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Nye & Co. to Auction Fine Art by Guy Carleton Wiggins, Peter Hujar, and More
The latest two-day sale from Nye & Co. brings to market a wide array of American fine art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Ranging from sumptuous still lifes to striking Modernism, the 275-lot catalog includes paintings, prints, multiples, and sculptures from such notable artists as Guy Carleton Wiggins, Peter…
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Works of Le Pho, Thomas Nast, and More at Nye & Co. Auction
Over 500 lots of fine art, decorative art, furniture, and collectibles will soon be offered with Nye & Co. in the January 22nd, 2025 Chic & Antique Auction. The sale includes work by Nicholas Maes, Le Pho, and Edward Corbett, along with a unique collection of traditional Americana items. Le…
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18th-Century Bear Fountain Sparks Bidding War
Originating in the folk art traditions of Nottingham, a bear-shaped fountain acquired its letters of nobility as a precious fountain. England, Nottingham, 18th century, mounting: Germany or France, c 1745. Bear-baiting table fountain, stoneware reservoir with brown salt glaze in the shape of a bear in fighting posture, head forming a removable…
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Nadeau's Auction Gallery's January 2025 Annual New Year's Day Auction Scores $2.06 Million
Robert (Henry Cozad) Henri (American 1865-1929) This 738 lot, finely curated sale produced strong results across all categories, including jewelry, fine and decorative arts, antiques, and furnishings. Windsor, CT, January 9th, 2025 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Connecticut's largest and fastest growing auction house, is excited to announce the results of…
Camille Claudel's L'Âge Mûr: A Remarkable Rediscovery
A major work by Camille Claudel, L'Âge mûr et la Jeunesse (The Age of Maturity and Youth), had a long and checkered history. The recently rediscovered, No. 1 in Blot's cast edition sheds light on the various stages. Camille Claudel (1864-1943), L'Âge mûr aka L'Âge mûr et la Jeunesse, 1898, bronze with richly shaded brown…
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Hake’s Jan. 22 auction to launch 2025 series solely featuring Jeff Jacob’s blue-chip collection of Star Wars, GI Joe, other vintage toys
Rare, immaculate Star Wars figures share spotlight with ‘Joes,’ Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Masters of the Universe figures, most AFA-graded, some highest-graded in global census Star Wars (1978) - Ben (Obi-wan) Kenobi 12 Back-a Afa 85 Nm+ (Double-telescoping/Sku On Footer, Pop 2/Highest Graded Example). YORK, Pa. – Colorado…
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Bidders were in a holiday mood at Morphy’s stylish $2.6M Fine & Decorative Arts Auction
Top lots included very rare Tiffany ‘Venetian’ art-glass lamp with Macklowe Gallery provenance, $114K; and a grand gilt-bronze mermaid-theme centerpiece by Francois-Raoul Larche, $69K Rare Tiffany Studios Venetian Leaded Glass Table Lamp DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s December 17-19 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction made the holiday season merry and bright…
Culture
The Etro Collection Terracottas Finally Brought Together in a Reference Book
This collection, one of the most important in Italy, has been published for the first time. A further step in recognizing a too little-known genre. Antonio Raggi (1624-1686), River God and Dolphin, 1652-1653, 68 x 45 x 26 cm/26.8 x 17.7 x 10.2 in.© Arrigo Coppitz e Marco Palermo Etro: these four letters, sounding…
Exhibitions
Takis: A Magnetic Sculptor Back in the Limelight
The White Cube gallery is devoting its first exhibition in France for ten years to the Greek artist, who died in 2019. A chance to rediscover a pioneering corpus at the intersection of science and metaphysics. Takis (1925-2019), Signal, 1954, painted iron, Plexiglas and bronze, 103.5 x 29.7 x 25.3 cm/40.6 x 11.4 x…
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Find Perfect Holiday Gifts at SJ Auctioneers' Jewelry, Silverware, Toys & Décor Auction on Dec. 29
The auction, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, is loaded with over 200lots in a wide range of categories. It showcases items by famous names and designers and makers. Bidding is via LiveAuctioneers.com. BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Anyone looking for that perfect holiday gift need look no further than SJ Auctioneer’s…
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Morphy’s unveils elegant holiday selection for Dec. 17-19 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction
