In the 1960s and 70s, colorful and bold furniture was all the rage. Today, retro furniture is making a comeback. A Ribbon Chair and ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966 is available in Cain Modern Auctions’ upcoming sale of art, décor, and furniture. The Ribbon Chair available in this auction is a statement piece. Its contoured shape allows the sitter to assume a variety of positions while retaining the necessary support. The swirl upholstery in bright yellow and gray emphasizes the chair’s retro look. Decorative furniture and art seekers will find designer sofas, beds, chairs, 20th-century and Asian works of art, pop culture collectibles, and more in the upcoming auction.
Those seeking outdoor furniture items will find an iconic pair of pebble stools by 2Design Studio. The seating mimics the color and shape of naturally polished river pebbles, but they are surprisingly lightweight. Said to be 100% weatherproof, they require zero maintenance and can be recycled. This October sale offers more than 200 lots. Visit Bidsquare to view the full catalog and start bidding.
Doyle’s October auction of Latin American, Post-War, & Contemporary Art surveys a variety of art movements and styles. Leading the listings is a painted wall construction from Louise Nevelson. The American sculptor and assemblage artist created evocative works that explored cityscapes, the celestial realm, and Cubism. Nevelson favored a monochromatic palette, relying almost exclusively on black and white spray paint to color her pieces. She believed that black signaled totality rather than nothingness. This sale offers Louise Nevelson’s Wall Zag construction. First exhibited at Pace Gallery in 1979, this all-black piece features numerous rectangular cubbies with wooden geometric details.
Another notable assemblage piece on offer from Doyle is Kwang-Young Chun’s Aggregation 06-AU044. A Korean artist, Chun creates complex sculptures using triangular forms wrapped in traditional mulberry paper. He uses various teas and light pigments to add color to his roiling, textured works. Tiny wrapped packages make up the available mixed media piece. Upon close inspection, printed text is visible on each triangular element. Collectors can also consider a tall bronze sculpture from Sorel Etrog, an oil painting from Chilean artist Roberto Matta, and a watercolor by Diego Rivera. View the full listings and place a bid on Doyle’s website.
Painter Fidelia Bridges was known for her elaborate and detailed landscapes. She was a seminal woman artist who worked with both watercolor and oil paints. Bridges painted “as if the year were all springtime,” explained critics. Her paintings of birds and flowers in meadows and marshes created lyrical happiness. The upcoming Eldred’s auction presents Birds In A Marsh Landscape by Fidelia Bridges. It shows a small bird diving under a patch of grass near the water.
This sale exclusively highlights the work of women artists. An oil painting titled Interior Scene With Two Women by Eda Elisabeth Sterchi is of particularly interest. A bold and independent artist, Sterchi created paintings that were famous for their European Modernist influence. The featured artwork portrays her signature abstract style and bold colors.
Bidders will also find paintings by avant-garde artist Jessica Dismorr. Notable is Dismorr’s In the Alpes Maritimes, France oil on board painting depicting a white hill town among trees and mountains. With its thick and bold application of colors, this piece is an example of Dismorr’s abstract austerity. The auction also features works of Impressionist artist Martha Walter, a bronze by Agnes McGuire McCahill, and hand-crafted designer jewelry by Etta Jane. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Eldred’s.
Landscape artist Charles Muench is best known for his detail-oriented and realistic painting style. Muench usually chooses to travel and paint outdoors rather than use digital photos as memory fillers. He compares the experience of on-location painting to having a conversation with nature. Charles Muench’s View To Pasadena (2014) is a key highlight of this upcoming John Moran Auctioneers event. The painting illustrates the artist’s sensitivity to his surroundings— the colors, shapes, and lighting of the cityscape and skyline.
Two paintings by John Anthony Conner (1897 – 1971) also lead the listings. Compelling colors and unrestrained brush strokes characterize the pieces. Fauvism of the early 20th century greatly influenced the artist. His subject matter included desert landscapes and the American Western genre. The auction catalog includes an 1890s German Vienna wall clock as well. The enameled metal dial bears a signature from Karl Suchy Sohne. The outer minute track centers a brass dore plaque. The clock is encased in glazed ebonized wood with carved floral motifs and urn finials. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit John Moran Auctioneers.
During the Han dynasty, Chinese panel screens helped block chilly winds. However, with time, they became highly decorative as well as functional. Panel screens are today known as one of the most renowned Chinese decorative art forms. Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming Autumn Fine Estates & Collections sale of Asian decorative art presents a Chinese ten-panel carved wood screen. The panels depict a court scene at the center and figural scholar scenes at each end.
