American industrial designer Walter Dorwin Teague designed the Kodak Bantam camera. These Art Deco cameras were known for their practical and pocketable nature. The upcoming Lion and Unicorn paparazzi auction features a Kodak Bantam Special 45mm folding camera. It has a clamshell design and enamel finish. The available Kodak Bantam has an aluminum body with angled edges and black lacquer finishing. The camera comes with a leather case and strap and uses Kodak F-828 roll film. Another highlight is a Bundy II alto saxophone kit by the Selmer Company. The Bundy series were student model saxophones popular for their affordability. The Bundy II alto saxophones with brass and nickel bodies were particularly known for their sturdy construction.
Showcased in the listings is The Hollywood Special photobook by photographer Bob Willoughby. The book features top pictures of Hollywood stars captured by Willoughby during the Golden Era of movies. The great chronicler of Hollywood, Willoughby’s informal yet glamorous shots resulted from his still photography techniques. He would use remote-control brackets and devices to capture the images. The book features top Hollywood stars working on the sets of their famous films. A Nikon D810 DSLR body, Marilyn Monroe photographs, VHS movie tapes, Playboy and Penthouse magazines, musical instruments, and pieces of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia are available as well. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Lion and Unicorn.
American artist Alexander Calder was known for his kinetic sculptures. He was also recognized for his Modernist paintings. Calder frequently translated the vibrant visual characteristics of his sculptures onto his paintings. Tapestry, a handcrafted maguey fiber piece by Alexander Calder, is a prominent highlight of Clarke Auctioneers’ forthcoming Important Estate Auction. It reflects the artist’s trademark style of depicting the geometric subjects in primary colors.
Another lot of interest is Perle Fine’s acrylic on gold piece. Fine began her artistic studies at the Boston Practical School of Art, where she learned illustration and graphic design. To hone her skills, Fine spent hours studying under Kimon Nicolaides. During this time, she became familiar with the concept of three-dimensional painting. Her artistic career spanned over 50 years. Also available is Levi Wells Prentice’s landscape painting. It depicts a lake surrounded by pine trees. To view the complete catalog and browse other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Peter Vanderlaan and his wife Mary Beth Bliss share an exceptional partnership as they explore innovative optical designs in glass. Their glass sculpture series is a result of Bliss’ creative ideas combined with Vanderlaan’s understanding of the material. A 20th-century Lucite block from the series is a key highlight of the upcoming Hammer Time auction from Akiba Antiques. Made of lead crystals and borosilicates, the prismatic glass consists of many small pieces with etched and painted sides. Produced in limited volume, the optical sculpture reflects and refracts light with three main inner segments and ten outer facets.
A pair of earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels also leads the listings. Made in 18-karat yellow gold, the Alhambra earrings are designed with Mother of Pearl clover links. The Alhambra collection is named after a palace in Spain and inspired by the traditional quatrefoil. A notable bronze and hard stone clock by Henry Dasson features a blue spherical rotary movement and ringed numeral plates. Three bronze puttos stand on a four-footed base, holding a musical horn and a gilt bronze bird. The 19th-century cabinetmaker was renowned for his chiseling skills and bronze quality. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit LiveAuctioneers.
Over 80 pieces of Wedgwood porcelain in the Florentine pattern will lead the upcoming spring sale at Willow Auction House. The Spring Cleaning Un-Curated Estate Finds auction will offer more than 400 lots of artwork, jewelry, silver, collectibles, furniture, and decorative items. Featured lots include the Wedgwood porcelain, Giuseppe Armani porcelain figure groups, Japanese and Chinese porcelain, an English Sterling teapot, a Superman poster, and rugs. Wedgwood was founded by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759. He was a talented potter who modified the 18th-century creamware with a bluish-white tint that was refreshing to consumers. The available 84-piece set is also in turquoise with the Florentine pattern, a favorite among British royals. Pieces include a sugar bowl, creamer, fruit tray, teapot, coffee pot, dinner plates, soup bowls, and more.
A selection of prints, serigraphs, collector’s plates, a Norman Rockwell lithograph, and a variety of tribal, ethnographic, and religious items will also be available in the auction. Whitewashing the Fence by Norman Rockwell is a lithograph from the Tom Sawyer Suite. Rockwell was an American artist who was said to have captured the American dream and way of life in his works. The lithograph available in the auction is numbered 85 out of 200 and is signed by the artist. Cinderella-like glass slippers from the 18th century will also be available in the sale. A clear glass slipper comes with four other slippers made of glass and porcelain. Find the listed items and more on LiveAuctioneers and register to place a bid.
The double-faced clock at 2nd Street and Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia is thought to be one of the first public clocks in America. The clock hung outside the shop of its maker, Edward Duffield, who was one of the leading clockmakers of the 18th century. He also was a compass maker, civic leader, educator, and well-known friend of Benjamin Franklin, for whom he made clocks and served as executor of his estate. One of his tall walnut clocks is currently up for bid in the Clocks & Watches auction at Skinner. Several other American clocks are also on offer, including an early Maine red-stained dwarf clock, an untouched Philadelphia bracket clock, and a documented Simon Willard lighthouse clock.
Beyond these, the sale will also include sport and dress wristwatches such as a “well worn” 1965 Rolex Explorer reference 1016, a gold Rolex Yacht-Master, and a Patek Philippe watch in 18-karat white gold. There are also mid-19th-century French mantel clocks and skeleton clocks, as well as watches from Cartier, Omega, and Bulgari. View any of these lots and register to bid on Skinner’s website.
