Better known as “the cowboy artist,” Charles Marion Russell was associated with the American Old West frontier. The artist made over 2,000 paintings of cowboys and landscapes depicting Alberta, Canada and the Western United States. Russell’s Mexican Vaqueros Roping a Steer is a key highlight of the upcoming edition of the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction. The watercolor on paper illustrates an action-packed wildlife scene portraying cowboys. Such detailed paintings were possibly the outcome of Russell’s extensive cowpuncher studies during his visits to interior Mexico in 1906. Another artist renowned for his cowboy paintings, William Herbert Dunton, also leads the listings with his oil on canvas. Treed portrays two hunters, horses and hounds in a snow-covered forest. The hunters illustrated are most likely inspired by Dunton’s real-life hunting partners. Dunton worked as a cowboy and hunter for several years, and this influenced his wildlife art.
The sale also offers Edgar Payne’s Land of the Navajo. This oil on canvas illustrates the nomadic Navajos wandering through a rugged landscape. Payne skillfully portrays the vibrant colors of the vast land in the painting. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Hans Böhler was an Expressionist painter from Austria. He was well-known for his bold-colored artworks featuring a unique mix of Impressionism and Austrian avant-garde. The upcoming sale, presented by Abington Auction Gallery, Inc., presents The Red Shawl by Hans Böhler. The heavy impasto oil painting portrays a woman wearing a red shawl against a plastered ochre background completed in the artist’s signature style. Also featured is a mixed media screen print and lithograph titled Shards I by Frank Stella. The limited-edition artwork features a rich texture and strong colors. Stella was impressed by the possibilities of screen printing techniques. The process allowed the artist to express his geometric approach.
The auction also highlights a pair of cabinets designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern. The mid-century modern cabinets on a wooden base have two front doors. They also have round brass handles, which act as accent pieces. Parzinger’s high-style modernist furniture is notable for its lacquer work, crafty materials, and global design inspirations. Other auction highlights include Anthony Thieme’s marine landscapes featuring his preferred plein air painting style. His style allowed him to capture the changing sky and light in real time. The deformed ship reflections in the available coastal scene are a common feature in Thieme’s work. The auction also offers a Deux Poissons crystal sculpture by Marc Lalique, Patek Philippe wristwatches, and diamond and gemstone jewelry. Interested collectors can explore the entire listings, register to bid online on Bidsquare, and check out other online auctions.
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Renato Signorini was an Italian medalist, sculptor and painter known for crafting busts of popes and other significant dignitaries. In 1958, he carved a portrait of Pope John XXIII during his coronation. The portrait was later manifested in bas-relief on Vatican medals. One of these medals is a key highlight of the upcoming sale at Noonans. Included in a set of four gold medals by Signorini. This set venerates the Pope for convoking the Second Vatican Council. In the other three medals, the artist portrays Jesus Christ on the Cross, St George taming a dragon, and Christ handing a set of keys to St Peter. A 1965 gold medal by M. Rizzello commemorating the 900th Anniversary of Westminster Abbey also leads the listings. It portrays a view of the Abbey with the reverse side depicting the head of Edward, the Confessor in the center surrounded by nine other historical figures.
Another noteworthy lot is a rare Gothic Crown issued in 1847. It belongs to a limited edition of 8,000 pieces. Depicting Queen Victoria (1837 – 1901), the design is particularly prized by numismatists for its iconic value. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Noonans.
A magician presents a small but finely crafted cabinet to the audience along with a stack of checkers. A story is told about the checkers and how they are usually kept in the cabinet. But they have been stolen and replaced by a glass full of rice. The checkers are hidden inside a cozy built for just this purpose. The storyteller snaps his fingers, then reveals that the checkers and glass full of rice have magically transposed places. This is the illusion presented by the Okito Checker Cabinet from the collection of Jim DeLoeach, available from Potter & Potter Auctions. Other apparati in the sale include a Demon’s Head Automaton in which two selected cards appear in the Demon’s mouth and two from the top of its head, a Fifth Dimension Card Frame, a Ray Vision System, and more.
Beyond illusions, there are also posters such as a color lithograph from the European Wonders Horticultural Hall and advertisement posters for the Chung Ling Soo Mysteries. There are also many books on magic such as Soirees Fantastiques by Christian Fechner, Houdini’s Paper Magic by Harry Houdini, and The Magic of Robert Harbin by Robert Harbin. View any of these lots and register to bid on Potter & Potter Auctions.
A train from Normandy with a large bellow of smoke and steam rising in the air is depicted in an oil painting attributed to Claude Monet. A large crowd of people surround the train. A closer look shows the colorful details of the street and people. Monet’s signature verifies that the painting dates back to 1877. The painting is housed in an ornate carved wooden frame with detailed information on the provenance written in Romanian. The painting was once owned by former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, who gifted it to Dr. Ana Aslan in 1975. It changed hands several times before being passed down through the descent of a Romanian Army General to the current owner. The painting is available in the upcoming Marvelous Mid Century, Pottery & Paintings auction, presented by Atlanta Auction Gallery.
