A renowned Italian jewelry brand, Buccellati flourished in the jewelry world between the 1920s and the 1960s. Mario Buccellati started a small shop in Milan in 1919. Often called the Prince of Goldsmiths, his works helped revive the Renaissance style. An 18-karat gold, ruby, and diamond necklace by Buccellati highlights Freeman’s upcoming Jewelry and Watches auction. An oval cabochon ruby centers the necklace. White gold details and brilliant-cut diamonds accent the stone.
An 18-karat gold and diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels will be featured as well. Crafted in 1950, the piece has flexible domed interlinks set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. A diamond and platinum clip brooch by Cartier London is also available. The brooch features flower and bud motifs. Interested collectors can also consider a diamond solitaire and a chameleon diamond ring. To view these lots and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
By the early 1900s, John Singer Sargent was a conflicted artist. His portrait paintings were in high demand in America and even England, where he’d struggled to gain footing before. However, Sargent was most passionate about his watercolor paintings inspired by a lifetime of travel. Coming to auction as part of Sotheby’s American Art sale is a portrait by John Singer Sargent, completed a year before he swore off portrait painting for good. Sargent depicts his subject, Mrs. William George Raphael, leaning toward the viewer while touching her turquoise necklace.
Representing Thomas Moran in this sale is Grand Canyon, Arizona. Originally born in England, Moran eventually moved with his family to America and used his paintings to advocate for the country’s National Park Service. In this painting, Moran uses passing rain clouds to experiment with varying light and colors across the canyon.
Two of the most well-known American artists of the 20th century, Norman Rockwell and Georgia O’Keeffe, have work available. Norman Rockwell’s study for Saying Grace is on offer. Viewers will notice one more child at the table, a little girl, than in the final composition. There are also a few missing pieces from this study, including two young, male onlookers who would eventually make their way into the painting, a reminder of Rockwell’s methodical approach. Meanwhile, Georgia O’Keeffe collectors will find Green Oak Leaves, an early example of the artist blurring the line between realism and abstraction. Those interested in this or any other piece can register to bid on Sotheby’s website.
Bonhams’ upcoming American Art auction will highlight a late-career oil painting by Fairfield Porter. Known as both a representational painter and a leading art critic, Porter believed that realism and abstraction must work together instead of apart. His works reflect that mindset, handling color and light with equal care. The available painting, titled Yawl in the Channel, depicts the Maine landscape just outside of Porter’s home. Smooth stratus clouds float above a gray and brown shoreline. A small white boat can be seen in the upper left corner of the painting.
This American art sale will present four works by Milton Avery from the Barter Family Collection of American Paintings. Avery’s 1963 Sunflowers painting demonstrates the artist’s commitment to color while reducing representational detail. Completed just two years before his death, Sunflowers shows the eponymous flowers in a moss green vase against a purple and violet background. The other available Avery paintings depict tall “lollipop” trees, a spring landscape, and a cross-legged figure wearing a rain hat. The catalog offers a hippopotamus sculpture by Sargent Johnson, blustery winter scenes by Guy Carleton Wiggins, and floral paintings by Laura Coombs Hills. Visit Bonhams’ website for the full catalog and to place a bid.
This spring, Hindman will present an array of signed luxury jewelry and antique keepsakes in the upcoming Important Jewelry sale. The event brings items by American jeweler Harry Winston, including a diamond ring. This platinum ring features a pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds. The ring comes with a GIA Diamond Grading Report from 2021, certifying the clarity and authenticity of the gems.
The auction spotlights several jewelry pieces from Tiffany & Co. One key lot is an enamel and diamond bangle bracelet designed by Jean Schlumberger. Without any formal training in fine jewelry, Schlumberger started his career in the 1920s in Paris for fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli. His creations soon caught the attention of Walter Hoving, Tiffany’s chairman, who offered Schlumberger a job. At Tiffany, he quickly built an elite clientele that included Audrey Hepburn, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, and Elizabeth Taylor. Schlumberger remains one of only four jewelers who have signed their creations for Tiffany & Co. The available gold and enamel bangle bracelet, ribbed with ropework, features round brilliant-cut diamonds. To view the complete catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
Invented in 1931 by Swiss watchmaker Louis Cottier, the Worldtime wristwatch displays all 24 time zones in a single timepiece. Patek Philippe was the first company to launch this watch through its Worldtime collection in 1939 after entering a partnership with Cottier. The upcoming Hindman auction features an 18-karat pink gold Worldtime wristwatch by Patek Philippe. It has a matte silvered dial with central guilloche engraving, a dark blue revolving diurnal and nocturnal chapter ring, and applied gold baton numerals. An 18-karat pink gold watch by Patek Philippe is also among the leading listings. The Calatrava wristwatch has a brown leather strap, matte silvered dial, and gold numerals. A dress watch line, Calatrava is best known for its elegant looks and simple design.
