Heather McGill, head of the Sculpture Department at Cranbrook Academy of Art (1991-2017), resided in the suburbs of Detroit for more than two decades. A recipient of the Louis Comfort Tiffany Biennial Award for her works, she was greatly inspired by the city’s industrial legacy. The custom car and surf culture of southern California, McGill’s native region, also influenced her works. An untitled mixed media wall sculpture by the artist is a key highlight of the upcoming sale by Everard Auctions and Appraisals. The sculpture is created with stainless steel, lacquer, aluminum, and urethane foam. At present, McGill lives and practices in Santa Fe. Another striking sculpture is an open conical form woodwork by Bud Latven. It is crafted with turned and segmented Prairie Rutusa, Cocobelo, African Ebony, and Aronite wood. Latven’s wood-turning skills are known for motivating several craftspeople the world over.
George Ohr’s ceramic puzzle mug, signed on the verso, also leads the listing. It is designed with brown glaze and pierced sides. The handle is embossed with twist and flower patterns. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum and Other Owners sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
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This upcoming auction, offered by Christie’s, presents a range of elegant timepieces from luxury brands. A key highlight is a unique Asprey Rolex Daytona watch with a turquoise-colored dial. The model found here has a 40-millimeter case forged in white gold. Additional features include three sub-dials, automatic watch movement, and a Triplock screw-down crown. The available Rolex Daytona 116509 model made its debut in 2004 and has since been a favorite among celebrities, business tycoons, and watch connoisseurs alike.
A rare and limited-edition Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700/1 wristwatch is also available. This watch with date and early-type stainless steel bracelet has a 42-millimeter case. The lot is accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch in 1979 and its subsequent sale on June 6, 1980. It comes with an automatic movement. A reputed Swiss watchmaker based in Geneva, Patek Philippe introduced the Nautilus series in 1976.
The sale also features watches by Tudor, Audemars Piguet, Daniel Roth, Hublot, Cartier, and Omega, among other prestigious watchmakers. Visit Christie’s to view the complete catalog of the upcoming Watches Online: The New York Edit sale and to register to bid.
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Charles Schulz, considered one of the most prolific artists of the 20th century, was an American cartoonist. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 26, 1922, Schulz was best known for creating a highly successful comic strip, Peanuts. From an early age, he loved to draw. In 1937, a drawing of his boyhood dog Spike was featured in Robert Ripley’s syndicated panel of ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not!’ The upcoming Fine Art & Antiques Auction, offered by Helmuth Stone Gallery, highlights an original Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz. This black and white strip from January 29, 1989 comes framed behind glass. The offered lot depicts iconic, quirky characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy van Pelt, and others.
Another highlight is an oil on-board artwork by Hunt Slonem. Titled Marmoset, this rare early painting was made in 1988. It depicts a gold monkey in a lush green tree. An American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, Slonem is famous for his paintings of bunnies, butterflies, and tropical birds rendered in a Neo-Expressionist style. Pablo Picasso’s 1934 etching Garcon et Dormeuse a la Chandelle, a Chinese Yuan Longquan celadon peony vase, and a jade carving from Panama (circa 500 – 1000 CE) also feature in the event. View the complete catalog of the Fine Art & Antique Auction and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
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An important 1845 Pennsylvanian Schwenkfelder folk artwork will be offered on June 21, 2024: Premier Americana – Day Three: Collection of Katherine “Kitty Sue” Pea sale. The sale is hosted by Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc, Inc. This piece is a Fraktur-style drawing that depicts a row of vibrant townhouses under an exuberant garland of stylized flowers, strawberries, and a pair of distelfinks/lovebirds. Earlier Fraktur artworks, like the offered example, were executed entirely by hand. The medium is watercolor on paper, housed in a modern frame. Fraktur is a highly artistic and elaborate folk art created between 1740 and 1860 by the Pennsylvania Dutch. The word “Fraktur” derives from the Latin frāctūra (“a break”); thus the letters and designs have clear beginnings and ends with individual strokes that make each letter visible and often emphasized. Fraktur-style drawings were executed in ink and watercolors and are found in a wide variety of forms, like the floral and figurative scenes of this painting.
