One of the leading lots at the Summer Fine Jewelry & Watches Auction at Hindman is a diamond necklace with 98 round brilliant-cut stones weighing approximately 30.00 carats. All 98 diamonds have colors G, H, I, and clarity SI (slightly included). The brilliant-cut diamonds are mounted in a 20-inch long platinum chain. It has a stamp of Mir Platinum on the back. Also available is an old European cut, 1.25-carat diamond ring, eternity bands, bracelets, hoop earrings, and even a belt, with an array of signed pieces from Tiffany & Co, Cartier, and Chaumet.
Wristwatches from Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Piaget, Modernist, and Baume & Mercier are available in this Hindman auction. From Baume & Mercier comes an 18-karat yellow gold and diamond wristwatch. It has a 24.00 mm case diameter. The bezel contains numerous round brilliant-cut diamonds, and the dial is golden and matte with applied gold baton numerals, center sweep seconds hand, and manual wind movement. The case bears a Swiss hallmark while the 18-karat gold clasp was made in Italy. Among designer items are a pair of Tina Chow earrings. Chow was a mixed-race model and designer born in Ohio in 1950. By the 1970s, her modeling career blossomed and she became a fashion icon, the face of Shiseido Cosmetics, a muse for Issey Miyake and Yves St. Laurent, and a sitter for Andy Warhol. The available earrings are asymmetrical with a geometric design, containing seven round and four oval rock crystal beads. Find the listed items and more on Hindman and register to place a bid.
Doyle’s upcoming auction will showcase several American School pieces. An early-20th-century American School oil painting is highlighted in this late July sale. The painting, a portrait of Madeleine G. Barker McCarter (1867 – 1957), has been signed at the top left corner; however, the signature is unreadable, leaving the artist’s identity unknown. In the painting, McCarter stands before a dark, windswept landscape rendered in shades of olive green and mustard yellow.
Two 20th-century Tiffany & Co. sterling silver centerpiece bowls will also be offered. Both bowls are circular and have notches on the top rim. The smaller bowl of the pair measures over six inches in diameter and sits on three feet while the larger bowl has a round base. A late 18th or early 19th-century George III mahogany bureau bookcase, a mid-20th-century Moroccan Tuareg reed and leather flat-woven carpet, and a lot of 51 finely bound 19th-century history books will also be available. Visit Doyle to view the auction’s entire catalog and to register to bid.
Abdoulaye Diarrassouba, also known as Aboudia, is celebrated for his multilayered art influenced by the graffiti and street culture of his hometown, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. His characteristic murals and massive canvases depict frenzied scenes with street children as the central subject. An untitled artwork by Aboudia is a key highlight of the upcoming Bonhams auction of modern and contemporary African art. In this piece, the artist employs unrestrained figuration to express the grinding realities of harsh neighborhoods in this acrylic, pen, card, and paper on canvas. Aboudia uses the term “nouchi” to describe his distinct iconography. Another radical work on sale is Alexander Skunder Boghossian’s oil on board painting from 1962. Boghossian created this piece a year before he commenced the Nourishers series. He blended African imagery with techniques inspired from Cubism. With biomorphic forms and black crisscross lines, the painting elicits elements from Konso funerary sculptures and wooden masks from African culture.
Nigerian photographer Samuel Fosso’s untitled work belonging to the 1970s Lifestyle series also leads the listings. In this black-and-white photo, Fosso and his companion are dressed in bell-bottoms, tight shirts, and boots, imitating singer Prince Nico Mbarga’s eccentric style. Fosso is best known for his self-portraits representing such laidback poses. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bonhams.
In 2014, Richard Prince, who was well-known as a “rephotographing” artist, exhibited 38 “New Portraits” at Gagosian in New York. The portraits consisted of “celebrity” Instagram screenshots with Prince’s comments underneath, expanded and printed onto large canvases. The commotion created in the art community was both positive and negative, with even the original Instagram posters voicing both support and disapproval. One of Richard Prince’s untitled works from this show, featuring an Instagram screenshot with comments, is available in the upcoming First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art auction at Christie’s.
