Leading Christie’s Jewels Online auction is a ring with a round, brilliant-cut diamond weighing 11.46 carats. The diamond is an excellent cut solitaire of E color and SI2 clarity. It comes with a 2020 GIA report. A noteworthy diamond necklace weighing 243.34 carats, solitaire rings, and earrings weighing more than four carats are also available in the online auction. Other key jewels come from brands such as Oscar Heyman & Brothers, including a necklace with emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds. The pear-shaped, rich blue sapphires are placed alongside bright green emeralds, connected by round cut diamonds. Oscar Heyman & Brothers is a behind-the-scenes manufacturer which slowly and steadily worked its way up in the luxury jewelry industry. A group of young brothers came to New York from Ukraine in 1906, skilled in making platinum jewelry. Oscar Heyman & Brothers eventually created and patented its uniquely linked jewelry, seen on Elizabeth Taylor and, more recently, Billy Porter.
A Serpent set from Bulgari Italy is a notable lot. It has round-cut diamonds and pear-shaped pink tourmalines set in 18-karat rose gold. Each piece bears the maker’s mark. The pendant has 41 round-cut diamonds, and the bangle has 84 weighing one carat in total. There is jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and others available in the auction. View each item in the online catalog on Christie’s website and register to place a bid.
James Mont started his journey in design when he was working at an electrical supply shop in Brooklyn. At the time, he produced an array of self-designed lamps. It was only then that his workmanship reportedly caught the eye of Italian-American mobster Frankie Yale. He commissioned Mont to furnish his house. Shortly after, Mont became one of the most influential designers in the 20th century. His works predominantly centered on Eastern influences. One of his works will star in the upcoming New York City Estate Auction, presented by Auctions at Showplace. The available piece is a mid-century ebonized chest of drawers adorned with peach lacquer elements.
A Joan Miró abstract lithograph will also be highlighted in the sale. He was a Catalan painter who blended abstract art and Surrealist design. Miró’s later style was based on his perception of the harshness of contemporary life. His trademark biomorphic forms and geometric patterns can be seen in most of his artworks. Produced in 1961, the available lithograph shows a vague figure’s face with a red nose. View more lots of interest and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The people of Myanmar, formerly Burma, use the term “ko-twe” (pigeon’s blood) to refer to the most sought-after color of ruby. This blood red variety resembles the hue of a pigeon’s blood and eyes. Some also liken it to the shade of pomegranate seeds. Prized for its rarity, the blood red ruby signifies warmth and sensuality and is closely associated with royal status. A pair of helix drop earrings studded with pigeon’s blood Burmese rubies and diamonds is a key highlight of Fortuna Auction’s upcoming sale. The 18-karat white and yellow gold earrings are crafted with four unheated Burmese rubies, together weighing approximately 3.30 carats. The pieces are also accented with marquise-shaped rose-cut diamonds and round-cut rubies.
Another rare piece is a cocktail ring designed with a 3.38-carat untreated Zambian emerald and diamonds. A no-oil emerald is highly coveted for its lucidity, which is purely natural and not artificially augmented. The sale also offers a Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master wristwatch. Rolex originally produced the model in alliance with Pan American Airways in 1955. The airline then issued the watches to their crew members on long-haul flights. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Fortuna Auction.
In early February, Millea Bros. Ltd will offer a wide selection of paintings, furniture, decorative arts, and more. One of the featured lots on day three of the event is a Murano glass vase attributed to Anzolo Fuga. Born in 1914, Fuga studied at the Istituto d’Arte di Venezia, where he developed a fascination with stained glass. At this time, craftspeople commonly used sheets of homogeneous glass to create stained glass. However, defying conventional ways of glassblowing, Fuga employed glass fragments, murrhine, and glass rods fused with lead and acid to create a distinct visual effect. He then began a stained-glass department at the Istituto d’Arte di Venezia in 1938 and since has contributed to the development of stained glass art. The offered lot is a transparent blown glass vessel decorated with colorful murrhine.
The sale also features a bronze sculpture created after Russian artist Eugene Alexandrovich Lanceray. He was fond of sculpting from a very young age. Over the years, he became associated with Mir iskusstva, a revolutionary Russian art movement in the 19th and 20th centuries. Titled Zaporozhian Cossack after Battle, the available bronze piece shows two horses and an old man. It dates back to 1874. Explore more lots and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Before it was possible to easily manufacture reproductions of art, a copyist was often employed to make suitable replicas. One such artist was Remee van Leemput, who was known to duplicate works by Anthony Van Dyck, the 17th-century Flemish master. One painting that is likely from the hand of Leemput—a portrait of King Charles I wearing the Blue Garter Ribbon—is available in the upcoming Premier Auction from Brunk Auctions. The original is thought to be a pendant to the portrait of the queen, but its whereabouts are unknown.
