Lark Mason Associates is a full-service auction house specializing in fine and decorative works of art with an emphasis on Asian art. We are an international auction house with clients in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Founded by Lark Mason, the company began selling on the iGavelAuctions.com platform in 2003 and since that date has set numerous international records, offering works on behalf of private individuals, dealers, and institutions.
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Auction Industry, Press ReleaseThe Collection of Anne Eisenhower with Property from President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Impeccably elegant, the late Anne Eisenhower was a premier American interior designer, collector and philanthropist — “an icon of sophistication,” as one publication put it. So much so, that when her jewelry was auctioned at Christie’s earlier this year, the sale realized $11.5 million — in just 31 lots, the top being the iconic 1937 Van Cleef & Arpels “Jarretière” ruby and diamond bracelet once owned by Marlene Dietrich. It went for $4.5 million. Based in New York City, Eisenhower — who died in 2022 at age 73 — was also a member of one of the country’s prominent American families. A photograph shows two of President Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower’s grandchildren, Anne and Dwight David II, riding tricycles in front of the rounded South Portico of the White House on March 13, 1953. Closely following the success of the Christie’s sale is “The Collection of Anne Eisenhower with Property from President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower,” an exhibition and online auction organized by Lark Mason Associates of New Braunfels and New York City.“We are very proud and excited to bring this collection to auction,” said founder and CEO Lark Mason. “Not only is there jewelry, furniture, clothing and other personal items curated exclusively from Anne’s Park Avenue apartment, there are remarkable objects from her grandparents. You just don’t get presidential things for sale. Ever.” Several of those Eisenhower items on exhibit in New Braunfels stand out: • Mother-of-pearl opera glasses, a gift to Mamie Eisenhower from Madame Chiang Kai-shek (estimate: $800-$1,200) Mother-of-pearl opera glasses, a gift to Mamie Eisenhower from Madame Chiang Kai-shek (estimate: $800-$1,200) • Mamie’s Portuguese Ferreira Marques silver tureen and tray (estimate: $3,000-$5,000) • Small Persian rug depicting a map of Iraq, a gift from that country to the president (estimate: $3,000-$5,000 Small Persian rug depicting a map of Iraq, a gift from that country to the president (estimate: $3,000-$5,000 • Sterling silver Reed and Barton presidential tea and coffee service, monogrammed with an E, with a dedication inscription to the president and first lady on the underside (estimate: $4,000-$6,000) • Sterling silver Paul Revere presidential…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseCelebrating its 20th Anniversary, Lark Mason Associates and iGavelAuctions, Present an Iconic Interior Designer with Presidential Pedigree Featuring “The Collection of Anne Eisenhower” Including Property from President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower
New Braunfels TX: With their milestone 20th anniversary now underway, Lark Mason Associates is delighted to present The Collection of Anne Eisenhower with Property from President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, which goes live on iGavelAuctions.com, November 21st through December 19th, 2023. This highly anticipated auction of the Estate of Barbara Anne Eisenhower, distinguished philanthropist, renowned interior designer, and granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower will captivate collectors and design aficionados with its exquisite treasures and historical significance. Bidders will eagerly vie for a chance to own pieces curated by a woman whose legacy spans both creative brilliance and charitable endeavors, making this auction a true celebration of her multifaceted life. Her grandfather, Dwight D. Eisenhower–born October 14, 1890–was the 34th President of the United States of America from 1953-1961. Prior to his presidency, Eisenhower was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. He was known for his leadership skills, military prowess, and his pivotal role in shaping the post-war world order, including the establishment of NATO. As president, Eisenhower focused on fostering a strong economy, promoting peace, and navigating the challenges of the Cold War. “With its significant historical and cultural importance, we are honored to celebrate our 20th anniversary by offering this remarkable collection of Anne Eisenhower, featuring historic items from