The Howard Miller Clock Company specializes in manufacturing an array of grandfather, wall, and mantel clocks. The founder, Howard Miller, was introduced to clockmaking by his father. Under his father’s expert guidance, Miller created his own innovative clock designs. The upcoming Home Interiors Auction, presented by Lion and Unicorn, will highlight a focal point chiming wall clock from Howard Miller. The piece features a polished brass-finished bezel and high precision chime movement.
Another top lot of the auction is a Betsy Patterson pattern sterling silver set. This engraved set was named after Elizabeth “Betsy” Patterson Bonaparte, a renowned socialite in Baltimore society. Designed by Gideon N. Steiff, this particular pattern was produced between 1932 and 1979. The set includes sugar spoons, salad forks, dinner knives, soup spoons, and more. Interested collectors can explore the full catalog and register to bid online on Lion and Unicorn.
Sometime in the 1960s, poet and editor Allen Cohen had a dream about a newspaper that eventually became The San Francisco Oracle. “I woke up in the morning and remembered seeing a newspaper being read all over the world with rainbows on it,” remembered Cohen. In its 12-issue run in the mid to late 1960s, The San Francisco Oracle circulated to hippies and beatniks, discussing psychedelics and tackling moral and religious issues. Now, Turner Auctions & Appraisals will offer several individual issues and collections of The San Francisco Oracle as part of its Feelin’ Groovy sale.
Allen Cohen and his colleagues gained creative control of The San Francisco Oracle by its third issue. Together, they transformed it into what Cohen called “the Rosetta Stone of that forgotten civilization called The Hippies.” A copy of the publication’s third issue is on offer in this Turner Auctions sale. Bidders will notice an editorial from poet Gary Snyder in this paper critiquing Buddhism for, in his view, ignoring social issues. Framing the article is a collage that juxtaposes traditional Buddhist images with those of hippies, Captain America, and others.
Lot #25 in this sale offers a collection of The San Francisco Oracle issues. That includes issue #4 and issues #7 – #12. Poet Allen Ginsberg appears prominently both on the cover and in the contents of issue #7. The multi-colored, psychedelic design of the issue’s cover is reminiscent of Allen Cohen’s early vision of a newspaper full of rainbows. Register to bid and view each of the lots on Bidsquare. Those who would like to learn more about the sale can also read Auction Daily’s upcoming extended coverage.
In 1884, a Greek silversmith named Sotirio Bulgari founded a jewelry house in Rome. His brand, now called Bvlgari, has been around for over 130 years. In A Touch of the Past’s upcoming auction, vintage jewelry items from luxury houses such as Bvlgari and Cartier will be available. On offer from Bvlgari is a Cuban link 18-karat gold chain necklace with the maker’s mark. A mid-century 18-karat gold bracelet from Cartier is also notable. The convertible bracelet is made of three brooches adorned with diamonds.
A 7.52-carat tanzanite platinum cocktail ring is another key lot. The center stone is flanked by diamonds that together weigh 1.60 carats. Vintage watch collectors can consider examples from Piaget and Tiffany & Co., along with pieces from Corum, Tissot, Seiko, and Gucci. To view the full catalog and bid, visit Bidsquare.
Lino Tagliapietra is a glass art expert known for his Venetian glassblowing techniques. Tagliapietra’s work features a cultural mix of American and Murano glassmaking. The upcoming auction from Nye & Co. presents a Fenice art glass sculpture by Lino Tagliapietra. The 2006 glass sculpture features unique colors which Tagliapietra independently developed. These colors, according to the artist, make the glassworks softer and more Venetian. Another highlight of the auction is a glazed ceramic bowl by artists Edwin and Mary Scheier. The couple was famous for reviving studio pottery with unusual clay forms and abstract decorations. The upcoming sale features a Scheier ceramic bowl glazed in black and blue.
Frederick Hart’s acrylic sculpture with a black illuminated pedestal, titled Illuminata III, is also available. Hart’s figurative sculptures depict abstract forms and movements inspired by Auguste Rodin. The transparent acrylic in his sculptures creates a fluid appearance that resembles ice. The available Illuminata III acrylic sculpture shows two embracing figures at the center of the piece. Acrylic shrouds them from view at certain angles.
The sale offerings also include Tabriz, Bidjar, and Lavar Kirman carpets, as well as French Aubusson tapestries. Collectors can explore Federal and Art Nouveau furniture, mantel clocks, a Steinway Baby Grand piano, an Ingo Maurer spiral lamp, and various Hampshire pottery articles. Explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The upcoming online-only ABC: Estate Finds & Books auction at Millea Bros. Ltd. will feature a selection of rare books from the 19th and 20th centuries. One notable lot is a first edition copy of William Faulkner’s Idylls in the Desert. Signed by the author, this issue is #304 of 400 and is a hardcover edition bound with marbled paper.
Beyond books, the sale features a broad collection of fine and decorative art. Leading the available artworks is a set of six abstract color sketches by Greek-American artist Chryssa Vardea. She was best known for her work in light art and aluminum sculpture. The sketches on offer are likely preparatory pieces for her sculptures. Other art in the sale includes a painting on board in a glazed door by Jorge Eduardo, an iron sculpture of a horse head by Alexandra Athanassiades, a color lithograph by Marc Chagall, and an etching by Pablo Picasso.
