Contemporary Afro-Cuban artist Manuel Mendive builds multidisciplinary links between the past and present. Born in Havana, Mendive has roots in Africa’s West coast and remains connected to his Yoruba heritage. He has dedicated his decades-long career to showing the influence of African culture on the Caribbean region. One of Manuel Mendive’s mixed media paintings, titled Atardecer, will come to auction with Akiba Antiques this July. The piece from 2000 shows multiple amorphous figures dancing and embracing around a red-hued tree. This auction features other notable fine artworks from around the globe, including work by Polish painter Jerzy Nowosielski. Known for his Orthodox iconography, Nowosielski applied a more minimalist palette to the available work. A winter landscape painting by post-war Croatian artist Franjo Filipović is on offer as well.
Beyond fine art, this Blazin’ July auction includes a variety of antique and modern furniture lots. Among them is an Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman designed for Herman Miller. This original piece includes the iconic Brazilian rosewood and comfortable curved plywood shell. Its black leather cushions were reportedly inspired by traditional English club chairs and well-worn baseball mitts. An antique French mahogany and bronze writing desk, a French Empire-style gilt bronze table with a lapis lazuli top, and a three-piece set of medieval Spanish armchairs round out the listings. To find the complete catalog and register to bid, visit LiveAuctioneers.
Hunt and Peck Estate Services, Inc. will present Judy Lynn Prince’s lifelong collection of Japanese ningyo dolls in an upcoming sale. These antique dolls have long enjoyed a place in Japanese society. According to specialist Alan Scott Pate, different varieties of ningyo dolls have been used as “powerful talismans to ward against evil, as the focus of annual festivals, as the main characters in elaborate theatrical productions, as fanciful parlor amusements […] as well as play dolls.” Among the leading lots in the sale is a gosho-ningyo representing Ebisu. A palace doll designed for display, this piece may have been admired by the imperial family and those lucky enough to receive the emperor’s favor and gifts. Ebisu is a Japanese god of luck. He is especially associated with fishermen, business, and wealth. The available Ebisu gosho-ningyo holds a fishing rod while dressed in elaborate, colorful garb.
Other varieties of Japanese dolls appear in the listings, including a triple-jointed Mituore doll by Eitokusai II. The doll wears an elaborate Indonesian batik garment, indicating that the represented person is deceased. An isho-ningyo or fashion doll is also notable. This emperor-styled wood doll features paper tissue, cotton, silk embroidery, and wire mesh details. Other dolls show kabuki actors, Minamoto clan members, and samurai warriors. The net proceeds of this event will support various women’s charities. Visit Bidsquare to find more information about this and other online auctions.
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Séne was among the prominent French furniture makers during the reign of Louis XVI. Séne was born to a renowned family of furniture and cabinet craftsmen. His grandfather established a workshop, which was inherited by Séne in 1769. A 1780 painted canapé designed by Séne is featured in the upcoming European Furniture & Decorative Arts sale, Session I, presented by Hindman. The piece shows an example of the Louis XVI style. Embellished with geometrical motifs, the furniture piece has straight legs with a ball foot.
The sale also highlights a pair of Baccarat cut glass torchères. A French luxury brand, Baccarat is internationally known for producing crystal products. Over the years, the company has accumulated famous clientele including the Romanovs and Tsar Alexander II. The available torchères were made in the 20th century. According to the lot essay, the presented lot illustrates the Russian Imperial Family’s fondness for Baccarat. Explore the entire catalog and register to bid online by visiting Hindman.
The Ford Mustang is one of the earliest vehicles to be recognized as a pony car. With its long bonnet and short deck, the original fastback version became highly popular for its styling. A modified 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback is a key highlight of the upcoming Witherell’s sale. The most significant feature of this first generation model is the big-block V8 engine, which made it a powerful vehicle of its time. Enhanced interior and cargo space, concave taillights and side scoop are among the other attributes. The 1970 Datsun 240Z also leads the vintage vehicles. Owned by Nissan, Datsun 240Z is considered an iconic model, which was once the world’s bestselling sports car. The model altered the image of Japanese brands, broadening their acceptance beyond their “econobox” identity.
Another noteworthy car is the 2014 Mercedes CLS63 AMG-S. The S-Model is updated with improved traction and speed features to enhance the driving experience, especially in racing. Italian manufacturer Maserati’s 1984 Biturbo model is an executive grand tourer offered for sale. It’s a two-door, four-seater notchback coupé, featuring two turbochargers and sophisticated interior. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Lionel trains began their journey on tracks in the 1900s. Back then, the railroads were America’s engines of progress. They unified the North American continent and signaled the birth of world power. Joshua Lionel Cowen, the co-founder of Lionel Corporation, was born during this era and was fascinated. He modeled his railroad toys after the actual trains and tracks. Since then, Lionel trains have not only gained popularity as a collectible model railroad in the United States but also worldwide. This summer, SJ Auctioneers will offer a C-9 Lionel train set 384E, Blue Comet 11-5010-1. The train set has a standard gauge tinplate, plus accessories with original boxes. Also available is an All-Metal 384 Steam Locomotive two-car passenger. It consists of an eight-piece tinplate track circle of 50-watt power. It also comes with digital remote control.
