpture for Return (Commendatore Naso). It is initial-signed WK and numbered 11/12 on the side of the base. When rotated, the sculpture changes to form a nose, hence the “Commander Nose” referenced in the title. “For Kentridge, the process of recording history is constructed from reconfigured fragments to arrive at a provisional understanding of the past—this act of recording, dismembering and reordering crosses over into an essential activity of the studio,” says a commentary from the Marian Goodman Gallery, which notes his interest in “fragmentation and reconnection, the fragility of coherence.” The sculpture comes from a Sea Island, Georgia, estate and is estimated at $30,000-$50,000. Philip Taaffe’s (b. 1955-) Anthology III, a 28-by-40-inch oil on paper mounted to canvas, is dated 1991-1992 and has an estimate of $10,000-$15,000. “Philip Taaffe is one of the most exciting contemporary artists of his peer group. He is widely known for his large-scale abstracts, and his work is held in a number of public collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney,” said Amanda Everard, president of Everard Auctions. Marc Chagall (Belorussian/French, 1887-1985) is one of the 20th century’s most…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseEverard to host Feb. 22 boutique auction of fashion and accessories from estate of beloved Southern humorist Jeanne Robertson
Featured: Couture, St. John suits and luxury knitwear; handwoven Thai silk jackets, dazzling vintage costume jewelry, Manolo Blahnik shoes SAVANNAH, Ga. – For nearly 60 years, Southern humorist Jeanne Robertson (1943-2021) kept audiences howling with laughter, whether at her in-person appearances or on satellite radio comedy channels. A brilliant observer, Robertson had a talent for spinning yarns to maximum comedic effect. An international legion of fans followed her faithfully on Facebook and viewed her on YouTube more than 100 million times. Jeanne Robertson often worked with New York designers Tom and Linda Platt, who made her a custom citron collarless tunic with covered buttons and matching pants and skirt (not shown here). Estimate $100-$150. The outfit’s accessories include a Pauline Trigere hammered gold-tone collar necklace and earrings by José and María Barrera. Estimate $200-$400 Jeanne Robertson was also one of the most fashion-savvy entertainers ever to set foot onstage. At 6 feet 2 inches tall, she was a striking presence and an elegant model for the couture and designer-label fashions she favored. Now through February 22, both fans and fashionistas will have the opportunity to bid on clothing, vintage costume jewelry and accessories from Robertson’s personal collection in an online sale hosted by Everard Auctions & Appraisals. Nearly 150 lots will be offered, with online bidding available through Everard or LiveAuctioneers. “We are honored to be able to open up Jeanne’s closet to share with her fans and celebrate her stylish legacy,” said Amanda Everard, president of Everard Auctions. “Her clothing is as vibrant, gorgeous and unique as she was.” Over the course of her career, Robertson wrote four books, including Don’t Bungee Jump Naked and Other Important Stuff. She was heard on SiriusXM Satellite Radio’s Laugh USA, Sirius Radio’s Blue Collar Comedy and the network’s Family Comedy Channel. She also recorded nine popular humor DVDs and CDs. A former Miss North Carolina and star basketball player, Robertson traveled extensively, addressing civic clubs and corporations, and her one-woman shows regularly sold out. When she passed away in August 2021, she left an indelible mark on the history of comedy as…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseExceptional Stephen Young portrait, abstract attributed to Hale Woodruff, 13th-century Cambodian stele fragment lead Everard’s diverse Oct. 26-28 Fall Southern Estates Auction
Also featured: Estate art by William McKim, Charles Gruppe, Anthony Thieme, Durrett Stokes; Asian art, lavish Austro-Hungarian jeweled chess set, silver, jewelry, museum deaccessions SAVANNAH, Ga. – Considered by many to be the South’s finest online auction house, Everard Auctions & Appraisals combines traditional values and caring personal service with the latest Internet technology, making it a trusted choice within the art community worldwide. Everard’s next event, an October 26-28 Fall Southern Estates Auction, offers more than 900 lots of fine and decorative art from select sources in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and beyond. Absentee bidding is now in progress, with live online bidding slated to begin at 10 am EDT on all three days of the auction series. The memory of Everard’s exciting October 2020 sale of a Stephen Scott Young painting titled Tenth Son is still fresh in the minds of Southern regional art collectors. Young’s captivating watercolor depiction of an African American boy in summer attire – a signed “first study” – charmed bidders and had no trouble reaching a winning bid of $31,250. While many art aficionados were already familiar with Young’s work, others were delighted to discover the talented contemporary realist, whose luminous watercolors sensitively capture the people, landscapes and architecture of America’s coastal Southeast. Everard’s October 26-28 auction will present another beautiful example of Young’s portraiture, a 1988 signed and dated watercolor study titled Island Pearl. It depicts an African American girl dressed in white and wearing an elegant pearl necklace. “Stephen Young is admired for his mature style, which has been compared to such American masters as Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth,” noted Amanda Everard, president of Everard Auctions. Measuring 27½ inches square, Island Pearl is entered with a $10,000-$15,000 estimate. Attributed to Harlem Spiral collective co-founder Hale Woodruff (New York/Georgia, 1900-1980), untitled abstract painting, oil-on-board, 27½ x 31½ in (framed). Provenance: Tennessee private collection; St. Louis, Mo., gallery (circa 1990s). Estimate $40,000-$60,000 A bold abstract painting attributed to the influential African American artist Hale Woodruff (1900-1980) is executed in shades of blue, yellow, black and brown. The work is believed to have…