Among the available pottery lots, a flattened ceramic bottle with a bird motif by American ceramist Michael Simon is notable. The MS stamped bottle is slip-glazed with a single squared shoulder. Like most of Simon’s salt-fired stoneware, it is functional and decorative with simple nature-based geometric motifs like fish, birds, trees, and linear, abstract designs. Another antique piece comes from 16th to 17th-century Tibet. It is a storage chest with a front panel depicting two dragons holding an offering bowl surrounded by a repeating ‘Kati rimo’ brocaded design influenced by Chinese silks from the Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The entire chest is clad in brass banding with the original lock clasp. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Donald Vogl began his career in art at the tender age of five. He became an award-winning American contemporary artist with a wide range. His works include ceramics, collage, pen, ink, and wood. His subject matter ranges from abstract to spiritual to natural scenes. Vogl has also been inspired by an extensive history of international travels and studies. In Rivich Auction’s Midsommar No Reserve French- Mid Century auction, a wall-sized polymer and oil on canvas titled Star Trek by Vogl is a featured lot.
Notable furniture pieces in the sale include Drexel credenzas, Bentwood café chairs, Mastercraft tables, and Karl Springer tables. A Drexel Declaration low dresser credenza is on offer. The Drexel furniture company was founded in 1903 in North Carolina by Samuel Huffman and his five partners. The company mainly produced furniture made from native oak, taking inspiration from traditional French and British furniture design. Drexel is a name known across the country for its classic traditional style, impeccable quality, and American ingenuity. Further, the sale includes jewelry, decorative art, and Asian arts. Bidders will also find a 2013 Team Spirit cargo or car hauler trailer. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Frank Stella is regarded as one of the most ingenious figures of the 20th century. The influential Italian American artist is known for his exuberant portrayal of geometric shapes and irregular patterns in paintings and sculptures. Stella’s Bene Come il Sale (As Good as Salt), an original color etching with aquatint and relief, is a key highlight of the upcoming mid-summer sale at Dane Fine Art. Influenced by the gouaches of Russian artist El Lissitzky, the rare etching exemplifies Stella’s use of vibrant colors and shapes. Particularly noteworthy is the range of electrifying hues including pink, magenta, brown, and lavender. Another notable work is from a limited edition of three printer proofs: Tom Wesselmann’s Thames Scene with Power Station. Depicting symbols from an urban setting, it is characterized by reductive lines and flat primary colors. The New York Pop artist rejected abstract expression, making his own distinctive statement.
Julian Opie’s Still Life with Aubergines and Cucumber also leads the listings. It portrays vegetables in vivid, saturated colors with a black backdrop. The original laminated lambda print on canvas belongs to Opie’s Still Life series from 2001. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Founded by David Dunbar Buick in 1908, General Motors is among the most renowned American automobile companies. The firm introduced the Buick Gran Sport (GS) in 1964. This series featured a correct-specification engine built with the factory-original 10.5:1 piston, distributor and transmission, and 1970 Stage 1 carburetor, providing the model with horsepower that positioned it as the third-fastest muscle car at the time. Mecum Auctions’ Orlando 2022 event presents a 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 car. The available lot has power brakes and billet custom pistons and rods.
Also available in the auction is a 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. The model was first launched in 1970. The vehicle is powered by a 305 CI V-8 engine. According to Motor Trend magazine, “Monte Carlo is an unqualified success in every respect… The Monte Carlo has a lot of luxury, a lot of performance and a lot of value-packed under its Chevrolet marque.” Explore more of these lots and register to bid online by visiting Mecum Auctions.
Even though pre-Columbian art was believed to have existed since at least 13,000 BCE, it only gained global popularity during the European conquests of the late 15th and 16th centuries. Pre-Columbian art refers to the visual arts of the Indigenous people of the Caribbean, as well as North, Central, and South Americas. Many of these artifacts were created in stone and followed the themes of spirituality and ritual worship. The upcoming auction of Ethnographic and Tribal Art, presented by Hindman, will offer a selection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including a Tamalameque two-piece urn from circa 1200 to 1500 CE. The anthropomorphic urn originates from the Tamalameque culture of Columbia.
An Olmec jade figure from Mexico (circa 1100 – 500 BCE) is also available for sale. From human figures to animal-like depictions of deities, several figurative works in jade were said to be made by 1000 BCE by the Olmec people of the Mexican Gulf Coast. A Maya polychrome cylinder vessel belonging to the late Classic period is also part of the sale. To view the full catalog or place a bid, visit Hindman.
Akiba Antiques’ upcoming Summer tour event will feature an ornate 18th-century Turkish dagger inlaid with coral and turquoise. During the 18th century, the Ottoman Empire ruled present-day Turkey and enjoyed a generation of peace after an intense warring period. The printing press, Western-style artillery, and technical education all rose to prominence. Craftspeople still committed to the old ways, however, and brought exquisite details to everyday objects. The available dagger, designed to be both a cutter and a melee weapon, features gold accents, a swirling inscription, and bands of floral arabesques. Also notable is an antique gold inlaid Mughal dagger from India. The 18th-century piece includes a wood handle carved to resemble a peacock and detailed animal motifs on the blade.
A 1971 lithograph from Alex Katz is available as well. Known for his Pop colors and sleek lines, Katz has bridged the gap between advertising and fine art since the 1950s. He has given particular attention to landscape works depicting his homes in SoHo and Maine. The available Katz lithograph reflects the artist’s interest in natural scenes. He applied cyan and neon green to the work, drawing attention to a tree branch arching above trees and water. A selection of mixed media paintings by American outsider artist Purvis Young is also available. Like all works by the painter, the available lots were executed on found materials like tarps and scraps of cardboard. For the complete catalog and to place a bid, visit LiveAuctioneers.