President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower,” says Lark Mason. According to Mason, several lectures will be held in conjunction with the sale, with a percentage of the proceeds donated by the family to benefit Luke’s Wings Inc. and the Eisenhower Birthplace & Sam Rayburn State Historic Sites. Among the highlights, many of which were gifted to President Eisenhower and his wife Mamie are: An Italian Lacca Povera Rococo Brass-mounted Painted Commode (Estimate: $3,000-5,000) An Italian Lacca Povera Rococo Brass-mounted Painted Commode (Estimate: $3,000-5,000) A Swedish Neo-Classical Painted and Parcel Gilt Console, 1st Quarter 19th century ($3,000-5,000) A Pair of circa 20th century Italian Specimen Marble Busts of Roman Emperors (Estimate: $15,000-25,000)A Small Persian Pictorial Map of Iraq Rug (Estimate: $3,000-$5,000), a gift from Iraq to…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseFrom Post-Impressionist Paintings to Mythological Tapestries, Lark Mason Associates’ Fine and Decorative Arts Auction will Entice Collectors of all Persuasions
New York NY and New Braunfels TX–Spanning the 17th through 20th centuries, an impressive array of Post-Impressionist paintings, tapestries, silver, and jewelry will be offered by Lark Mason Associates on iGavelAuctions.com from Tuesday, November 7 through Tuesday November 28, 2023. Says Lark Mason, “We’re delighted to present our fine and decorative arts sale of excellent post-impressionist paintings which were carefully curated by the owner and represent the best version of each of the artist’s work. Tapestries seldom come up for sale and the group in this auction ranges from the 17th to 19th centuries. Rarely appearing at auction, silver collectors will be excit4ed by the sale's two extraordinary silver tea and coffee services. Both, though different, are inspired by Austrian Secessionist design and are of exceptional stylish and of wonderful quality. Overall, this sale consists of a wide swathe of collecting categories with something for every discerning taste." Among the highlights are: Rivière de Bélon Finistère, by Henry Moret (1856-1913), Oil on Canvas, 1909 (Estimate: $50,000-80,000)Le Cypres Sur la Colline, by Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin (1860-1943), Oil on Canvas (Estimate: $60,000-90,000) Le Rocher du Platin a Saint-Palais, by Armand Guillaumin (1841-1927), Oil on Canvas, ca. 1893 (Estimate: $30,000-40,000) La Chapelle, by Maxime Maufra (1861-1918), Oil on Canvas, 1897 (Estimate: $15,000-25,000) A large 17th century Paris Mythological Tapestry (Estimate: $8,000-12,000)A 22K Gold Statement Necklace, by Jean Mahie (Estimate: $10,000-15,000)A signed Turkish Hereke Silk Carpet (Estimate: $6,000-8,000)A British Sterling Silver Tankard with Decoration of a Battle, William Grundy, London, 1763 (Estimate: $1,200-1,800)A George IV Silver Presentation Basket, 1762 (Estimate: $1,500-2,500) An early 20th century French 44 Piece Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, by Henri Soufflot and 24 Porcelain Cups (Estimate: $12,000-18,000) An early 20th century French 44 Piece Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, by Henri Soufflot and 24 Porcelain Cups (Estimate: $12,000-18,000)An early 20th century Austro-Hungarian Silver Tea and Coffee Service (Estimate: $10,000-15,000) Editors Notes: The exhibition in New York will be held Tuesday, November 7 through Monday, November 27, 2023, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., at 227 E 120th Street, 10035. The Texas exhibition opens Friday, November 17th through Monday, November 27th,…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseFrom New York to Texas, Lark Mason and Associate SellersPresent a Three-part Blockbuster Sale of Chinese, Japanese and other Asian Works of Art for Asia Week New York
New York NY and New Braunfels TX (September 11)–Lark Mason and Associate and iGavelAuctions are pleased to announce that a three-part 800-lot blockbuster sale of Chinese, Japanese and other Asian Works of Art will open for bidding during Asia Week New York on September 12th and run through October 3rd on iGavelAuctions.com. Pu Ru (1896-1963)Scholar and Attendant at the Base of a Tree (Estimate: $10,000/15,000) Says Lark Mason, “We’re expecting considerable interest in these sales, particularly in the collection of Michael Quigley, which represents the collector’s passion of a lifetime of collecting Japanese swords, fittings and objects of personal adornment.” Kicking off Asia Week New York is Asian Paintings and Prints, which opens for bidding on September 12th and runs through September 26th. Among the highlights is an ink-on-paper hanging scroll painting Scholar and Attendant at the Base of a Tree (Estimate: $10,000/15,000), by Pu Ru (1896-1963), one of