Alexander Calder was an American sculptor celebrated for his groundbreaking kinetic mobiles and massive static public sculptures. He is also remembered for his Modernist abstract paintings. Calder often transcribed the bright visual aesthetics of his sculptures into two-dimensional mediums. An abstract gouache work by Alexander Calder, titled Butterfly, Mouse, and Snail, is a key highlight of Fairfield Auction’s upcoming December sale. It portrays the artist’s trademark style of using primary colors to depict natural themes, which greatly inspired him.
Stuart Davis’ watercolor New York City Café (1912) is another notable work on offer. The painting reflects the Ashcan School’s influence on the artist. Davis started his art training at the school in 1909 under the guidance of Robert Henri. New York City Café best exemplifies the Ashcan art movement, known for artworks depicting scenes from everyday life in New York. Boris Schatz’s available bronze plaque, The Rabbi’s Blessing, is a relief work featuring significant Jewish imagery. Schatz was a Lithuanian Jewish sculptor and artist based in Israel. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
“I’m idealizing the human form, it’s not life as it really is. It is more dreamlike, a magical state of how I want it to be,” Carole Feuerman has stated about her art. She combines Hyperrealism and other techniques to create distinct sculptures. Hyperrealism is an art movement that started in the 1960s in the United States and is kept alive by contemporary artists like Feuerman. A sculpture of a woman in a sweater and scarf by Carole Feuerman is a key lot in the Salmagundi Benefit & December Great Estates Auction, hosted by Willow Auction House. The first 115 lots will raise funds to refurbish the 150-year-old non-profit Salmagundi Club.
The auction includes more than 300 lots of mid-century and Danish modern furniture, jewelry, silver, artwork, bronzes, rugs, and decorative items. Among them is a Peter Løvig Nielsen Modern flip-top desk. This Danish mid-20th century teak desk has four drawers, flip-top storage with divided compartments, and two removable trays. It comes with an original key and a designer stamp. The auction also includes Roman and Williams-designed furniture, an Arne Norell Kontiki sofa, and a pair of Don S. Shoemaker sling slouched chairs. Fine art collectors can find a Sol LeWitt silkscreen, several paintings by Mylo Quam, and mixed media pieces from Marcelo Bonevardi. Rolex watches, an Anton Michelsen sterling flatware set, a Nepali deity neckpiece, and a Chinese bronze and jade box are available among collectibles. Visit LiveAuctioneers for the full listings and to register to bid.
Willow Auction House will offer pieces from distinguished brands such as Chanel, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and others in the upcoming Vintage Couture auction. Chanel’s simple, timeless designs have remained popular since the company’s establishment in 1910. Highlighted in this auction is a Chanel vintage Diana flap bag. The white caviar leather bag features a single flap with one open pocket on its exterior and two interior pockets. It has a chain-link and leather shoulder strap. The Chanel logo is visible on the outside flap cover in gold-tone hardware.
A blush pink vintage Atelier Aimée gown will also come to auction. Styled with a ruffed tier design, embroidered details, and sequins, the gown includes a matching organza long-sleeved short jacket along with an attachable flower. To view these items and more, register with LiveAuctioneers.
Kodner Galleries presents a collection of luxury watches from Cartier, Rolex, and Patek Philippe in its live Estate Jewelry, Art & collectibles auction. Leading the catalog is Rolex’s Big Red Daytona wristwatch. Daytona was initially created for automotive racers back in 1971. Daytona got its nickname big red because of the large red fonts at the center of its dial. A black acrylic bezel and a tachymeter scale are some of the defining features of the watch.
This auction also offers a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990/1A made in 2016. With a history spanning over 175 years, Patek Philipe is a leading watch manufacturer well known for its innovative designs. The available watch has a self-winding mechanical movement and flyback chronograph. Collectors can also consider jewelry pieces, including diamond earrings from Verdura Paris Gemstone. The company, founded by Duke Fulco di Verdura in 1939, is recognized for its attention to detail. View the entire catalog and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Joel Harris’s love of Oz began as a child, and he never outgrew it. He was a member of the International Wizard of Oz Club for over 40 years and the Director of Special Publications for the club for 20. His interest in the book inspired part 2 of Return to Oz: The Joel Harris Collection, an auction offered by Turner Auctions.
One of the featured Oz lots is a limited-edition Robert Sabuda pop-up, #13 of 50. The limited edition includes a signed and numbered print of the Wicked Witch, #108 of 150, and a first trade edition of the book, as new and still sealed. Early editions by L. Frank Baum and a limited-edition Oz the Hundredth Anniversary Celebration edited by Peter Glassman with 31 autographs are also available at the sale.
