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  July Estate Fine Art & Antique

  Maqbool Fida Husain, popularly known as M. F. Husain, was an Indian painter and filmmaker famous for his brightly colored modified Cubist paintings. Nicknamed the “Picasso of India,” Husain started his career creating Bollywood film posters. His paintings of horses depict his signature style – a combination of Indian tribal,…

  Jul 15, 20
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  Most Wanted

  The Ballon Bleu de Cartier wristwatch combines Cartier’s signature jewelry designs and intricate watchmaking techniques. Launched in 2007, the Ballon Bleu de Cartier is a favorite among celebrities and royals such as Kate Middleton. The Ballon Bleu gets its name from its two prominent features: the blue sapphire cabochon set…

  Jul 14, 20
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  Summer Jewels and Watches

  British jewelry designer Laurence Graff founded his eponymous jewelry house in 1960 in London. The company has since discovered, polished, and set several notable diamonds in history. Describing his affinity for diamonds, Graff reflects: “My love affair with diamonds is life-long.” Several pieces from Graff will be on display in…

  Jul 13, 20
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  California Jewels

  The first Cartier Panthère design was a custom piece created in 1948 for the Duchess of Windsor. It used an emerald from the Duke’s collection. One of the highlights in the California Jewels auction, presented by Bonhams, is a Cartier gold and diamond Panthère bracelet with polished gold links. It is…

  Jul 9, 20
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  Jewelery and Watches Auction

  Carlo Crocco launched Hublot, a Swiss luxury watchmaker, in 1980 and began designing unconventional watches soon after. The company’s signature piece is made of metal and rubber, two elements brought together for the first time in watchmaking history. Featured in the upcoming Jewelry and Watches Auction, offered by Morton Subastas,…

  Jul 7, 20
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  Two-Day Summer Fine Art, Antique

  William Edmondson, the first Black American artist to have a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, saw himself as a religious messenger rather than a sculptor: “I didn’t know I was no artist till them folks come tole me I was. Every piece of work I got carved… is…

  Jun 29, 20
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  Fine Art, Asian Antiques, Jewelry, Porcelain

  The upcoming auction of Fine Art, Asian Antiques, Jewelry, and Porcelain, offered by Helmuth Stone Gallery, will highlight an original oil on canvas by Richard Hambleton. A Canadian artist known in part for his work as a street artist, Hambleton is also recognized for his gallery works of “shadow” figures.…

  Jun 26, 20
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  Fine Jewelry and Watches

  From its beginnings in 1847, Cartier has been noted for its signature designs and motifs. The company’s founder, Louis-François Cartier, was an acclaimed French craftsman. In the early 1920s, the brand that was once recognized as a jewelry house began to include watches as well. Cartier’s watches have been worn…

  Jun 25, 20
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  Fine Jewelry, Luxury Accessories, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency

  Lacloche Frères is a French jewelry brand founded in the 19th century that has boasted a range of royal clientele, including Queen Alexandra, the King of Greece, His Majesty George I, Napoleon III, and Edward VII. Founded by Hendricks Lacloche, the luxury brand has branches in Paris, London, and New…

  Jun 19, 20
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  AC Stickley Arts & Crafts Auction

  Born in Wisconsin, Gustav Stickley learned his trade while working in his uncle's chair factory. Stickley and his four brothers soon started manufacturing furniture for themselves. He launched Mission Furniture and built his brand around hand-crafted, simple, well-made designs with natural materials. Stickley also published a popular monthly magazine, The…

  Jun 19, 20
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  Auction IX A Collection Of Fine Jewelry

  Myanmar (Burma) has become one of the leading ruby mining regions globally. From the historic ruby mines in the Mogok valley to the recently found deposits in the northern state of Kachin, the country has produced some of the most notable rubies in the world. One of the key lots featured in…

  Jun 19, 20
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  Jewelry Week / Jewels - Session 4

  Born to a shoemaker family, self-taught Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzù adhered to three principle motifs: religious iconography, life-size nudes, and the painter with his model. He was one of the leading 20th-century sculptors of religious statues. Among his best-known works are his relief panels for European churches, including the Porta…

  Jun 18, 20
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  Jewelry Week / Jewels - Session 1

  The upcoming series of auctions held during Finarte’s Jewelry Week will include jewels, watches, silver, and high-quality coins. The first session of this series is dedicated to jewelry. Pieces embellished with diamonds, precious gemstones, and micromosaics will be on offer, including necklaces, rings, brooches, and lapels. Available at the event…

  Jun 16, 20
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  Important Jewelry

  In 1866, Jacob Dreicer and his wife, Gittel, immigrated to New York from Russia. Two years later, the couple opened Dreicer & Co. They were the first American jewelers to introduce the latest diamond cuts from Paris, often creating pieces equalling the better-known Parisian houses. Dreicer & Co. was liquidated…

  Jun 15, 20
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  Jewelry Week/Jewels – Session 2

  Throughout history, jewelry has conveyed status, wealth, and power. In the second auction of Finarte‘s upcoming Jewelry Week, several pieces from Chaumet, Gavello, Damiani, and Cartier can be found. Created by Marie-Étienne Nitot in Paris, France, the House of Chaumet has been making luxury jewelry since 1780. Featured in this…

  Jun 15, 20
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  Ancient Jewelry, Weaponry, and Coins

  When each Greek city-state was separate in the eighth century CE, military power and weaponry were necessary for sustained independence. At the beginning of the Greek Archaic age and end of the Bronze period, Greeks began wielding new styles of swords. Among them was a central European-style iron sword designed…

  Jun 15, 20
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  Abell Important Jewelry Auction

  The French Constitution of 1848 allowed a new standard for luxury in France. Like many jewelers, Louis-François Cartier began experimenting with different materials under the rule of the new government. He saw a breakthrough with platinum, a material which became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms, and…

  Jun 9, 20
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  Fashion Vintage

  Specializing in lifestyle products and leather, Hermès named its famous Birkin handbag after the English actress Jane Birkin. She met Jean-Louis Dumas, the son of Robert Dumas-Hermès, in a coincidental encounter. After she complained to him about how inadequate her bag was for daily use, Dumas invited her to France and…

  Jun 4, 20
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  Tiancheng International announces highlights included in the Jewellery and Jadeite Spring Auction 2020

  Lot 72 4.07-Carat Natural Fancy Purplish Pink VS2 Clarity Excellent Polish Diamond Ring. Estimate: HK$ 10,500,000 - 15,000,000／US$ 1,346,000 - 1,920,000. HONG KONG.-Tiancheng International Jewellery and Jadeite Spring Auction will take place on 7 July, showcasing a vast selection of natural coloured gemstones, diamonds and jadeite pieces. Leading the sale is…

  Jun 4, 20
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  Jewelry & Fine Art Auction Online

  American painter and co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Eastman Johnson first rose to prominence during the Civil War. Best known for his depictions of everyday life, Johnson also painted portraits of prominent Americans such as Abraham Lincoln, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. One of Johnson’s oil paintings…

  Jun 3, 20