the most celebrated 20th century Chinese artists. He was the cousin to the last Emperor of China, Puyi, and might have succeeded him to the throne if the dynasty had not been overthrown. When the communists took power in mainland China, Pu Ru fled to Taiwan and was appointed by Chaing Kai-shek as a Manchu representative in the Constitutional Assembly, all the while making a living as a professor and selling his paintings. He painted landscapes to celebrate his love of his homeland, and this work is an example of this genre. The second sale: Chinese and Other Asian Works of Art, opens for bidding on September 14th to September 28th with over 300 lots represented by iGavel Associate Sellers, including Lark Mason Associates in both New York and Texas. Among the standout lots are a Pair of Large Chinese Enamel Decorated Porcelain Plaques, each with a seal for Wang Qi (1884-1937), Republic Period (Estimate: $100,000-150,000). Wang Qi was a celebrated porcelain artist, a respected literati figure and a central figure in the group of porcelain painters known as the Eight Friends of Zhushan, who were some of the best porcelain painters in China from the late 19th to mid-20th century. Other offerings include a…
Auction Result, Press ReleaseExceptional Sales Results Achieved at Lark Mason Associates Auction of Fine Jewelry and Fashion from the Estate of Mary A. Yturria
New Braunfels, TX - Lark Mason Associates is delighted to announce the resounding success of the Fine Jewelry and Fashion auction featuring exquisite items from the esteemed Estate of Texas philanthropist Mary A. Yturria. The sale, which closed on June 15th on the igavelauctions.com platform captivated collectors and art enthusiasts alike, resulting in an impressive total sales figure of $795,153, including buyer's premium. A 10.29 Carat Marquise Cut Three Diamond and Platinum Ring surpassed expectations and sold for $225,000, surpassing its estimated value of $125,000-175,000 This meticulously curated auction presented a thoughtfully selected array of fine jewelry and fashion pieces, garnering significant attention from bidders from the United States and Canada. Out of the 218 lots featured, an outstanding 214 lots were successfully sold, achieving an exceptional sell-through rate of 98%. The auction received an astounding total of 2,156 bids, demonstrating the widespread interest in the remarkable offerings presented. “We are thrilled with the impressive results of this auction, which reflect the high level of interest and enthusiasm generated by the offerings from the Estate of Mary A. Yturria, says Lark Mason. “Mary and her husband Frank spearheaded many civic and art restoration projects in Brownsville, Texas and across the state of Texas, including the preservation of the endangered Texas ocelot and other native species and restoration of historic buildings throughout the Rio Grande Valley.” Several jewelry lots captured substantial attention and achieved exceptional prices, including a 10.29 Carat Marquise Cut Three Diamond and Platinum Ring surpassed expectations and sold for $225,000, surpassing its estimated value of $125,000-175,000; an exquisite pair of Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelets fetched $41,250, exceeding its estimated value of $20,000-30,000; an Art Deco Emerald, Diamond, and Platinum Necklace from circa 1925 achieved $38,750; a pair of Diamond and Platinum Dangle Earrings achieved a final price of $20,000, surpassing its estimated range of $10,000-20,000; a Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace sold for $18,125, exceeding its estimated value of $10,000-15,000; a Chanel J12 Ceramic Stainless-Steel Ruby and Diamond Set Watch far surpassed expectations, achieving $15,625, well beyond its estimated range of…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseLark Mason Associates Presents a Summer Sale of Paintings, Prints, and Other Fine and Decorative Works of Art, Now Open for Bidding on iGavelAuctions.com
New York, NY - June 20, 2023 - Lark Mason Associates has announced that its exciting summer sale is now open for bidding on the iGavelAuctions.com platform. Running until June 29th, this auction showcases a captivating array of over 300 interesting and varied objects, all offered at low reserves. Art enthusiasts and collectors alike will find this event an exceptional opportunity to discover new pieces to enhance their collections or embark on a thrilling collecting journey. Porfirio Salinas, Hill Country Landscape with Bluebonnets, oil on canvas (Estimate: $5,000-8,000) Commenting on the sale, Lark Mason III says: "We are delighted to present this eclectic collection of fine and decorative arts to our valued clients. With a wide range of objects and attractive estimates, this sale offers an excellent