Ilse Bing started her photographic journey sometime in 1931 with just a small Leica camera. Bing is also known as Queen of the Leica for being the first professional to wholeheartedly adopt the innovative technology of the 35mm single-lens camera. She wasn’t shy to experiment and be bold while shooting her films. Her inventiveness and originality got her noticed by magazines like Harper’s Bazaar and designers like Elsa Schiaparelli. Bing became an avant-garde photographer of the interwar period and a fashion photographer. A silver gelatin print of Washington Heights covered in snow, signed “Ilse Bing 1948,” is available in the upcoming Summer Curated and Groll Estate Auction from Willow Auction House.
The sale will also feature a selection of modern, contemporary, and comics art including work by Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, and Roy Lichtenstein. Additional pieces from Banksy, Ai Weiwei, Damien Hirst, Robert Rauschenberg, Max Ernst, Wolf Kahn, Richard Anuszkiewicz, and Marcel Van Eeden will also be available in the auction. Among Art Deco items, a Tiffany harp lamp with a Favrile shade and a Tiffany Studios bronze cobra candlestick are notable. Available firearms include flintlocks, a C. Sharps pepperbox, rifles, a Sharps / RS Lawrence lever action, and a British Muff .50 caliber pistol. Rounding out the auction is a selection of furniture items. Find the listed lots and more on LiveAuctioneers and register to place a bid.
Among the modern and contemporary fine art items listed in the upcoming Dane Fine Art Summer Sale is a rare, limited edition wood sculpture from Karel Appel’s 1978 Circus collection. Standing 40 inches high and 25 inches wide, this orange and red painted dog shown jumping through a colorful hoop has been signed and numbered by the artist at the bottom of its base. Guaranteed in perpetuity, this piece also comes with a letter of authenticity.
In the auction is an offset lithograph by Jim Davis after Norman Rockwell titled Garfield Meets Rockwell (The Great Frame Up). This 1978 work of art shows Norman Rockwell holding a large picture frame as if he also belongs on the wall with the other artwork. Just below the frame is Garfield, who is holding a smaller frame in the same fashion. The 15-inch by 13-inch piece is numbered from the rare, limited edition of 750 and has been hand signed by Jim Davis. To view the entire catalog and explore more online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Abstract Expressionist artist Richard Diebenkorn was famous for his lyrical and geometric artworks. In 1961, the artist started focusing on printmaking at Kathan Brown’s Crown Point Press. This fine arts printing studio published the artist’s first prints, titled 41 Etchings Drypoints. After that, Diebenkorn would often return to this press and produce his works. The upcoming Bonhams auction presents a woodcut color print by Richard Diebenkorn on Echizen Kozo Mashi paper. Titled Blue with Red, the artwork is notable for its calm nature and glistening hues. A Mixografia color print on handmade paper by Rufino Tamayo is another highlight. Tamayo developed Mixografia, a medium offering a three-dimensional appearance to fine art prints, to raise his work to a new level. The artist’s skills and the culmination of tribal Mexican art and modernism are visible through the available work, Protesta.
Also showcased are multiple Thomas Hart Benton lithographs featuring daily life scenes in the United States. The artist felt deeply about the working class population in rural regions. Benton’s Regionalist artworks portray the pain and sadness of the people and rural allure. His works often illustrate farmers or local town workers engaged in daily activities. The auction also features a lithograph, One Plate from Magie Eolienne Portfolio, by Alexander Calder. The artist’s lithographs are notable for their bold colors and use of black lines. The auction also offers Sculpteur et Deux Têtes sculptées, from La Suite Vollard by Pablo Picasso, etchings after John James Audubon, lithographs by Joan Miró, and screen prints by Ken Price. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bonhams.
The grandson of Standard Oil Company magnate John D. Rockefeller, Sr., Nelson Rockefeller made his name in politics. He served as the 41st Vice President of the United States under Gerald Ford, as well as a four-term governor of New York. Rockefeller was also an avid collector of Modern art and works from cultures in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The upcoming Billings auction features a pair of andirons from the Nelson Rockefeller Collection. Cast in gilt bronze and iron, these andirons are Rockefeller-commissioned reproductions of original Alberto Giacometti works.
