Auctions at Showplace Presents Edwardian Jewelry, Painting, Furniture, and More

During the short reign of King Edward VII (1901 – 1910), the course of jewelry design shifted. Designers started to incorporate a sense of movement and dynamism, similar to the style of Art Nouveau. During this time, several jewelry-making techniques such as filigree experienced a resurgence. Filigree is one of the most popular techniques still in use today. It is a process of twisting tiny metal threads and welding them together into lace-like motifs. An example of an Edwardian filigree brooch is available in Auctions at Showplace’s early December sale. This brooch features 50 old mine and European-cut diamonds, as well as platinum latticework.  

Maurice de Vlaminck’s painting titled Street Scene is another highlighted lot in the forthcoming New York City Estate Auction. Vlaminck was among the prominent 20th-century artists whose works contributed to the Fauvism movement. His paintings often featured thick impasto, bright colors, and swift brushstrokes. Also included is a Steinway Model B grand piano. Manufactured in 1936, it features an ebony finish. View the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.