Alfred Jacob Miller’s most distinguishable works documented people, ceremonies, camps, wildlife, traders, adventurers, and ways of life he witnessed during a visit to the American Rocky Mountains in 1837. His works allow viewers a peek into what it was like to be American during the mid-19th century. In its upcoming 19th-Century American Art auction, Christie’s will offer a selection of artworks by Alfred Jacob Miller. One of the lots featured in the sale is titled Crow Indians Attacking a Buffalo with the Lance Near the Sweet Water River. The painting features a combination of watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper. Another painting by Miller, titled Indian Boy, is also available.
Highlights of the event include important art pieces such as In The Yosemite by Albert Bierstadt, Startled by Winslow Homer, and a still life painting by James Peale. To view the full catalog or to place a bid, visit Christie’s.
From vintage furniture to decorative art, William K. du Pont assembled an eclectic range of items. His collection will soon come to auction with Sotheby’s. Among the notable lots is a walnut schrank in the Queen Anne style. Queen Anne was a quintessential furniture style from the 1720s through the 1750s. It emerged during the reign of Queen Anne in England. Standing at nine feet tall, the available piece displays popular German design elements of the period. The inlays on this cabinet have traditional marquetry, which uses line engraving to produce intricate details.
The auction house will also offer a walnut tall case clock by George Crow. One of the earliest clock-makers in Delaware, Crow was active between 1740 and 1762. He had an avid passion for watch-making and continued working in the watch and clock business until his death in 1772. View more lots from the William K. du Pont collection and register to bid online on Sotheby’s.
Hermès Kelly is an iconic handbag named after the American actress and Monégasque princess Grace Kelly. The princess famously covered her baby belly from photographers with the bag. Kelly helped popularize the style, and it was later named after her. An Hermès Kelly Retourne 35 handbag in blue clemence is available in the upcoming Crescent City Auction Gallery sale. The Hermès Retourne, unlike other Hermès bags, has reverse stitching that gives its frame a softer edge. It was made in 2007 of calf leather and silvered hardware. It also has a matching blue leather-lined interior with two side-by-side open storage compartments. Each Hermès bag is handmade by one craftsperson at a time.
A painting by Sir George Clausen, titled The Wave, is available in the auction. This oil on canvas portrays a man and a woman looking towards the sky as if captivated by something. The man holds a rake while the woman waves her handkerchief. Clausen was called a British rural naturalist painter of the late 19th century, known for depicting the country and people. He took inspiration from the Impressionist painters and Jules Bastien-Lepage. The auction has paintings from artists like Andreas Franciscus Vermeulen, William Tolliver, Jan van Ravenswaay, and others. Find the catalog on Bidsquare and register to place a bid.
Amos Doolittle’s 1775 prints will be crossing the auction block this month during Christie’s Important Americana sale. Doolittle visited Lexington and Concord shortly after a conflict took place between the colonial militia and the British troops. He then interviewed several eyewitnesses to create a series depicting the moments of April 19, 1775. The resulting print, titled A View of the Town of Concord, shows the British marching towards Concord. A version of this piece is available in the auction. In another available Doolittle work, titled A View of the Town of Lexington, burning buildings can be seen as the British retreat back to Boston. Explaining the documentation of the event, the lot essay writes, “Crude as they are, Doolittle’s prints of the battle are the best pictorial record— indeed, the only pictorial record by a contemporary American— of the events of April 19, 1775. They are the only representations of the battle with a genuine claim to authenticity.”
Another lot highlighted in the auction is Charles Peale Polk’s oil painting of George Washington. Polk was a celebrated American portrait painter in the 18th century. He worked on a series of paintings depicting George Washington during the early days of his presidency. One of these pieces is available in the sale. View the entire catalog of Americana and register to bid online on Christie’s.
Frederick Hurten Rhead was a notable name among American ceramicists, famous for his studio and commercial pottery. Hailing from a family of Staffordshire potters, Rhead mastered multiple pottery techniques like the squeeze-bag method. The upcoming Rago auction features a 1911 pikesmen design vase by Frederick Hurten Rhead. Created during his tenure at the University City, the vase depicts warriors from medieval English history. Another highlight is a Tiffany Studios peacock table lamp with a turtleback base, colorful peacock feathers, and leaf designs. The lampshade utilizes Tiffany’s patented Favrile glass for its shade and patinated bronze for footing. Notable among porcelainware in this sale is an Adelaide Robineau seaweed vase.
A circa 1902 sideboard by Gustav Stickley showcases the designer’s signature style. The available oak sideboard with patinated iron has four drawers and a concealed shelf. Stickley’s furniture is famous for its exposed wood grain and plain pieces. It reflects the marriage of modern machines and hand woodworking methods. Rago’s Early 20th-Century Design auction also showcases an extensive collection of desk articles by Tiffany Studios. Collectors can explore earthenware by George E. Ohr, acid-etched cameo glass by Émile Gallé, and medium-pile carpets attributed to William Morris. Explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Rago.