The upcoming auction presents over 400 lots of Modernist and 20th-century design. Some of the most famous designers of the period are represented in the catalog. Among them is Pierre Jeanneret, cousin to Le Corbusier and a respected designer in his own right. Several sets of Jeanneret armchairs are on offer. They were produced in teak, cane, and fabric for Punjab University in Chandigarh, India. Bidders can also consider a set of eight 1960s-era ‘DCM’ chairs from Charles and Ray Eames, a Vladimir Kagan ‘Omnibus’ sofa in mustard yellow Holly Hunt mohair fabric, and a selection of fine art items. Visit Billings’ website for the complete catalog and to place a bid.
Leading the Magnificent Jewels auction at Christie’s is the Light of Africa diamond. It weighs 103.49 carats. This massive emerald-cut diamond was cut from a 299.3-carat piece of rough, uncovered in 2021 by Petra Diamonds at the Cullinan diamond mine in South Africa. The stone is the third-largest, high-quality white diamond discovered at the Cullinan mine, which has produced some of the most significant diamonds in history. The Light of Africa diamond has zero imperfections and D color, plus excellent polish and symmetry. It comes with GIA and portrait reports.
The auction will bring 99 carefully selected lots from Cartier, Bulgari, and Tiffany, as well as items from Ann and Gordon Getty’s collection. A ruby and diamond necklace from Cartier is notable. Oval to cushion mixed-cut Burmese rubies hang from the platinum and yellow gold frame decked with round, baguette, and marquise-cut diamonds. The necklace was created in 1950 and is marked and numbered by Cartier. All of the gems come with AGL reports. Another notable ruby is set in a Bulgari ring. The star of the ring is an oval cabochon-cut Burmese ruby. The ruby is circled by round and single-cut yellow diamonds set in platinum and yellow gold. It was created in 1970 by Bulgari and is accompanied by an AGL report. Find the listed items and more on Christie’s and register to place a bid.
Nazmiyal Auctions’ upcoming Antique, Vintage & Modern Rug sale features a variety of Persian carpets and other woven spreads. Among the top lots is an animal design Persian Tabriz rug that measures over 14 feet long. It dates back to the early 20th century during a revival of traditional weaving techniques. Around this time, craftspeople returned to the long history of carpet weaving in the Tabriz region, bringing back the elaborate motifs and patterns that first brought Persian rugs to the global stage. The available antique Tabriz rug arranges prancing animals and a garden border atop a jewel red background. A collection of Serapi carpets are also on offer. Closely related to examples made in the nearby Heriz area, Serapi rugs are particularly known for their high quality and open designs. Nazmiyal Auctions will present several of these carpets, including a large Serapi rug with elegant geometric designs and navy blue accents.
Elsewhere in the catalog, bidders will find several Scandinavian rugs from the workshop of Märta Måås-Fjetterström. Her work became emblematic of mid-century modernism and a new wave of rug design. One featured rug bears the initials of Barbro Nilsson, a veteran artist who took over the workshop when Måås-Fjetterström died. The rug’s pattern relies heavily on geometric shapes and pulsing shades of yellow and beige. Modern Moroccan rugs, Flemish tapestries, and other room-sized carpets round out the listings. For the complete catalog of this and other online auctions, visit Nazmiyal Auctions.
Turner Auctions’ upcoming live event features a wide array of paintings, porcelain and vintage furniture from the personal collection of the late Grace Garcia, an avid collector. Among the top lots is Ferdinand Waldmuller’s oil painting. The piece depicts a man dressed in brown robes staring into a woman’s eyes in awe. Waldmuller was mostly active during the Biedermeier period (1814 – 1848). In 1807, he enrolled at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts, where he trained under Hubert Maurer, a prominent German artist. Following this, Waldmuller studied portraiture in Presburg, Hungary. By the 1820s, Waldmuller was one of the most influential landscape painters in Austria.