chance to acquire both fine and decorative artworks. Whether you are an experienced collector or just starting out, we invite you to explore and participate in this diverse auction." A few of the standout highlights in the New York sales room include a Chinese Carved Pale Celadon Marriage Bowl (Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000); Cindy Sherman’s Homage to Claude Cahun, a silver gelatin print, 2004 (Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000); and Portrait of Arthur B. Davies, an oil-on-canvas by George Luks (Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000). In the New Braunfels’ gallery notable offerings include three oil paintings by the American artist Porfirio Salinas including Hill Country Landscape with Bluebonnets (Estimate: $5,000-8,000); Jerome Arizona, by Kenny McKenna (Estimate: $6,000-9,000); a Criterion Style Music Box and Stand (Estimate: $6,000-8,000); a Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Marble Topped Gueridons (Estimate: $3,000-5,000) and a Jaeger LeCoultre 18K White Gold and Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch (Estimate: $3,000/5,000). For those located in the New York area, the selection of items can be viewed by appointment at the New York gallery, located at 229 E 120th Street, New York, NY 10035. For additional information email: [email protected] or call: 212-289-5588. Additionally, a selection of artworks will be on exhibition at the Texas gallery, located at 210 West Mill St., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Visitors are welcome from Tuesday to Saturday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseLark Mason Associates Announces A Gem Of A Sale From The Estate Of Mary Yturria, Renowned Texan Style-Setter And Philanthropist
New Braunfels TX: Lark Mason Associates is delighted to present Fine Jewelry and Fashion from the Estate of Mary Yturria on iGavelAuctions.com, which opens for online bidding on May 30th through June 15th. A Vintage Emerald, Diamond, and Platinum Necklace with European cut diamonds, (Estimate: $60,000-80,000) Says Lark Mason: “Mary was the quintessential style-setter in the 1950s and her jewelry and clothing reflects her sophisticated taste. As a stewardess for Pan Am Airlines during its heyday, she was able to experience the world and developed a love of China and Asia from her many trips abroad. She eventually met her husband Frank Yturria, whose ancestors were from one of Texas’ legendary ranching families.” According to Mason, the couple spearheaded many civic projects in Brownsville, Texas and across the state of Texas, including the preservation of the endangered Texas ocelot and other native species and restoration of historic buildings throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Mary and Frank were very active politically, supporting the arts, literacy, health, safety, and education. Nearly 250 lots will be offered, Among the jewelry highlights are: a 10.00 Ct Marquise Cut Three Diamond and Platinum Ring, (Est: $125,000-175,000), a Vintage Emerald, Diamond, and Platinum Necklace with European cut diamonds, Estimate: $60,000-80,000), a pair of Jean Mahie High Karat Cuff Bracelets, 277 dwt, each hallmarked 22K and with makers mark, one with applied elements (Estimate: $20,000-30,000), a pair of Platinum and Diamond Dangle Earrings (Estimate: $10,000-20,000), a David Webb 18K Gold Graduated Rope Necklace (Estimate: $10,000-15,000); a Chinese Green Jadeite Peach and Citron Carving with Gold Mounts and a Woven Gold Chain (Estimate: $10,000-15,000), a Cartier 18K Gold Panthere Men’s Watch (Estimate: $7,000-10,000), a Sterling Silver America Frances I Tea and Coffee Service and Tray (Estimate: $10,000-15,000) and a Chinese Pink and Green Tourmaline Gourds and Squirrels Carving with Gold Bail (Estimate: $700-1,000). Fashion accessories include over a dozen handbags, shoes, and belts, from Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Ferragamo, Valentino and Judith Leiber, with an assortment of clothing by Oscar de la Renta, Chanel, and James Galanos. The jewelry will be on view at Lark Mason Associates, 210…
