Louis Icart’s famous Art Deco paintings drew heavily on his experience working in the fashion industry. In the early 20th century, the young Icart moved to Paris for a career in art and illustration. He found luck working on the cutting edge of fashion, which was emerging from centuries of traditional bustles to embrace rising hemlines and flapper sensibilities. A fashionable painting by Louis Icart showing three women in a horse-drawn coach will lead this upcoming sale from Treasureseeker Auction. This 1920s piece comes in its original antique white frame.
Collectors of decorative art and glass items will find a broad selection of Daum pieces in this end-of-summer event. Among the top lots is a Daum inkwell with whimsical insect applications attached. Using a combination of leafy motifs and rich green tones, this inkwell evokes the forest floor. Other key items from the Nancy-based crystal studio include a large cameo glass vase showing a waterside scene, a pair of boudoir lamps, and assorted decorative glass sculptures. Among the offered silver lots, a Buccellati tea service is particularly notable. It comes with a silver teapot, coffee pot, creamer, sugar, and handled tray. To view the complete catalog of this and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Crescent City Auction Gallery’s September Select auction will offer a wide variety of fine and decorative arts, furniture, jewelry, and more. Included is E. S. Cooper’s 1888 Wooden Bridge in A Louisiana Bayou Landscape oil painting found in Louisiana Painters and Paintings: From the Collection of W. E. Groves, a book featuring various forms of Louisiana’s 19th-century artwork. The available painting is in a wooden frame and contains the artist’s signature and date in the lower right corner. The artwork measures 27.75 inches high and 39.25 inches wide with its frame.
A 1987 Mercedes 300SDL will also be available. The 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo diesel four-door sedan’s exterior is painted in Desert Taupe metallic while the interior is comprised of Palomino leather. Features include an automatic transmission, rear wheel drive, automatic windows, and sunroof. An aftermarket auxiliary cord has been added to the center compartment. Four sets of keys are also included with the vehicle. In addition to the E. S. Cooper painting and Mercedes 300SDL, the auction’s top lots include a 14-karat white gold tennis bracelet, a large early-20th-century wood and brass ship model, an infant’s carved mahogany poster bed, and more. Visit Bidsquare to view the entire collection and to browse more online auctions.
Painter, novelist, and educator Liu Yong is known for his distinct style of combining ancient Chinese techniques with his characteristic expression of pointillism. Graceful Lotus, Fragrant Poetry (2014), a framed and glazed ink and color painting on paper by Liu Yong, is a key highlight of this upcoming Bonhams auction. In this painting, the artist embodies poetry using delicate “boneless” brushstrokes to depict flowers. Another featured Chinese artist, Guan Shanyue, portrays natural scenery in his ink and color Plum Blossoms (1987). This sensitive representation was most likely a result of Guan’s extensive travels across China to observe people and nature.
A 10th or 11th-century white marble panel of the Buddhist Triad belonging to the Liao dynasty also leads the listings. It depicts the Buddha Amitabha carved in high relief. Wearing a loose robe, he is seated in padmasana (lotus posture) with his left hand on his lap and right hand raised. With a tranquil and generous expression on his face, he is flanked by two bodhisattvas standing on lotus plinths. The Buddha and bodhisattvas have a leaf-shaped flaming mandorla behind their heads and a pair of apsaras (female spirits in Buddhist mythology) riding on clouds above. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bonhams.
Pierre Louis Omer Charlet was a French 19th-century painter who dabbled in allegorical themes of church and history. He became fond of historical themes while studying under Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres and Antoine-Jean Gros at the esteemed Beaux-Arts of Paris. An accomplished painter, Charlet also took part in Salon de Paris, where he earned a medal. Pierre Charlet’s oil on canvas work, titled Enfance de Métastase, will be available in the upcoming Spectacular Estate Auction, offered by Clarke Auction. Charlet painted the piece in 1845.
