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The Louis Pierre Ledoux Papua New Guinea Collection
Adventurer, Academic, Industrialist: Louis Pierre Ledoux’s 1936 New Guinea Expedition Lincoln Park, NJ – October 4th, 2021 – Willow Auction House is proud to present The Louis Pierre Ledoux Papua New Guinea Collection for Auction After a year of meticulous research, Willow Auction House is proud to announce the Louis Pierre…
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First Day of Pook & Pook, Inc. Auction Features Rare New York Federal Musical Tall Clock
The first day of Pook & Pook, Inc.’s forthcoming auction will present Americana, decorative art, antique furniture, fine art, and more. Showcased in the auction is a rare New York Federal mahogany musical clock. Created around 1790, the tall clock stands just over eight feet high. Its pagoda top shows…
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The Long, Strange History of Napoleon Memorabilia at Auction
Hat worn by Napoleon during campaign in Poland. Image from Sotheby’s. Few figures' successes and failures are under more constant review than those of Napoleon Bonaparte. His reign as Emperor of the French saw the building of one of the most ambitious empires in world history and the spread of…
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Sarasota Estate Auction Presents “Sphinx” Painting by Byron Browne
Byron Browne was a leader of the American avant-garde movement of the 1930s and 40s and one of the early Abstract Expressionists. Though his work is stylistically abstract, it bears the influence of European Cubism and Surrealism. The imagery and references in Browne’s abstract art pieces are drawn from everyday…
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Millea Bros Ltd. Fashion and Accessories Auction Features Oscar De la Renta and Hermès Items
Dominican-born fashion designer Oscar de la Renta worked with several luxury brands, like Lanvin and Balenciaga, before establishing his eponymous brand in New York in 1965. His work blended European femininity with American comfort. The Oscar de la Renta line of evening gowns and suits was a hit among socialites…
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Whitley’s Auctioneers & Lion and Unicorn to Offer Rare Buttons and Vintage Bags
Bilston, England was one of the most celebrated centers of enameling in the 18th century. The artists of Bilston decorated tiny objects and trinkets using the transfer printing technique. An 18th-century hand-painted Bilston button is among the key highlights of Lion and Unicorn upcoming vintage buttons sale. The rare button…
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Circle Auction to Offer Items From Audemars Piguet, David Webb, and Others
Circle Auction will offer an Audemars Piguet watch along with a pair of David Webb earrings and a Tiffany & Co. necklace in its upcoming auction this August. Established in 1875, Audemars Piguet is a Swiss company known for its limited releases of luxury watches. An Audemars Piguet Charleston watch…
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Stair Presents Americana, Ernest Lawson Landscapes, and Furniture
A street painting by Ernest Lawson (1873 - 1939) will lead Stair’s upcoming Americana auction. The charm of American Federal-style architecture is captured in this painting. It depicts New York City Hall’s front façade along with a nearby park and a monument. Often called a Romantic by contemporaries, Lawson painted…
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SJ Auctioneers Offers Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Scarves and Jose Hess Jewelry
Before 1937, silk scarves primarily served functional purposes in Europe and the United States. Hermès was the first luxury fashion brand to turn scarves into fashion accessories. Other couture houses and independent designers followed suit in the early 20th century. SJ Auctioneers’ upcoming auction will present a selection of these…
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SJ Auctioneers Offers Designer Jewelry, Scarves and Giftware Auctions
SJ Auctioneers is welcoming a full house of registrants for its Designer Jewelry scarves and giftware auction 8/08/21. Desingers include a variety from Gucci, Heren, Burberry, Rolex, Ferragamo, Valentino and more. register: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/auctioneer/7787/sj-auctioneers/. Some of the items to look out for: Herend figurine large handpainted pheasant with 24kt Lot # 808228 Herend…
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Crescent City Auction Gallery Presents Dinner Rings, Chanel Tote Bags, and More
Dinner parties became increasingly popular in the United States with the end of Prohibition in the 1930s. These dinner parties helped dinner rings catch on and become fashionable. Dinner rings, characterized by their large colored gemstones and diamonds, were viewed as glamorous and trendy at the time. In Crescent City…
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Maurice de Vlaminck’s Painting Available in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Upcoming Event
Maurice de Vlaminck’s painting titled Country Road is a key lot in the first session of the Important Summer Estates Auction, offered by Crescent City Auction Gallery. One of the most prolific French artists of the 20th century, Maurice de Vlaminck’s works are primarily associated with the Fauvism art movement.…
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A Night at the Auction: Groucho Marx’s Glasses, Topcoat and Letters to His Daughter Headline July Event
Heritage Auctions’ all-star entertainment sale also features comedian’s beloved humidor and a trove of rare Marx Brothers photographs A Night at the Auction: Groucho Marx’s Glasses, Topcoat and Letters to His Daughter Headline July Event DALLAS, Texas (June 28, 2021) – The secret word is Groucho. This is no joke; no monkey…
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This Year’s Brian Lebel’s Cody Old West Show Will Be Held June 25th-27th At The Santa Fe Community Convention Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
The show will be jam-packed with Western fine art, collectibles, apparel, home decor, jewelry, antique firearms, Native American artifacts, cowboy trappings, horse gear, boots, hats, more Western antiques and collectibles are always popular. SANTA FE, N.M. – Veteran collectors of Western and Native American memorabilia, or anyone considering dipping their toes…
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Single-Owner Sale From Pook & Pook Offers Decorative Art Across Categories
A sgraffito redware charger by 18th-century potter George Hubener headlines the first session of this single-owner sale from Pook & Pook. Using the sgraffito technique of scratching away to reveal a second layer of color, the potter creates two intersecting patterns in green and orange. In his career, George Hubener…
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Brutalist and Modernist Jewelry by William De Lillo and Robert Clark Leads Doyle’s Upcoming Sale
Belgium-born designer William De Lillo started his career working for Cartier, Harry Winston, and Miriam Haskell. At Miriam Haskell, he met head designer Robert E. Clark, with whom he founded William De Lillo Ltd. in 1968. Inspired by the cultural changes around them, the duo pioneered ‘gender bending’ jewelry for…
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Burmese Sapphire Ring and Oval-Cut Emerald Necklace Highlight Alex Cooper Auctioneers Sale
Emerald mining began around 1500 BCE in Egypt. While other precious stones often have a variety of colors, emeralds are available only in green. The stone gets its hue from traces of chromium or vanadium. A 140-carat emerald necklace is a key highlight in the upcoming Alex Cooper Auctioneers sale.…
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Vibrant Columbian Emeralds, Fancy Yellow Graff Diamond lead Joshua Kodner’s Lifestyle auction
A 17.81-carat Colombian emerald ring leads Joshua Kodner’s upcoming Lifestyle auction. The AGL & Gubelin-certified emerald is set in platinum with 4.36-carat diamonds on either side. According to an ancient Colombian legend, Fura and Tena were brought to life to inhabit the earth by Are, the supreme god of Muzo.…
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Hindman Offers Luxury Jewelry by Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co. Tony Duquette
This spring, Hindman will present an array of signed luxury jewelry and antique keepsakes in the upcoming Important Jewelry sale. The event brings items by American jeweler Harry Winston, including a diamond ring. This platinum ring features a pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds. The ring comes with a…
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Kenzo Takada’s Collection of Furniture, Art, & Couture Comes to Auction
Artcurial and Christie’s recently collaborated to present both live and timed auctions honoring the late fashion designer Kenzo Takada. On May 11th, 2021, a live event will offer nearly 600 lots from Takada’s apartment in Paris. An additional online timed event will bring over 125 pieces of couture from Takada’s…