Other artistic items in the sale include a complete set of 80 etchings, 78 of which are by Rembrandt, bound into a single book; paintings by Édouard Vuillard, Jean Dufy, and Lamar Dodd; and photographic portraits from China by Hedda Hammer. Beyond fine art there are inlaid snuff boxes and pieces of fine ceramics, antique furniture and rugs, Benjamin Franklin half-dollar sets, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
David Andersen was a gold and silversmith who started his eponymous line of skillfully crafted jewelry in 1876. In 1901, after David died, his son, Arthur Andersen, took over the family business and introduced a new line of enameled jewelry to the company’s collection. This new line became so successful it became synonymous with the David Andersen brand. Four David Andersen sterling enamel owl salt and pepper pots are available for sale in this upcoming Willow Auction House event.
The February Winter Wonderland Estate Finds auction will offer more than 400 lots of furniture, silverware, and artwork, including a Gorham Plymouth sterling silver pitcher. The water pitcher has a reeded helmet mouth, an oversized bracket handle, and a stepped oval foot. Chaise lounges in the style of Woodard Briarwood are also available. To view the full catalog or to place a bid, visit LiveAuctioneers.
After nearly 75 years serving the musical needs of rock ‘n roll greats such as KISS, Elton John, The Allman Brothers, Black Sabbath, and others, New York City’s Manny’s Music closed its doors forever. Saxophone salesman Manny Goldrich opened the legendary guitar store on Midtown Manhattan’s Music Row in 1935. After his 1968 death, ownership remained within the family until his grandchildren sold the company to Sam Ash in 1999. Now, items from Manny’s Music are coming to the market.
It took just four years for Jimi Hendrix to become widely recognized as the greatest and most influential electrical guitarist in rock ‘n roll’s history. In an upcoming sale, Julien’s Auctions will feature a pair of 1969 photocopied sale receipts of purchases made by Jimi Hendrix from Manny’s Music, both containing the musician’s signature. Included with the receipts is a paper titled Manny’s Music: Jimi’s Favorite Shop! Also offered is a black and white photograph of Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac. The framed photo is inscribed “Henry – Your Stevie Nicks” and is signed by the artist. View the auction’s contents and register to bid by visiting Julien’s Auctions.
Lam Qua was a Chinese painter famous for his Western-style artworks during the Qing dynasty. Lam Qua’s Canton region paintings often portrayed Chinese and Western merchants. The upcoming Christie’s auction features a portrait painting of wealthy Chinese merchant Houqua by Lam Qua. The available oil painting depicts the Hong merchant in a court robe and necklace. The Canton port appears in the background.
Another highlight of this auction is a Chinese Imari porcelain ewer and basin. The decoration in gold and red with a light blue underglaze was a signature characteristic of Chinese Imari articles. The featured ewer and basin have a nautilus and scallop shell form, respectively. These pieces feature heavy gilt, blue, and red scrollwork and floral patterns. Also showcased are two pairs of foreigner portraits in the style of Qing painter Ding Guanpeng. The color and ink painting on silk depicts inscriptions that describe the sitters. Japanese Arita porcelain ware, famille rose sculptures, and Canton enamel teapots are on offer as well. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Christie’s.
In advance of Valentine’s Day this February, Akiba Antiques will offer an assortment of fine art, collectibles, porcelain, and furniture for the discerning collector. An oil painting by Russian-born artist Grigory Gluckmann is a key lot. Gluckmann completed his art training shortly before the Russian Revolution began in 1917. After fleeing the country, he studied in Germany, Paris, and Florence. Teachers in each location influenced his painterly style. Available in Akiba Antiques’ sale is a 1926 work that departs from Grigory Gluckmann’s typical subjects of dancers and nudes. The signed painting shows a Parisian street scene, complete with multi-colored awnings, lingering pedestrians, and signs for a coiffeur. Other available works of fine art include a signed drawing by Jean Dubuffet, two framed paintings by Barend Graat, and several sculptures by Ernest Trova.
Beyond fine art, this auction includes notable pieces of furniture from around the world. Among these is an antique Chinese hardwood panel screen that dates back to the late 18th or early 19th century. One side of the screen depicts vases, fruits, and other grouped objects. The reverse shows swirling clouds, dragons, and symbols. A six-piece set of Venetian Renaissance-style upholstered chairs from the Versace Mansion of Miami Beach is another lot of interest. To browse the full offerings, visit LiveAuctioneers.
Hand gestures, known as mudras in the Sanskrit language, are a significant element of Buddhist art. Symbolizing different spiritual meanings, hand positions serve as non-verbal forms of self-expression and communication in Buddhism. These are also used in meditation to evoke a specific state of mind. A Chinese gilt Buddha statue depicting the varadamudra is a key highlight of the End of January Chinese Fine Works of Art sale from Abo Gallery and Auctioneer. The right arm of the statue faces downward with the palm up. The left hand faces up at the Buddha’s navel. The five extended fingers represent morality, kindness, effort, focus, and patience. Signifying compassion and charity, the varadamudra also denotes the act of granting wishes.
Another noteworthy antique lot is a dual-handle Chinese porcelain vase. With intricate floral, vine, and bird motifs, the vase has striking window-frame details. Chinese vases, especially those made of the traditional Kaolin, are particularly sought for their daintiness. Two wooden boxes filled with Chinese coins and money bricks may be of interest to numismatics enthusiasts. In the modern era, Chinese coins are associated with good luck and also hold a place of importance in various traditions. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
