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Category: Furniture
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Michael Youssoufian Jewelry Comes to Auction With A Touch of the Past Antiques
Hong Kong-based jewelry house Michael Youssoufian Ltd. has been passed down through five generations. It started when Joseph Youssoufian was appointed jeweler to the Royal Court of Egypt in the 1920s. Today, Michael Youssoufian runs the multicultural company. He worked with his father in Geneva and learned about antiques and…
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Fine Jewelry; Sterling Silver; Coins & Currency; Fashion & Accessories
Items from Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès headline this auction. These luxury designers are known for their fashion accessories. Alex Cooper Auctioneers’ upcoming sale will offer a selection of these couture pieces along with jewelry, silver, and currency. Collectors can consider an orange-red bag from Gucci and a Louis Vuitton…
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Upcoming Joshua Kodner Auction Spotlights Tiffany & Co. Jewelry
A selection of jewelry from Tiffany & Co. highlights Joshua Kodner’s upcoming spring auction. Sourced by an avid collector, the catalog includes several notable designs from the company. A Tiffany & Co. Tsarina necklace leads the listings. This limited edition piece from Tiffany’s Statement Jewelry Collection is crafted in platinum…
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Doyle Presents Fine Jewelry From Vacheron Constantin
In 1755, watchmaker Jean-Marc Vacheron founded Vacheron & Constantin. It later became the first watch company to receive the Diplôme du Prestige de la France Award. In the 20th century, the company changed its name to ‘Vacheron Constantin’ and gained popularity around the globe. Vacheron Constantin watches have been worn…
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Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers Will Conduct An Online-only Fine Art & Antique Auction On Thursday, February 25th, Starting At 6pm Eastern
The sale is loaded with 345 lots of paintings, decorative arts, furniture, jewelry, silver, Asian arts and collectibles, pulled from prominent estates and collections across New England. Rare, 18th century tiger maple drop-front desk on a stand, made in New England with a fitted country interior over one drawer over…
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With Something for Everyone, Lark Mason Associates Announces Single Owner Sale of Fine and Decorative Arts
Henri Lebasque (French, 1865-1937), Woman Reading, Watercolor on Paper, c. 1910r. $4,000, est. $8,000-12,000 New York: When bidding opens on February 23rd for a single-owner sale presented by Lark Mason Associates on www.igavelauctions.com, collectors will have an eclectic assortment of furniture, decorative arts, paintings, prints and jewelry from which to…
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Ancient Coins and Jewelry Items Come to Auction with Palmyra Heritage Gallery
Widow's mite coins, also known as "Pruta" or "Leptons," were issued under ruler Alexander Jannacus, King of Judea, from 103-76 B.C.E. At the time, these were the smallest coins circulating in Jerusalem. The ancient coins are featured in the Biblical story of the poor widow who gives two mites to…
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Akio Takamori Stoneware and Asian Art Available in I.M. Chait Sale
A Japanese-American ceramic sculptor, Akio Takamori (1950-2017) carved characters from both rural and urban settings. Takamori’s works were inspired by Japanese culture and largely drew from his childhood years in his homeland. Akio Takamori’s stoneware sculpture of two figures is among the highlights of I.M. Chait Gallery’s upcoming Asian Art,…
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Bakshaish Antique Rugs Offered By Freeman’s Auction
Produced in North Iran, Bakshaish rugs are widely recognized for their cultural influences. They are particularly known for their asymmetrical designs. In a Bakshaish rug, no motifs are shown in the same way twice. This February, a 19th-century Bakshaish antique rug will come to auction with Freeman’s. The available carpet…
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Paintings Attributed To Renowned Indian Artist Purkhu Of Kangra (Active 1780-1820) Will Headline Neue Auctions’ Feb. 20th Internet Sale
Also up for bid will be two paintings by Indian artist Badri Narayan (1929-2013), plus fine art, sculptures, decorative objects, fine furniture, Persian carpets and more, at 11 am Eastern time. Opaque watercolor and gold leaf on paper Harivasma illustration attributed to Purkhu of Kangra (Indian, active circa 1780-1820), depicting…
