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  Joshua Kodner Offers Rare Zambian Emerald Ring and Thierry Feuz Artwork

  With its vibrant history of emerald mining and production, Zambia is a major global producer of the green gemstone. The Kagem mines in Zambia account for 20% of global emerald production. One of the key lots in the upcoming New Year New You auction, presented by Joshua Kodner, is a rare…

  Jan 27, 21
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  COLLECTive Hudson to Offer Works by Edmund Tarbell, Lowel Nesbitt, and Jean Dupas

  Recognized as a Boston School pioneer, Edmund Tarbell was one of the most celebrated American Impressionists. His works are known for their rich hues that emphasize light and delicate brushwork. Tarbell’s figural compositions were among his best-known pieces. A figural oil painting by Edmund Tarbell highlights COLLECTive Hudson’s upcoming auction.…

  Jan 27, 21
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  Pook & Pook’s Americana & International Sale Features 20th-Century Paintings and Decorative Art

  Charles Morris Young was a leading Impressionist landscape painter of the early 20th century. Born in Pennsylvania, Young painted the local farmland, seacoast, and countryside with its fox hunts and old stone houses. A 1932 painting by Charles Morris Young highlights Pook & Pook’s upcoming Americana & International - Session One…

  Jan 22, 21
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  Betty Cooke Jewelry, Gold Coins, and Militaria in Alex Cooper Auctioneers’ Upcoming Event

  With a career spanning over 70 years, Betty Cooke is an internationally acclaimed Modernist jeweler. Her pieces, found in many museums, reflect her Minimalist style. Several pieces of Betty Cooke jewelry will be available in Alex Cooper Auctioneers’ upcoming auction of fine jewelry, rare coins, and militaria. A sterling silver…

  Jan 22, 21
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  Akiba Antiques Presents Franklin Mint Commemorative Bowl With Jewelry & Decorative Art

  Akiba Antiques’ upcoming auction, held near the end of January, will highlight a Franklin Mint Sterling silver punch bowl celebrating the United States’ bicentennial. The bowl, issued in 1976, has a 24-karat gold lining and weighs 5490 grams. Its sculpted vignettes from American history make this piece stand out. They…

  Jan 20, 21
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  Akiba Antiques’ Eclectic Collection Sale to Offer French Empire Mantel Clocks, Works by Ernest Trova, and More

  A product of the Napoleonic era, French Empire mantel clocks were elaborately-decorated pieces inspired by antiquity. Several examples of the style highlight Akiba Antiques' Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide sale. That includes a 19th-century mantel clock in gilt bronze and red griotte marble. Decorating the clock is an allegorical scene…

  Jan 20, 21
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  American Abstract Artist Byron Browne’s Works Lead Sarasota Estate Auction’s Sale

  George Byron Browne (1907 ‐ 1961) is acknowledged as one of the founders of American Abstract Artists. A prolific Picasso follower, Browne’s works take references from everyday life, nature, and art history. Trained at the National Academy of Design, Browne followed traditional lines and a bright palette. He believed that “every artist…

  Jan 19, 21
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  Historical Autographs, Medals, Maps, and More From Early American History Auctions

  Indian Peace Medals were made to commemorate friendship or peace between early European settlers and Native American tribes. These medals were awarded to Native American chiefs by the federal government. By the time the United States was officially established, this trend was so important that peace medals were issued by…

  Jan 18, 21
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  Tonal Sculptures by Harry Bertoia Spotlight Rago’s Modern Design Auction

  Harry Bertoia was a well-known sound art sculptor, graphic artist, and furniture designer. The artist was born in Italy and moved to America at the age of 15. Bertoia went to college with artists like Walter Gropius, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eero Saarinen. Although Bertoia was interested in arts…

  Jan 18, 21
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  American Fine Art & Percossi Papi Brooches Come to Auction

  Diamond and gemstone jewelry items from Percossi Papi will be available in Kodner Galleries’ upcoming auction. Percossi Papi is known for its maximalist style, which the Italian brand describes as what “Lucrezia Borgia might wear if she were alive and kicking.” This sale will include two gemstone and enamel brooches…

