Category: Decorative Arts

878 Press Releases

  • Auction Industry

    Atelier Henri-Marius Petit

    The dispersal of his studio will provide an opportunity to reconsider an artist, sculptor above all, who had his hour of fame and enjoyed a fine official career. Henri-Marius Petit (1913-2009), Tête de cheval, ciment, monogrammée, étiquette de l’atelier, h. 20 cm.Estimation : 800/1200 € The sale will feature 160 pieces from Henri-Marius Petit's studio, all preserved by…

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    SJ Auctioneers’ Fabulous Collectibles, Décor, Silverware & Jewels Online-only Auction Is Set For Sunday, March 1st, Featuring 300+ Lots

    Items include fine sterling silver – spectacular individual pieces and flatware services by famous makers – plus Gucci and David Webb jewelry, Montblanc pens, Herend, Swarovski, toys, more. BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Fresh on the heels of a highly successful, 314-lot Winter Watch of Wanted Collectibles auction held in late January,…

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    From China to Brittany, along the Indian route

    An armorial freshener plays a part in the history of the Compagnie des Indes and its orders for the French market, in this case specifically for Brittany. Chine, période Yongzheng (1723-1735). Grand rafraîchissoir à décor armorié en porcelaine aux émaux de la famille rose, vers 1725-1730, h. 18 cm, diam. 24 cm.Estimation…

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    Woody Auction Will Hold A Multi-genre High-quality Antique Auction On Saturday, March 21st, Live And Online. It’s Packed With Over 350 Lots.

    Highlights include Weller Sicard and Rookwood pottery, English cameo glass by Thomas Webb & Son, an authentic Pablo Picasso pitcher, Wave Crest, Hunzinger and Horner furniture & more DOUGLASS, Kan. – Woody Auction will hold a Multi-Genre High-Quality Antique Auction on Saturday, March 21st, online and live in the Woody…

  • Auction Result

    Heart-Racing Valentine's Day Auction Results

    Looking for some Valentine's Day inspiration or for the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart this year? Sometimes the most exceptional love tokens appear in unexpected places - like under the auction gavel! Take heart and check out these recent - and totally terrific - Valentine's Day themed auction…

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    SJ Auctioneers’ Feb 8 Auction Features Silverware, Art Glass & Designer Jewelry

    High valuables of Sterling silver Decorative Art, Fine Designer Jewelry, Art Glass, And Desirable toys are amongst the 300 lots up for Auction. Bidding is already in full swing as collectors browse up for worthy finds! https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/403043_luxe-decor-silverware-toys-and-more Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Large Furry OWL Figurine 1960: Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Large…

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    Woody Auction Will Hold An American & Brilliant Period Cut Glass Auction On March 7th In Douglass, Kansas, Featuring Nearly 350 Lots

    A strong representation of Dorflinger glass is featured, alongside numerous rare patterns and distinctive forms that will appeal to seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts alike. DOUGLASS, Kan. – Woody Auction will step into 2026 with an American & Brilliant Period Cut Glass auction that celebrates exceptional quality and vibrant color.…

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    Microsculpture but maxi marvel!

    This boxwood triptych depicting the Last Judgment scene in meticulous detail is unprecedented in the corpus of devotional microsculptures produced in the Netherlands. Hollande, Delft, vers 1520-1525. Triptyque, micro-sculpture en buis figurant Le Jugement dernier, h. 22,5 cm, l. 14 cm (volets ouverts). Estimation : 200 000/300 000 € From a private collection in Brittany, this rare triptych is one of…

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    China and Japan, the leading duo

    Collectors selected porcelain for Vietnam and an album by Hiroshige and Eisen. Chine pour le Vietnam, XVIIIe siècle.Coupe en porcelaine à décor en bleu sous couverte de dragon et phénix affrontés autour de la perle flammée dans les nuées, rebord cerclé de métal, marque Nôi Phù Thi Hûu, diam. 26,6 cm.Adjugé : 141 680 € With more than 90%…

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    Ringing In 2026 With Nadeau's Auction Gallery's Signature New Year's Day Event

    The 2026 auction year launched in a really positive and exciting way with Nadeau's Auction Gallery of Windsor, CT's annual New Year's Day sale on January 1st and 2nd, 2026. Typically held on one day, the sale this year was presented on two days, with day one featuring 439 lots…