Italian-born designer Elsa Peretti became a popular runway model after she arrived in New York in the late 1960s. Her journey with jewelry designing took off when she tried her hand at crafting a sterling silver bud pendant, inspired by a flea market find. Soon, Tiffany & Co. noticed Peretti’s revolutionizing ideas and signed her in 1974. The model-turned designer is celebrated for creating some of the most innovative designs for Tiffany & Co. in her lifetime. O’Gallerie will be offering for sale a circular vintage Tiffany pendant by Elsa Peretti in this upcoming auction. Made of gold, the eternal circle is symbolic of longevity and love. Another jewelry highlight is a malachite bracelet with six curved double links and 14-karat yellow gold. A box clasp with a carved Chinese character for “good luck” is the most striking feature of the bracelet. In ancient China, malachite was prized for its potent healing properties.
R. Kenton Nelson’s Wheel Barrow leads the fine art offerings. The oil on board depicts a man pushing a wheelbarrow along a driveway. Nelson’s painting style is influenced by the WPA artists of the 1930s and American regionalism. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit O’Gallerie.
Associated with German Romanticism, painter Adolf Schreyer first got a taste of travel during the Crimean War. Schreyer followed the Austrian army while working as an artist and reporter. The geography and culture of Egypt and Syria entranced him. He learned local dialects and made a career of painting action-filled scenes from the region. Willow Auction House’s upcoming sale of the Balogh Family Fine Art Collection features several key works by Adolf Schreyer. Among them is an image of riders on horseback approaching a water source, a signature piece. Like other German Romanticists from the Düsseldorf School, Schreyer used a subdued palette to capture his far-flung scenes. Golden light pervades the available work, accented by shades of purple and mustard on the riders’ clothing.
A portion of this catalog particularly honors Hungarian artists. Collectors Steve and Pauline Balogh deliberately sought works by Mihály Munkácsy, Mária Szánthó, Laszlo Neogrady, and others to honor their family history. Available from Munkácsy is a dark painting showing an interior scene where a group of women is in the middle of a game. One looks remorseful while other players stare at the game in concentration. A semi-nude portrait by Szánthó is available alongside rose-hued winter landscapes by Neogrady. Visit LiveAuctioneers for the complete catalog and to register to bid.
John Henry Twachtman’s early works reflected the influence of the Munich Academy. His paintings feature an interplay of light and muted tones, often portraying landscape scenes. In 1883, he moved to Paris and studied at the Académie Julian. At this time, Twachtman became familiar with the Impressionist style and created some of the most popular works of his oeuvre. The artist began employing broad planes of grays and greens to paint simple yet suggestive pieces. An example of Twachtman’s later style will be a key highlight of Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming New Year’s Signature Estates – Session 3 sale. The piece shows a moonlit evening scene of a village covered in snow.
Luigi Frullini’s Italian Renaissance Revival secretary desk will also be available. Decorated with mythical scenes, the furniture piece shows Venus in her sea chariot holding a newborn in her arms. The background features foliate details. View more interesting lots and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
In her recording career, singer and songwriter Olivia Newton-John has won four Grammy Awards and has been at the top of the charts in both the US and Britain. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA, and she has global sales of over 100 million records. Newton-John is also an actress and entrepreneur. It is her role as an activist that brings items from her collection to the bidding table in the Olivia Newton-John Online Only Auction, offered by Julien’s Auctions. A portion of the proceeds will support the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund for holistic cancer research and treatment programs.
The auction includes career-related and personal items as well as special experiences, such as two lots that allow the winner a personal Zoom chat with Newton-John herself. Among the collectible lots are the Totally Hot Canadian Record Award and the RIAA Gold Record award for “You’re the One That I Want.” There are also several items related to Newton-John’s star turn in the movie Grease, including a Grease 20th Anniversary leather jacket signed by Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta, and many members of the original cast; a collection of signed items related to her portrayal of Sandy, such as a pink satin jacket customized to resemble a Pink Ladies jacket; several lots of signed vintage records, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Julien’s Auctions.
Founded by racer Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William C. Durant, Chevrolet was incepted in Detroit in 1911. Its first-ever model, Series C Classic Six, was unveiled in 1913. The Series C offered features like an electric starter and electric headlamps. Since then, the company has earned a reputation for innovation. With time, features such as safety glass, anti-lock brakes, fuel injection, and electronic stability control systems were installed on Chevrolet models. Mecum Auctions presents a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the forthcoming Kissimmee 2022 sale. The offered car is one of only 199 manufactured models.
A 1965 Shelby Factory Stage Iii 289 Cobra Dragonsnake is another highlighted lot. Shelby’s fascination with automobiles began at a very young age. He started his company, Shelby American, Inc., and manufactured several notable high-performance vehicles. Today, the brand is widely known for its design and durability. Look into the entire catalog and register to bid online at Mecum Auctions.