Auction Result, Press ReleaseLark Mason Associates Triple-header of Asian Art Sales Nears $2.8 on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: Chinese and Other Asian Works of Art, the last in a trio of sales hosted by Lark Mason Associates on iGavelAuctions.com during Asia Week New York, rang up $1,349,458 bringing the total amount of online sales to $2,797,079 including buyer’s premium. Says Lark Mason: “This season’s series of Asian art sales included masterworks across several categories with international collectors vying for rare Chinese textiles and clothing, ceramics, and jades, many of which achieved stunning prices.” According to Mason, Mainland Chinese collectors snapped up a number of items including a Pale Celadon Chinese Jade Ewer for $263,404, five times its estimate; Landscape with Beauties, a large early 20th century Chinese ink-on-paper and silk handscroll, for $231,250, ten times over its estimate; and a Pale Celadon Chinese Jade Boulder from the Qianlong Period (1736-1795) which brought $143,750, exceeding its $40,000-60,000 estimate. The two other sales included Asian Works of Art from the Collection of the Dayton Art Institute, which achieved $204,803 and Property of An American Collector, Part II, which featured a collection of rare silk Chinese robes, rang up $1,242,818. Though the Chinese robes had its share of competitive bidding, there were many other important works that attracted attention from Chinese and American buyers. For example, a Qing Dynasty Chinese Amber Figure of Shoulao, was snapped up for $26,2500, three Chinese Carved Jade Birds, a Seal and Two Bangles, and a Jadeite Hair Ornament hammered $24,438, and a large 20th century Chinese Nine Peach and Blossoms Vase, sold for $22,500. Each one exceeded their estimates by ten to twenty times. The Chinese robes attracted a great deal of attention, and among the top lots were a rare Qing Dynasty, Manchu Empress’s Twelve Symbol Embroidered Yellow Gauze Robe, Jifu which sold for $100,001 ten times over estimate; a Rare Imperial Manchu Silk Gauze Semiformal Insignia Surcoat, Longgua, Qialong Period, hammering $90, 625; a 19th century Chinese Manchu Imperial Semi-Formal Apricot, 12-symbol Dragon Robe, Jifu, hammered $87,500, twenty times over estimate; and a Chinese Manchu Semi-Formal Twelve-Symbol Court Robe rang up $71,875, twenty times over its estimate. About Lark Mason With…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseLark Mason Associates Announces a Triple-header of Epic Auction Sales During Asia Week New York
NEW YORK, NY and NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (February 22) – When Asia Week New York opens on March 16, Lark Mason Associates will offer up a trio of sales on iGavelAuctions.com, the likes of which are certain to attract competitive bidding from museum curators, collectors, and connoisseurs of all persuasions. Though all three sales offer significant lots, the pièce de résistance is Property from an American Collector, Part II. “A private single owner collection of this magnitude and importance has not appeared at auction in many years,” says Lark Mason. “The sale includes magnificent traditional Chinese court robes and rare examples from many other cultures.” A 19th century Chinese Dark Blue Brocade Daoist Theater Robe with Kesi and Embroidered Silk Details (Estimate: $10,000-20,000) The sale, which runs from March 14th through 30th, consists of more than 65 Chinese silk robes, including an 18th century Chinese Imperial Brown Embroidered Silk Semi-formal Dragon Robe Jifu, (Estimate: $30,000-50,000); a 19th century Chinese Dark Blue Brocade Theater Robe with Kesi and Embroidered Silk Details (Estimate: $10,000-20,000); a Dowager Empress New Year Semi-formal Court Robe, Qipao, circa 1880 (Estimate: $800-1,200); two pairs of 19th century Korean Silk Civil Official Rank Badges (Estimate: $2,000-3,000); and two Japanese Stenciled Noh Robes, each estimated at $800-1,200. Also included is a rare Chinese Kesi silk Calligraphic scroll, dating to the Qianlong period, modeled after Dong Qichang’s Xingshu running script calligraphy. Running from March 2nd through March 21st is Asian Works of Art from the Collection of the Dayton Art Institute featuring a Qing dynasty Chinese Amber Figure of Shoulao (Estimate: $1,200-1,500) and a pair of Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Horses with fitted stands (Estimate: $1,500-2,500). Rounding out the trio of sales is Chinese and Other Asian Works of Art, which runs from March 28th through April 18th. Among the lots are a Chinese Pale Celadon Jade Ewer, (Estimate: $40,000-60,000); an 18th century Chinese Celadon and Green Jade Cylindrical Parfumier (Estimate: $2,000-4,000) and a Qing Dynasty Chinese Silver and Gold Inlaid Bronze Fanghu Archaistic Vessel (Estimate: $4,000-6,000). About Lark Mason With locations in New Braunfels, Texas and New York City, Lark Mason Associates, the eponymous, auction house specializing in Asian,…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseLark Mason Associates Sale of Exceptional Chinese Textiles and Luxury Goods Ignited Competitive Bidding from International Buyers on iGavelAuctions
