Freeman’s | Hindman will offer over 150 fine art pieces by the likes of Anthony Thieme and Mary Ellen Sigsbee in its upcoming auction. An oil on canvas painting, titled Gloucester Harbor by Anthony Thieme, leads the sale. Thieme is considered one of the most influential landscape and marine artists of the early 20th century. Born in Rotterdam, Holland, he was a notable alumnus of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. This stunning painting features a seaside scene depicting Gloucester Harbor in Massachusetts. The color palette used is mainly muted shades and tones perfectly capturing the serenity of the place.
Another notable lot in the sale is an oil painting titled Weeds by Mary Ellen Sigsbee. According to the catalog, the available canvas is being sold on behalf of the Brandywine Museum of Art to benefit future acquisitions and care of collections. Mary Ellen Sigsbee (1876 – 1960), an American artist and magazine illustrator, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was famous for her poster designs, politically-themed cartoons, illustrations, and paintings. An alumna of the Arts Students League, Sigsbee was a student of famous illustrator Howard Pyle. Several works by Pennsylvania Impressionists such as Henry B. Snell, Walter Baum, John Folinsbee, and George Sotter are available as well. View the complete catalog of the Collect: American Art auction and register to bid by visiting Freeman’s | Hindman.
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British luxury jeweler David Morris is known for crafting and producing fine jewelry and watches. Established in 1962 by David Morris, it is a family-owned business. The jewelry house has designed the Miss World crown and notable pieces for the James Bond film franchise and royal families. An exceptional sapphire and diamond necklace from David Morris is a key highlight of the upcoming Sotheby’s sale. It features graduated oval-shaped diamonds interposed with pear- and marquise-shaped diamonds. The forward-facing part is set with cushion-cut sapphires, weighing 11.37, 7.40, 7.35, 6.85, 6.73, 2.70 and 2.40 carats. The sale also includes a striking intense pinkish purple diamond ring. The fancy oval-shaped diamond, weighing 3.36 carats, is accentuated by epaulette-shaped diamonds.
Three significant Harry Winston diamond rings also lead the catalog. One is designed with an emerald-cut diamond centerpiece and flanked by tapered baguette diamonds. Another Winston ring is studded with a marquise-shaped diamond, ornamented with triangle-shaped diamonds. A faint blue-hued, pear-shaped diamond, crafted between tapered baguette diamonds, is notable as well. American jeweler Harry Winston was dubbed the “King of Diamonds”; he owned the famous Hope Diamond for a decade. Visit Sotheby’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale.
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Artist and inventor of the charcoal and dry pastel sanding technique, Annie Murphy-Robinson was born in 1967. She grew up in Heron, Montana. At an early age, she took art lessons from a local teacher, Mrs. Barbara Mullens. She earned her BFA from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and an MA from Sacramento State University. Robinson’s works are mostly charcoal-based, each with a unique composition. One such artwork by Annie Murphy-Robinson is a highlight of the upcoming auction, presented by the Crocker Art Museum. Soothsayer, a sanded charcoal on paper work, was rendered by the artist in 2021.
Among the other artists represented is Clay Vorhes, who lives and works in Sacramento. A bold color palette with heavy texture characterizes Vorhes’ works. Prominent galleries and museums including Skidmore Contemporary Art have featured Clay Vorhes’ work in the past. His oil on canvas titled Trapeze Show, produced in 2023, is part of the upcoming sale. The lot features trapeze artists balancing on tight ropes. Bidders can also consider a 2011 acrylic on canvas The Straits by John Tarahteeff and a ceramic by Annette Corcoran titled Gold Finch. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Silent Auction 2024 sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Sarouk rugs usually have blue weft threads and salmon or tomato red warps. The colors are mixed with ivory in a very traditional, floral style. Nazmiyal Auctions’ Fine & Decorative Antique, Vintage & Modern Rugs sale highlights a large (18 feet by 12 feet) vase-designed antique Persian Sarouk Farahan rug. The finest Sarouk rugs come from the Sarouk carpet-making region in Arak, located in West Iran. The available rug is flexible with naturalistic floral designs, resembling the finer Sarouks, produced from the 18th century to the 1920s. This old tradition has been resumed recently. This rug features a classically Persian medallion design customary on Sarouk Farahans. It has an interesting combination of suave curve-linearity and geometric styles. Persian Sarouk Farahan rugs are made of the finest weaving of high-quality wool for high durability.