Also available in the sale is a 1959 oil painting titled Te Deum by Mordecai Ardon. An Israeli painter and stained-glass artist, Ardon is celebrated for using the regional approach in Israeli painting. Ardon employed virtuosic brushwork and vivid forms to produce semi-abstract paintings such as Te Deum. He also utilized Jewish mysticism and local mythology in most of his paintings. In the available piece, the artist used card deck symbols against a musical background to create an abstract and thought-provoking composition. Find a myriad of fine and decorative art lots in this and other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Oakridge Auction Gallery’s upcoming four-session sale includes hundreds of Asian art lots. The first session shines a spotlight on Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Top lots include landscape paintings by Zhang Daqian and Huang Zhou. A master of forgery, Zhang Daqian got his start by crafting convincing reproductions of ancient masterpieces. Among his most prized paintings are those he distributed to friends and acquaintances as gifts, as these were often personalized for the recipient. The available Zhang Daqian painting was executed in 1952 and given as a gift to Huang Zhongfu. In the work, a lone figure surveys a looming rock formation and waterfall. The available Huang Zhou painting shows two horses in motion, bursting with lively linework.
The second and third sessions of this event particularly feature Chinese ceramics, such as a Chinese blue and white vase from the Chongzhen period of the early 17th century. At this time, the Ming dynasty was coming to an end and imperial kilns were closing in rapid succession. Despite the political turbulence, civilian kilns thrived and created high-quality porcelain items. The available Chongzhen period vase dates back to that period and bears delicate flower decoration. Porcelain collectors can also consider a pair of Chinese blue and white bowls from the Wanli period of the Ming dynasty. Like many porcelain objects produced around this time, these bowls show evidence of global trade and the exchange of cultural imagery; they are covered in Sanskrit script and the word “Buddha” at their centers. Additional lots available in the auction sessions include Chinese huanghuali furniture, jade snuff bottles, Buddhist sculptures, and more. Browse the complete listings and register to place a bid by visiting Oakridge Auction Gallery’s website.
American jeweler Harry Winston once said “[t]he love of showing off diamonds is human nature.” Founder of Harry Winston Inc., he was well-known in popular culture as the “King of Diamonds,” including mention in the song lyric from “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend:” ‘Talk to me, Harry Winston, tell me all about it!’ One of his pieces, a pear-shaped 7.4-carat Harry Winston diamond ring, is featured in this Important Jewelry auction from Hindman. The ring includes two additional pear-shaped diamonds, adding almost one carat to the ring.
There are many other diamond lots in the sale, including a 4.2-carat Cartier ring in its original box, a 7.38-carat Forevermark fancy yellow diamond ring, and a loose 1.55-carat fancy pink and purple diamond. Further items in the sale include a Boucheron diamond and enamel “Eglantine” flower brooch, a vintage Piaget 18-karat yellow gold and tiger’s eye wristwatch, a Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond brooch, a Bulgari yellow gold “Alveare” collar necklace, an antique tricolor gold, diamond, and sapphire mesh purse, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Hindman.
An early-20th-century diamond ring worn by Lady Ezra, also known as Rachel Sassoon Ezra, is coming to Noonans’ Jewellery And Objects Of Vertu auction. The cushion-cut central diamond weighs 3.32 carats and is set within a bow with foliate detailing to the sides. The foliate has single and smaller old brilliant-cut diamonds mounted in platinum. This generational piece is coming to auction for the first time. It was passed down to Lady Ezra from her mother, Flora (Farha) Abraham Sassoon (neé Gubbay). She was the great-granddaughter of David Sassoon, one leader of the Jewish community in Mumbai. The Sassoon family moved from Bagdad to Bombay during the early 18th century, becoming some of the first Baghdadi Jews to settle in India. Flora Sassoon had therefore received the best education of the time and was fluent in six languages. After her husband’s demise, she took over the family business, becoming a successful Jewish Indian businesswoman, scholar, Hebraist, and philanthropist.