New Braunfels TX: The first part of the Lark Mason Associates auction of an extraordinary collection of Chinese textiles and luxury goods–from a private American collector–sparked competitive bidding on iGavelAuctions, achieving $279,616 including buyer’s premium, with a 91% sell-through. Lark Mason Associates Sale of Exceptional Chinese Textiles and Luxury Goods Ignited Competitive Bidding from International Buyers on iGavelAuctions “The recent sale of luxury items including imperial Chinese robes attracted international bidders vying for Louis Vuitton, Jewelry, and exceptional Chinese textiles,” says Lark Mason. “The combination of these works with the attention generated by the Winter Show in New York City was a perfect backdrop for success, resulting in a lot of targeted attention that drove prices up beyond expectations.” Attracting the greatest amount of attention and in many instances exceeding their estimates, five to seven-fold were robes from the Qing dynasty including: a Blue Silk 12-symbol Semi-Formal Kesi Robe, which hammered $57,500, 5 times more than its original estimate; a Chinese Silk Cushion Cover, a skirt and a Voided Velvet Vest, snapped up by a Swedish collector for $20,000; a Manchu Woman's Semi-formal Nine Dragon Red Silk Court Robe, which sold for $13,000; a 19th century Manchu Woman's Informal Silk Gauze Summer Robe hammered $5,750; a Chinese Red Flower and Auspicious Symbol Ladies Robe, purchased by a Beijing buyer for $5,250; a Blue Satin Brocade Silk Robe ($8,438); and a Chinese Green Silk Kesi Robe ($7,500). Luxury purveyors Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. found buyers for a Wardrobe Trunk ($8,125) and a Ruby inset Sterling and Gold Compact ($4,504), respectively. Another large component of the sale was a selection of 120 pieces of Navajo and other Native American necklaces, earrings, and other jewelry that were offered in 15 lots, which totaled $16,313. Alongside the textiles and jewelry, was the maquette of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Cube Bronze, which brought $2,312. The iconic sculpture, by William Tarr, stands in front of Martin Luther King Junior Educational Campus Cube on Tenth Avenue in Manhattan. Concludes Mason: “We look forward to the second part of this sale during Asia Week…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseLark Mason Associates Kicks-off 2023 with the First in a Series of Sales Featuring Asian Textiles, Jewelry, Works of Art, and Furniture from the Estate of an American Collector Now Open for Bidding on iGavelAuctions.com
New Braunfels TX: From an elaborately embroidered Qing Dynasty Chinese robe to a maquette of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bronze after William Tarr, Lark Mason Associates is delighted to announce that first in a series of multiple sales– from the Property of an American Collector– is now open for bidding on iGavelAuctions.com through January 26, 2023. Chinese Blue Silk Kesi 12 Symbol Semi-Formal Robe, Qing Dynasty Says Lark Mason: “With highlights reflecting a wide swathe of cultures including Chinese, Japanese, South Asian, Central Asian, African, American, this single-owner sale features items from the curated collection of an American connoisseur whose tastes and interests are united by two themes–pattern and design.” Among the eclectic offerings is an extraordinary collection of elaborately embroidered and appliqued Chinese robes– many of which date from the Qing dynasty– bed covers, shawls, rank badges, and panels as well as Japanese kimonos and silk Obi. Among the most outstanding is a Blue Silk 12-symbol Semi-Formal Kesi Robe. Alongside the Asian textiles is a spectacular selection of jewelry by important Native American designers: featuring a Matthew Charley cuff, a Begay Navajo silver cuff, an Alvin Yellowhorse turquoise and silver pendant, a Lee and Mary Weebothee turquoise mounted silver Zuni choker, a Little Elk totem brooch, a large Chris Charley Sterling turquoise and silver pendant necklace, Mary Marie bracelet and earring set, and a Guatemalan red glass beaded chachal. Additional pieces include an 18K Patek Philippe & Co. for John M. Bonnet Gold Cased Lady's Pocket Watch, which was the first keyless winding and hand-setting watch systems that debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, a 14k White Gold and Graduated Diamond Bracelet, a 14K Tri-colored Gold Bird on Branch Cartouche Ring, a 14k White Gold Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring; a Tiffany & Co. Ruby Inset Sterling and Gold Compact, a Percy Edwards Enameled Brooch and a huge selection of cameo brooches. Another important highlight, offered to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is a maquette of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Cube Bronze. The iconic sculpture, by William Tarr, stands in front of Martin Luther King Junior Educational Campus…
Auction Result, Press ReleaseTwo-part Fine Art, Furniture and Decorative Works of Art Achieves $467,121