Artworks by Harlem Renaissance artists Norman Lewis and Jacob Lawrence will be highlighted in the upcoming African American Art auction, presented by Swann Auction Galleries. An important figure of the Harlem Renaissance, Norman Lewis focused his work on the struggles of Black American urban living of the time. He was credited for his part in organizing the Harlem Artists Guild. The goal of the Guild was not only to provide Black American artists with creative opportunities but to support those dealing with societal and political discrimination. Swann Auction Galleries will be presenting a 1948 Norman Lewis oil painting in this event. Untitled (Rhododendrons) is one of Lewis’ early works. It was here when he began experimenting with the Modernist style through abstract painting and a black, gray, and green color scheme.
A 1986 Jacob Lawrence screenprint will also appear in the auction. General Toussaint L’Ouverture is signed, dated, titled, and numbered 38/100 in pencil at the lower left corner. It was printed by Lou Stovall, the Workshop, Inc., Washington D.C. View the entire collection and register to bid at Swann Auction Galleries.
Known as one of the most prolific artists of the 20th century, Helen Frankenthaler had a career that spanned over six decades. She is revered for contributing to the Color Field painting movement. She pushed the boundaries of contemporary art by introducing the soak-stain technique in the 1950s. Frankenthaler used translucent paint to create abstract bodies. Rago’s 20 | 21 Art auction will be presenting Helen Frankenthaler’s 1973 soak-stain work from the Thanksgiving Day series. The available lot shows a green block encircled by colorful lines.
Also available is Jacques Lipschitz’s The Terrified One. Working with bronze and stone, Lipschitz’s compositions often revolved around mythological and biblical themes. Although he was initially inclined towards Cubism, the artist eventually shifted to a more figurative and expressive style. The available sculpture was executed in 1936. This auction also offers artworks from renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Larry Zox, and Alfred Leslie. View more of these lots and register to bid online on Rago’s website.
The upcoming Prints and Multiples auction from Bonhams brings together works from Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Joan Miró, and many others. Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973) created Jacqueline au Bandeau de Face (Jacqueline With a Headband) in 1962. It is a linocut in colors on Arches paper, signed by Picasso and published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris. Jacqueline Roque was the muse and second wife of Picasso. They lived together until his death. She appears in more than 400 portraits by Picasso, including the one available in the upcoming sale. In this work of art, the female head has two facets with two different gazes and expressions; both wear a headband.
A pink-lipped Mao Zedong in a pink suit is an image most cannot forget. An Andy Warhol color screenprint of Mao from 1972 will be available in this Spring Cleaning Un-Curated sale. Mao is printed on Beckett high white paper and signed in pencil by Warhol. Many viewed Mao, the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, as a tyrant. He was backed and inspired by the communist leaders of Russia like Joseph Stalin. But to Warhol, Mao’s image could be modified, colored, discolored, or parodied to the artist’s liking. Another notable Warhol lot in the auction is as set of six color screenprints titled Grapes, made in 1979. Find the listed items and more on Bonhams and register to place a bid.
New Hampshire-born painter Alfred Bricher (1837 – 1908) was associated with the Hudson River School style of art that emphasized landscapes and luminism. As someone who loved the coastal life, Bricher often explored the reflection and refraction of light on seascapes and landscapes in his paintings. One such artwork is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from 1stbid. It depicts a prudently-juxtaposed composition of rocks, sky, and sea. Particularly striking is the portrayal of wave-motion and clouds, as well as Alfred Bricher’s fascination with sunlight and shadows. A pair of paintings by renowned Italian painter Maria Luigia Raggi is also noteworthy for their detailing. Both works feature a vibrant color palette and depict bucolic scenes in the typical Rococo style.
Two antique Serapi rugs designed with symmetrical knots, cotton base, and wool piles lead the listings. The rugs are adorned with medallion and geometric motifs in red, green, and blue, among other colors. Another interesting Persian piece is a Joshaghan rug. It has a central diamond medallion and geometric and floral motifs all over. These carpets are produced in Joshaghan, a prominent rug-weaving hub with a long history. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog and to browse other online auctions.
Prominent among sports cars in the mid-1960s, the Porsche 550 has a significant racing history. As a result, the Porsche 550 is one of the most reproduced automobiles in the car world. A vintage Porsche 550 Spyder replica (1990) by Beck Development is a key highlight of the 93rd Anniversary auction from Charlton Hall. Chuck Beck is well-known among Porsche enthusiasts for producing around 900 replicas of the Spyder. Owing to its successful production, Beck relocated his plant from California to Brazil for improved access to engines. The present replica is among the foremost cars built in Brazil, indicated by its chassis number suffix “B.”
An antique pair of rare matched flintlock pistols by Wogdon & Barton also leads the listings. The steel octagonal barrel and metal mounts are adorned with the stamp of the maker engraved in gold. Fitted with flints and lead shots, the case is lined with green baize mahogany. London-based Wogdon & Barton was an 18th-century company renowned for its dueling pistols. The sale also offers many sterling silverware lots. Amston’s sterling goblet set comprises eight pieces with a stylized “D” engraved on each. Another set by International Sterling Silver consists of six mint julep cups. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Charlton Hall.
