The story of Raymond Yard is a classic example of the American dream. A door boy at Marcus & Co., Yard learned skills like jewelry designing and salesmanship before later opening his own store in 1922. Yard immediately earned the patronage of the Rockefellers, Woolworth, and Joan Crawford. In Joshua Kodner’s upcoming Fine Jewels auction, a pair of Raymond Yard diamond earrings is available. The platinum dangling earrings have heart-shaped diamond drops that each weigh over five carats. Both diamonds have F color with VS2 clarity. Raymond Yard jewelry is particularly known for its workmanship, elegant style, and impeccable material.
Other notable lots in the auction include a Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring. The sapphire comes from Sri Lanka. It is AGL certified and weighs 33.64 carats. A notable pair of earrings feature almost 80 carats of bright green emeralds. David Webb jewelry, Bulgari diamond dial watches, and more await in this Fine Jewels sale. Find the catalog on Bidsquare and register to place a bid.
When a blue box of Tacori appears, the receiver usually knows what’s inside. Tacori is a jewelry brand highly associated with weddings. Based in California, the jewelry house was founded in 1969 by Haig and Gilda Tacorian with Romanian and Armenian influences. Tacori’s iconic Crescent silhouette was inspired by the Tacorians’ heritage. A Tacori diamond cuff set in 18-karat gold is available in Hampton Estate Auction’s upcoming sale. The statement diamond cuff weighs 51.3 grams. Another find among wrist jewelry is a pink tourmaline and dark hematite bracelet. The uniquely shaped stones are set in 18-karat gold and outlined and joined by smaller diamonds.
Among watches is a 1970s Rolex Orchid watch in 18-karat gold and diamond, notable for its look. The bezel of the watch is decorated with diamonds. It has a gold-tone dial with stick markers. A carved coral brooch from the 1960s will also be available. The base is 18-karat gold, the stone is the lightest shade of coral, and the delicate flower carving makes it look all the more realistic. For Tiffany & Co. lovers, plenty of art-inspired silver jewelry is also available in Hampton Estate’s upcoming auction. Find the catalog on Bidsquare and register to place a bid.
Hindman’s upcoming two-day Chicago Collections sale highlights antique architectural elements from late 19th and early 20th-century Chicago. The city was a hub of Art Deco activity before the Great Depression set in. Traces of the style remain along the Chicago River, in the downtown Loop area, and the hands of private collectors. Available in this auction is a polychrome enameled terra-cotta cornice panel from the Richman Brothers Building. Likely constructed by Adler and Sullivan in 1884, this cornice once adorned a stylish department store built to honor Chicago’s rapid urbanization. It bears typical Art Deco motifs, symmetrical scrollwork, and faded shades of red, yellow, and green. Other notable architectural elements in the sale include an ornamental panel from the Kansas City Board of Trade Building and a plaster statue from the Granada Theatre in Chicago.
This auction also includes a selection of decorative art from the estate of Edwin L. Cox of Dallas, Texas. The oil magnate and philanthropist was an avid collector of both Impressionist paintings and sculptural works of art. Among the key lots from his estate is a pair of Lalique Cygnes figures. These frosted glass swans have detailed wings, slender necks, and expressive eyes. Bidders will also find a horse sculpture by Charles Umlauf and caricature lithographs from Edmond Xavier Kapp for The Law Journal. Find the listings and register to bid on Hindman’s website.
Dane Fine Art will kick-start its 42nd year with the January Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art. This auction will highlight original pieces by eminent artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and more. Leading the catalog is a Marcel Duchamp artwork titled Coeurs Volant, or Fluttering Hearts. Duchamp specifically created the piece for the cover of the Cahiers d’Art revue in 1936. It features a concentric placement of one red and two blue hearts.
Profiterole, a 1989 sculpture by Swedish-born American artist Claes Oldenburg is also available. Oldenburg was best known for his large-scale public replicas of everyday things. The available sculpture represents a tier of ice cream scoops in a sundae made with cast aluminum, latex paint, and brass. Pablo Picasso’s Grande Maternite, a color lithograph hand-signed by the artist, is also on offer. To view the full catalog or to place a bid, visit Bidsquare.
White Korean porcelain from the Joseon dynasty first emerged during the 15th century. These wares were particularly valued for their cobalt blue designs, which soon went out of production due to the rising costs of cobalt. The upcoming Brunk Auctions event presents a Korean underglaze blue porcelain vase from this period. The available Meiping form vase features two dragons who are trying to catch flaming pearls among clouds.
Also showcased is a river landscape by contemporary and modern painter Huang Junbi. He was one of the three renowned ink painters of China who were together known as “The Three Masters Crossing the Sea.” During his journey to Taiwan, Huang developed his mountains and waterfall theme to portray their grandeur. The offered watercolor and ink painting reflects the artist’s idea of using traditional Chinese brushwork to convey feelings.
