Hindman is offering a Second Period, Third Coinage (1549-1550) Edward VI Half-Sovereign gold coin in their upcoming Coins & Collectibles auction. Issued from January 1549 until October 1551 by London’s Royal Mint, this coin has a bust of the crowned king on one side with the letters “EDWARD’, VI. D. G’, AGL’, FRA. Z. HIB’, REX·” (“Edward the Sixth by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland”). The Royal shield on the reverse reads the shield of faith shall protect him. This half-sovereign piece, valued at 10 shillings, is composed of .917 of gold and is 3.1 centimeters in diameter.
Other items available include coins from Nicholas II’s Russian Empire and the gold ducat from Netherland. Montblanc Limited Edition fountain pens. View the whole collection and register to bid by visiting Hindman today.
The upcoming auction by Helmuth Stone Gallery will offer more than 400 lots of Important Old Masters, Fine Art, and Antiques. Leading the event is a collection of almost human-sized paintings by eminent artists. A key piece available for sale is a monumental oil on canvas painting by Antonio Zanchi, The Death of Socrates. It depicts the final moments of philosopher Socrates where he is accepting the cup of hemlock poison which he would consume to action his execution. According to Phaedo, the Greek philosopher Plato recounts Socrate’s attempts to corrupt the Athenian youth as the reason for his punishment.
Another piece available comes from Keith Haring, Marker on Newspaper. Haring was an American artist who dedicated his work to carry social messages. Haring has used a black marker on a newspaper to create this work. It is signed and carries a stamp certifying its authenticity. Other old master paintings and works on paper, antiques, bronzes, and porcelain by Picasso and Friedrich Hammer are also available. To view the catalog or to place a bid, visit Live Auctioneers.
Designed by Clara Driscoll and Alice Gouvy, Dragonfly lamps are one of Tiffany & Co.’s most recognized pieces. The design was the founder’s favorite for its Asian art significance. The upcoming event by Atlanta Auction Gallery presents a circa 1910 Dragonfly lampshade by Tiffany Studios. The mosaic and enamel decorated lead glass lamp has a twisted vine bronze base and cabochons adornments.
Another highlight is a 1921 Steinway & Sons Duo-Art baby grand piano. Reproducing pianos are rare, like this fully restored serial #205657 model and can reproduce music effects like an actual pianist. Steinway collaborated with Aeolian Company to create these Duo-Art reproducing player-equipped instruments. The available player piano has an American Walnut cabinet, restored strings, keys, pinboard, and pump box.
Showcased is Children in Masks by celebrated street photographer Helen Levitt. The 1942 photograph depicts three children in masks standing on the pavement of their home. Levitt’s work is notable for its theatric expression and influence of surrealism.
The auction also features extensive model railroads and toy trains by renowned toy company Lionel Corporation. Lionel train model sets were famous for their solid construction and authentic detailing. A Lionel #400E Blue Comet set with a locomotive engine and passenger cars is notable.
The auction also offers an antique Chinese Ming style Kang low table, oriental rugs, Lladro chess set, and Jean-Claude Picot landscape. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Akiba Antiques’ early January sale surveys eclectic fine art, furniture, and rarities from around the world. Leading the catalog is a late 18th-century Chinese hardwood scroll table. During this period in Chinese history, Qing dynasty nobles favored elaborate details and luminous hardwoods for their furnishings. The available table reflects these preferences. Its key details include extensive openwork carving, cloisonné enamel decorations, and lotus plaques. Additional furniture items in this auction are from India. They range from a red cinnabar low table to a hand-carved room divider.
In this sale, Akiba Antiques also offers luxury jewelry, stained glass windows, and a sampling of Russian icons. One available Russian icon shows a popular arrangement of Madonna and Child. The figures’ faces and hands have detailed shading and color; silver drapery covers their bodies. This icon bears notable enamel details along the border and in the figures’ halos. Religious art appears later in the catalog in the form of antique stained glass church windows. Designed to awe and tell stories, these church windows reflect the style and sensibilities of 20th-century North American congregations. For the listings of paintings, fiber art, and jewelry, visit LiveAuctioneers.
Ann Miller tap-danced her way onto the global stage and into people’s hearts. Part Cherokee, Miller was born Johnnie Lucille Collier in 1923 in Texas. As a kid, Johnnie or Ann was fond of dancing and even received tap-dancing shoes as a gift, which she nicked named Moe and Joe. Her tap dance routines caught the eye of many Hollywood and Broadway producers when she was just 13. Ann Miller was a stage name that the star acquired after her career took off. Miller became a megastar during the Golden Era of the MGM musicals. This December, Julien’s Auctions is bringing prized possessions from the star’s estate including her dance costumes. A one-piece royal blue silk ensemble worn by Miller is available at the auction. It is adorned with same-color sequins, has bishop sleeves, palazzo-style pants, an open back with spaghetti straps, a style that Miller loved.
The auction has a lot of vintage photographs, letters, scrapbooks, make-up items, corsets, perfumes, and more from Miller’s estate. Among photographs, an original print depicting the 18-year-old Ann is available in the auction. It was for her grandmother whom she promised to look after in the picture, a promise she kept. A note penned by Ginger Rogers for Miller is a notable lot in the auction. It is written on personalized stationery in black felt-tip ink. Dated Mar 16, 1994, the letter in parts read, “To my darling Ann Miller /Just know I love you and am very proud of you. / My ever-present blessings to you dear!” Ginger Rogers was a close friend of Miller’s. The two legends met in 1937 when they danced together in an RKO drama called Stage Door. Their friendship would last 58years. Find the catalog on Julien’s Auctions and register to place a bid.
