This year’s Fine Western & American Art sale by Coeur d’Alene Art Auction will present Embarrassed (Range Pony in Town), a 1910 oil on canvas painting by William R. Leigh. In his unpublished memoirs, Leigh wrote, “With his payoff money in his pocket, the cow-puncher does not keep his head very long. Usually, drunken men, when thrown, aren’t hurt – they merely afford amusement to the onlookers.” Inscribed on the verso of the painting’s frame is “Scene from Cody, Wyoming.” William R. Leigh (1866 - 1955) had a childhood infused with Native American folklore, and above all, a certainty that the West represented the authentic America. His paintings of Wyoming and the Southwest caught much attention. His later creations capture the characteristics of Native American and cowboy life.
In 1920, as Thomas Moran (1837 – 1926) neared the end of a long career, he was turning towards reinterpreting his favorite themes and applying updated technical skills that derived from new tastes in art. He reconsidered scenic concepts such as the Monterey Coast of California, which he found particularly inspirational. Monterey Coast (1920), an oil on canvas by Moran, is available in this sale. In this painting, Moran prioritized poetic suggestions for shrubs, trees, rocks, and rising land mass areas. The colors are soft and seem filled with inner illumination. Shadow hues are rich. Other notable artists represented in the sale include Howard Terpning, Charles M. Russell, Frederic Remington, and more. View the complete catalog and register to bid in the Fine Western & American Art sale and other online auctions on Bidsquare. Find additional auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
The latest sale from Vogt Auction Texas includes a wide selection of historical weapons and firearms, as well as advertising signs, American history items, and silver bars. Among the top lots is a set of three 10-troy-ounce silver bars. This mixed set is composed of bars from private American mint Republic Metals Corp., German technology group Heraeus, and American refinery OPM Metals. Also notable is a neon advertising sign for Colt. Wired in two colors, the sign features the curving Colt logo against a deep red background.
A collection of miscellaneous American cavalry gear will also be available in this upcoming auction. These antique items range from stirrups and tack to a blanket and 1889 campaign hat. Other items are identified as a member of the 2nd Texas Cavalry Regiment, a volunteer unit from Texas that fought for the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The lot also contains everyday items that cavalry members would have carried, such as forks, cups, and a small knife. Another key historical lot is a captured Japanese flag dating back to World War II. This piece, which remains in fair condition with some color change due to age, was signed by crew members of the U.S.S. LCT 973. LCTs, or tank landing crafts, were used for amphibious attacks and beach landings. The United States utilized these tanks throughout World War II and later wars. A German World War II Nazi paramilitary motorcycle helmet will also cross the auction block. Visit Vogt Auction Texas for more details on this Firearms auction, and find additional auction previews on Auction Daily.
A selection of fine artworks, decorative art, Asian antiques, and furniture will lead the upcoming Doyle at Home sale from Doyle. Among the top lots is a work by the Impressionist painter Frank Myers Boggs, called Nogent-le-Roi. This watercolor and pencil piece is titled and signed by Boggs. The artist was known for his Parisian street scenes and harbor views of Holland, England, and France, all depicted in distinctive styles. Bringing together elements from Tonalism and Impressionism, Boggs created a unique art form at the crossroads between American and European culture. In capturing the peaceful atmosphere that he admired, the artist used muted colors to depict wet streets and foggy skies.
A selection of important porcelain is available in this auction, including a pair of Staffordshire pottery figures of Jupiter and Diana from the late 18th or early 19th century. Antique Victorian figures, animals, and buildings from Staffordshire are iconic representations of 19th-century British folk art, reflecting the fashions, attitudes, and customs of imperial Britain. Beyond English art, the catalog includes works from various Asian cultures. This includes a set of five Chinese Sancai glazed pottery items. Three-colored Sancai is a polychrome ceramic ware produced during the Tang dynasty, which ruled China from 618 to 907 CE. The offered set includes a temple model, two glazed thrones, and a pair of offering tables. Visit Doyle to browse the complete Doyle at Home catalog and find more auction previews by visiting Auction Daily.
