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January Sale at Willow Auction House Features Lenox Porcelain and Persian Rugs
Willow Auction House will bring over 400 eclectic lots to the market this January during the month’s Uncurated Winter Estate Finds Auction. Among the top lots is a selection of well-traveled Persian rugs. One room-sized carpet formerly covered the ballroom of a Swedish passenger ship. Though worn in some areas,…
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Quinn’s to host Jan. 29 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction featuring elite consignments from Mid-Atlantic region
International art selection includes portraits of nobles, contemporary works, Picasso and Marblehead pottery, Asian antiques, elegant furniture, Trist family silver FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Quinn’s Auction Galleries will conduct its first Fine & Decorative Arts Auction of 2022 on Saturday, January 29, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. While gallery…
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The Stéphane Bern Collection: A Parisian Interior
The French television host is leaving his apartment in the ninth arrondissement and selling all his furniture, which might surprise you by its eclecticism that mixes the 18th century and contemporary design. The living room with the portrait of Elisabeth-Christine (Austrian school, 18th century, attributed to Martin Van Meytens, €20,000/30,000) and the hanging…
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Léon Herbo and Retna Paintings Open the Eclectic Eye Auction by Akiba Antiques
Paintings from Léon Herbo and Retna will lead the Eclectic Eye auction, presented by Akiba Antiques. A multi-colored watercolor on paper piece by Retna depicts symbols in colorful hues that the artist once gifted to his personal assistant. Marquis Lewis, better known as Retna, is a contemporary artist known for his…
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Modern Works in Glass, Steel, Wood, and More Available From Rago
It would be difficult to speak of the state of modern art glass without at least mentioning Dale Chihuly. The artist cofounded the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State, from which many renowned glass artists have been launched. Chihuly has been the recipient of 12 honorary doctorates, his work can…
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William K. du Pont’s Vast Collection Will Go Under the Hammer With Sotheby's
From vintage furniture to decorative art, William K. du Pont assembled an eclectic range of items. His collection will soon come to auction with Sotheby’s. Among the notable lots is a walnut schrank in the Queen Anne style. Queen Anne was a quintessential furniture style from the 1720s through the…
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Hermès Kelly Bag and George Clausen Painting Lead Crescent City’s Winter Estate Sale
Hermès Kelly is an iconic handbag named after the American actress and Monégasque princess Grace Kelly. The princess famously covered her baby belly from photographers with the bag. Kelly helped popularize the style, and it was later named after her. An Hermès Kelly Retourne 35 handbag in blue clemence is…
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Amos Doolittle Prints to Star in Christie’s Upcoming Americana Sale
Amos Doolittle’s 1775 prints will be crossing the auction block this month during Christie’s Important Americana sale. Doolittle visited Lexington and Concord shortly after a conflict took place between the colonial militia and the British troops. He then interviewed several eyewitnesses to create a series depicting the moments of April…
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Ahlers & Ogletree Brings John Henry Twachtman’s Noteworthy Painting To Auction
John Henry Twachtman’s early works reflected the influence of the Munich Academy. His paintings feature an interplay of light and muted tones, often portraying landscape scenes. In 1883, he moved to Paris and studied at the Académie Julian. At this time, Twachtman became familiar with the Impressionist style and created…
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Nadeau's Auction Gallery's Annual New Year's Day Event Welcomes 2022 With Over $2.7M In Sales
This signature sale featured over 700 lots of fine, decorative, contemporary, and tribal art; silver, watches, and jewelry; and furnishings and rugs - many from premier East Coast estates. Windsor, CT, January 5, 2022 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery, Connecticut's largest and fastest growing auction house, is excited to announce the…
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Showplace’s First Sale of 2022 Highlights Notable Antonín Chittussi Painting
After being expelled from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague for being the ringleader of a protest, Czech artist Antonín Chittussi supported himself by making illustrations for magazines such as The Czech Bee (Česká včela). He was soon after influenced by the work of the Barbizon School and became…
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New Haven Auctions to offer a Rare William and Mary Painted Highboy
William and Mary's furniture emerged in the 17th century during the reign of William III and Mary II of England. King William wanted versatility and comfort in their furniture inspired by the Dutch and Flemish. Soft curves were introduced in furniture like a William and Mary painted highboy created in…
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A Rare Steinway & Sons Duo-Art Baby Grand Piano Featured at the Upcoming Atlanta Auction Gallery Event
Designed by Clara Driscoll and Alice Gouvy, Dragonfly lamps are one of Tiffany & Co.'s most recognized pieces. The design was the founder's favorite for its Asian art significance. The upcoming event by Atlanta Auction Gallery presents a circa 1910 Dragonfly lampshade by Tiffany Studios. The mosaic and enamel decorated…
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From Chinese Furniture to Russian Icons: Akiba Antiques Greets 2022
Akiba Antiques’ early January sale surveys eclectic fine art, furniture, and rarities from around the world. Leading the catalog is a late 18th-century Chinese hardwood scroll table. During this period in Chinese history, Qing dynasty nobles favored elaborate details and luminous hardwoods for their furnishings. The available table reflects these…
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Paintings by Trailblazing Indian Artists Highlight Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers Upcoming Sale
Ghulam Rasool Santosh was an avant-garde painter and poet born in India. After a spiritual experience in 1964, he took to a trailblazing painting style. Tantra (mysticism) and Kashmir Shaivism (a movement led by Lord Shiva’s followers) inspired his body of works. An interesting tantric abstract painting by Santosh is…
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Explore Avant-Garde Artworks and Art Deco Furniture in Nadeau’s Annual New Year Sale
Raoul Dufy was a Fauvist painter well-known for capturing public events. His colorful urban scenes portray Fauvist elements and Cubist perspectives. The upcoming New Year’s Day Auction from Nadeau’s Auction Gallery presents Araut La Course by Raoul Dufy. This painting, which depicts a horse race with air washes and bold brushstrokes, expresses…
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Fine Rugs NY Offers Carpets From Haji Jalili, Bakhtiari, and More
Haji Jalili was well-known for his unique approach to weaving rugs. He used soft color palettes and incorporated lighter colors such as pink, gold, and gray into his designs. The upcoming antique rugs auction, presented by Fine Rugs NY, brings a strong example of Haji Jalili’s work. The available carpet…
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Nadeau's Auction Gallery of Windsor, CT Rings In The New Year With Their Highly Anticipated, Premier New Year’s Day Sale On January 1, 2022
This auction presents over 700 lots of important jewelry, silver, fine art, rugs, furnishings, and decorative and ethnic art specifically curated for this annual signature event. Windsor, CT, December 13, 2021 - Nadeau's Auction Gallery is excited to announce their annual New Year's Day sales event starting at 10am. This…
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Decorative Art by Daum & Louis Majorelle to Appear in Upcoming New York City Estate Auction
Founded by Jean Daum in 1878, Daum is a glassware manufacturing company. The brand is primarily recognized for its pâte de verre technique. Characterized by meticulous designs, Daum glass items are often associated with the Art Nouveau style. The brand notably collaborated with French decorator and furniture designer Louis Majorelle…
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Ron Arad: Design with a Jazz Beat
With this rare New Orleans armchair, Ron Arad yet again transcends categories, poised to give a swing to the bidding. Ron Arad (b. 1951), New Orleans Armchair made in 1999 for the Gallery Mourmans, pigmented polyester, gel-coated fiberglass, 94 x 133 x 84 cm/37 x 52.4 x 33 in.Estimate: €60,000/80,000. In 1999, the Gallery Mourmans…
