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On May 11, Turner Auctions + Appraisals Is Devoted To Icons: One Man’s Collection
Over 200 Icons & Religious Items from Eastern Europe and Russia Go Up for Bid A Greek Icon of Four Saints. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 23, 2024 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to devote its next auction to Icons: One Man’s Collection on Saturday, May 11, 2024.…
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Royère and Rodin, The Dynamic Duo
Two works by famous artists achieved the highest bids: Jean Royère’s polar bear sofa and Auguste Rodin’s Saint John the Baptist. Jean Royère (1902-1981), “Polar Bear” Boule sofa, c. 1952, beechwood frame, banana backrest and seat cushion, entirely upholstered in the original red mohair velvet, five cylindrical oak legs, 78 x 230 x 130…
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Christ by Luis Tristán, El Greco’s Best Student
A Crucifixion scene from a private collection in Dordogne recalls the transitional role played by El Greco’s best student, bridging the gap between Mannerism and Baroque naturalism. Luis Tristán (1586-1624), Christ on the Cross with the Portrait of a Donor, oil on canvas, signed, 165 x 108 cm/64.96 x 42.52 in.Estimate: €60,000/80,000…
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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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Unichi Hiratsuka: Meet the Artist
Unichi Hiratsuka’s YouthUnichi Hiratsuka, born on November 17, 1895, in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, left an indelible mark on the world of art as a Japanese woodblock printmaker. A pioneer of the sosaku hanga (“creative print”) movement in 20th-century Japan, his influence resonates through the corridors of time.Hiratsuka’s artistic journey was…
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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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Fine Art: One Man’s Collection Goes Up For Bid On April 6 At Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Online Auction Features Over 70 Works of Art from Northern California Artists Colin Campbell Cooper (1856 - 1937) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 22, 2024 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Fine Art: One Man’s Collection on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The sale features over 70 works…
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Traveled Wonderfully Mapped at the Salon du Dessin in Paris
Turning their gazes to the other and elsewhere, artists have brought back from their travels wonderful drawings from their journeys. A new "Grand Tour" at the Palais Brongniart… William Michaud (1829-1902), Palmes de guarana dans la jungle brésilienne (Guarana Palm Trees in the Brazilian Jungle), watercolor, gouache and Arabic gum, 26 x 20…
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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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Important Late-Career Prints by 20th-Century Masters to Sell at URDE Fine Art Auction
Fine art, prints, lithographs, and multiples from some of the most prominent 20th-century masters will soon be available with URDE Fine Art Auction in the company’s March Affordable Art and Photography Sale. Over 750 lots will be available, including late-career works by Joan Miró, Tom Wesselmann, Marc Chagall, and Alexander…
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Félix Vallotton: Seine Landscape in the Footsteps of Poussin
A mature work by Félix Vallotton (1865-1925), La Seine aux Andelys, le soir, which goes up for sale soon, represents the artist's final research, returning to the classical landscape. Félix Vallotton (1865-1925), La Seine aux Andelys, le soir, (The Seine at Les Andelys, Evening), oil on canvas, signed and dated "1924", 54 x…
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The Eyes Have It: Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers' March 2024 Spectacles & Other Vision Aids Sale
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers of St. Louis, MO is holding its Spectacles & Other Vision Aids event on March 15, 2024. Almost 150 lots of 18th to 20th century glasses, optical accessories, and related materials are on offer. This collection is from Dr. J. William Rosenthal, who was an ophthalmologist,…
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Will the Global Art Auction Market Remain Solid This Year?
Last year, the total amount of auction sales of the world's three major auction houses decreased by about 19% from the previous year as the adjustment period continued. However, this year's global auction market is expected to continue a relatively stable sales trend, centering on the scheduled big collection auctions.…
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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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Charles Meynier: A Fascinating Discovery
This previously unidentified canvas is the only known painted sketch of Charles Meynier's masterpiece Télémaque, pressé par Mentor, quitte l’île de Calypso (Telemachus, Urged on by Mentor, Leaves Calypso's Island), which earned him an auction record. Charles Meynier (1763-1832), Télémaque, pressé par Mentor, quitte l'île de Calypso, c. 1800, oil on canvas,…
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The Paul Touzet Collection of Old Masters
Paul Touzet was one of France's most renowned post-war experts. The sale of part of his collection of paintings and drawings is an opportunity to pay him a well-deserved tribute. Hanging in the Cabinet Turquin, part of Paul Touzet’s collection, where the Northern Schools were side by side with works by early…
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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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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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The Richard C. Blum And Senator Dianne Feinstein Collection Of Himalayan Art To Be Offered At Bonhams New York
[L-R] The San Francisco home of Senator Dianne Feinstein and Richard C. Blum. The couple with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, India. New York – Bonhams will present a selection of Himalayan sculpture and painting from the collection of Richard C. Blum and Senator Dianne Feinstein this March.Accumulated over a 30-year period, the…
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