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Rare Early Portrait of Marie Laveau Offered by Brunk Auctions
Brunk Auctions will soon offer a rare oil painting portrait of Marie Laveau (1801 - 1881) that was said to be missing since the mid-20th century. Louisiana Creole Marie Laveau was best known for practicing Voodoo in 19th-century New Orleans despite being a devout Catholic. Although welcomed among the oppressed…
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Sarasota Estate Auction Set to Offer Paul Jenkins Painting, Knoll Saarinen Tulip Table, and More
Paul Jenkins pioneered his approach to Abstract Expressionism by moving wet paint on the surface of his work by tilting the canvas, allowing color to move and pool. An example of his work is up for bid during Day One of the May Fine Art, Antiques, Jewelry & Silver Auction…
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Colorful Paul Evans Sideboard Available With S&S Auction
Noted American furniture designer Paul Evans was a master in uniting craft with glamor. Active in the 1970s, his blocky designs bridged the sleek minimalism of the 1960s with the next decade’s preference for kitsch. Evans’ work has been described as “stunningly beautiful, stunningly ugly, stunningly tacky, [and] stunningly sophisticated,”…
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Lark Mason Associates Sale of Asian, Ancient and Ethnographic Works of Art Achieves $1,076,618, on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: Lark Mason Associates sale of Asian, Ancient and Ethnographic Works of Art Achieves $1,076, 618 including BP. Leading off the two-session sale which closed on April 26th and 27th was a pair of Luo Zhongli oil paintings of a man and a woman, each one far exceeding their…
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A Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Quartz Watch Highlights Gallery 63’s Estate Auction
In this upcoming auction, Gallery 63 will be offering a Patek Philippe Twenty-4 watch. The 2010 quartz watch features the Timeless White dial on an 8.25-inch band and an 18-karat white gold buckle. The 12 and six o’clock markers are seen with silver Roman numerals; the remaining hours are each…
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Striking Oil Paintings by Russian Artists Highlight Shapiro Auctions’ Upcoming Sale
Russian painter Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky was known for his striking portraits, genre art, and Impressionistic landscapes. He was an active member of several societies including the Peredvizhniki and the Arkhip Kuindzhi. A Young Sorceress, an oil on canvas by Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky, is a key highlight of the upcoming Shapiro Auctions event.…
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Important antiquities and fine art for sale at Crescent City Auction Gallery
Crescent City Auction Gallery will host a two-session Important May Estates Auction in May. From fine art to furniture, collectibles and jewelry, Session I and Session II will offer over 900 items for sale. Kicking off Session I is a lady's 14-karat rose gold dinner ring. The gold and diamond…
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Akiba Antiques to Offer Carved Jade Brush Pot From Chinese Master
Hardstone carving in Chinese culture dates back to antiquity. Chinese artisans experimented with countless different minerals in their carvings, though nephrite jade eventually rose to become the favored material. The upcoming auction from Akiba Antiques takes a deep look into the history of Chinese hardstone and jade carving. Among the…
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Puiforcat and Camusso Silverware Featured in Upcoming Auctions at Showplace Event
Puiforcat was formed in 1820 by Émile Puiforcat. The company was notable for its silver cutlery and flatware with formal designs adjusting forms to match the function. The upcoming Auctions at Showplace event presents a set of Puiforcat French sterling silver cutlery. The monogrammed 150-piece set was commissioned for the…
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SJ Auctioneers Features Lionel Trains, Walt Disney Disneykins in Upcoming Sale
SJ Auctioneers will feature a variety of Lionel trains, Walt Disney Disneykins, and more in the upcoming Fine Silverware, Toys, Décor, Jewelry, and Dolls event. Particularly highlighted is the Lionel 384E Blue Comet train set. The real Blue Comet was a passenger train that ran from the New York metropolitan…
