Italian painter Nicola Simbari’s early works mostly depict scenes from his everyday life and Mediterranean landscapes. After exploring several painting movements, he developed his own style, which is today known as Simbaresco. Simbari frequently employed expressive strokes and pastel hues in his paintings. The upcoming New York City Estate Auction, presented by Showplace, will feature an oil painting by Nicola Simbari. The piece shows a view of Ostia Beach in bright shades of blue and ochre. The sale will also feature an oil painting from Surrealist artist Alexie Sundukov. It depicts a round brain in black and white.
One notable lot among the 280 available items is Jorge Zalszupin’s T Invertido leather and chrome sofa. Zalszupin was a 20th-century designer recognized for his modern style. In the 1950s, the designer started a furniture manufacturing company called L’Atelier in São Paulo, Brazil. The offered two-seat sofa has a tufted back and stands on a T Invertido base. Register to bid online and view the complete listings on Bidsquare.
Dominican-born fashion designer Oscar de la Renta worked with several luxury brands, like Lanvin and Balenciaga, before establishing his eponymous brand in New York in 1965. His work blended European femininity with American comfort. The Oscar de la Renta line of evening gowns and suits was a hit among socialites and red-carpet celebrities such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Penelope Cruz. An Oscar de la Renta yellow brocade evening gown from 1968 is available in the upcoming ABC: Fashion & Accessories auction, presented by Millea Bros. Ltd.
Another accessory highlighted in the event is a 6.94-carat emerald and 18-karat white gold ring. The center features an eight-prong set with a Zambian emerald and 28 brilliant-cut diamonds. The emerald weighs 5.44 carats, and the diamonds weigh 1.50 carats each. A Kelly bag from Hermès is also available. Interested bidders can view the full catalog or place a bid on Bidsquare.
On November 14th, 1917, Harry Houdini wrote a letter to the curator of the Boston Public Library describing a tribute he and fellow magicians paid to Harry Kellar: “The affair was without a doubt the grandest event that ever happened in the world of mystery, and when we carried Kellar from the stage in a sedan chair and had about 50 men and women and children throw flowers at him, I saw him weep…” This letter, along with a later photograph of Houdini and other memorabilia, will be available in Potter & Potter Auctions’ upcoming Fall Magic Auction.
This sale particularly highlights books and magic apparatus. Among the notable lots is a copy of The Expert at the Card Table by S. W. Erdnase that was formerly in the library of the British Magical Society. Volumes 1-11 of Robert Albo’s Classic Magic series, each of which is from a limited and numbered edition, are also on offer. Several volumes include a signature from the author. Magic apparatus items include an Okito Checker Cabinet for the “magical transposition of a stack of checkers and a glass full of rice,” a portable quarter-sawn oak versa table by Jeff Busby Magic, and a jumbo Milson-Worth card guillotine made for James Beaver. View any of these lots and register to bid on Potter & Potter Auctions.
Chevrolet began when William C. Durant, one of the founders of General Motors, joined forces with Swiss racecar driver and engineer Louis Chevrolet. The brand soon became known for its performance, durability, and innovation. Chevrolet went on to develop several automotive inventions, including fuel injection, safety glass, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control systems. A 1969 Chevrolet Copo Camaro will be available in Mecum Auctions’ upcoming Dallas 2021 sale. The vehicle features an M21 four-speed transmission and a 140 MPH speedometer.
A Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback will also be available in the sale. Manufactured in 1970, the 429 model was designed for NASCAR races. The engine features hemispherical combustion chambers, deep-breathing heads, and a huge valve. The exterior of the vehicle is sea green while its interior has a polished black hue. View other available lots in this sale and register to bid online on Mecum Auctions.
Producing domestic porcelain was a risky business in early 19th-century America. New manufacturers faced stiff competition from European brands with deep connections to the upper class. William Tucker of Philadelphia counted on the swell of American patriotism that followed the War of 1812 to establish a brand of affordable household porcelain. He enjoyed a few years of prosperity before turning to cotton. Wiederseim Associates will present a pair of Philadelphia Tucker porcelain pitchers from the brand’s early days in an upcoming sale. The offered pitchers feature floral medallions on each side and dark gold accents around the neck.
This upcoming two-day auction will also feature a selection of 20th-century furniture, collectibles, and fine art. Leading the available furniture lots is a custom library bookcase made by Kinloch Woodworking, Ltd. of Unionville, Pennsylvania. The mahogany bookcase includes glass doors, a broken arch bonnet, and floral inlays. A set of 12 chairs in the style of Thomas Chippendale is also notable. Fine art collectors can consider a framed watercolor painting by Dox Thrash, an oil painting titled Homage to Redon by Karl Hagedorn, and a floral still life painting from Raoul Maucherat de Longpré. For the complete catalog and to place a bid, visit Bidsquare.