Harris also had a broad interest in collectible books. Exhibited examples are the first British edition of The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne, artists edition of Miracle in Seville by James Michener, signed the first edition Madeline books by John Bemelmans Marciano, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Active from 1960 through 2012, Peter Max used vibrant prints to draw attention to the cultural upheaval of the early 1960s. He often uses a wide range of patterns and colors, as seen in his 1999 acrylic work, titled Roseville Profile. This particular painting is available in Lion and Unicorn’s upcoming Fall Fine Art Auction. Max uses red lines to create a portrait of a woman against a black backdrop. Her hair is adorned with multi-colored flowers.
Karl Springer’s mid-century dining table is another leading work available in the sale. The piece features lacquered shell and bone. Springer’s work is noted for its minimalistic designs. He experimented with several exotic materials such as lacquer, travertine, granite and chromed metals. In the 1960s, the Duchess of Windsor discovered his work and became his first collector. Also on offer is El Nino Del Taco by Diego Rivera, a lithograph that depicts a boy eating a taco beside a dog. It is signed and numbered 23/100. View the complete listings and register to bid online on Lion and Unicorn.
The November Capsule auction, presented by Akiba Antiques, will feature over 500 lots of antique furniture, fine art, and collectibles. One of the highlighted items in the event is a large antique Warren Telechron train station clock. This early 20th-century train station clock is crafted from cast bronze and includes clock faces with original Type B-2 electric movements on all four sides. The Warren Telechron Company of Ashland manufactured these clock movements. Its founder, Henry Ellis Warren, created his first electric clock in 1830 as an experiment.
An ex-Sotheby’s Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau vanity desk will also appear in this sale alongside other pieces of antique furniture. The wooden vanity desk comes with an attached mirror, two pull-out drawers, and an original matching chair with a floral embroidered seat. A pair of Sèvres French bronze mounted porcelain urns is available as well. To view the full catalog or to place a bid, visit LiveAuctioneers.
The upcoming Intervendue auction presents a Rolex Submariner Date 41mm men’s black watch. Famously known as the Diver’s Watch, the 1968 Rolex Submariner Date series was popular among divers for its water resistance feature. It has a rotating unidirectional bezel, Oyster bracelet, and luminous hands and indices. Its trademark characteristic is its Cyclops lens date display and chronometer caliber.
Another highlight is a Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco style jadeite set. Designs from the Art Deco era often depicted Egyptian and Eastern motifs. The 18-karat yellow gold set features two necklaces along with a detachable bracelet. The jewelry set has coral, jade, amethyst, and diamond accents. Also notable is a nature-inspired Kieselstein-Cord alligator cuff bracelet. The contemporary yellow gold bracelet features an intricately carved alligator design. The matte finish reflects the designer’s bold style.
The auction catalog features a Hublot stainless steel Big Bang wristwatch. Created by watchmaker Jean-Claude Biver, the contemporary timepiece represents the union of art and unique materials. Collectors can also find a Bulgari Cupido ring, David Yurman silver cuff, loose diamonds, and more. Interested bidders may explore the entire listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Though American artist James Havard was best known for his Abstract Illusionist paintings of the 1970s, he later embraced a distinct variant of Abstract Expressionism. He sampled from many different cultures for his works in the 1980s. Native American motifs, African masks, and Oceanic aesthetics appeared in Havard’s repertoire. Several James Havard paintings from this later period will come to auction with Dane Fine Art in early December. Among them is Navaho Mask – New Paint, a 1985 acrylic collage that blends abstraction and figuration. The white outline of a human figure appears beside an abstract composition near the center. Havard placed squiggles, paint drips, and small patterns throughout the piece.
The December Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art also features an original screenprint by Julian Opie and several Balloon Dog sculptures by Jeff Koons. Opie’s New York Couple 2 shows a blue-clothed pair in the artist’s signature line drawing style. Koons’ sculptures are available in orange, magenta, and yellow. Collectors will also find a variety of prints and etchings from such disparate artists as Louis Icart, Marcel Duchamp, KAWS, and Martha Walter. Visit Bidsquare for the complete catalog and to register to bid.
The Chinese Qing dynasty period was known for the glorious reign of Emperor Qianlong. Completely fascinated by jade, he both collected and commissioned a massive number of jade objects. Gilt bronze and jade flourished not only in the imperial court but also among commoners. A carved jade Buddha Shakyamuni statue from the Qianlong period is a key highlight of the upcoming Jumbo Auction House sale. The sculpture depicts the Buddha seated cross-legged in his classic meditative Padmasana pose or lotus position.
Another significant Buddhist lot from the Qianlong period is a hexagonal palace hut, intricately carved in gilt bronze. A set of three jade round table screens from the same period also leads the listings. The table screens bear carvings of the Buddha and two Bodhisattvas. Each one of them is mounted on an intricately-carved wooden base. An available Chinese cloisonné vase is noteworthy for its enamel details. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