The sale also includes works from the Collection of Margo Leavin, property from the Estate of Sondra Gilman, as well as from the Laura Lee Stearns Collection. Beyond Prince, featured artists in the sale include Ernie Barnes, Alex Katz, Andy Warhol, Stanley Whitney, Lynne Drexler and more. Another of the featured works from the sale is Juba Dis an Juba Dat by Ernie Barnes, a work that makes reference to Juba, a political art form employed by enslaved individuals in the antebellum American South. There is also sculptural work by Arnaldo Pomodoro, Urs Fischer, Ai Weiwei, and more. View the full catalog and register to bid at Christie’s.
Born in Chicago, John Talbott Donoghue was among the eminent American artists in art history. Though he executed many figural sculptures, bas reliefs and paintings, he is predominantly known for a single bronze sculpture, titled The Young Sophocles. This July, Lion and Unicorn’s Art, Decor, and Collectibles Auction will feature a bronze sculpture after this famous Donoghue work. The available piece was completed in the 20th century. It is a full-body nude sculpture depicting the Greek dramatist Sophocles leading the Chorus of Victory following the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE.
One of the showcased lots is Joan Miró’s signed lithograph from 1971. His artworks demonstrate a combination of abstract style with Surrealism. Miró primarily worked on lithography, murals, and sculptures for public spaces. The available lot shows black abstract forms against a colorful background. Explore a range of interesting items and register to bid online on Lion and Unicorn’s website.
One of Europe’s most prestigious porcelain brands is Lladró. Each piece of handcrafted Lladró porcelain has a story, sometimes history and even mythology behind it. This July, Lion and Unicorn will offer a fine selection of Lladró figurines and collectibles in its Collectors Auction. Day 1 kicks off with a Jesus in the Tiberius figurine. It is a limited-edition piece. It is 437th out of 1,200 pieces that Salvador Furio hand-sculpted between 1984 and 2016. It has a Grès finish with a Lladró back stamp. A glossy finished sculpture of Hindu goddess Radha and god Krishna playing flute beside a white bull is also available in the auction. It was hand sculpted between 2005 and 2009 by Francisco Polope. The gods, goddesses, celebrations, and traditions of Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism are well represented among the Lladró listings. Day 1 of the auction also has works from Royal Doulton, Moorcroft pottery, Dennis Chinaworks, Michael Sutty, Royal Vienna, and Minton.
Carmen and Diego figurines from Royal Doulton kick off Day 2 of the sale. The Carmen figure wears a red, black, and gold mask with a two-tassel jester hat. She holds a gilded brass crescent moon on a brass stick. The piece is made of Prestige Bone China numbered 36 from the Mardi Gras carnival collection issued in 2006 through 2009. It was crafted by Shane Ridge for Royal Doulton. Another notable lot is a glossy porcelain sculpture of two colorful birds from Hutschenreuther. The bullfinch and goldfinch are perched on a palm tree branch. It is a 20th-century piece crafted by K. Tutter. Day 2 rounds up the auction with an extensive collection of animal figures from Doulton, Boehm, Royal Worcester, Goebel, Beswick, Hutschenreuther, Rosenthal, and others. It also offers fine porcelain vases, vessels, and trinket boxes from Doulton, Wedgwood, Roseville Pottery, Hull Pottery, Nemadji Pottery, Royal Bayreuth, and Halcyon Days. Find the listed items and more on Lion and Unicorn.
Baby grand pianos have always been a popular keyboard instrument for living rooms owing to their size and affordability. Generally measuring around five feet in diameter, these pianos are appropriate for domestic use. With its distinct sound quality, the piano can fill small apartment spaces with full resonance. A retro G2 series baby grand piano by Yamaha is a key highlight of the upcoming Willow Auction House event. Crafted with a high gloss black lacquer finish and paired with a bench, the 20th-century piano has the company emblem on soundboard. The sale also features artistic woven carpets including a Soumak rug (13′ x 9’10”) and a Serabend runner (16’1″ x 3’5″). Smooth on the front face and bristly on the back, the rug is crafted with a tapestry technique using flat and strong weave, resembling embroidery patterns. The Seraband piece is designed with Mir boteh (teardrop, floral, and leaf motifs) in field and diagonal rows.