Famille rose was one of the most popular porcelain styles produced in 18th-century China. These porcelain pieces are known for their distinctive pink overglaze enamel. One pair of famille rose vases is available in the upcoming auction. The offered vases have double draped handles and insect, landscape, and floral decorations. Interested bidders can also find a Chinese Republican Era hexagonal vase and a yellow gold charm bracelet. View more of these lots and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
For the young Ben Graham, trains represented adventure, travel, and the excitement of the unknown. He and his siblings found joy in watching trains and walking along the tracks. Graham’s passion for trains eventually led him to set up a toy train shop called Almosta Junction. Following his death in 2021, the shop he established is closing down after more than three decades of business. Limited edition locomotives like Lehmann-Gross-Bahn (LGB) toy trains from Almosta Junction Store in Utah will be available in Part 1 of Turner Auctions + Appraisals’ upcoming sale. The event will showcase special edition model trains and feature the complete inventory owned by the late Ben Graham.
Leading the lots is an LGB 72700 in a custom wood display cabinet. Though it was manufactured many years ago, it is new to the market and was never owned. Additional highlights include an LGB hot air balloon store display, a Rio Grande Southern Work Goose No. 6, and several pieces of stock merchandise. A selection of first edition and signed train-related books are on offer as well. Over 200 vintage toy trains, clocks, and collectibles from Almosta Junction Store will be available in the upcoming Turner Auctions sale. Visit Bidsquare to view the catalog and participate online.
Intricately woven patterns, high-density knots, and eccentric color palettes are just a few of the characteristics attributed to the Persian weaver and designer Haji Jalili. He was a notable figure in rug making during the 19th century. Haji Jalili was widely recognized for his important Garden of Paradise and Tree of Life motifs, as well as his Court and Continental rug designs. Fine Rugs of Chevy Chase will offer a Haji Jalili Persian rug with a diamond floral design in this upcoming auction. The red, yellow, blue, and black colored antique rug measures over 13 feet long and 18 feet wide.
Also available in the sale is a Moroccan rug measuring four feet long and over seven feet wide. The predominately pink carpet has a central tribal design surrounded by a brightly colored floral pattern. Interested bidders will also find a selection of Kazak, Kerman, Turkish, and Shiraz rugs. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete collection and register to bid.
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At the beginning of Congress’ second session in 1790, the United States federal government was essentially bankrupt. Its financial obligations were over $79 million, and the government had no way to repay its debts. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton set out to establish a sound financial system for the fledgling country, in part through a document titled Report of the Secretary of the Treasury to the House of Representatives, Relative to the Provision for the Support of the Public Credit of the United States. The first edition of this document is currently up for bid at Freeman’s from the Alexander Hamilton Collection of John E. Herzog. The document includes a broad legislative program that set the foundation of today’s financial system.
Each available historical item, document, and manuscript relates to Alexander Hamilton. Beyond the Treasury report, there are also autographed letters, a printed Treasury Department circular, signed promissory notes, and a lot of five items related to the birth and death of Hamilton. Bidders will also find a small painting modeled after the famed Hamilton portrait by John Turnbull. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
René Lalique was famous for his ornaments made from unique materials. During the 1890s, he created jewelry designs around opals, pearls, and amethysts and used enamel to decorate these adornments. The upcoming Doyle jewelry auction presents a dragonfly bracelet by René Lalique from this era. The available openwork jewelry piece has opals, aquamarines, and plique-à-jour enamel decoration. It attempts to establish a new style to replace naturalism and carries the influence of Japanese embroidery. The bracelet reflects Lalique’s craftsmanship, innovative approach, and Art Nouveau aesthetics.
The auction will showcase a Rolex Gold Yacht-Master II wristwatch. The featured sports watch is a successor of the 1992 Rolex Yacht-Master series. This automatic wristwatch has a white dial and blue ceramic bezel. Also offered is a rose gold chronograph wristwatch by Breguet and a Greek-inspired hammered gold necklace by Zolotas. This serpentine necklace evokes the archaeological ruins of Greece. Other notable offerings include a gold, carnelian, and lapis link bracelet by Aldo Cipullo; Graff diamonds; and jewelry by Cartier, Bulgari, and Tiffany & Co. Interested collectors can explore the entire listings and register to bid online by visiting Doyle.
The upcoming Stair Galleries auction will offer glimpses from the collection of Gayfryd Steinberg. Pieces available in the event represent the collector’s appreciation for Classical history and literature. Two Regency globes on mahogany stands by William and Thomas M. Bardin are on offer. The globes depict the accurate positions of nearly 6,000 stars, clusters, nebulae, and planetary nebulae based on observations from the early 1800s. Paired versions of Bardin’s 18-inch globes rarely circulate in the auction market.
Another collectible piece of furniture is a George IV brass-inlaid rosewood and parcel-gilt library table. Leather-bound books support the tabletop above giltwood paw feet. A bronze Jacob Epstein sculpture from 1943-45 titled Nude Study (Marie Tracey) is also part of the sale, as well as a set of 12 Regency-style carved mahogany dining chairs. Interested bidders can view the full catalog or place a bid on Bidsquare.