The upcoming American folk art sale also offers a 19th-century carved and painted tobacco/cigar store trade figure. The wooden figure of a Native American has an eagle headdress and wolf-skin robe. He holds his right hand aloft and his eyes are raised to the sky. The piece retains an old painted surface. Notable among furniture is a patriotic folk art carved walnut secretary by John Hobart (Maine, 1841 – 1918). Beyond American and ethnographic collectibles, the sale will offer furniture, jewelry, watches and clocks, and textiles. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete June 21, 2024: Premier Americana – Day Three: Collection of Katherine “Kitty Sue” Pea sale and browse other online auctions.
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Between the first and second World Wars, the city of Charleston in South Carolina witnessed a cultural revival of arts, architecture, and literature. Artistic expressions flourished with painters, writers, and historical preservationists coming together. This phase is known as the Charleston Renaissance. Elizabeth O’Neill Verner was one of the four leading artists of the movement. She was a noteworthy figure of South Carolina during the 20th century. Charleston Rooftop View, a pastel work by Verner on textured board, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale by Brunk Auctions. With sharp detailing, the illustration is rendered realistically and yet evinces subtle hints of Impressionism. Flower Seller by Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, another major artist of the Charleston Renaissance movement, also leads the listings. Smith preferred rural subjects unlike her contemporaries. The watercolor work on paper exemplifies the influence of various Japanese styles on the artist.
The sale also includes a rare Pilgrim Century turned great chair. Made in New England (1650 – 1700), mostly Massachusetts, it was crafted in mixed woods with mellow old patinated surface. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming American & Southern Auction | June 27, 2024, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
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Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. started working as a salesman for W. L. Weller & Sons, a liquor establishment, in 1893. Fifteen years later, he became a co-owner of the company. In 1910, the firm acquired the A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve is today a significant brand of bourbon whiskey. Owing to its high demand and low production, it is regarded as very rare. One original 12-bottle case of hand-selected single barrel Pappy Van Winkle bourbon is a key highlight of this upcoming sale, offered by Sotheby’s. This 20-year-old Pappy case was sought out in the early 2000s by RNM Restaurant, San Francisco, run by the daughter of Oracle’s co-founder. Bottled in 2007, it is one of the last single barrels crafted by Julian Van Winkle III. Packed in their original case, the bottles come with red velvet bags and neck tags.
Another noteworthy lot in this event is The Macallan 50 Year Old in Lalique, Six Pillars, first edition 46.0 ABV NV. It’s an exceptionally unique single malt whiskey packed in its original presentation case. Visit Sotheby’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Whisky & Whiskey Rare Scotch, Bourbon & Rye featuring the Hard Water Collection sale. Find more upcoming auctions by visiting Auction Daily.
Dane Fine Art’s upcoming two-day auction, marking its 27th anniversary, will present over 1,000 lots of original artworks by the likes of Marc Chagall and Andy Warhol. Leading the first day of the sale is a 1962 color lithograph by Marc Chagall. The offered lithograph by the artist, titled Le Bateau Mouche au Bouquet, comes from a limited edition of 150. Despite the varied influences on his work, including Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Symbolism, and Fauvism, Chagall’s paintings always reflected his individuality. Representing the last of the early modernist European painters, Chagall is remembered for his vivid and imaginative works. Additional lots of interest from the first day of the sale include an original silkscreen version of Andy Warhol’s Joseph Kennedy III. One of the key figures of the Pop Art movement, Warhol’s works explore the relationship between contemporary consumer culture and artistic expression. Some of Andy Warhol’s iconic images were inspired by celebrity culture, consumerism, and mechanical reproduction. The offered work is dated 1968 and belongs to a rare limited edition.