A cobalt blue python bag from the Donna Karan Collection leads the fashion accessories. It includes a single shoulder strap, metal accents and blue suede interior with a slip pocket and a zippered compartment. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Willow Auction House.
Raymond C. Yard was a leading jeweler who elevated Art Deco jewelry. Yard utilized top-quality jewels and platinum mounts to enhance Art Deco regalia. Some jewelry experts suggest, “Yard’s customers were so impressed by his perfectionism and would wait till he found the perfect gem for their ornament.” Yard jewelry is notable for combining colored geometric gems and diamonds. The upcoming Bonhams auction will present a notable platinum, sapphire, and diamond bracelet by Raymond Yard. The available bracelet features cabochon sapphires arranged pyramidally. It also depicts an arrangement of 12.60-carat baguette-cut diamonds. Another highlight is an 18-karat bi-color gold, colored diamond, and diamond necklace by Stefan Hafner. His ornaments are notable for their intricate craftsmanship. The gems in most of Hafner’s jewelry pieces appear to be floating due to the finely hidden gold threads. The floral necklace showcases different diamond gradients- colorless, pink, and yellow.
The auction also features a Luna Felix conk wood opal and watermelon tourmaline set necklace. Luna Felix’s ornaments are notable for the use of unusual jewels, fossils, and minerals. The necklace features a table-cut freeform conk wood opal found only in Nevada’s Virgin Valley. Also featured is a Chopard ‘Happy Sport’ wristwatch with diamonds and a stainless steel case. The model is among Chopard’s most sought-after timepieces with automatic movement. Rounding out the listings is an 18-karat gold and emerald frog ring by Kurt Wayne, as well as items from Oscar Heyman Brothers, Hermès, Tiffany & Co., and Omega. Interested collectors can explore the entire listings and register to bid online on Bonhams.
Diamond experts agree that one of the most niche cut diamonds out there is a marquise cut. This summer, Bid Global International Auctioneers LLC is offering a 10.18-carat, marquise cut diamond appraised at $4,581,000 by the Accredited Gemological Institute (AGI). It is a type IIa flawless diamond with D color and is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Its length and breadth ratio also looks proportionate. Another featured diamond is 12.22-carat round-cut diamond. It is also a type IIa flawless diamond with D color that comes with a GIA laser inscription.
Notable among colored diamonds is a 3.02-carat natural fancy intense yellow diamond. This oval-cut diamond has VVS1 clarity and F color. It also comes with a GIA laser inscription and has an appraised value of $244,600. Other than single loose diamonds, the Brokers Investment Auction offers a 4.02-carat diamond pair. They are both cushion-cut, GIA-graded diamonds. Both diamonds weigh exactly 2.01 carats and have the same I color, which is rare to find in a pair. But the slight difference is seen in clarity. While one has VS1 clarity, the other has VS2. There are more than 300 loose diamonds and gemstones available in the auction. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
In this upcoming sale, Cain Modern Auctions will present a portfolio by Francisco Zuniga (1912-1998). Zuniga was a highly recognized Costa Rica-born Mexican artist and an important figure in the Mexican art community. He created more than 35 public sculptures during his lifetime, including works dedicated to famous Mexican personalities such as poet Ramón López Velarde (1888-1921), two sculptures for Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park, Sendai’s collection of sculptures known as Tres Generaciones, and more. Available in this auction is Francisco Zuniga’s 20 Dibujos, which translates to English as “A Portfolio of Twenty Prints.” The 20 lithographs include a title page, an introduction by Alfonso de Neuvillate, a table of contents, and 14 prints. Contained in its original blue silk book, the portfolio is dated November 30, 1974 and is part of an unnumbered edition of 2,000. Edits are attributed to Galería Misrachi, while printing is credited to Litografos Unidos in Mexico City.
A Norma Goldberg sculpture will also be available. Titled Love, this bronze sculpture depicts two nude men embracing. The piece has been signed and dated. Sitting on its wooden brace, this sculpture stands 19.5 inches tall, is 20 inches wide, and 18 inches deep. Visit Bidsquare to view the entire contents of this sale and browse more online auctions.
