The Aurora Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, hosted by Dane Fine Art, showcases original artworks by prominent creators such as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Mr. Brainwash, and Pablo Picasso. Among them is a sketch by French artist Louis Icart. Born in 1888 in Toulouse, the artist started sketching at an early age. He traveled to Paris in 1907 to further his studies in painting, sketching, and printing. During this time, Icart was influenced by the works of Jean Antoine Watteau. His themes often incorporated the depiction of nude women and everyday life in 1920s Paris. Between the 1920s and 30s, Icart became one of the most influential figures in the Art Deco period. The available lot shows a brown dog and a woman riding an open-top motorcar.
The sale also showcases Josh Sperling’s Donut Lamp. Employing a minimalist painting style, Sperling works on geometric canvases. He combines the mediums of painting and sculpture to craft three-dimensional artworks. The offered lot is a hollow circular disk painted in a vibrant yellow hue. View more of these lots and register to bid in this and other online auctions on Bidsquare.
A collection of assorted timepieces will be available in NY Elizabeth’s upcoming auction. One of the leading lots is a 35-millimeter Rolex Yacht-Master. The Rolex Yacht-Master will be showcased alongside watches like Glashutte Original PanoReserve, Zenith Chronomaster El Primero, and Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback Chronograph. The Rolex Yacht-Master was introduced three decades ago in 1992. The Yacht-Master watches have Rolesium construction, a combination of stainless steel and platinum, making these kinds of watches corrosion resistant. The bezel was carved from a solid piece of platinum. The metal is sandblasted and polished to give the watch its bright silvery shine and finish. The steel grey dial gives an elegant, monochromatic look to the watch, and the contrasting red second hand pops out.
A limited-edition Breitling Cockpit B50 Orbiter watch is also available in the timepieces auction. Breitling has been associated with aviation and has been around since 1884. The Breitling Cockpit B50 Orbiter Limited Edition commemorates the Breitling Orbiter 3, a solar-powered balloon that completed the first non-stop balloon flight around the world. Only 213 pieces of these watches exist. This limited-edition watch is powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B50 thermal-compensated SuperQuartz™ analog and digital-display movement designed in-house. It is a black titanium watch with a bright orange band made of rubber. This limited-edition has a notable wrist presence, credited to its style and high functionality. Find all the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Swiss painter and sculptor Jean Tinguely was known for his Métamatics kinetic sculptures, which were highly inspired by Dadaism. In paintings as well, Tinguely used the rebellious Dadaist techniques such as assemblage and collage, relying on improvisation rather than tradition. An abstract work by the artist is a key highlight of the upcoming sale at Casco Bay Auctions. It is an untitled collage made using ribbon, yarn, stickers, marker, and watercolor. Like most Dada art, it has gibberish text scattered all over. Another noteworthy lot is American artist Roy Lichtenstein’s celebrated work titled Wham!. It’s a diptych depicting a missile-shooting fighter plane in the left-hand panel. The missile is shown hitting a second plane that explodes in the right-hand panel. Its onomatopoeic title is central to the action-packed scene. Like most of Lichtenstein’s work, this too is conceived from popular comic book panels.
A Hove Mobler lounge chair designed by Norwegian craftsman and architect Hans Brattrud leads the furniture listings. Brattrud is renowned for this award-winning Scandia design, which blends laminated wood on a pliable wire frame. The design enabled convenient storage by allowing stacking of multiple chairs. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Casco Bay Auctions.
The J.P. Seeburg Piano Company was one of the renowned makers of coin pianos in the 20th century. Founded in Chicago in 1907, the company quickly gained recognition for incorporating intricate details in its instruments. This May, Morphy Auctions will bring a J. P. Seeburg Style “G” upright orchestrion in this Coin-Op & Advertising Auction. The offered lot is an upright piano decorated with four stained glass panels. Featuring two sets of violin and flute pipes, it uses a Style “G” music roll with an automatic rewind system.
Offering 614 lots, the auction also includes fine art, decorative art, and furniture. A Huylers Chocolate and St. Nicholas Pepsin Gum vending machine will be offered as well. The Automatic Vending company manufactured this machine in 1899. Decorated with porcelain panels, the box is covered with inscriptions that read “Deposit 1 Cent and Press The Plunger.” Explore more lots of interest and register to bid for this and other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Claude Monet’s visit to Venice with his wife was initially intended to be a vacation from painting. Indeed, upon arrival, Monet reportedly declared Venice too beautiful to paint. But within a week, Monet was back at the canvas and set about on work that eventually produced nearly 40 oils of the city. One of the paintings from this well-known period of productivity is Monet’s Le Grand Canal et Santa Maria della Salute, which is up for bid in the Modern Evening Auction at Sotheby’s.
Over 60 works are under the hammer in the auction, featuring important pieces by well-known artists from the last 150 years. Examples from the sale include several works by Pablo Picasso, such as the painting Femme nue couchée and the figurative sculpture Femme debout; a pair of emerging Surrealist works by René Magritte; a piece from Willem De Kooning’s “Abstract Parkway Landscapes” titled Leaves in Weehawken; and one of the largest landscapes Paul Cézanne ever made (Clairière). Other artists represented in the sale include Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Willem de Kooning, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Egon Scheile, and more. Find the complete listings by visiting Sotheby’s.
