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.
Christie’s upcoming Important Watches sale will present over 120 lots of exceptional timepieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, F. P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, and others. Two watches from Richard Mille lead the catalog, including a transparent sapphire crystal skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch. The elegant piece comes with titanium cable-suspended movement, transparent dial, and cable tension indicator. According to the auction house, this Tourbillon Sapphire RM56-02 AO is made in a limited edition of only ten pieces. Also offered by Richard Mille is an extremely rare RM52-01 Skull Tourbillon wristwatch. The case surrounds a skeleton dial. The upper and lower jaws hold diamonds within the tourbillon cage. The watch is styled on a black rubber bracelet.
Another notable auction item is a triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases and luminous star hour markers from Rolex. This timepiece features a silvered grainé stelline dial with automatic movement. Additional lots of interest include an F.P. Journe platinum tourbillon wristwatch, an Mb&F platinum limited edition semi-skeletonized perpetual calendar wristwatch, and an Audemars Piguet 18-karat gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and bracelet. Find the complete Important Watches catalog and register to bid by visiting Christie’s.
Lab Grown Auctions will offer an array of lab-grown diamonds and jewelry pieces in its upcoming two-day sale. About 700 gems alongside necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and bangles will be available across both days. Lab Grown Auctions produces 100% conflict-free diamonds that are ethically grown in state-of-the-art facilities. Each lot in the two-day event comes with either a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or an IGI (International Gemological Institute) report certificate. Leading the first day of the auction is a 41.81-carat oval-cut diamond with G color and VS2 clarity. This recently-cut diamond includes a laser-inscribed IGI number on the girdle and a grading report. Other highlights from Day 1 of this auction are a 41.72-carat radiant-cut diamond, a 30.33-carat pear-cut diamond, and a pair of pear-cut diamonds measuring 24.10 carats.
Day 2 of the auction presents additional high-carat stones, including a 19.52-carat heart-cut diamond with fancy vivid yellow color and VS1 clarity. This precious stone is also recently cut and customizable. Bidders can consider a 20-carat round tennis necklace embellished with 120 round-cut diamonds. This piece, set in 14-karat white gold, comes with a complimentary presentation set. A range of cuts and carat weights are offered, starting at just 1.05 carat. To view the complete catalog for the NO RESERVE LOTS- GIA-IGI Certified Diamonds | Day 1 sale, and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Swann Auction Galleries will offer a manuscript map on vellum showing the closely held trading routes and ports in the Dutch East India Company colonies that now form Indonesia. The manuscript is a leading lot in the upcoming Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books sale. This chart is a well-preserved, rare artifact from an early Asia trade concern, the Dutch East India Company, or VOC. Swann Galleries records show this will be the first appearance of a VOC manuscript of this caliber at auction since the early 1990s. The area depicted constitutes Dutch navigation out of Batavia (now Jakarta) and the areas that would have immediately fed into that central port. The mind behind the map was Isaak de Graaf (1668 – 1743), the official cartographer of the VOC during the first half of the 18th century. The 1743 date would make it one of the last charts produced by de Graaf, who died in September of that year.
Also available is Robert John Thornton’s A New Illustration of the Sexual System of Carolus Von Linnæus. Thornton (1768 – 1837) was an English physician and botanical writer. This color plate catalog features 12 engraved calligraphic part titles, dedications, and contents leaves from the book. It also comes with ten uncolored engraved tables and plates, including portraits of Thornton, Queen Charlotte, and Thomas Millington, and two portrait plates of Linnaeus. They are all stipple-engraved plates of classical allegory printed in colors and finished by hand with watermarks of “J.Whatman,” “E&P,” and “J.Ruse.” A large engraved map of Belgium and the Netherlands zoomorphically styled as a formidable lion “Leo Belgicus” or the Belgian Lion by renowned Dutch engraver Claes Janszoon Visscher is also available in the auction. View the complete Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books catalog and register to bid by visiting Swann Auction Galleries.
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