A Chinese famille noire porcelain vase is notable among the porcelain articles in the catalog. The black ground and enamel decorated porcelain flourished during Empress Cixi’s rule and piqued the interest of European collectors. The featured vase has a Qianlong seal, golden guardian dog handles, and peonies and fruits. The auction also offers Japanese lacquerware trays and boxes, bottle vases, jade articles, Chinese furniture, bronze figurines, and scroll paintings. Interested collectors can explore the entire listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
New Year, New Jewels is an upcoming auction from Intervendue. The auction kicks off with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18-karat gold watch. Watchmaking leaders Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet established the Swiss manufacture in 1875. In all these years, the company’s mission has remained the same: to push the limits of watchmaking to meet society’s ever-changing needs. And when Michael Schumacher asked for a mechanical watch that could measure multiple lap times on the racetrack, Audemars Piguet took on the challenge and released the Royal Oak Laptimer. The Royal Oak chronograph watch, like the one available in this auction, can display continuous or discontinuous spans, even one-fifth of a second.
Among the available jewelry lots, an antique charm bracelet stands out. It is an 18-karat yellow gold bracelet that weighs 79.2 grams. It has eight carved coral charms with different figurines. It also has one blue agate and two lapis lazuli. Another notable jewelry lot is a natural jadeite and diamond ring. The stones are set in 18-karat white gold, and the piece comes with a GIA certificate. The auction has more than 200 lots to offer to start 2022. Find the full catalog on Bidsquare and register to place a bid.
The origins of Bakelite trace back to 1907 when the Belgian-American chemist Dr. Leo Baekeland invented and patented the first breakthrough plastic. During the Art Deco period that coincided with the Great Depression, Bakelike emerged as an affordable option in novelty jewelry. With its retro look and wide color range, it is also considered an interesting collectible among art lovers. Artist Mario Rivoli was a leading American antiques dealer who built a huge collection of Bakelite jewelry and other novelty items. Bonhams’ upcoming auction will present items from Rivoli’s lifetime collection of Bakelite pieces.
A hinged bangle bracelet is a key highlight of the sale. At the 1984 Art Deco Show in Philadelphia, the multicolored bracelet sold for $250, a record price back then. Another significant lot includes seven sets of salt and pepper shakers in shades of red, yellow, and green. Four of them come with an undertray. A set of three black and cream laminated bangle bracelets is noteworthy for its striking color combination. A set of 16 bird-shaped napkin rings also leads the listings. The bird is a particularly sought-after motif in Bakelite collectibles due to its vintage appeal. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bonhams.
Jamil Naqsh was one of Pakistan’s most recognized contemporary artists. He often illustrated both the Pakistani and Indian cultures in his paintings. With a blend of figurative and abstract styles, he drew on eclectic themes such as nude women, animals, and landscapes. An abstract oil painting by Jamil Naqsh, titled The Sitting Nude, is a key highlight of Clarke Auctioneers’ upcoming Important Estate Auction. It shows the artist’s signature style of using muted colors to depict a seated figure.
Bernard Cathelin’s oil painting is another noteworthy lot in the January auction. He was a French painter celebrated for his abstract depictions of flowers, landscapes, and figures. Most of Cathelin’s works feature lines of thick impasto and rich colors that produce a sense of light and texture. The available lot shows a vase of flowers against a brown and green backdrop. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Clarke Auctioneers.
After being expelled from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague for being the ringleader of a protest, Czech artist Antonín Chittussi supported himself by making illustrations for magazines such as The Czech Bee (Česká včela). He was soon after influenced by the work of the Barbizon School and became interested in landscapes. Later, after a move to Paris, Chittussi was further influenced by a major Impressionist exhibition. He adopted the style to create his own paintings. One of Antonín Chittussi’s Impressionist landscapes is currently up for bid in the New York City Estate Auction, presented by Showplace. Also available is a set of four seasonal allegory paintings from the French Neoclassical school.
Other items in the same sale include a Cartier Panthère yellow gold ladies watch, two large gilt-bronze and painted porcelain ebonized cabinets from the late 19th century, and a set of Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware with 158 pieces. Bidders can also consider several limited edition Montblanc Meisterstuck pens, two English Sheraton manner cabinets, Owens Pottery Arts and Crafts matte green vases, vintage leather gloves, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
William and Mary’s furniture emerged in the 17th century during the reign of William III and Mary II of England. King William wanted versatility and comfort in their furniture inspired by the Dutch and Flemish. Soft curves were introduced in furniture like a William and Mary painted highboy created in 1730. The lot will be available at The Americana Collection of David Good Part 1 sale hosted by New Haven Auctions.
Another featured lot includes a pottery milk bowl from Thomas Chandler. Born in 1810, Chandler was recognized as an influential 19th-century potter in Edgefield, South Carolina. His works were intricate in their details. Executed in 1845, the offered lot is glazed in beige color. Among 326 items, the auction also displays a poplar and pine dresser box by Jonas Weber and a Queen Anne candlestand from the late 18th century. View the entire catalog and register to bid online on the Bidsquare website.