Italian-American book illustrator and artist Pino Daeni created more than 3,000 book covers, magazine illustrations, and movie posters over his career. He is noted for his figurative paintings comprising romantic and feminine imagery of women. Rooted in Impressionism, Daeni also experimented with Expressionism and was inspired by Pre-Raphaelites and the Macchiaioli. The upcoming Robinhood Auctions sale will feature Ester, an original oil painting on board by the artist. Using rich and warm hues, the artist depicts his subject in a soft and delicate manner with easy yet precise brushstrokes. Hand signed by Pino Daeni, the custom-framed artwork comes with a letter of authenticity. Another striking painting is an original mixed media work on paper by Lu Hong. Titled Cassandra 02, it measures 35 inches by 34.5 inches. Lu Hong is celebrated for his subtle technique using watercolor and gouache, Japanese minerals, and Chinese stone paints on rice paper.
Also available is Adolf Adler’s untitled original painting on canvas, which depicts musicians. Most of his significant works depict the experience of the Jewish community during the Holocaust. Two of David Gerstein’s mixed media cutouts in aluminum also lead the listings. One is titled Acapulco Delight, and the other is called Surfer. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Premier Fine Art Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
American artist William Hunter is renowned for his abstract wooden vessels with spiral and geometric forms. Born in Long Beach, California in 1947, Hunter graduated from California State University at Dominguez Hills. He started as an amateur following his purchase of a wood-turning table in 1969. Soon, he rendered functional production pieces that were sold in craft fairs on the West Coast. The upcoming auction, presented by Rago, offers compelling works by William Hunter. One such notable piece is his Retusa Garden (from the Garden series). Created in 1998, this work demonstrates the artist’s exemplary woodworking techniques.
Another highlight is a massive ‘Tulipwood Ellipsoid’ by Ed Moulthrop (1916 – 2003). This solid piece was made in 1988. A noted architect and professor, Moulthrop was a self-taught wood-turner. He is considered the father of modern American wood-turning. Moulthrop’s vessels are mostly large, measuring more than 40 inches wide. The offered lot reaches up to 21.5 inches in diameter and 13 inches high. Moulthrop’s works can be found in museum collections worldwide. Works by woodworkers of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Michelle Holzapfel, Rude Osolnik, Hans Weissflog, and J. Paul Fennell are available. Visit Rago to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Crafted in Wood: Including Works from the Collection of Ken Spitzbard sale. Find more auction previews by visiting Auction Daily.
Packard Motor Car Company was a US-based luxury automobile manufacturer located in Detroit, Michigan. The company was celebrated for its vehicles in the pre-World War II era. By the mid-1930s, it was producing both high-priced Senior and medium-priced Junior lines. A 1937 Packard Super 8 touring sedan is a key highlight of the upcoming Harrisburg 2024 sale, offered by Mecum Auctions. The Senior model was the bigger of the two 8-cylinder cars produced by the company. With a black exterior and light gray interior, the vehicle is geared with a three-speed manual transmission. Equipped with semi-floating rear axle and independent coil spring front suspension, the car features a fold-down luggage rack, bright hubcaps, and trim rings.
Two Dodge automobiles also lead the listings. One is a 1970 red Challenger T/A designed with a scooped hood and powered by a 340/290 HP Six Pack V-8 engine. The other is a 2021 Hellraisin-hued Charger SRT Hellcat equipped with super stock suspension and Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers. Another noteworthy lot is a 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-code convertible car. One of the 1,499 E-codes manufactured in the year, the car features power seat and windows. It is geared with dual four-barrel carburetors and Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission. Visit Mecum Auctions to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Harrisburg 2024 sale.
Check out Auction Daily’s auction calendar for more upcoming events.
Millea Bros. Ltd’s upcoming three-day sale will present over 1,000 lots of fine and decorative art items from various New York area estates. Leading the first day of the sale is an oil on canvas painting from Russian artist Nikolai Egorovich Sverchkov. Titled Troika on a Winter Road, the painting evokes the harshness and beauty of winter during the late 1860s or early 1870s. A lifelong horse lover, Sverchkov painted the heads of stallions as well as genre scenes that often depict hunting scenes in frigid steppe landscapes. The offered work depicts a troika, a three-horse harnessed vehicle unique to Russia. Additional lots of interest from the first day of the sale include a bronze plaque by Constantin Emile Meunier. A sculptor and painter, Meunier focused on Belgian miners and metalworkers’ daily lives. Through his work, the artist produced portraits of hardworking people who were proud of their accomplishments. The available lot is a portrait in relief of a miner. It is cast-signed by the artist on the lower right.