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    A double for Sèvres

    A pair of princely refreshers and a plate design for Louis XVI caught the eye. Sèvres, vers 1771, paire de seaux à topette en porcelaine tendre du service du prince Louis-René-Édouard de Rohan-Guéménée, à son monogramme « LPR » et décor d’oiseaux posés sur des arbustes dans des paysages en réserve cernés de branches de chêne…

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    The scent of incense

    China was in the spotlight on Sunday December 7, at Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (Oxio OVV). Particularly decorative, this pair of incense burners (h. 52, diam. 15 cm) from the Qianlong period (1736-1795) fetched up to €105,300. In hexagonal pagoda form, decorated with cloisonné enamels on gilded copper, they are set with a…

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    Sterling Silver Auction Dec 28, 2025 | SJ Auctioneers

    Final Chance: Silver is Rising. Secure Your Collection on Dec 28th! With the price of silver hitting new heights, the opportunity to own world-class silverware is becoming a rare privilege. On Sunday, December 28th at 6:00 PM ET, SJ Auctioneers invites you to our final auction of 2025. This is your chance to…

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    Bidders reached for the top shelf at Morphy’s December 10-11 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction, gravitating to fine jewelry and Tiffany lamps

    Highlights: Tiffany Studios Daffodil lamp, $72,000, and Dogwood lamp, $54,120; men’s 18K gold ring with 5.37ct Fancy Yellow diamond, $41,280; Schlumberger for Tiffany ‘X’ bracelet, $36,900 DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s festive December 10-11 Winter Fine & Decorative Arts Auction of 1,160 luxury lots surpassed $1.8 million, with fine jewelry, European…

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    Lehmbruck's melancholy at its peak

    This exceptional sculpture from the early20th century led the sale, followed by other iconoclastic contemporary creations by Arman, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881-1919), Die Geneigter Frauenkopf ou Büste der Knienden (Buste de l’agenouillée), terre cuite, modèle créé fin 1911-début 1912, signé au dos « LEHM/BRUCK » sur deux registres, incisés, 43,5 x 41,5 x 20 cm.…

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    Morphy’s Dec. 10-11 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction ushers in the holidays with exquisite jewels, luxury goods, antiques and art

    Featured: 48-carat platinum and diamond necklace, ruby and diamond earrings, premium wristwatches including Rolex and Cartier, Tiffany lamps, movie star’s 14K gold Tiffany jewel box, Amphora dragon vase DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s annual Winter Fine & Decorative Arts Auction is where selective shoppers go to find the gifts no one…

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    Seasonal Splendor: Billings' December 13th, 2025 Winter Design Auction

    Modern Design, incorporating the finest aspects of the machine age to contemporary elements, remains timeless in its appeal, aesthetics, and ability to bring a space to life in magical ways. Billings, of Los Angeles, California is presenting its 376 lot Winter Design auction on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, starting at…

  • Artists

    Georges Saulterre for Daum

    An estimate of €30,000/38,000 is required for this two-sided artist's proof (5/10), in Daum polychrome pâte de verre, entitled Panoptès (19 x 56 x 83 cm). The work, designed by Georges Saulterre (1943-2024), will be offered by Hôtel des Ventes Boischaut in Paris. Born in Conegliano, a commune in the…

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    Turner Auctions + Appraisals Presents The Diverse Estates Of Jon S. Emerson, Robert A. Unger, And Donald C. Saiger On November 2

    SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 21, 2025 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is very pleased to present the Estates of Jon S. Emerson, Robert A. Unger, and Donald C. Saiger on Sunday, November 2, at 10:30 am PST. Featuring over 380 lots, this wide-ranging auction features an intriguing array of…

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    Last call for collectors to bid on antique fishing lures from the superlative Wayne & Lori Edens collection, Oct. 25 at Morphy’s

    Some of the Edens’ finest baits were saved for the last auction installment, including a boxed Anderson & Co. ‘Chautauqua’ and early Heddons in special-order colors with introductory boxes DENVER, Pa. – On Saturday, October 25, fishing lure collectors will have one final opportunity to dip into the celebrated Wayne…