The catalog includes an 18-karat yellow gold and diamond Oyster Perpetual Day-Date wristwatch by Rolex. The brand developed the Oyster line of waterproof wristwatches in 1926. In the following year, the British swimmer Mercedes Gleitze endorsed the model by wearing an Oyster in her necklace while swimming across the English Channel. To view the complete auction catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
At the age of seven, Janet Jackson, the tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, gave her first performance at the MGM Casino in Las Vegas. By 19, she was recognized as the Queen of Pop and lauded for her cultural impact on the music industry. An upcoming Julien’s Auctions sale will offer a selection of outfits and costumes worn by Janet Jackson during her concerts and music videos. A floor-length metallic silver coat designed by Helen Storey is one notable lot. The artist wore the coat during her 1995 music video, “Scream,” which also featured her brother Michael Jackson.
Another highlight of the auction is a 1956 Chevrolet pickup truck. Designed by Chuck Jordan, this 3100 Cameo is an upscale version of GM’s traditional 3100 series. A 1990 painting by Chester Higgins Jr. titled Eyes of Allah, Islam, is also on offer, along with other items from Jackson’s personal collection. Visit Julien’s Auctions to view the entire catalog or register to place a bid.
While traditional glass-making is about symmetry, Dale Chihuly’s work shows a departure from the past. To create his sculptures, Chihuly allows molten glass to find its own shape organically using gravitational force. Irregularity and asymmetry are defining characteristics of his work. Over the years, he has produced a wide range of colors, textures, and patterns. A Dale Chihuly glass piece, titled Persian and Horn Chandelier, will be available in the upcoming Modern Design auction from Rago. Completed in 2006, the hand-blown glass chandelier displays vibrant shades of blue, yellow, and orange.
Another featured lot is Peter Voulkos’ untitled sculpture from 1957. “I am not a conceptual artist,” Voulkos said. “I can’t just sit there and think of an idea. Most of it comes out of my hands.” An American sculptor, Voulkos was well known for his large clay sculptures. He frequently experimented with the boundaries of sculpture and pottery. The handmade lot is gas-fired stoneware with oxide or slip glazes. Browse the entire collection and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Leading the Fantastic Collection of Vintage and Antique Rugs & Fine Art Auction, presented by Fine Rugs of Chevy Chase, is an antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan. This type of rug is known for non-traditional designs and unique color palettes. The artisans’ designs often take inspiration from the Royal Garden of Kashan, built by Shah Abbas, the monarch of the Safavid dynasty. The offered lot has a dark red color with a thick floral pattern border.
A Persian Serapi rug is another highlight of the sale. Serapi rugs emerged at the beginning of the 19th century. These rugs often emphasize details while employing elaborate patterns of medallions, diamonds, and flowers. An antique Turkish silk Hereke rug featuring a medallion design will be on offer as well. Subtle shades of red, ochre, and blue accent the rug. The sale also includes Persian Farahan Sarouk, Turkish Kilim, and Balouch tribal wool rugs. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
For collectors interested in American and European travel advertisements from the postwar period, Potter & Potter Auctions’ upcoming Vintage Posters, Prints & Works on Paper sale offers a strong showing. Posters in the auction include advertisements for airlines, railroads, ocean liners, and worldwide tourist destinations. One of the sale’s featured lots is a 1952 Union Pacific poster depicting Vegas Vic from the Las Vegas cowboy neon sign. The piece also shows the slogan “play ‘round the clock” and an accordion photo album of things to do in Las Vegas. Other available posters include a 1958 TWA advertisement for flights to Los Angeles and a 1928 Statendam / Holland-American Line cruise poster with almost abstract representations of the ship.
Beyond travel, the sale includes French Art Nouveau and La Belle Epoque posters, as well as propaganda, circus, magic, movies, music, and entertainment works on paper. The sale also offers a selection of fine art, illustration, art books, prints, and graphic ephemera. Two notable examples are an art print of the complete suite of The Seasons by Alphonse Mucha, and the painting Noonline Blaze by Australian artist Tim Storrier. View any of these lots and register to bid on Potter & Potter Auctions.
Pop artist George Segal’s work interacts directly with the viewer’s psychology, a difference compared to other 20th-century Pop art that focused on daily mass-produced objects. The New York-based sculptor was famous for his life-sized human body sculptures hosted in public spaces like coffee shops and train stations. His figurative sculptures momentarily drifted the viewer away from the fast-paced world and allowed them to focus on their inner self. Palm Beach Modern Auctions’ upcoming event highlights a monumental sculpture by George Segal. Circus Acrobats features two life-sized figurines of trapeze artists trying to catch each other. The 1989 ceiling-suspended sculpture features Segal’s signature casting style with rough surfaces and a bright white color.
The Acrobats by Fernand Léger emphasizes the artist’s variant form of Cubism involving tubular shapes, popularly known as Tubism. In 1917, Léger returned to Paris after suffering a war injury. The painter spent most of his time exploring Parisian life, including the famous Montmartre circus Cirque Médrano. The Acrobats is a 1952 gouache painting of two contortionists against a natural background. The brightly colored painting also highlights the tubular forms of the acrobats’ limbs, a prime Tubism example by Léger. Two graffiti art-inspired drawings by Jean-Michel Basquiat will be available as well.
For fashion collectors and enthusiasts, the auction will offer a collection of Hermès handbags. Showcased is a Birkin 25 handbag launched in 1980. The sale also includes sculptures by Pablo Picasso and Louise Nevelson, Alexandre Noll furniture, Christofle and Tiffany & Co. silverware, and a Kenneth Noland scarf. Interested collectors can view the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