Ghulam Rasool Santosh was an avant-garde painter and poet born in India. After a spiritual experience in 1964, he took to a trailblazing painting style. Tantra (mysticism) and Kashmir Shaivism (a movement led by Lord Shiva’s followers) inspired his body of works. An interesting tantric abstract painting by Santosh is a key highlight of the upcoming auction by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. With a radiating red background signifying spiritual energy, the oil on board portrays a central motif of geometric lotus. The artist uses clean lines to illustrate the imagery of Tantric philosophy.
Works of other prominent Indian artists also lead the listings. One of them is a watercolor on paper by M.F. Husain. He often portrays horses as free-spirited creatures, drawing inspiration from the Cubist representation of animals. Often called the Picasso of India, Husain adapted Cubism in unique ways.
B. Prabha’s oil on canvas of a mother and child is representative of the lives of women and children living in rural areas. The figures in the painting are elongated and the deep red veil is the single dominant color. Prabha was a well-known name at a time when women artists in India were still unheard of. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
H. Ty Warner formed Ty Inc. in 1993. He intended to design and manufacture a line of quality stuffed toys that were affordable to even a child with allowance money. In early 1994, Warner and Ty Inc. introduced the original nine Beanie Babies. These were easily poseable, polyester toys intentionally under-filled with PVC pellets and stuffing. By mid-1995, Ty Inc.’s strategy of restricting sales to select stores and frequently retiring designs had established Beanie Babies as collectibles. Beanie Baby sales began declining around the end of 1999. Ty Inc. announced they would cease production of the toys. Later, the company left the Beanie Babies’ fate in the hands of fans and collectors by allowing a vote on whether to keep them in production. They voted “yes.”
Several rare Ty Beanie Babies are featured in the upcoming Lion & Unicorn auction. Showcased is a rare 1996 Maple the Bear. This Beanie Baby, distributed solely at McDonald’s Restaurants, has several errors on its tags. The year incorrectly reads “1993” and “Oak Brook” is mistakenly spelled as “Oakbrook.” The unopened box measures 11 inches high and 4.5 inches wide. Also available is Glory the Bear. This 1997 Beanie Baby, also exclusive to McDonald’s Restaurants, is presented with similar tag errors. Visit Lion & Unicorn to view these lots and more, and to place to bid.
Raoul Dufy was a Fauvist painter well-known for capturing public events. His colorful urban scenes portray Fauvist elements and Cubist perspectives. The upcoming New Year’s Day Auction from Nadeau’s Auction Gallery presents Araut La Course by Raoul Dufy. This painting, which depicts a horse race with air washes and bold brushstrokes, expresses Dufy’s version of social scenes. The event also highlights a sideboard designed by Maxime Old for famous furniture maker Emile Jacques Ruhlmann. The classic marble top sideboard with a gilt base showcases Old’s clean and classical designs. Though the gold pedestal base is a signature of Art Deco, some elements suggest a modern transition.
Other notable lots include a sterling silver tea and coffee set by Tiffany & Co. Charles Grosjean created this 19th-century Chrysanthemum pattern. The seven-piece set reflect the aesthetics of Art Nouveau design. Also offered are Georg Jensen and Puiforcat silverware. Among jewelry offerings, a handmade Kieselstein-Cord cuff bracelet is noteworthy. The 18-karat matte gold cuff has oval-cut carved gems like onyx, ruby, and bloodstone. Bidders will also find a circa 1967 LeCoultre Polaris Alarm Divers wristwatch with a Memovox alarm movement. Only 1,714 examples of this E859 dive watch exist. French porcelain urns, Lalique crystal, and Rolex wristwatches round out the offerings. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ upcoming New Year’s Day Premier Comic Auction offers comic collectors the opportunity to ring in the new year with fresh finds. The available selection of 20 comics from a single Midwest collector includes some of the highest rated comics of their kind. All are Marvel comics from the Silver and Bronze age, and all will be offered with no reserve.
Included in the sale is the first appearance of Iron Man in Tales of Suspense #39. The cover is by Marvel artist Jack Kirby. There are three copies of this issue in the sale, one of which carries a grade of CGC 8.5. Another highly valued comic up for bid is a copy of Fantastic Four #1. This comic features the origin and first appearance of Fantastic Four (Marvel’s first ever superhero team) and Moleman. Another of Jack Kirby’s well-known works appears on the cover. A copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, which brings the origin and first appearance of Spider-man along with Aunt May and Uncle Ben, is on offer as well. The cover is a collaboration between Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, and Overstreet lists it as a Top 50 of Silver Age comics. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
The upcoming New Year Collection auction from Akiba Antiques features an intricately carved coral figural group showing immortal women surrounded by cherry blossoms and village people. The carved coral piece is from the 19th century and weighs 1,886 grams. It rests on a carved rosewood base. In Chinese mythology, the immortal He Xiangu is often depicted holding a lotus. The lotus is believed to improve one’s mental and physical health.
Japanese artisans first created Satsuma porcelain vases in the early 16th century. The example available in Akiba Antiques’ New Year Collection sale is a hand-painted Satsuma urn. Made around the early 20th century, the Satsuma urn shows a palace scene with the emperor as a central figure. It uses characteristic Satsuma polychrome hues and gold gilt for embellishments. The palace-sized vase has a rounded base, hexagonal body, and a lid with a large figural finial. The upcoming auction has more than 600 lots of fine art, sculptures, porcelain, ceramics, decorative silverware, and Lalique crystals. Find the full catalog on LiveAuctioneers and register to place a bid.
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