Category: Decorative Arts

924 Press Releases

• La Gazette Drouot

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  A Shang Dynasty bronze

  This fangdingvase , a quadrangular variant of the ding, is one of the major types of ritual bronzes from ancient China. Used in connection with food offerings to ancestors, it serves to affirm one’s status. Chine, probablement fin de la dynastie Shang, Anyang, XIIe-XIe siècle av. J.-C. Vase rituel quadrangulaire en bronze…

  Oct 16, 26

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  A Horse That Visited The White House

  Presented to Ronald and Nancy Reagan by Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang during his visit to Washington in 1984, this sancai-style horse was kept at the White House before being moved to the presidential couple’s California home. Fin du XXe siècle, cheval sancai chinois de style Tang, 89 cm.Estimation : 70 000/140 000 $ This sculpture, created…

  Oct 15, 26

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  Watches, Fine Pottery, And Estate Treasures Headline Crescent City Auction Gallery’s November Auction

  Top lots include couture women’s watches – one by Cartier, the other by Piaget – and early 20th century Newcomb College Pottery pieces from Mary Cecilia Riffel and Marie Levering Benson NEW ORLEANS, La. – Two dazzling ladies’ watches – one by Cartier, the other by Piaget – and early…

  Oct 14, 26

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  Gloria Hebert Estate, Fine Art, & Gem-Set Jewelry Featured In Turner Auctions + Appraisals' October 10 Sale

  Over 275 Lots Include Decorative Arts, Gem-Set Jewelry, and Art SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 1, 2026 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present the Gloria Hebert Estate & Other Collections on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:30 am PDT. The sale offers over 275 lots of decorative…

  Oct 1, 26

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  Fine Art, Jewelry, Silver, And Rare Collectibles To Be Featured At ACES Gallery’s Fall Estates Auction

  Categories include contemporary and fine art; Western art; decorative arts; Asian art; silver; watches and timepieces; jewelry; collectibles; and books. Previews will be held Oct. 16 & 17 STAMFORD, Conn. – More than 450 lots of distinguished provenance, carefully curated from nearly 50 prominent local estates, will come up for…

  Sep 30, 26

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  Rare Sterling Silver, Fine Jewelry & Vintage Toys Take Center Stage At SJ Auctioneers’ Oct. 18 Estate Sale

  Sterling silver will dominate the list of expected top lots but also featured are fine jewelry pieces, vintage games, Herend objects, collectible toys, crystal objects, vintage pens, Black Americana BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Outstanding sterling silver flatware sets and individual pieces will take center stage in SJ Auctioneers’ online-only Estate Silverware,…

  Sep 25, 26

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  Silvertime At SJ Auctioneers

  Estate silverware and rare sets will be hosted on SJ AUCTIONEERS through their October auctions online. Browse and bid the catalogue to view the variety of designer maker silversmiths from 19th to modern centuries. Estate flatware, bowls, dinnerware, salt and peppers, trays dishes and goblets are amongst the items open for…

  Sep 23, 26

• La Gazette Drouot

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  François-Xavier Lalanne’s Little Bear, A Solemn Yet Sensitive Bronze Sculpture

  Standing on its hind legs, this bronze bear on the lookout is one of a small edition of eight pieces—it bears the number 1—cast by Bocquel in 1986. François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008), Petit ours, bronze à patine brune, modèle créé en 1984-1985, le nôtre fondu le 22 octobre 1986, signé du monogramme « FXL » et estampillé…

  Sep 18, 26

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  Tiffany Studios ‘Peony’ Lamp, Wave Crest & Carnival Glass Featured At Woody’s October 17 Auction

  Also offered will be art glass, including French cameo, English cameo, Loetz, plated amberina, Greentown chocolate glass, sterling silver flatware, a biscuit jar collection, fine furniture, more. DOUGLASS, Kan. – Woody Auction’s Art Glass & Furniture Auction scheduled for Saturday, October 17th, will be led by an incredible Tiffany Studios…

  Sep 17, 26

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  David Bausch Collection Leads Strong Results at Bertoia’s Automobilia Sale

  Highlights: Hand-painted polychrome bronze sculpture by Stanley Wanlass, $34,800; handsome 1929 Franklin Series 11 automobile, $13,200; service station sign, Franklin Motor Cars, $10,200 VINELAND, N.J. – A hand-painted polychrome bronze sculpture by Stanley Wanlass (American, b. 1941-) depicting an early touring car overtaking a man on horseback sold for $34,800,…