The second day of this sale includes a broad selection of photographs and prints from notable artists such as Julian Stanczak, and Leroy Neiman. Among the top lots is a 1980 screenprint by Julian Stanczak, titled Compounded Red. A key figure in the Op Art movement, Julian Stanczak highlights visual sensory perception as well as work form, as opposed to the subject matter. Bidders can also consider a 2021 3D-printed sculpture from Julian Stanczak, a 1934 poster by Cassandre, and a color serigraph by Victor Vasarely. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Affordable Art Sale: Day 1 of 2 sale catalog and find other online auctions.
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A rare 1975 lithograph by Joan Miró leads the June Affordable Art And Photography Sale by URDE Fine Art Auction. The hand-signed, colored lithograph on Arches paper, La Folle au Piment Rageur, comes from an edition of 30. It was published in 1975 by Maeght Editeur, Paris. Joan Miró (1893 – 1983) attended business school in Barcelona at 14. After suffering a nervous breakdown, he abandoned the business world. He resumed his art studies, attending Francesc Galí’s Escola d’Art in Barcelona from 1912 to 1915. By 1920, Miró was rubbing shoulders with the likes of Pablo Picasso, the poets Max Jacob, Pierre Reverdy, and Tristan Tzara, and he participated in Dada activities. Another artist featured in this upcoming sale is Jean-Michel Basquiat. His Big Pagoda 1997 limited-edition color lithograph, which is stamped by the artist’s estate, is available for sale.
A Peter Max Liberty bright blue bronze statue made in 1990 stands out as well. The artist hand-painted the bronze sculpture in vibrant colors to give Lady Liberty an acid-washed look. It has the artist’s signature, the copyright date, and the edition number on the base. Peter Max (American, born 1937) is known for his unique brand of rainbow-hued prints and paintings, which he has created since the early 1960s. He currently lives and works in New York, NY. To view the complete June Affordable Art And Photography Sale and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
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Robinhood Auctions’ June Contemporary Art Auction will highlight a broad selection of paintings, mixed media pieces, posters, prints, and multiples from leading modern and contemporary artists. Several oceanic works by artist Wyland lead the catalog. Rendered in deep shades of blue and purple, these original paintings on canvas feature the dark silhouettes of marine creatures. In Sea Turtles, the titular reptiles swim toward each other, touching their beaks while light pools above. Another notable painting in the catalog was executed by contemporary Chinese artist Lu Hong in 1995. Titled Apollo & Daphne II, this work depicts the Greek myth of Apollo’s pursuit of the nymph Daphne. Green and silver leaves in Daphne’s hair foretells her transformation into the laurel tree. Lu Hong grew up during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and pursued artistic freedom in the United States.
Key screenprints in this sale include a suite of ten silkscreen prints by Andy Warhol. This set, from Sunday B Morning, depicts the artist’s signature Campbell’s Soup cans, from tomato to consommé. Bidders can also consider a circular painting by Russian-American artist Boris Tyomkin. Pastoral shows a couple reclining in a country scene, surrounded by sheep and a picnic basket. Browse the complete Contemporary Art Auction catalog and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Born in Canada, Harold Rudolf Foster (also known as Hal Foster) moved to the United States in 1921. He began his career as an illustration artist in Chicago. In 1937, Foster introduced his best known strip, Prince Valiant, a fiction based in the medieval period. Featuring more than 300 American newspapers, the weekly strip is known for its attention to detail. An original Sunday comic strip (#1480), dated June 20, 1965, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale by Nye & Co. The narration and dialogues are printed in captions rather than conventional word balloons. The artwork is personally inscribed by Hal Foster on the lower right panel. Another noteworthy collectible is a baseball signed by Babe Ruth. Manufactured by Reach (DC/LS/NTM), the official American League Ball (1942 – 45) has red stitching accents with a steel-tip fountain pen signature in black.
Good Fishing, an oil on board painting by Forrest King Moses, also leads the catalog. The landscape work exemplifies the influence of Japanese aesthetics on the artist. His compositions incorporated both abstraction and representational techniques in dynamic ways. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming The Gentleman Collector sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