John Craxton was a British painter known for his works based on Byzantine art. His taste for good food, music, wine, and great company was often visible in his artworks. The upcoming Hindman auction highlights a still life by John Craxton. Still Life with Three Sailors depicts three men sitting around a table enjoying food and drink. The composition is suggestive of the Byzantine Holy Trinity symbol of three angels. The still life painting also reflects Craxton’s use of ancient Greek art lines and colors, as well as the influence of Cubism. Also featured in the auction is Pied du Mur au sol jonché by French artist Jean Dubuffet. The artist created his second assembled print series after moving to Vence. The countryside inspirations offered a fresh outlook to his works. The print depicts his fascination of the dry stone walls prominently seen around Vence.
An acrylic and wood sculpture titled Any One? Ten Is! by Karl Wirsum is another highlight. The three-dimensional figurine showcases how Wirsum fused geometric and organic shapes and forms. The sculpture imparts cartoon-like features to humans, resulting in an action figure appearance. The smooth edges, kinetic appearance, and popping colors are signature features of Wirsum’s art. The auction also offers photographs by Thomas Struth, sculptures by Jean Arp, and an oil painting by Eugene Leroy. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Hindman.
Christie’s upcoming auction will feature The Knobloch Collection. An established and successful businessman, Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. was also a conservationist and philanthropist. In 1997, he established The Knobloch Family Foundation with a goal to preserve land for natural resources and the system. Proceeds from this auction of American Western art will benefit his foundation. Among the top lots are several Thomas Moran oil paintings. Born in England before immigrating to the United States as a child, Moran has been recognized for his paintings of the Rocky Mountains. He was also considered to be the first artist to paint Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. Highlighted in this auction is The Castle Rock, Moran’s landscape painting of Wyoming’s Green River and its bank of high hills and mountains. Dated 1913, the artist’s initials and date are found monogrammed in the lower left corner, along with his thumbprint.
Also highlighted is a sculpted piece by American artist Charles Schreyvogel. With his German-immigrant family struggling financially and unable to pay for art classes, Schreyvogel taught himself to draw, often using his apartment’s rooftop as his studio. Available in this Christie’s auction is The Last Drop, Schreyvogel’s 1903 sculpture of a cowboy kneeling before his horse. The model stands 12 inches high and contains several inscriptions. Works by John Mix Stanley and Charles Marion Russell can be found, along with pieces from Carl Wimar, Alexander Pope, and others. View the entire collection and place a bid by visiting Christie’s.
Hardstone carving in Chinese culture dates back to antiquity. Chinese artisans experimented with countless different minerals in their carvings, though nephrite jade eventually rose to become the favored material. The upcoming auction from Akiba Antiques takes a deep look into the history of Chinese hardstone and jade carving. Among the top lots is an 18th-century Chinese brush pot from the hand of a master artist. The piece is notable for its openwork dragons that weave between swirling clouds in high relief. Smoky shades of brown and gold add depth to the composition. The catalog also includes an antique carved black and white jade censer with a detailed lotus flower finial, as well as a vase carved entirely of pale pink quartz.
Collectors of fine dishware and porcelain can consider a 12-piece set of antique Napoleonic Royal Vienna plates. Made in 19th-century Austria, these plates illustrate the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte. Careful viewers will find scenes of the Emperor in battle, crowning his wife before the Pope, and characteristically tucking his hand in his vest while gazing upon a burning city. Porcelain from Meissen appears alongside Tiffany’s Favrile glass and flowery Herend porcelain dishes. View the complete catalog and register to bid on LiveAuctioneers.
The first Coca-Cola vending machine started in 1929 was a 151-pound icebox that could store 72 six-ounce bottles of America’s bestselling soft drink. Each bottle was priced at five cents. Over the years, the mechanism of the vending machine evolved. In 1956, Vendo Company and Vendorlator Manufacturing Company created some iconic vending machines that are now considered works of art. A vintage Vendo Coca-Cola coin-operated machine is available for sale in the upcoming Art, Antiques, and Collectibles Auction, presented by Lion and Unicorn. The Vendo V-44 model is a ten-cent machine painted in Coca-Cola brand colors and logos.
A Breitling Superocean Heritage 42 Automatic watch is also on sale. Inspired by the original Superocean from the 1950s, the design features a black and silver unidirectional bezel. Several other antiquities and collectibles are being offered at the event, including a set of three antique Jade carved running horse sculptures. To view the full catalog or place a bid, visit Lion and Unicorn.
Dating back to 11th-century Venice, the gondola is an iconic symbol of the picturesque city of canals. Associated with opulence and romance, the once-major means of transport has always enchanted artists from worlds over. Lladró’s Gondola of Love, a key highlight of Lion and Unicorn’s upcoming sale, is an example of this artistic fascination with the Venetian boat. Noted Lladró designer Juan Ignacio Aliena’s vintage porcelain figurine portrays a gondola with a woman, flowers, and two tiny angels. One of the angels rows the long and narrow boat with a wooden stick.
Two of Goebel Hummel’s rosy-cheeked children figurines also lead the listings. One depicts a little angel in blue playing a red lute. The other is a small boy holding a toy horse and bugle horn. The pieces are based on the early 20th-century drawings of Bavarian nun Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel. A glazed, hand-painted Royal Doulton bone china figurine is another notable piece modeled by prolific artist Leslie Harradine. It portrays a young girl dressed in white and pink with a bouquet in one hand and a basket in the other. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Lion and Unicorn.