Alexandrite gems are said to resemble emerald by day and ruby by night. This color-changing quality and limited quantity has aided the gem’s popularity across history. Named after Czar Alexander II, who emancipated Russia’s serfs, the stone became a favorite among royals after its discovery in Russia. In Heritage Estate Jewelry’s upcoming auction, a 13.62-carat natural and untreated alexandrite ring will be available. Round, brilliant-cut diamonds surround the oval-cut alexandrite. A GIA report accompanies this lot. A diamond pendant with a 1.96-carat brilliant-cut diamond from Tiffany & Co., a 3.30-carat fancy yellow diamond ring, and a two-row emerald and diamond necklace are on offer as well.
Collectors of rare stones can find a selection of tanzanite necklaces, a ring, and earrings. A 23.16-carat tanzanite necklace with 18-karat white gold is particularly notable. Tanzanite gems have a distinct bright bluish-purple color. They can only be found in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania. Jewelry enthusiasts can find more than 850 available lots in this auction, as well as watches and fine art. Visit Bidsquare to view the catalog and place a bid.
Inspired by Formula One race cars, Richard Mille RM011 Asia watches are known for their bold characteristics and lightweight design. The watches feature aerospace and racing car manufacturing materials, including carbon nanotubes hardened with ceramic. These materials are rarely used by other timepiece makers. A Richard Mille RM011 Asia watch is one of the key highlights of the upcoming Kodner auction. The 2016 Filipe Massa Asia limited-edition chronograph watch has an automatic self-winding movement. It features a brown ceramic case and an 18 karat rose gold buckle.
An AGL-certified 33.64-carat unheated Ceylon sapphire ring also leads the listings. It features several diamonds that together weigh 3.04 carats. Home to the oldest gemstone mines in the world, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is known for its brighter and lighter sapphires.
Albert Ernest (Beanie) Backus’ oil on canvas painting, titled Florida Landscape with Palm Trees, leads the available fine art lots. The Florida landscape painter devoted himself to the beauty of the Sunshine State. Another Beanie Backus highlight is Yellow Hibiscus Still Life, an oil on board painting. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
Artist Elizabeth O’Neill Verner was a leader and pioneer of the Charleston Renaissance. She was a representational painter, and her works are notable for documenting the changing socio-political landscape of the American South. Brunk Auctions’ upcoming sale will feature several prints by the artist. One of the highlights is a watercolor and graphite work titled Rustic Madonna, Taxco. This piece depicts a mother cradling a child on her lap.
Wilhelm Frerichs, a 19th-century Belgian artist, is also represented in the sale. Frerichs found his muse in the rolling mountains and swiftly flowing rivers of North Carolina. He created expansive canvases that incorporated the aesthetics of his favorite waterfalls. Available in this sale is an untitled oil painting by Wilhelm Frerichs. Beyond fine art, the auction also highlights a Charleston mahogany dressing table in excellent condition. This piece dates back to the 18th century and includes three dovetailed drawers. Those interested in any of these lots can register to bid on Bidsquare.
Born in 1919 in Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamín rose to prominence following his first exhibition at the Salón Nacional de Acuarelistas y Dibujantes in 1948. The artist eventually became known for his Cubist style and depictions of Latin American people. He spent his career explicitly addressing issues of oppression, violence, poverty, and political conflict. An oil painting from Oswaldo Guayasamín will be presented in the upcoming East Coast Estate Finds Sale, offered by Akiba Antiques. Titled Head or Cabezo, the piece shows the face of a woman with a vibrant color palette.
Another painting by Armando Morales, titled Mujer Sentada, is one of the featured lots. Morales was best known for his depictions of tropical scenes, still lifes, and nude portraits. He is often associated with the figurative art movement. Depicting a seated figure, the offered painting incorporates gestural brushstrokes with mostly black, yellow, and blue hues. The event presents over 500 pieces of decorative art, jewelry, and contemporary painting. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit LiveAuctioneers.
Dr. Les Fisher, director of Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, and his late wife Wendy acquired an extensive collection of Canadian Inuit art over the years. Bonhams will offer items from the couple’s collection in an upcoming auction of Canadian Inuit art. Headlining the auction is a painting by Native American artist Fritz Scholder. A member of the federally recognized California Mission Luiseno tribe of the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, Scholder often painted distorted subjects with bright, vivid colors. The available oil painting, titled Luiseño, shows a figure with a human-like body and animalistic facial features walking next to their shadow. The unframed painting stands 80 inches tall and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
Also available in the auction are works by sculptor Judas Ullulaq. While Ullulaq’s sculptures were largely made using stone, the artist was known for incorporating mixed-media accents such as bone, whalebone, ivory, antler, sinew, and musk-ox horn. The Caribou Hunter is a highlighted sculpture by the Canadian Inuit artist. The stone and wood piece depicts a seated hunter wearing goggles and holding a caribou. The sculpture is signed in syllabics on the underside and measures 18 ½ inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 18 inches in depth. View the complete auction catalog and register to bid by visiting Bonhams.