New Braunfels TX: The two-part Fine and Decorative Works of Art sale offered by Lark Mason Associates on the iGavelauctions.com platform hit all the right high notes, achieving $467,121 including BP, when they closed on November 16th and 17th, respectively. With an 81% sell-through of 475 lots there were strong prices for a large group of rugs and carpets from the Collection of Barry MacLean which realized a total of $82,400; a fine quality but overlooked Qing Dynasty porcelain Jue which sold for $43,750, far exceeding its $200-300 estimate; a selection of Art Nouveau Glass from a West Coast Collector that realized $35,400 and Marine, a beautiful maritime painting by Henry Moret topped the results, fetching $78,500. Coney Island on Monday Morning by Martha Walter (American, 1875-1976), Oil on Panel, sold for $27,500 “We were gratified by the overall interest in the paintings and other works of art, with bidders from the U.S., Asia, and Europe battling over the best examples,” says Lark Mason. “Quality is always sought out and the results of this sale prove this to be true. The variety of bidders and the items sold augurs well for the continued strength of fine quality works regardless of financial market turbulence.” Prices for other top highlights that sold, including BP, include: Coney Island on Monday Morning by Martha Walter (American, 1875-1976), Oil on Panel, sold for $27,500 A Chinese Jade Mounted Wood Table Screen, fetched $22,500 A Roman Style Marble Torso of Aphrodite, realized $12,438 The Library, Winter, by Guy Wiggins (American, 1883-1962), Oil on Canvas over Card, 1931, achieved $9,375 A Serapi Carpet, Beige Ground with Navy Border, sold for $8,125 Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass Acorn Lamp Shade and Electrified Kerosene Base, realized $7,813 George III Sterling Silver Epergne, William & James Priest, London, 1791, fetched $7063 Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces Bronze and Damascene Favrile Glass Desk Lamp, ca. 1920, sold for $6,513
Auction Result, Press ReleaseLark Mason Associates Sale of Asian, Ancient and Ethnographic Works of Art Achieves $932,045 on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: The three-session online sale of rare works of Asian art presented by Lark Mason Associates, on iGavelAuctions.com, concluded on November 3rd, and rang up $932,045.00 in sales including buyer’s premium. “The series of sales exceeded expectations and showed the market to be remarkably resilient, boding well for the 2023 spring sales of Asian art in March,” says Lark Mason. “It included nearly 500 lots with a mix of works ranging from ancient works of art to furniture, resulting in a significant number of bidders pursuing works across a variety of categories.” According to Mason the strong response was due to the variety of material and estimates which were reasonable and took into consideration the costs incurred by bidders who were incurring packing and shipping costs in addition to the hammer price at auction. Chinese Ink on Paper Hand Scroll, Painting of Antlers, signed Qianlong Emperor, which sold for $118,750 Forty-eight bidders from Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United States competed for a Chinese Ink on Paper Hand Scroll, Painting of Antlers, signed Qianlong Emperor, which sold for $118,750, surpassing its estimate ten-fold. Other lots that surpassed their original estimates were a Chinese Peking Amber Glass Octagonal Bottle Vase eagerly pursued by 38 bidders and snapped up for $17,500; an ink-on-silk Korean Four Panel Ink Screen by Kim K-Chang (1913-2001) sold for $18,125, exceeding its estimate three-fold, with 26 bids. A pair of Chinese Faux Cloisonne Porcelain Jardinieres, mid-Qing Dynasty sold for $25,000, twice its estimate; a Chinese Brown Jade Huang Form Dragon Pendant sold for $25,000; a pair of Chinese Porcelain Magpie and Prunus Vases, 20th Century far exceeded its $1,200-1500 estimate and garnered $20,625; and a 19th century Carved Beige Stone Gourd Form Snuff bottle rang up $8,125. In addition to the highlights cited, there were categories of items such as rugs and carpets, from a mid-western collection, that had primarily been purchased in years past at auction and when offered again, realized as much and, in many cases more, than the original purchase price. “The variety of rugs and carpets helped to attract buyers who were primarily interested…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseLark Mason Associates Online Extravaganza of Fine Art, Furniture and Decorative Arts Now Live on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: Lark Mason Associates announced that their two-part Fine Art, Furniture and Decorative Arts sale, which includes 475 lots, is now open for bidding on igavelauctions.com through November 16h. One of the important highlights is