SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 4, 2026 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present the Estate Jewelry of Joan A. Nitis on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:30 am PDT. The sale features 135 lots – almost all from the estate of Joan A. Nitis of San Francisco. Offerings include women's gem-set jewelry, some items for men, several accessories, and numerous groupings.

Jewelry lots include necklaces and chains, rings, bracelets and bangles, pendants, brooches, earrings, pocket watches and chains, wrist watches and straps, and cufflinks. Most are 18k or 14k gold, silver or platinum; many are set with precious stones such as diamond, amethyst, ruby, emerald, pearl, jade, coral, tourmaline, blue topaz, or sapphire. Other pieces include mother-of-pearl, bone, hardstone or rock crystal. Some pieces are antique or vintage. Noted jewelry names include Tiffany, Hermès, Gumps, Alexis Bittar, Christian Dior, and Trifari. There are also many groupings of antique, vintage, fashion, and costume jewelry. Accessories on... Read More

Some of the lots include:

A Large Buccelati Flower bowl with its original box, estimated $5,500.00.

Gianmaria Buccellati Extra Large Centerpiece Bowl Tray With Original Box Made in Italy. This is a stunning and large silver bowl made by Buccellati circa 1970 in it's original fitted box.The bowl is round in shape with slightly domed centre and raised sides / border.The bowl has berries to the centre surrounded by leaves radiating outwards.Measures approx 13-1/2 inches.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/230054998_gianmaria-buccellati-extra-large-centerpiece-bowl-tray-with-original-box-made-in-italy

A gorgeous fashionable 18k Diamond with South sea Pearls cluster earring estimated at $3500.00.

PAIR OF 18K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND, & CULTURED PEARL CLUSTER EARRING The pair contains two round, white cultured pearls measuring approximately 11.30 mm each in diameter; and 28 full cut diamonds [H-I/VS] weighing approximately 2.10 carats total; 14.3 grams; 25.90 x 11.60 mm

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/230350446_pair-of-18k-yellow-gold-diamond-and-cultured-pearl-cluster-earring

Italy Handmade Sterling Silver Soup Tureen. 

Era: 1950. Brand: Italy handmade. Material: SILVER 800. High: 25 CM. Long: 34 CM. Weight: 2100 Grams. Description: handcrafted tureen in Italy in 8... Read More

Other highlights: 1879-CC Morgan Dollar, graded MS65 PCGS, $33,210; 1798/7 overdate $10 Capped Bust Heraldic Eagle, $32,595; 1856-S Liberty Head $20 gold Double Eagle, $23,370

DENVER, Pa. – A fine example of an 1806/5 Bust Half Dollar coin, the Overton-103a variety graded PCGS MS63+, soared to $67,650 at Morphy's Premier Coins auction held April 28. It was the top achiever of the 368 lots that came up for bid in a sale that tallied over $1.2 million, including the buyer's premium. The catalog was a numismatist's dream, and collectors turned out in full force.

Auction categories included antique and vintage US gold and silver coins (high-grade silver dollars were especially abundant), rare Lincoln head and Indian head pennies, mint coin sets, tokens, paper money spanning multiple generations, foreign currency, bank drafts, commemorative coins, solid gold bars, and more. Most of the coins in the auction were being offered for the first time in many years.

The 1806/5 Bust Half Dollar coin attracted bidders not just for its rarity but also because its high-grade condition placed it firmly in the Choice to Near-Gem-Mint State range. It was also distinguished by CAC approval. The coin exhibited strong detail, an excellent strike, and app... Read More

A major retrospective in Cardiff has prompted a surge in interest in a Welsh artist who has historically been outshone by her brother.

At a time when Gwen John's work is enjoying renewed acclaim, cementing her as one of Wales' most significant artists, a rare trio of her works will go under the hammer this April, alongside works by Sir Kyffin Williams, Kevin Sinnott and Donald McIntyre.

The Welsh Sale, a flagship event from leading auction house Rogers Jones Auctioneers, will feature Gwen John's works among 400 Welsh paintings, ceramics and collectable items. 

It comes at a moment of renewed attention on the artist, with National Museum Cardiff staging the first major retrospective on her work in more than 40 years, and marking 150 years since her birth.

Among the highlights is Three Women in Church (estimate £15,000–£20,000), a quietly powerful interior typical of John's contemplative style, alongside Boy in Sailor's Uniform (£12,000–£18,000) and Seated Boy (£9,000–£13,000).

Once overshadowed by her brother Augustus John's bold and expressive persona, Gwen John is now widely regarded as the more enduring artist, aligning with Augustus's own prediction that he would one day be known simply as her brother. 