The second day of this sale particularly highlights decorative art, such as James Rosenquist’s Tumbleweed, 1970, a color lithograph on black paper. Rosenquist, a key figure in the Pop Art movement, drew inspiration from mass production and commercial art. Subtle narratives and intriguing visuals often characterize his work. Among the top lots on the third day of this event is a set of five lithographs by Robert Morris, a wrought iron Hollywood Regency dinner table, and a collection of pipes and a smoker’s cabinet by Dunhill. To view the complete catalog of the ABC: Estate Finds sale and to find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Find more previews of upcoming auctions by visiting Auction Daily.
A 73.32-carat emerald diamond and 18-karat yellow gold necklace by Oscar Friedman is featured in the upcoming Tales of the Old West: Western & Native American July Sale, presented by North American Auction Company. The necklace features 128 natural octagonal step-cut emeralds with good cut grade and a total weight of 73.32 carats. The emeralds are bordered with rectangular links decorated with 1,572 natural round, brilliant-cut diamonds with clarity of SI1 to SI3. The necklace features a polished, stamped, and tested 14-karat yellow gold construction on the clasp. Another featured lot by Oscar Friedman is an 83.99-carat fancy black and white diamond necklace. The necklace features a polished, stamped, and tested 14-karat white gold construction marked on the clasp. The necklace features 41 graduated fancy black diamonds measuring 75.49 carats. The black diamonds are decorated with halo rings made of 818 round, brilliant-cut white diamonds. Both necklaces are GIA and AIGL-certified.
Another featured lot is a 12.30-carat sapphire and diamond ring. The ring features a center stone of natural cushion-shaped, brilliant-cut crown step-crown sapphire with deep blue color and a total weight of 12.30 carats. The center stone has Art Deco shoulders decorated with 86 brilliant-cut diamonds with a clarity of VS1 to SI1, and a coloration of G to H. The piece comes with AIGL and GIA certificates. The sale offers historic Western & Native American lots belonging to Sitting Bull and others. To register to bid in the Tales of the Old West: Western & Native American July Sale and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. Find more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Austin Auction Gallery’s upcoming four-day sale features an array of artworks, furniture, decorative art, jewelry, Asian antiques, and more. Leading the auction is a patinated bronze sculpture titled Maternidad en Cuclillas by Francisco Zúñiga (1912 – 1998), a Costa Rican-born Mexican artist. Zúñiga was known for his figurative paintings and sculptures. The available lot has an incised signature and is numbered ‘V / VI’ on the base. Zúñiga’s parents were sculptors. He took inspiration from German Expressionists and renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin for his early artistic renditions. Another notable lot is a mid-century modern bronze dining table designed by French artist Michel Mangematin (1928 – 2012). The table has a circular colorless glass top and a sculptural bronze base comprising three intersecting curves.
Among the highlights of the fourth day of this event is an 18-karat white gold and diamond tennis necklace. This elegant piece has 107 graduated diamonds, weighing approximately 24.60 carats. The diamonds are of H to I color with VS-SI clarity. Tennis necklaces can be traced back to the early 19th century, when they were considered status symbols. A tennis bracelet set in 14-karat rose gold is also noteworthy. It has 45 diamonds together measuring approximately eight carats. Additional lots available in the auction include a Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch with a gold-tone bezel, a French mid-century modern Macassar ebony sideboard, and more. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete DAY 2- JULY 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 3-Day Auction Event catalog and register to bid in other online auctions.
Check out Auction Daily’s auction calendar for more upcoming events.
The upcoming Black Americana, Collectibles, Décor, Silverware sale from SJ Auctioneers will highlight a variety of rare sterling silverware, crystal collectibles, and more. Among the top lots is a six-piece tea and coffee set from Tiffany & Co. Dating back to 1912, this Art Deco style set is modeled in the Hampton pattern and includes a kettle, coffee pot, teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and waste bowl. The style is named for Hampton Court, which was King Henry VIII’s country palace. Notable among art glass items are several glass pieces from Daum, the classic studio based in Nancy, France. Bidders can consider a Daum signed crystal bouquet of roses vase that stands just over seven inches tall. Pale pink blooms top the vase’s dark green base.
A collection of Black Americana items will also cross the auction block in this July sale. Many figurines of Black figures will be available, including a cast iron chef figure measuring eight inches high. This figure wears a white chef coat and hat, as well as a red bow tie. Cast iron banks, African masks, and carved sculptures round out this section of the catalog. Assorted Herend porcelain items, jewelry lots from Tiffany & Co., and antique trains and toys will come up for bid. To browse the complete Black Americana, Collectibles, Décor, Silverware auction and place a bid, visit LiveAuctioneers. Find more coverage of upcoming sales by viewing Auction Daily’s previews channel.