Marine, an oil painting by Henry Moret (1856-1913) with an estimate of $50,000-80,000. A member of the Pont-Aven school where Paul Gauguin played a prominent role, Moret was a French Impressionist painter best-known for his colorful landscapes of the Brittany coast. Henry Moret (1856-1913) Marine Oil on canvas (Estimate: $50,000-80,000) The painting’s impressive provenance dates to Paul Durand-Ruel–a loyal patron to Impressionists artists such as Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir–who was considered one of the most important art dealers of the 19th century. Moret’s painting came to its present owner by way of Hammer Galleries. Author Jean-Yves Rolland, an expert on the Pont-Aven school in Brittany, included Marine in his catalogue raisonné which accompanies the lot. Viennese sandalwood fan, circa 19th century, signed by Brahms and his circle of colleagues (Estimate: $3,000-5,000) Other notable paintings by American artists include Coney Island on Monday Morning, by Martha Walter (1875-1976), Oil on Panel (Estimate: $10,000-15,000); and two paintings by Guy Wiggins (1883-1962) Winter, an oil on canvas over card, dated 1931 (Estimate: $7,000-10,000) and Seascape and Harbor, an oil on board (Estimate: $3,000-5,000). Another star item is an important Viennese sandalwood fan, circa 19th century, signed by Brahms and his circle of colleagues (Estimate: $3,000-5,000). The signatures were gathered by singer Lillian Bailey Henschel, the wife of the Sir George Henschel, the German-born British baritone and conductor who noted their trip to Vienna on April 23, 1894, in his autobiography, Musings and Memories of a Musician, MacMillan and Co., St Martin’s Street, London, 1918. pp 124-126: "We left Vienna after charming, intimate days with him (Brahms) and our mutual friends — Ignaz Brull, Max Kalbeck, Carl Goldmark, and Johann Strauss.” The fan bears the signatures of Brahms, Johann Strauss II (with a musical quotation from the Kaiser Walzer op. 437), Max Kalbeck (with a signature), Karl Goldmark, Ignaz Brüll (with a musical quotation from Gringoir op. 66), Marie Wittich, and Ernst…
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseRare Collection of Chinese Archaic Jades and Southeast Asian Art Associated with Jim Thompson Headline Lark Mason Associates Two-part Sale of Asian, Ancient, and Ethnographic Works of Art on iGavelAuctions.com
A Chinese Brown Jade Huang with Dragon Head Terminals (Estimate: $30,000/50,000) New York: Lark Mason Associates is pleased to announce that the first part of their fall sale of Asian, Ancient, and Ethnographic Works of Art opens for bidding on October 6th to 25th on iGavelAuctions.com. Over 500 lots from China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia represent a range of categories, including fifty Chinese archaic jades from the property of Sam and Myrna Myers, the renowned Parisian dealer and collector, who gifted the Musée Guimet. Several of these pieces have been exhibited at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, the Pointe-A-Calliere Museum, in Montreal, the Fondation Baur Musee des Arts D'Extreme-Orient, in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Asian Art Museum in Nice, France. Among the archaic jades are a Chinese Brown Jade Huang with Dragon Head Terminals (Estimate: $30,000/50,000); a Yellow Chinese Jade Dragon Pendant (Estimate: $15,000/20,000); a Brown and Black Chinese Jade Tiger Form Pendant (Estimate: $30,000/50,000); a pair of Jade Dragon Form Pendants (Estimate: $35,000/45,000); a Brown Chinese Jade Dragon Form Pendant (Estimate: $20,000/30,000); and a Chinese Brown Jade Carved Pendant (Estimate: $20,000/40,000); a set of four Chinese Bronze Knives with Jade Pommels, (Estimate: $60,000/90,000); and a Chinese Carved Green Jade Huang, (Estimate: $10,000/15,000). The second sale, Asian Works of Art, will open for bidding on October 11th to 27th and includes a large selection of works from the collection of George Barrie, the business partner of Jim Thompson, who mysteriously disappeared in the jungles of Southeast Asia, leaving Barrie to take over the company, expanding it to become the largest producer of raw silk in Southeast Asia. Included in the sale from his collection is the important Portrait of Merchant Howqua, School of Lamqua (Chinese 1801-1860) (Estimate: $30,000/50,000); a 16th/17th century Burmese Sandstone Buddha Footprint Buddhapada, carved with 108 Buddhist symbols; and a pair of Thai Carved Wood Chora Architectural Spires,or “sky tassels, often used as spires which often adorned the roofs of temples and palaces and thought to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. Other star lots include a Japanese Articulated Iron Dragon Sculpture Jizai Okimono, Myochin School, Munekazu, Edo period (Estimate:…