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Saving the Best for Last, Lark Mason Associates Adds More Treasures to Their Asian Art Sale on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: One of the advantages of the online sales platform is the ability to include items that come in at the last minute. Such is the case with the latest additions to the current sale of Asian, Ancient and Ethnographic Works of Art presented by Lark Mason Associates now…
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Antique Pottery Items of Chinese Celadon Jade and Japanese Satsuma Ware Highlight Akiba Antiques’ Timeless Sale
Celadon wares have long been highly favored in the royal echelons of China, mainly for their regal color. With its pale hue and partially transparent glaze, Chinese celadon jade pottery usually denotes greenware made with stone or porcelain. One such antique Chinese moon flask from the 18th century is a…
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Modern and Contemporary Artworks Highlight Upcoming Sale by Palm Beach Modern Auction
An upcoming sale of Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury from Palm Beach Modern Auction features a monumental portrait painting by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés. Like many of Valdés’ others, the artwork, titled Jacqueline, takes inspiration from both Pop Art and material art. Larger-sized graphic and sculptural pieces that…
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Floral Still-life Paintings of Le Pho & Andy Warhol and Monumental Kinetic Sculpture of Lin Emery Highlight Brunk Auctions’ Upcoming Sale
As Vietnam was under the colonial rule of France for several decades, the French art world had a profound influence on many Vietnamese artists, including the Hanoi-born Lê Phổ. The painter is best remembered for his stylized floral still-life depictions that reflect French and Vietnamese cultural influences. A large Lê…
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Erté’s Art Deco Sculptures in Focus at Lion and Unicorn
Lion and Unicorn presents over 400 lots of fine and decorative art in its upcoming event, with a particular focus on Erté’s sculptural works. Born Romain de Tirtoff in Russia, Erté was among the most prominent designers and artists of the Art Deco era. His works embraced the lavishness and…
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A Salvador Dalí Lithograph and Hiroshi Yoshida Woodblock Prints Feature in Upcoming Turner Auctions + Appraisals Sale
Salvador Dalí was a Surrealist painter renowned for his unconventional yet distinct imagery. He often initiated controversies through his sensational artwork. Dalí created an array of visual work, including lithographs and etchings. The upcoming Turner Auctions + Appraisals event presents a 1974 lithograph by Salvador Dalí. Titled The Puzzle of Life, the…
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Artworks by David Hockney and Nicola Simbari, Georgian Breakfront Cabinet Highlight Ahlers & Ogletree’s Upcoming Sale
English painter David Hockney is a man of many hats, experimenting with painting, printmaking and other art forms. Having contributed significantly to the 1960s Pop Art movement, he is viewed as one of the most prominent British artists of the 20th century. Hockney’s The Desk, July 1st (1984), a collage…
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Qing Dynasty Imperial Horse Saddle and Ru Yao Porcelain Lead the April Private Collection Sale
The April Private Collection auction at Jumbo Auction House is filled with rare and historical collectibles from the East. From a Qing dynasty horse saddle to Ru Yao porcelain, the auction offers more than 500 lots. The Qing dynasty (1644 to 1912) was the last imperial dynasty of China. A…
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Palm Beach Collections Sale Features Stone Sculpture by Aqjangajuk Shaa and Louis XV Steinway Piano
The first session of Hindman’s Palm Beach Collections sale particularly features a sculpture by Inuit artist Aqjangajuk Shaa. Active since he was a teenager in the 1950s, Shaa learned his craft from his grandfather and other relatives in Nunavut, Canada. Dancing walruses were his favored subjects. Shaa also depicted humans…
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Lark Mason Associates Announces Spring Asian, Ancient, and Ethnographic Works of Art Opens for Bidding on iGavelAuctions.com
New York: Having just wrapped up Asia Week New York with a successful round of exhibition previews in their New York salesroom, Lark Mason Associates is pleased to announce that their Spring sale of Asian, Ancient, Ethnographic Works of Art will open for bidding on April 7th through April 26th…