A pin family from a museum consisting of Ty Pinn, Hattie Pinn, Bobbie Pinn, Harry Pinn, Clo Pinn, and Baby is available in this auction, along with designer jewelry from Baccarat, Steuben, Versace, Herend, and Cartier. Home décor, silverware, Disneyana, Tonka vehicles, Tootsietoy, Buddy L, and Matchbox Lesney are also offered in the auction. Find the listed items and more on LiveAuctioneers.
When Royal Doulton started making Toby jugs featuring well-known personalities, the first character flask featured Lord Nelson to offer tribute to the naval hero. The upcoming Lion and Unicorn event presents a Doulton Lambeth stoneware jug of Admiral Lord Nelson. The available salt-glazed brown and tan jug features the bust of Lord Nelson. It has a ponytail handle and carries detailed medallions on his robe. The jug base bears the quote, “England expects every man to do his duty,” Lord Nelson’s famous line from the Battle of Trafalgar. Among other Doulton stoneware on offer, one highlight is a Royal Doulton Kingsware whiskey flask. The Fagin relief flask depicts the signature dark brown glaze seen on Kingsware pieces. These Charles Noke flasks followed Doulton’s rare manufacturing techniques and finish, which no factory could replicate. They were manufactured for different distillers, with the notable ones being Dewars, featured at the upcoming sale.
The auction showcases a series of Royal Doulton ashtrays, tobacco jars, and match strikers. These articles from the 1920s are sought-after by collectors. After its success with Toby Fillpots, Doulton introduced this series of utility ware. Harry Simeon, a notable Lambeth contributor, designed these ashtrays and other stoneware articles. Also featured is a Santa Claus character jug from Bairstow Manor, a Stoke-on-Trent-based pottery company. The limited-edition jug is hand-painted in bright red and gold. It features Santa holding a bell and a toy bag in each hand. Interested collectors can explore the entire listings and register to bid online on Lion and Unicorn.
Unlike most Olympic torch relays in which the flame is passed from one torch to another, the Albertville Olympic torches of 1992 themselves were passed from one person to another. The number of torches manufactured for Albertville were therefore needed and made in much lower quantities. The Albertville torches are thus the rarest of the torches from the last 30 years, and examples are seldom seen for sale. There is one such torch up for bid, however, in the upcoming Olympic Memorabilia auction, offered by RR Auction. Other relay torches in the sale include examples from Innsbruck (1976), Cortina (1956), Tokyo (1964), and more.
Beyond torches, there are more than 50 lots of medals in the sale of all varieties (participation, bronze, silver, and gold). One such lot includes all three of the medals won by Ryan Lochte (two silver and one bronze) in the London 2012 Olympics. The sale also includes more Lochte items such as his gold Olympic ring and his Breitling watch. There are also personal items and skating suits from speed skater Dan Jansen, International Committee pins from the collection of James Worrall, an original poster from the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics, and more. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog of this and other online auctions.
In 1850, Apache culture emerged from a combination of influences from the peoples of the Great Plains, Great Basin, and the Southwest. Apache people frequently used bows and arrows as their weapons for hunting and warfare. This Native American Jewelry, Beadwork & Western Auction, presented by North American Auction Company, highlights a rare Chiricahua Apache parfleche hide arrow quiver from the ex-Wasko collection. The piece from circa 1870 is among the earliest Chiricahua Apache examples. Its opening is decorated with 16 diamond cutouts.
Also featured in this live sale is an oil painting of Native men by Montana-based artist Ed Totten. The oil painting features a group of semi-nude Native people performing a Blood Ceremony, which symbolizes rebirth. In the piece, the men are dressed in ceremonial garments and headdresses. Explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Crescent City Auction Gallery’s upcoming Important Summer Estates Auction will present a selection of paintings, furniture, sterling silver, rugs, and a selection of fine jewelry. A leading lot in the two-session sale is an 18-karat white gold diamond tennis necklace. The piece features 97 round links, each with a graduated round diamond. Another piece of jewelry highlighting the sale is an 18-karat white gold link necklace. It is studded with diamonds, five emerald stones weighing a total of 12.26 carats, and black onyx links.
A 20th-century painting titled Our Lady of Guadalupe Church by William Hemmerling is part of the catalog. As an American post-war and contemporary painter, Hemmerling often painted scenes of African-American rituals and religion using mixed media. An Hermès Kelly Sellier handbag from 1987 is also available. The bag is crafted with natural black box calf leather and embellished with gold hardware. To view the full catalog, place a bid, or explore other upcoming online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Buying an Hermès bag is considered an investment, and for bag lovers, NY Elizabeth is unpacking plenty of Hermès in its upcoming sale. A 2021 black lizard Kelly pochette (mini handbag) from Hermès will lead the 62 | Summer Collection of Designer Handbags. The style was named after Grace Kelly in the 1970s after she was famously photographed hiding her baby bump with the bag in 1954. A Kelly bag is defined as a “simple and perfectly made, classical bag” that requires one craftsperson 20 hours to make. This particular one is crafted from lizard leather and finished with polished silver-tone hardware.
Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre created Balenciaga as a brand and changed silhouettes created for women forever. A talented little boy born in the small village of Getaria in the Basque region in 1895, Balenciaga was allowed to study fashion by his mother’s patron. A limited-edition Balenciaga hourglass, crossbody bag in upcycled denim, is available in the sale. It comes with a curved top handle and base with a strong metal clasp under the brand’s logo. The auction also has designer handbags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Goyard, and Valentino. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
