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Surpassing its $800 to $1,200, After Giambologna, Two Patinated Bronze Allegorical Figures of Astronomy and Architecture Fetches $500,000 in the Lark Mason Associates Series of Asian Art Sales
After Giambologna, Two Patinated Bronze Allegorical Figures of Astronomy and Architecture Fetches $500,000 New York: Amidst the dazzling array of Asian art treasures in the Shahmoon Family Collection Asian, European and Other Works of Art, one of the four sales presented by Lark Mason Associates on iGavelAuctions.com, during Asia Week…
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Nantucket Baskets at Auction: Vintage and Modern Examples to Sell at Rafael Osona Auctions
Long considered an icon of Nantucket’s culture, woven wood baskets from the island are highly prized collectibles and works of decorative art. Nantucket baskets are known for their excellent craftsmanship and meticulous style. A selection of these baskets will soon be available with Rafael Osona Auctions in the company’s Annual…
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Nantucket Art Including Works by Robert Stark Jr., Lowell Herrero, Molly Dee Lead Rafael Osona’s Annual Spring Daffodil Weekend Auction
Rafael Osona Auction’s 44th Annual Spring Daffodil Weekend Auction featuring 650 lots begins April 27, 2024, at 9:30 am. Several recently sold Nantucket seaside estates and residences feature an eclectic mix of fine art, Nantucket Art, and decorative arts including works by Robert Stark Jr., Lowell Herrero, Molly Dee, and…
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Mother Day And Fathers Day Luxe Collectible Auction
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/324798_spring-silverware-toys-figurines-collectibles/ Mom and dad will be thankful for the special collectible gift they will receive. Show them your passion of connection through sharing a collectible they grew up with. Be it TOYS, ART, Baccarats, Herend, Trains, Jewelry, Sterling silver and much more A SJ Auction consists of consignments lots with…
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Apollo’s Chariot at Versailles Restored to its Former Glory
After spending 14 months in the Coubertin Foundry, the most famous fountain in the gardens of Versailles is back where it belongs in the Grande Perspective designed by André Le Nôtre. © Didier Saulnier Eager to pull the sun across the sky, Apollo, accompanied by a cherubic Cupid, drives his chariot hoisted out…
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Raza, Hartung, Buffet: A Flurry of Records on the Riviera
A couple of restaurateurs passionate about modern art assembled, in Paris and Cannes, a collection of demanding pieces, whose dispersal yielded some excellent surprises. Sayed Haider Raza (1922-2016), Agrarian Landscape, 1961, oil on canvas, signed and dated “(19)61”, countersigned and marked on the back with “P-327’61” and “206 x 120 cm”, 120…
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Petit Palais Director Annick Lemoine: Working For a Living Museum
Annick Lemoine, appointed director of the Petit Palais in Paris two years ago, unveils plans and ambitions designed to make it somewhere for everyone. How would you sum up these two years at the helm of the Petit Palais?Since 2018, I had overseen the Musée Cognacq-Jay: it was a very interesting period, with…
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It's Party Time: Strawser Auction Group's Two Day March 2024 Fiestaware Auction
Strawser Auction Group of Wolcottville, IN held its signature early spring two-day Fiesta Auction on March 8 and 9, 2024. Fiestaware, known for its vibrant, eye-catching colors and Art Deco presentation, was launched in 1936 by the Homer Laughlin China Company. Nearly 90 years onward, Fiestaware is still in production,…
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18th C. Gobelins tapestry of Marriage of Cupid and Psyche scheduled for March 20 sale in UK
A Louis XV Gobelins mythological tapestry of the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche STANSTED MOUNTFICHET, U.K. – An important tapestry made at the French royal factory in Gobelins is the featured highlight of Sworders' Fine Interiors auction on March 19-20. The monumental weaving depicting the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche,…
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North American Auction Company Presents Sale of Fine Jewelry, Native American Art, and More
The upcoming Frontier Splendor: Western Wonders & Native American Art auction from North American Auction Company will feature nearly 750 lots of jewelry, fine art, rugs, and antiquities from Native American tribes and the American Western frontier. Bidding will begin live at 11:00 AM EDT on March 23, 2024. Online…
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HANDEL and TIFFANY ERA Lamps at SJ Auctioneers on 31st March 2024
J.A. Whaley Leaded Lamp Grape Trellis Handel Tiffany Studios Era There are two valuable, museum-quality lamps up for bid, both from the Handel and Tiffany Studios era. One is a J.A. Whatley leaded lamp with grape trellis, 26 inches tall and the shade 19 inches in diameter, a lamp that…
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Sterling Associates’ March 13 auction features art, furniture, decoratives and jewelry from Northeastern and Jupiter, Florida estates
Upscale offerings include Lavern midcentury table, Boisseau bronze, large balloon-form chandeliers, fine art, 19th C. Italian ebony suite, 19th C. Chinese marble-top etagere Philip And Kelvin LaVerne Side Table Philip and Kelvin LaVerne round side table with urn and floral NORWOOD, N.J. – From New England to Florida, Sterling Associates’…
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SJ Auctioneers will have a fabulous auction this Sunday March 03-2024 online .