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Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Watch and Gemstone Jewelry Highlights Upcoming Intervendue Auction
Patek Philippe’s Gondolo pocket watch collection was named after the famous Rio de Janeiro retailer Gondolo & Labouriau. Gondolo & Labouriau and Patek Philippe shared business connections from 1872 to 1927. Their successful bond led to the Chronometro Gondolo, a custom timepiece collection made especially for the Brazil-based retailer. Chronometro Gondolo…
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Bonhams Presents Items from Poker Jim, Edward Sheriff Curtis, Matthew Panana, and More
Bonhams’ upcoming Native American art sale features a quilted shirt associated with Sap-Ut-Ka-Low-Nee (White Swan), also known as “Poker Jim.” Other notable items include a Hethuska Society painted hide along with an Edward Sheriff Curtis orotone photograph and a Matthew Panana sculpture. Sap-Ut-Ka-Low-Nee (White Swan) was dubbed “Poker Jim” by…
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Items Hand-selected From Three Major Southeastern Estates Will Come Up For Bid At Stevens Auction Company On Saturday, Feb. 27th
The auction will be held online and live at the gallery in Aberdeen, Mississippi. Many of the outstanding items that will come up for bid have been in the same families for over 140 years. Stunning circa 1890 11-piece mahogany R.J. Horner dining suite with cupids, an exact match suite…
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Akiba Antiques Presents Decorative Art From Around the World This March
Akiba Antiques Presents Decorative Art From Around the World This March Even as much of America experiences record-low temperatures, Akiba Antiques plans for warmer days with its Marching Into Spring sale. The auction house regularly offers lots from a diverse group of categories. The Marching Into Spring auction is no…
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Fine Art, Asian Antiques, and Furniture Highlight Latest Akiba Sale
Akiba Antiques will kick off March with fine art, Asian antiques, furniture, and more in this auction. Among the highlighted fine art pieces is an original spin painting by Damien Hirst. The artist’s spin paintings are known for their vibrant colors, accessibility, and playfulness. In 1993, Hirst even dressed up…
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Patek Philippe Calatrava Watch and Model of Tiny Alice’s Chantilly Chateau Highlight Fine Estate Auction
Patek Philippe introduced the Calatrava dress watch in 1932. This wristwatch is best known for its elegant looks and simple design. The Calatrava continues to be one of the most popular Patek Philippe models. A brushed 18-karat gold Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch is among the highlights of the upcoming Fine…
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North American Auction Company Offers Native American Artifacts and Tanzanite Jewelry Pieces
Several tanzanite jewelry pieces will be available in North American Auction Company's upcoming sale. Tanzanite is considered a relatively new gemstone, discovered in 1967 by a Masai tribesman. The gem is only found in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzanite’s color ranges from light violet-blue to ultramarine blue. A 47.26-carat South Sea…
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Jacob Adriaensz Backer’s Portrait, Fine Art, and Furniture Showcased at Hindman
Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1608-1651) was a Dutch painter known for his quickly-completed portraits. With Rembrandt’s assistance, he excelled in his work but always adhered to portraits and nudes. Backer was especially interested in capturing hands and feet. A portrait of a woman wearing a black gown with a white collar…
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Cain Modern Auctions Brings Milo Baughman Furniture, Art, and Decor
In 1953, Milo Baughman began his career-defining collaboration with Thayer Coggin, the North Carolina-based furniture manufacturers who continue to produce his furniture today. Together, they created classic pieces that married creativity and functionality. The upcoming Cain Modern Auctions sale highlights a vintage sectional sofa by Milo Baughman. Created for Thayer…
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American Scenes by Dox Thrash Featured in Upcoming Kodner Galleries Auction
Dox Thrash was a prolific painter and printmaker famous for his social realism artworks and his contributions to the Carborundum printmaking technique. In his early years, Thrash worked as an elevator operator and later went on to study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. During the Great…