  Sep 16, 26

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  SJ Auctioneers’ Estate Auction Brings Rare 1800s Silver, Fine Jewelry & Collectibles To Online Bidders

  SJ Auctioneers will present its Estate Silverware, Toys, Decor, Glass Art auction on October 18, 2026, offering collectors a wide selection of silverware, jewelry, porcelain, glass, toys, luxury accessories and other collectibles. The online auction features 281 lots, with bidding taking place through LiveAuctioneers.Among the standout offerings are historic silver…

  Sep 8, 26

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  Turner September Auctions Opens The Archives With Stork Club & Walter Winchell Treasures

  Over 245 Lots Feature Wide Array of Vintage Collectibles & More SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, September 4, 2026 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Ephemera from the Stork Club, Walter Winchell & More on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 10:30 am PDT. Much of the auction comes…

  Sep 7, 26

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  August Woody Auction Sees Strong Results Across Multi-Genre Antique Sale

  Other top lots included a paperweight vase signed “L.C.T.” for Louis Comfort Tiffany ($11,500); and a 100-piece sterling silver flatware set by Reed and Barton in the Francis I pattern ($9,200). DOUGLASS, Kan. – An exceptional pedestal two-handled urn marked Royal Worcester soared to $15,600; a paperweight vase signed “L.C.T.”…

  Sep 1, 26

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  Bertoia’s August Automotive Sale Features More Than 100 Years Of Automotive History

  Featured: Hand-painted polychrome bronze sculpture by Stanley Wanlass; handsome 1929 Franklin Series 11 sedan automobile; 37-inch-long 1955 Lincoln Futura styling concept model VINELAND, N.J. – Bertoia Auctions will bid a fond farewell to summer with The Automobilia Sale on Friday, August 28. The 550-lot event will feature the second installment…

  Aug 6, 26

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  Designer Silver, Luxury Accessories And Rare Toys Highlight SJ Auctioneers’ Summer End Auction

  As summer comes to a close, SJ Auctioneers is wrapping up the season in style with its highly anticipated yearly Summer End Auction, going live online August 31st via online  https://www.liveauctioneers.com/auctioneer/7787/sj-auctioneers/ Bidders can jump in early and place their bids now by visiting the link below. This year’s curated collection features iconic…

  Jul 31, 26

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Precious Rituals from China and Vietnam

  The perfect harmony between a cobalt-blue design and a metal frame—recognizable at a glance—evoked the works produced for the imperial city of Hué, just as the ladies playing Go brought to mind Chinese porcelain from the Kangxi era. Vietnam, dynastie Nguyen, règne de Gia Long (1802-1820). Pipe à eau en porcelaine…

  Jul 31, 26

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  Woody Auction To Present Multi-Genre Antique Auction Featuring 340+ Lots From 18 Curated Collections

  Collectors will find an impressive selection of cut glass, art glass, pattern glass, primitives, silver, pottery, lamps, plated amberina, Belleek, Quezal, furniture, and more – over 340 lots. DOUGLASS, Kan. – Woody Auction will officially kick off the active fall season with a full lineup of in-person events, beginning with…

  Jul 21, 26

• La Gazette Drouot

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  Arp And The Indian Market

  Kept in the family of its first owner, this bronze by Jean Arp—which had never before been offered at auction—saw its price soar. This impressive result was, however, overshadowed by the remarkable momentum of Indian artists, who dominated the fiercest bidding wars. Jean Arp (1886-1966), Torse-Amphore, 1975, bronze, exemplaire 2/3, 78 x 30 x 20 cm (sans socle).Adjugé : 698 638 CHF Jean…

  Jul 15, 26

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  SJ Auctioneers Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Walt Disney Collectible

  United States - SJ Auctioneers Celebrate 250th anniversary of America's independence with a nostalgic piece of Disney memorabilia: a 1976 Walt Disney Productions Mickey Mouse Pocket Watch created to commemorate the nation’s Bicentennial. Originally released during the 200th anniversary celebrations in 1976, the working timepiece combines Disney’s enduring character appeal…

  Jul 7, 26

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  Hake’s Anti-Slavery To Civil Rights Auction Brings History To Market, Tops $472,000

  Highlights: Eugene Warburg’s Parian statue ‘Uncle Tiff,’ $95,592; “I Am A Man” protest placard from 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike, $58,427; Frederick Douglass broadside from 1872, $25,486 YORK, Pa. – Eugene Warburg’s Parian statue titled Uncle Tiff sold for $95,592; an original “I Am A Man” protest placard from the…

  Jul 1, 26