Featured: 195 art-glass lamps, including very rare Tiffany ‘Venetian’ with Macklowe Gallery provenance; platinum & diamond jewelry, gold watches, art pottery & glass, Black Forest clock Rare Tiffany Studios Venetian Leaded Glass Table Lamp DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s most-loved sale from its always-busy calendar of events, the annual pre-Christmas Fine…
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Rare Norman Rockwell Estate Auction: Parker Limited Edition Fountain Pen – Hosted by SJ Auctioneers, Year-End 2024
Parker Rare Norman Rockwell Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Original Documentation & Fine Prints SJ Auctionners willl host a rare year end 2024 estate auction Own one of the items a rare estate from Norman Rockwells son. A Pen Parker Rare Norman Rockwell Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Original Documentation & Fine Prints.…
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Lion and Unicorn’s Miami Modern & Pop Art Auction FeaturesKey Contemporary Art During Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach 2024
Guerra de La Paz, Original Mixed Media w/ Steel, Bonsai III Miami, FL – November 25, 2024 – Lion and Unicorn is thrilled to present the "Miami Modern & Pop Art Auction," a premier art auction during Miami Art Week. Featuring works from the collections of Alicia Hancock Apfel and…
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Wiederseim Associates, Inc. Presents Luxury Timepieces and Assorted Fine Art in November Sale
This November, Wiederseim Associates, Inc. will present its ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SALE with nearly 450 lots of fine art, decorative art, furniture, collectibles, and more. It will take place live on Nov 22, 2024. Online bidding options are available through Bidsquare. Edmund Darch Lewis Oil On Canvas One top lot of…
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Alexander Calder's1964 Mobile: Sculpture in Motion
This mature work by the American artist is exemplary of his research into movement. In this mobile, we find the color work that led him to abstraction… Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Polychrome on Brass Wave, 1964, metal, copper, wire and paint, monogrammed “CA” on base, 35.5 x 66 x 8.9 cm/13.9 x 25.98…
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Antique Americana Items Lead Wiederseim Associates’ 2024 Thanksgiving Sale
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.’s Annual Thanksgiving Sale will offer a robust selection of antique Americana items this year, from important historical documents to furniture and collectibles. The 441-lot auction will begin on November 22, 2024 with online bidding available through Bidsquare. Ship’s passport signed by Washington and Jefferson. Image courtesy of…
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A Gift from Auguste Rodin to Eugène Carrière: Hands as a Token of Friendship
If the hand is Rodin's preferred motif, three plaster studies tell the story of the admiration and friendship between the sculptor and the painter Eugène Carrière. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), ensemble de trois études de main en plâtre (a group of three studies of hands in plaster, Main droite (Right Hand) n° 3,…
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Degas’ Bronzes: Horses, Dancers and Sculpture
The dispersal of a group of posthumous bronzes recounts the artist's quest for movement in a few rare pieces. Edgar Degas (1834-1917), Cheval au galop tournant la tête à droite, les pieds ne touchant pas le sol et Jockey monté sur le cheval, 2 proofs patinated bronze, the horse (h. 24.8 cm/9.76 in)…
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The band played on as Morphy’s Coin-Op & Antique Advertising Auction reaped a $4.2M payday
Top lots: Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina Model ‘A’ music machine, $221,400; Caille Bros. Roulette 5¢ floor-model slot with 7-way roulette wheel payout, $135,300; Mills Deluxe Violano-Virtuoso, $49,200 Hupfeld Phonoliszt-violina Piano-violin Model "A" DENVER, Pa. – Antique European and American music, slot and fortune-telling machines took a well-deserved bow at Morphy’s October 17-19…
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Morphy’s hosted the October Hershey crowd at a lively $2.1M Automobilia & Petroliana Auction
Motivated new bidders battled Morphy regulars for high-end rarities: Husky porcelain service station sign, $59,040; Sinclair ‘Dino’ curb sign, $52,800; Grizzly Gasoline ‘tombstone’ sign, $25,830 Husky Service Porcelain Service Station Shield Sign W/ Husky Dog Graphic. DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s October Automobilia & Petroliana Auction has become an annual tradition…