Collectors can also consider over 50 pieces of fine furniture, including a set of four Hans Wegner teak chairs, an Isabel O’Neill decorated kneehole desk, a Juan Pablo Molyneux green suede chaise lounge, and more. View the complete listings and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Hindman’s upcoming Stepping Into Tomorrow auction will present Mauro Perucchetti’s Sex and the City sculpture. Produced in 2011, the offered sculpture is made of pigmented resin, stainless steel, and Swarovski crystals. The piece displays 20 high-heeled shoes with colored crystal accents. After spending most of his early years experimenting with materials, Perucchetti pioneered his resin sculptures. His minimalist works explore a wide range of subjects, including the Pillsbury Doughboy, heart-shaped earrings, dollar bills, flying pigs, skulls, and pill capsules. Many of his pieces address the pressing social and political issues of society.
Among the 248 available lots is a Companion sculpture from KAWS. The American artist is best known for his figurative cast sculptures that combine fine and commercial art. His works drew attention following the launch of his Companion series in the 1990s. The available signature cast figure has ‘X’s in place of eyes. Also highlighted is a bronze sculpture by Arman and a Cubism-style painting by Roger Bissiere. Interested collectors can view the complete catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
In its upcoming New York City Estate sale, Auctions at Showplace will showcase a selection of items from New York City and the metropolitan area. Landscape at Sunset by Sanford Gifford is one of the featured lots. The oil painting depicts a tree-lined river at sunset. It follows the Hudson River School tradition, a style that celebrates the natural beauty of the American landscape.
A Fabergé gold and ruby cross egg pendant is also available in the auction. The antique Russian pendant by Peter Carl Fabergé is crafted in 14-karat rose gold and is ovoid-shaped. The front side is embossed with a Maltese cross pattern. A five-piece sterling silver tea set by William DeMatteo is also available for bidding. Interested collectors can view all listed lots in the auction catalog and visit Bidsquare to place a bid.
The first woman brewmaster since Prohibition, Carol Stoudt and her husband Ed were considered pioneers in the craft beer industry. Together, the couple founded the award-winning Stoudt Brewing Company & Black Angus Antiques Mall in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. They built a legacy on brewing German beer in the Reinheitsgebot tradition. Automobiles, decorative arts, and furniture from Ed & Carol Stoudt’s private collection will be available in the upcoming Wiederseim Associates auction.
Leading this sale is a 1932 Auburn convertible roadster. Auburn Automobiles began producing American-made cars in 1900. In part due to the Great Depression, the company ceased operation in 1937. The available three-speed manual transmission roadster has a straight eight motor and 98 horsepower. Horsepower Enterprises of Lancaster, PA completed most of the car’s restoration, including body work and a custom paint job.
Founded in 1853, Wurlitzer originally imported stringed, woodwind, and brass instruments from Germany. In the 1930s, after moving operations to New York, the company began manufacturing jukeboxes. It produced the Wurlitzer Model 1100 jukebox from 1947 to 1949. These jukeboxes moved away from the Art Deco design of the 1940s to a more modern look. The upcoming auction will feature a working Wurlitzer Model 1100 jukebox. It measures 58 inches high and 30 inches wide. Visit Bidsquare to view the full catalog and to place a bid.
Sotheby’s upcoming contemporary art auction will present 12 lots from Damien Hirst, Cady Noland, Carrie Mae Weems, and Glenn Ligon, among others. One of the leading items is Peter Halley’s untitled acrylic piece from 1991. In the early 1980s, the artist began painting prison cells, barred windows, and grids in neon colors. “I grew up with the notion that paintings create light, that picturing light was really important. As my work developed, I wanted to make paintings that created light, not natural light, but an artificial light,” Halley said. The available piece is a representation of his style and color palette. It shows geometric shapes in shades of yellow, orange, and blue.
The Contemporary Art Online | New York auction also features a painting by Robert Motherwell. An American painter and printmaker, Motherwell was recognized for his Abstract Expressionist style. His works present an intuitive approach to painting. Titled Open No. 128: Charcoal with Blue on Raw Canvas, the available piece shows the outline of a smaller canvas. Interested collectors of contemporary art can explore the full catalog and register to bid online on Sotheby’s.
Christie’s upcoming First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art auction will feature Mickalene Thomas’ 2011 collage titled Shinique: Now I Know. The collage consists of monochrome and color photographs, acrylic, and papers. In her collages, Thomas tries to give her subject visual authority because in their gaze lies their power. Her works explore sexuality, art history, popular culture, and portraits. Andy Warhol’s Beatle Boots (Negative) acrylic and silkscreen piece is also on offer.
Kenny Scharf’s Butterfly Jungle (1989) is another noteworthy lot. “I think of [Scharf] as an environmentalist,” says his friend and art dealer Honor Fraser. Butterfly Jungle reflects some of Scharf’s environmentalist themes. It depicts the rounded forms of several insects in a green, blue, and purple jungle setting. The catalog will also feature a piece by Aboudia (Abdoulaye Diarrassouba). The contemporary African artist uses his canvas to represent the marginalized children he grew up with. This sale will feature Aboudia’s Môgôs #4 painting of several alarmed figures. View all available works of contemporary art and register to bid online on Christie’s.
