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Léon Herbo and Retna Paintings Open the Eclectic Eye Auction by Akiba Antiques
Paintings from Léon Herbo and Retna will lead the Eclectic Eye auction, presented by Akiba Antiques. A multi-colored watercolor on paper piece by Retna depicts symbols in colorful hues that the artist once gifted to his personal assistant. Marquis Lewis, better known as Retna, is a contemporary artist known for his…
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Hermès Kelly Bag and George Clausen Painting Lead Crescent City’s Winter Estate Sale
Hermès Kelly is an iconic handbag named after the American actress and Monégasque princess Grace Kelly. The princess famously covered her baby belly from photographers with the bag. Kelly helped popularize the style, and it was later named after her. An Hermès Kelly Retourne 35 handbag in blue clemence is…
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Showplace’s First Sale of 2022 Highlights Notable Antonín Chittussi Painting
After being expelled from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague for being the ringleader of a protest, Czech artist Antonín Chittussi supported himself by making illustrations for magazines such as The Czech Bee (Česká včela). He was soon after influenced by the work of the Barbizon School and became…
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A Rare Steinway & Sons Duo-Art Baby Grand Piano Featured at the Upcoming Atlanta Auction Gallery Event
Designed by Clara Driscoll and Alice Gouvy, Dragonfly lamps are one of Tiffany & Co.'s most recognized pieces. The design was the founder's favorite for its Asian art significance. The upcoming event by Atlanta Auction Gallery presents a circa 1910 Dragonfly lampshade by Tiffany Studios. The mosaic and enamel decorated…
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Explore Avant-Garde Artworks and Art Deco Furniture in Nadeau’s Annual New Year Sale
Raoul Dufy was a Fauvist painter well-known for capturing public events. His colorful urban scenes portray Fauvist elements and Cubist perspectives. The upcoming New Year’s Day Auction from Nadeau’s Auction Gallery presents Araut La Course by Raoul Dufy. This painting, which depicts a horse race with air washes and bold brushstrokes, expresses…
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Satsuma Vases, Lalique Crystal, and More for New Year’s at Akiba Antiques
The upcoming New Year Collection auction from Akiba Antiques features an intricately carved coral figural group showing immortal women surrounded by cherry blossoms and village people. The carved coral piece is from the 19th century and weighs 1,886 grams. It rests on a carved rosewood base. In Chinese mythology, the…
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Decorative Art by Daum & Louis Majorelle to Appear in Upcoming New York City Estate Auction
Founded by Jean Daum in 1878, Daum is a glassware manufacturing company. The brand is primarily recognized for its pâte de verre technique. Characterized by meticulous designs, Daum glass items are often associated with the Art Nouveau style. The brand notably collaborated with French decorator and furniture designer Louis Majorelle…
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Art Deco, Diamonds, and Retro Jewelry in John Moran Auctioneers’ Estate Jewelry Auction
John Moran Auctioneers will present its third Studio Jewelry auction of 2021 in mid-December. The auction includes Art Deco, diamonds, and retro jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Barbara Anton, Bulgari, and many others. Top picks from the catalog are necklaces, like a yellow gold pendant and chain set and an…
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SJ AUCTIONEERS will be offering exquisite silk scarves to meet your fashion needs
Some of the designer collections are brands like Emillio Pucci, Versace, Chanel, Ferragamo, Tory Burch, Gucci, and more brows our catalogue to view our lots. Pre bidding is available too. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/auctioneer/7787/sj-auctioneers/ 1226100 EMILIO PUCCI 100% silk scarf SAKS EXCLUSIVE https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/118083929_emilio-pucci-100-silk-scarf-saks-exclusive EMILIO PUCCI 100% silk scarf SAKS EXCLUSIVE 1226109 VERSACE 100%…
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An Invitation to the Ball with Magnificent Evening Gowns by Worth
A wardrobe in exceptional condition takes us back to the splendors of the late 19th century, staged by the leading couturier of the time. Worth ballgown, c. 1900, velours au sabre with cream satin background decorated with sinuous hydrangea plants in bloom, boned pointed bodice, fastened and laced at the…
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Abstract Gouache by Alexander Calder and Bronze Relief Plaque by Boris Schatz Highlight Fairfield Auction’s December Sale
Alexander Calder was an American sculptor celebrated for his groundbreaking kinetic mobiles and massive static public sculptures. He is also remembered for his Modernist abstract paintings. Calder often transcribed the bright visual aesthetics of his sculptures into two-dimensional mediums. An abstract gouache work by Alexander Calder, titled Butterfly, Mouse, and…
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Willow Auction House Features Vintage Couture by Chanel, Atelier Aimée
Willow Auction House will offer pieces from distinguished brands such as Chanel, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and others in the upcoming Vintage Couture auction. Chanel’s simple, timeless designs have remained popular since the company’s establishment in 1910. Highlighted in this auction is a Chanel vintage Diana flap bag. The white…
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Akiba Antiques Upcoming Sale Presents Important Collectibles, Including Warren Telechron Clock
The November Capsule auction, presented by Akiba Antiques, will feature over 500 lots of antique furniture, fine art, and collectibles. One of the highlighted items in the event is a large antique Warren Telechron train station clock. This early 20th-century train station clock is crafted from cast bronze and includes…
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Vintega SAS to Offer Handbags by Hermès and Chanel
Highlighted in the upcoming Vintega SAS auction is an Hermès Birkin 35 bag. This bag is just over nine inches tall, 13 inches wide, and seven inches deep. The exterior and interior are comprised of pink leather with silver-colored hardware. The bag comes with a padlock, matching keys, and a…
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Rivich to host Nov. 17-18 auction of top designer fashion plus Western to Mid-Century art, furniture and ‘the unexpected’ from fine Chicago-area estates
Featured: Mies van der Rohe’s own modernist apartment lamp with direct family provenance Group lot consisting of five vintage double-breasted plaid ladies coats and jackets, one with a Marshall Fields tag. All approximately a size medium. Estimate $100-$5,000 CHICAGO – Widely known as the Midwest’s favorite source for artsy, outside-the-box…
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Quinn’s presents curated Arts of the Americas Auction featuring Pre-Columbian gold, Nov. 4
Also featured: Olmec-style jade masks, collection of Maximon/San Simon saint figures, pottery, sculptures, textiles, baskets, paintings and other Mesoamerican cultural treasures FALLS CHURCH, Va. – On Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, Northern Virginia’s Quinn’s Auction Galleries will conduct a beautifully curated “Arts of the Americas” auction from its popular Collector Series.…
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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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Asia Week New York Heads Into the Autumn Season With Gallery Exhibitions and Auctions, September 17 through October 1
New York: Whether it’s a contemporary ceramic vessel created by a National Treasure from Japan, an ink drawing by a young emerging artist from China or an ancient tribal mask from Borneo, Asia Week New York never disappoints with its amazing bounty of Eastern treasures. Starting September 17th through October…
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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…