The sale also offers an eye-catching antique Art Nouveau Irish Donegal rug. The vibrant mix of different hues of green and orange sets the rug apart. This piece was produced around 1920. By the early 20th century, Donegal had established its reputation for creating trendy, high-quality carpets. The manufacture of Irish Donegal rugs began in 1858 in Ireland. Conventional rugs like the available example feature Neoclassical designs from the 20th century, predominantly custom-made with colors selected according to the client’s preference. The designs were based on traditional Persian carpets, but they eventually added unique Art Nouveau styles from William Morris, an English textile designer. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the Fine & Decorative Antique, Vintage & Modern Rugs sale, visit Nazmiyal Auctions.
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In the latest Private collection Jewelry and Antiques Sale from WinBids Auctions, over 500 quality lots will come under the hammer. Among the top lots in the catalog is an 18-karat white gold Tiffany & Co. hammered engagement ring. The Lucida diamond possesses a Tiffany patent for the diamond cut. Tiffany & Co’s Lucida diamond is cut-cornered and has unique facets arranged in a square shape. The available ring features a smooth gold mounting, holding a diamond with four prongs. The diamond weighs 0.10 carats and has an F color and VS clarity. Another notable jewelry lot in the sale is a Cartier Paris C Bracelet. This solid 18k yellow gold bracelet measures 7.0 x 0.55 inches with a total weight of 49.7 grams.
This upcoming sale will also offer luxury watches. Leading this section of the catalog is a rose gold-plated Omega Constellation watch. The Omega Constellation exemplifies the company’s commitment to precision and timeless design. This men’s watch has a dimension of 35mm and has a black leather strap. Additional lots of interest include an art nouveau ceramic vase from Austria, three buffalo Nickel coins, and a 26-piece WMF Germany fish cutlery set. Visit WinBids Auctions to view the complete Private Collection Jewelry and Antiques Sale catalog and register to bid.
Berlin painter Werner Scholz was best known for exploring Germany’s darker side during the interwar years with expressive and empathetic attention to the lives of the petit bourgeoisie. The upcoming Revere Auctions sale will feature two Scholz paintings. A 1932 oil-on-panel painting of two children and a motherly figure by the artist is particularly noteworthy. This piece depicts the mother holding aloft a golden cross. Scholz’s well-articulated paintings drew heavily on German Expressionism but had a dark, often melancholy undertone. Another notable fine artwork in the catalog is a 1981 oil painting by German painter Andreas Müller, depicting the Madonna. In the work, Mary wears an embroidered gold and pearl gown in red. Müller’s signature appears in the lower left corner.
Beyond fine art, this auction includes decorative art, furniture, jewelry, and collectibles. Leading this section of the catalog is a Gorham Chantilly sterling flatware set. The Chantilly design was introduced by the company in 1895. Chantilly pieces are noted for their delicate designs, scrollwork, and floral embellishments. The available 100-piece set includes knives, soup spoons, forks, teaspoons, tablespoons, and serving ware, among other items. Additional lots of interest include a Georges L’Enfant gold bracelet, a diamond and rose gold Patek Philippe timepiece, a carved wooden sculpture by Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds, and a pair of $50 platinum coins. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete All That Glitters: Luxury Goods & Art catalog and find other online auctions.
Amelia Peláez del Casal was a notable painter of the avant-garde generation. The Cuban artist was well known for her signature Cubist compositions. She explored Baroque architecture with unconstrained black lines outlining intense color areas. A framed oil on canvas painting by Peláez, titled Vitral Con Frutas, is a key highlight of this upcoming sale from Basel Auction House. It depicts a vivid illustration of fruits placed in the foreground and a stained-glass window in the backdrop. The inspiration for Peláez’s works came from her mother’s house, where she resided after her return from Havana. The interiors were a combination of neoclassical design and traditional Cuban Creole fashion. Another key work in the upcoming auction is an acrylic on canvas by Steve Penley. Hand signed at bottom right, the painting is noteworthy for its distinct strokes, vibrant hues, and iconic American imagery.