A late medieval gold posy ring (circa 1400 – 1500) is another notable lot in the auction. It has a broad flattened cross-section, engraved with black letter inscriptions on both the inner and outer surfaces. The external inscription reads ‘mieu en vou,’ meaning ‘best in you.’ The inscription is decorated with flowers and foliage. The internal inscription read ‘a bon am,’ translating as ‘for good love.’ The words are spaced by stylized foliate sprays, with traces of white enamel. Other notable lots are gold presentation cufflinks from the Prince of Wales and the famous Tiffany & Co. scarf necklace by Elsa Peretti. Find the listed items and more on Noonans, and register to place a bid.
One of the oldest family-owned businesses in the world, Italian glassmaker Barovier & Toso was founded in 1295. It maintains a long tradition of Murano glassmaking while pioneering new styles and techniques, including craquelé and vetro a ghiaccio, respectively craquelure and “ice” glass. The company has sustained itself by balancing tradition and innovation in the modern world. Akiba Antiques’ upcoming Blast From The Past auction will particularly feature a pair of Barovier & Toso Murano glass floor lamps. Dating back to the 1980s or 90s, these whimsical lamps resemble pale white palm trees. Each electrified lamp rests on a brass foundation.
Another notable lot in the catalog is a possibly ancient bronze Corinthian-type helmet from the Mediterranean region. Designed for the ancient Greek citizen-soldiers known as hoplites, this Corinthian helmet would have provided near-complete protection for the head. However, its design compromised the hoplite’s peripheral vision and hearing, making it most suitable for use in a phalanx battle formation. Beyond antique collectibles, the sale also includes a selection of Chinese porcelain vases, vintage gold jewelry from brands such as Baume & Mercier, and Viennese miniature clocks. Browse the full catalog and register to place a bid on LiveAuctioneers.
A 13.49-carat radiant-cut diamond leads the upcoming Jewelry Is Our Job XXXVII auction, presented by Intervendue. This mega-sized diamond is GIA certified and set in a platinum ring that weighs a total of 10.9 grams. The diamond has F color and I1 clarity. The ring has another 20 diamonds set in the mounting. They together weigh around 1.10 carats, have E-F color, and have VVS-VS clarity. Demand for a radiant-cut diamond is on the rise. Its unique shape makes it appear bigger than a round or an oval-cut diamond.
An emerald and diamond French Art Deco bracelet with 58.00 carats of diamonds is another leading lot. It is a Rubel Frères bracelet. The jewelry house was responsible for creating many beautiful and iconic jewels of the 20th century, predominantly for Van Cleef & Arpels. It was awarded a Grand Prix in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes. It was also commissioned to create several brooches and a watch by the Maharaja of Indore. The diamonds in the available bracelet have E – F color and VVS – VS clarity. The central emeralds weigh a total of 12.00 carats. All the gems come AGL certified. The auction also offers several notable watches from Rolex and Cartier. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Jennifer Elizabeth Lee is a ceramist famous for her handmade pots. Lee creates her artistic pottery ware using the conventional pinch and coil technique. Her signature technique also involves the careful addition of metallic oxides to clay. These elements impart color, texture, and strength to Lee’s pots. The upcoming event from Auctions at Showplace presents a ceramic bowl by Jennifer Lee. The modern studio art pottery ceramic bowl is notable for its finish and form.
Another highlight is a Buccellati silver Palm Beach pattern dinner service. The 1970 flatware set for 12 consists of 175 pieces. These handcrafted pieces are remarkable for their timeless designs and brilliant material integrity. The flatware pieces have tapered handles and depict fine ornamental details and essential hallmarks. Also showcased is a landscape painting by Emile A. Gruppe portraying an idyllic village scene. The available painting shows elements like a church, river, trees, and houses. The edgy brushstrokes in the Impressionist oil painting offer a realistic effect. The artwork is also notable for its rich pastel colors, accentuating background elements. Rounding out the catalog are a Paul Dachsel Art Nouveau vase, Mikimoto pearl jewelry, Sèvres porcelain articles, Kayo Lennar paintings, Regency furniture, and a Montblanc Meisterstuck fountain pen. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog, register to bid online on Bidsquare, and browse other online auctions.