Tiffany & Co Game A Vip Gift Mooncake Festival Collectible Sterling Silver Super Large Pheasants Male and Female Made in Spain 16 Inches Long WITH SPANISH Swarovski Signed Chess SET Game With Original Box Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware "English King" Service For 6 NO MONOGRAM Daum Pate De…
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S is for Stucco
Contrary to popular belief, stucco was not made of powdered marble, but of a plaster- or lime-based paste whose formula was specific to each workshop. Raymond Delamarre (1890-1986), Mowgli, The Jungle Book, plaster bas-relief, 181 x 203 cm/36.2 x 79.9 in. Hôtel Drouot, December 20, 2022. Kohn Marc-Arthur auction house.Sold for: €188,500…
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The Estate Of Edward S. Stephenson Features Arms & Armor And Asian Decorative Arts
On March 9, Over 200 Lots from Private Collection Goes Up for Bid Online Silver Plated Franz Von Stuck Nautilus Cup.WATCH SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, February 22, 2024 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present The Estate of Edward S. Stephenson on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Featuring over…
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Quinn’s Feb. 23 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction offers diverse array of Asian, American, European and Modern works
Featured: Thomas Hart Benton, Paul Reed & Bill Mack artworks; stunning Chinese Export sterling silver tea set, antique netsuke collection, paperweight collection, antique and Modern furniture Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975), ‘Running Horses,’ lithograph, 1955. Artist-signed in pencil. From the Associated American Artists edition of 75. Tipped onto matting. Plate…
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Success for a 12th-Century Carved Madonna
This sale dedicated to medieval and Renaissance art garnered keen interest from museums and resulted in the triumph of a Madonna in majesty. Paris region, last decades of 12th century. Virgin in Majesty, carved walnut with traces of polychromy, h. 67.5 cm/26.4 in. Sold for €106,600 The central composition together with Christ's frontal…
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François Hayem, the Spirit of a Carré Rive Gauche Antiques Dealer
A specialist in the 18th century, but curious about other eras, François Hayem is parting with the fruit of a lifetime of research and finds at Drouot. Probably Russian, late 18th century, pair of chased and gilded bronze sconces with two lights, 64.5 x 28.5 cm/25.39 x 11.22 in. Estimate:…
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Royal Results: Bonhams' White-Glove Auction of Items From ‘The Crown’
The Crown, produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for Netflix, is a TV series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It ran for six seasons from 2016 to 2023 and covered more than a half century of the ins and outs of the British royal family.…
Exhibitions
The Braquenié Fabric Workshop Celebrates its 200th Anniversary
Created in 1824, Braquenié was acquired by Maison Pierre Frey in 1991. Known for its Indian prints and elaborate patterns, it is still seducing and reinventing itself. The queen's private apartment at Versailles with the pineapple toile de Jouy pattern based on an original model by Braquenié. © Photo Constance…