Crocodile, an aluminum sculpture by French sculptor and visual neo-Pop artist Richard Orlinski, also leads the catalog. Orlinski’s monochromatic diamond-cut sculptures of wildlife signify the duality of the animal and human worlds. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming May Fine Art, Paintings, Furniture & Objects of Art sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Louis Justin Laurent Icart (French, 1888 – 1950) dedicated himself to painting, drawing, and etching. Icart, in demand throughout his career, captured the essence of the Art Deco period. Another artist who succeeded during the Art Deco period was Fanny Volmers Icart (French, 1896 – 1970). In 1914, the artists met, and Fanny began modeling for many of Louis Icart’s works. They fell in love, and Fanny became Louis’ muse. Portrait de Fanny by Louis Icart is a notable oil on canvas featuring Fanny Volmers Icart. It leads the upcoming Memorial Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, presented by Dane Fine Art. Completed in 1935, the portrait features Fanny posing elegantly in a loose gown. Her bright tresses highlight her sharp and feminine features against a dark background.
Boxing legend Mohammad Ali is featured in another leading lot. Mr. Brainwash’s American Hero (Ali Unique) a five-color serigraph with hand embellishments created in 2019. It is hand-signed by Mr. Brainwash. It also bears Ali’s fingerprint on the reverse. Mr. Brainwash is a French-born Los Angeles-based street artist associated with the likes of Banksy. Mr. Brainwash and his peers all rose to prominence through street art in the 2010s. The sale offers over 1,000 lots, including photographs by George Hurrell and sculptures by KAWS. Register to bid in the Memorial Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art sale and other online auctions on Bidsquare.
A Fang-Ntumu reliquary figure dating back to the 19th century and a Kwele mask are among the notable African works in this upcoming Sotheby’s auction. The male ancestor statue stands at 45.7 cm high and reflects the style of the Fang-Ntumu people of Northern Gabon. The subject here is in a semi-seated position with a rounded forehead and rectangle mouth. The head is perched on a long and cylindrical neck, while the ears are semi-circular. From the left ear dangles a pendant of three metal rings holding a glazed blue and white faience. According to the auction house, this piece of the sculpture was previously owned by Charles Ratton, Louis Carré, and Olivier Le Corneur.
Another item highlighted in the sale is an African Kwele mask from the Collection of Leinuo Zhang, Milan. This wooden mask from the Kwele tribe of Gabon measures 24.5 inches tall and is hand-carved. Kwele masks are often used during initiation ceremonies and at the end of a mourning period. These masks are mostly painted in white, symbolizing light and clarity. Other notable lots include a snuff container from Eastern South Africa, a Paracas embroidered textile border, and a Maya carved cylindrical vase in Chocholá style. View the full Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas catalog by visiting Sotheby’s.
Danish silversmith Georg Arthur Jensen, the founder of Georg Jensen A/S, was known for his commercial implementation of innovative metal design. The Georg Jensen company’s silverware is marked by simple and elegant craftsmanship. The upcoming sale, offered by SJ Auctioneers, will feature a Georg Jensen sterling silver acorn dinner and lunch set of 133 pieces. It includes dinner knives and forks, lunch knives and forks, salad forks, teaspoons, and butter spreaders. A sterling silver set of 84 pieces of Tiffany & Co. English King dinner flatware is equally noteworthy. Another notable Tiffany lot is a rare mid-20th century sterling silver gilt rose centerpiece bowl potpourri, made in Italy. It is ornamented with a finial, two lions and with a pierced, geometric design, standing on four clawed feet.
The sale also includes a Russian sterling silver and marble desk set. It comprises an inkwell, letter opener, and blotter. The rocker blotter is surmounted by a bear holding a fish letter opener and an inkwell fountain pen. Also available is a sterling silver set of 11 miniature Italian automobile figurines. Visit SJ Auctioneers to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Collectible Toys Jewelry Decor and More sale.