Wilhelm Kray’s work will also appear in the auction. In his early career, Kray worked on landscape and portrait paintings as an apprentice under Julius Schrader and Wilhelm Schirmer. He frequently painted nymphs and mermaids in bright landscapes. The available piece shows a man on a donkey traveling with a woman and a baby. Other key items include a painting of a mother and child in the style of Raphael and a pair of Delft-style tulipieres. View more lots and register to bid online on Turner Auctions.
Fernando Botero is a celebrated South American artist famous for his figurative artworks. His chubby sculptures with inflated sizes are popularly called ‘Boterismo.’ They often serve as mediums for comedy or criticism. Diego Rivera’s political murals and Baroque architecture highly influence Botero’s works. The upcoming 1stbid auction presents a Boterismo sculpture by Fernando Botero. Fat English Gentleman Banker depicts an oversized figure that exploits viewpoint and space. Its subject dives deeper into satire and sensuality. A Hudson Valley landscape by William Louis Sonntag is another highlight. The self-taught artist was notable for achieving photo-like attributes. His signature works often explored earth, water, and sky. Sonntag articulated his faith in nature through grand panoramas and intricate brushwork.
The auction showcases an extensive collection of rugs, including a semi–pictorial Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug. The carpet gets its name after Hadji Mollah Mohammed Hassan Mohtasham, a 19th-century master weaver who invented its weaving pattern. The available rug utilizes spun wool and depicts birds and flower arrangements in red and blue. Also offered is a Chinese acrylic painting by Yan Ping expressing ideas through colors, as well as Andy Warhol prints, Chinese porcelain, and metal toys. Interested collectors can explore the entire listings, register to bid online on Bidsquare, and browse other online auctions.
The upcoming fine art auction, hosted by Hindman, features over 100 wildlife paintings and sculptures by internationally acclaimed nature artists such as Robert Bateman, John Banovich, John Seerey-Lester, Morten Solberg, Kent Ullberg, and Veryl Goodnight. Proceeds from the sale will support the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
The auction highlights Daniel Smith’s acrylic painting. He is an American painter who is widely known for his depictions of wildlife. The artist draws inspiration from his surroundings in southwest Montana. Smith’s artworks often present realistic depictions of nature. The offered lot shows a gray elephant walking through the mists. Larry Fanning’s Colorado Buffalo is available in the sale as well. The piece from 2002 depicts several buffaloes in a snowy mountain area. A self-taught artist, Larry Fanning is recognized for his lifelike paintings of the American West. Mostly portraying wild creatures in their natural habitat, his paintings are intricate in their details. Explore more lots of interest and register to bid online on Hindman.
A small town in Hungary, Herend is best known for its porcelain craft traditions. In the mid-19th century, a Herend-based painter was so intrigued by a Chinese porcelain plate with a fish scale pattern that he painted a similar design on a rooster figurine. The fishnet décor went on to become a signature style of Herend porcelain. Today, these hand-painted pieces are prized worldwide for their distinct patterns. One such rare Herend figurine is a key highlight of the upcoming SJ Auctioneers sale. It portrays the dove of peace balanced on a globe with an olive twig in its beak. The hand-painted porcelain is adorned with a platinum fishnet design. The piece has a Herend Guild Kingdom Classic 2011 mark on it.
An antique 1920s Georg Fisher penny toy also leads the listings. The German tin delivery van measures four inches in length. Manufactured between the late 19th century and early 20th century, such penny toys were low-priced miniature pieces largely produced in Germany. Another noteworthy vintage lot is a Lionel Blue Comet 11-5010-1 toy train collectible with original boxes and accessories. The all-metal 384 steam locomotive two-passenger cars set comprises an eight-piece track circle, 50-watt power supply with digital remote control, and lighted track lock-on and die-cast chassis, among other features. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit LiveAuctioneers.