  Jan 13, 21
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  Work of Impressionist Master Jean Baptiste Armand Guillaumin in Abington’s January Winter Auction

  Jean Baptiste Armand Guillaumin was one of the founding members of Impressionism and among the least-known Impressionist masters. Coming from a modest background, Guillaumin worked a series of odd jobs to pay for his evening drawing lessons. In 1863, he attended the Académie Suisse, where he met his lifelong friends…

  Jan 8, 21
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  Upcoming Most Wanted II Auction Highlights Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Victorian Jewelry

  Art Nouveau, meaning “new art,” was a short-lived period that had a lasting impact on jewelry design and other art forms. Marked by flowing lines and curves, Art Nouveau found inspiration in women and nature. Flowers, fruit, and insects frequently appeared in Art Nouveau jewelry designs. Several Art Nouveau jewelry…

  Jan 5, 21
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  Wifredo Lam’s Afro-Cuban Art Is Highlighted in New Haven Auctions Event

  Afro-Cuban artist Wifredo Lam embraced his mixed-race heritage through his art. Lam’s paintings of hybrid figures give the viewers a glimpse of his distinctive style. The artist didn’t want his art to be commercialized but understood its potential for examining the human condition. Lam’s painting of a bird and fish…

  Dec 31, 20
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  Marc Chagall Lithograph Leads Clarke Auction Gallery’s Upcoming Auction

  A Marc Chagall lithograph will be available in Clarke Auction Gallery’s upcoming Fine Art, Jewelry, Antiques, Asian, & Midcentury Auction. Titled Daphnis and Chloe: Chloe is Carried Off by the Methymneans, this piece shows a vibrant scene with human figures riding horses and carrying war instruments. At the center, two…

  Dec 30, 20
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  Works of Ukiyo-e Master Utagawa Hiroshige Come to Auction

  Utagawa Hiroshige was a prominent ukiyo-e master known for his woodblock prints. The artist was born in Edo and took up painting at the age of 14. In 1811, Utagawa Hiroshige started learning painting under artist Utagawa Toyohiro. His early works mainly featured typical ukiyo-e subjects like kabuki actors. After…

  Dec 30, 20
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  Recent Protect ARTsakh Auction Raised Funds for Displaced Armenians

  A benefit auction raising money for displaced individuals in Artsakh concluded on December 20th, 2020. The Protect ARTsakh auction was listed on ArtScoops, a Beirut-based auction platform, and included 78 lots from 60 artists.  Artsakh, an Armenian breakaway state located in the Nagorno-Karabakh region of the South Caucasus, erupted in…

  Dec 29, 20
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  Kodner Galleries’ Upcoming Auction Offers Blend of Fine Art, Estate Jewelry, and Furniture

  The upcoming Estate Jewelry, Fine Art, & Collectibles sale, presented by Kodner Galleries, offers a mixed bag of fine art, estate jewelry, and furniture. Highlighted in the auction is an oil painting by Italian Orientalist painter Fabio Fabbi. Following his studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Fabbi traveled…

  Dec 29, 20
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  Dalí’s Lithographs Will Lead New York City Estate Auction

  Salvador Dalí’s lithographs depicting the 12 zodiac signs are among the highlights of Showplace Antique’s upcoming New York City Estate Auction. Created in 1967, these lithographs depict the 12 signs, from Aries to Pisces, in a vibrant palette. This work illustrates the astrological symbols in its details, a departure from…

  Dec 24, 20
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  Upcoming Showplace auction highlights artifacts from the estate of celebrated film producer Martin Bregman

  Paintings, furniture, and decorative artworks from the estate of Martin Bregman and his Park Avenue apartment are highlighted in the upcoming Showplace auction. Bregman, an acclaimed American film producer known for movies like Scarface, Serpico, and other 20th-century crime dramas, died at 92. He was known for his outspoken and…

  Dec 18, 20
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  New York Winter Scenes by Guy Carleton Wiggins Come To Auction

  Guy Carleton Wiggins was a landscape painter famous for his artworks featuring New York City winter scenes. The artist learned his craft from his father, Carleton Wiggins, a Barbizon-style artist. He later went on to study under prominent names like William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri. Talking about his first…

  Dec 18, 20