Her intimate, introspective works are increasingly recognised for their emotional depth and import... Read More

Sandars, who curated an impressive and diverse grouping of fine cut glass pieces over the years, was a regular at Woody Auction sales. This auction offers both depth and variety – over 300 lots.

DOUGLASS, Kan. – The single-owner cut glass collection of Harold "Bill" Sandars, who curated an impressive and diverse grouping of fine cut glass pieces over the years, will come up for bid in an auction planned for Saturday, May 16, by Woody Auction, online and live in the Woody auction hall located at 130 East 3^rd Street in Douglass, starting at 9:30am Central Time.

"Bill was a familiar face at our auctions over the years," said Jason Woody of Woody Auction. "With something for every cut glass enthusiast, this auction offers both depth and variety. We invite everyone to join us in person to fully appreciate the beauty of this thoughtfully assembled collection—and perhaps take home a piece of it, too. Every lot will be sold without reserves."

Highlights include punch bowls, whiskey sets, lamps, ice cream sets, tantalus sets, decanters, jugs, bowls, trays, and more. Bill's discerning eye is evident in the quality of makers represented, including Hawkes, Libbey, Meriden, Ohio, and Dorflinger, along with soug... Read More

Craig Wright is widely recognized among the foremost decorators of his generation, celebrated for his ability to weave eclectic global influences into interiors of enduring refinement & warmth

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Andrew Jones Auctions is honored to present an exceptional assemblage of European antiques, fine art, antiquities and luxury decorative objects brought together under the visionary eye of celebrated interior designer Craig Wright. The two-day auction will take place Wednesday and Thursday, May 20–21, online and live in the Andrew Jones gallery located at 2221 South Main Street in downtown Los Angeles.

Perched above the Pacific along the storied bluffs of Newport Coast, the estate served as a backdrop for a collection that seamlessly married the grandeur of European tradition with the luminous ease of California coastal living. Over the course of decades, every room was conceived as a considered composition — each object chosen not merely for its beauty or provenance, but for its conversation with the space around it.

Craig Wright is widely recognized among the foremost decorators of his generation, celebrated for his ability to weave eclectic global influences into interiors of enduring refinement and warmth. His approach — deeply researched, acutely personal — h... Read More

NEW ORLEANS, La. – A 1986 Land Rover Defender Custom automobile, a patinated bronze bust of Robert E. Lee after Henry Merwin Shrady (American, 1871-1922), and a large iron Megatron Transformer figure designed by Kalifano are a few of the expected top lots in Crescent City Auction Gallery's Important Estates Auction slated for Thursday and Friday, May 7^th- 8^th.

The auction, starting at 10am Central time both days, will be held online and live in the New Orleans gallery located at 1330 St. Charles Avenue. Offered will be a wide range of French, English and American furniture; original paintings, watercolors, photographs, and drawings; sculptures of various sizes and ages; prints and etchings; Middle Eastern and Oriental carpets; and decorative art items. Estates range from local antiquarians to famed New Orleans hotelier and property developer, Joe Jaeger, Jr. estate items.

The 1986 Land Rover Defender Custom vehicle is... Read More

WILTON, Conn. – A George Washington free frank signature dated January 5, 1780, PSA/DNA slabbed and certified authentic; an Abraham Lincoln signed partial check dated February 8, 1861; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ron Perranoski's 1965 World Series ring; and a Frederick Douglass signed letter dated March 13, 1893 are just a few highlight lots in University Archives' online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books auction planned for Wednesday, May 6^th. 

The auction, starting promptly at 10:00am Eastern Time, is filled with items in many categories. The catalog in its entirety – all 474 lots – is up for viewing and bidding now on the University Archives website, www.UniversityArchives.com, plus the popular platforms Invaluable.com, Auctionzip.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

"We are proud to present Civil War memorabilia from the collection of Larry... Read More

DENVER, Pa. – An exquisite example of a US Bust Half Dollar coin with the desirable 1806/5 overdate, a stunning Gem-grade 1879-CC Morgan Dollar, and a 1798/7 overdate $10 Capped Bust Heraldic Eagle with 9x4 stars (one of three Capped Bust Heraldic Eagles up for bid) are just a few of the expected top performers in Morphy's Premier Coins auction scheduled for Tuesday, April 28.

The catalog is a numismatist's dream, loaded with 368 lots of antique and vintage US gold and silver coins (high-grade silver dollar coins especially abundant), rare Lincoln head and Indian head pennies, mint coin sets, tokens, paper money spanning multiple generations, foreign currency, bank drafts, commemorative coins, solid gold bars, and more. Most of the coins in this auction are being offered for the first time in many years.

The 1806/5 Bust Half Dollar coin, the Overton-103a variety, is remarkably or... Read More