MS-64 Double Eagle gold coins are considered highly valuable by numismatists. Designed by famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, they were minted from 1907 to 1933. One such exceptional piece that highlights the upcoming sale, presented by Gold Standard Auctions, is a 1924 graded $24 MS-64 Gold Double Eagle coin. It has been graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Made of 0.9675 ounces of gold, this lot is in excellent condition. While the coin’s obverse depicts an iconic design of Lady Liberty, the reverse shows a flying eagle. Another significant lot is an 1879-CC Morgan silver dollar coin, closely uncirculated. Designed by George T. Morgan, the coin shows Liberty in a Phrygian cap fitting closely around her head.
Also available in the sale is an assortment of Flying Eagle and Indian Head cents. The set comprises a total of 58 coins dating from 1837 to 1909. About 208 coins from the Lincoln Cent Collection, an 1894-O Morgan Silver Dollar certified by PGA, modern bullion pieces, and key date U.S. paper money, are all part of the auction. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming May 24th New York Network Coin Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions will offer Red Rug by Milton Avery as a leading lot. It was painted and signed by the artist/designer in 1958. Milton Avery (American, 1885 – 1965) was “our greatest colorist,” wrote American art critic Hilton Kramer in a 1981 article. Avery often traveled to different places with his wife and daughter, looking for new vistas to paint. His human forms, like the one in the offered painting, would often fuse with and mimic their surroundings. This piece was part of the collection of Mrs. Barbara Schlang in Florida. She purchased the painting at Milton and Sally Michel Avery’s New York home later in the artist’s life. Mrs. Schlang recalls that Sally Michel answered the door and advised that Milton was not well and was resting. She entered the bedroom, selected this work, and asked “Do you like this one?” The work has remained in Mrs. Schlang’s collection until now.
Among furniture, the sale offers a Paul Dupré-Lafon desk. Dupré-Lafon (French, 1900 – 1971) was often called the “decorator of millionaires.” He designed and created high-quality Art Deco furnishings for the Parisian elite and made a name for himself. He was said to be inspired by Cubism. Dupré-Lafon expertly incorporated geometric and functional aspects into his pieces.
The offered desk has a mahogany top with leather, parchment, and bronze on its skirts and legs.
The desk has six drawers, three writing platforms that slide out from underneath the desktop, and two inset compartments with sliding covers. The auction also offers a bronze Menina sculpture by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés (b. 1942). Visit Bidsquare to browse the Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury – Spring 2024 sale and other online auctions.
Catalan artist Emilio Grau Sala was famous for portraying abstract floral still life scenes and lyrical figurative subjects. The upcoming Leonard Auction event presents Paysage sur la Cote, an oil on canvas by Emilio Grau Sala. Rendered in 1970, the available lot comes in a gold-painted wood frame. It depicts figures in a garden near the sea. Born in Barcelona, Sala studied at the Escuela de Bellas Artes de Barcelona. He was inspired by Post-Impressionist French artists such as Pierre Bonnard and Raoul Dufy. His works have been part of annual salons in Paris and international group exhibitions. Fine art collectors will also find a lithograph titled Nightmare by American artist Rockwell Kent (1882 – 1971).
Also showcased in this sale is a Pablo Picasso Taureau et Picador earthenware pitcher. The lot was produced in 1956 and is a glazed ceramic from an edition of 500. It has an Edition Picasso incised mark and Madoura Plein Feu stamps on the underside. Other noteworthy lots include a Bellarri 18-karat white gold and diamond bracelet, a Tiffany & Co. platinum and diamond hinged bangle bracelet, and an assortment of gold, sterling silver, and costume jewelry. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog for this May Online Auction (Sale #315) event and to browse other online auctions.
The Krugerrand, a South African coin initially minted in 1967, was created by Rand Refinery and the South African Mint. The word “Krugerrand” is a combination of the name of the former President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger, and rand, the unit of currency. The upcoming Brunk Auctions sale will feature a set of seven South African one-ounce gold Krugerrand coins. These include two dated 1975, one 1976, two 1978, and two 1979. The sale also includes two other sets, each consisting of three South African one-ounce gold coins, dated 1978. The bust of the president is depicted on the obverse, whereas the reverse portrays a stotting springbok, the country’s national animal.
An 18-karat Cartier Maillon Panthére diamond link bracelet leads the jewelry listings. It is designed with three rows of 96 round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 3.36 carats. Another striking piece is an 18-karat pearl and diamond lariat necklace by Zonnie Sheik. It is fashioned with nine large baroque pearls, with five of them accented with 234 full-cut diamonds. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Jewelry, Coins & Currency Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
The latest sale from Pook & Pook, Inc. features the single-owner collection of Barry D. Hogan, a noted real estate developer and collector from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He specialized in early American glass, Americana items, and Pennsylvania folk art. These interests are well-represented in the upcoming auction. Hand-painted antiquities, including a folk art decorated poplar box from the 19th century, stand out. This piece measures over ten inches high and 13 inches wide. Painted red and white flowers decorate the box. Smaller painted wood boxes will also come under the hammer, including a black, red, and green Bucher box from 19th-century Berks County, Pennsylvania. It is painted in the style of an artisan in eastern Pennsylvania from the early 1800s. Known for their wooden document boxes painted with black backgrounds and flower motifs, the artisan’s output is collectively known as “Bucher boxes.”
Pennsylvanian furniture is also available in the upcoming sale. Notable lots in this section of the catalog include a painted poplar tall case clock from the early 19th century. Signed ‘Peter Miller,’ the clock features its original surface with yellow highlights and elaborate curvature. Several furniture lots decorated with folk art can also be considered, particularly painted pine dower chests that would have been used by unmarried young women to prepare for their marriages. Fine art from the likes of German-American portrait artist Jacob Maentel and Romantic Victorian painter Jacob Eichholtz will be available as well. Visit Bidsquare to browse The Collection of Barry D. Hogan, Lancaster, Pennsylvania catalog and find other online auctions.
The upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art sale from Freeman’s | Hindman will particularly feature items from the collection of Dr. Julian Katz and Dr. Sheila Moriber Katz of Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Key artists with work in this section of the catalog include Roy Lichtenstein and Hans Hofmann. The latter artist’s Red Faces is particularly striking. This 1945 work by the German-born American painter represents an early gesture toward Abstract Expressionism. Swirls of color are laid over a green and red background. Another key lot in the catalog is a $ screenprint by Andy Warhol. Executed in 1982, this work places nine dollar signs in a grid. During the 1980s, Warhol was interested in the rising obsession with wealth in America and the decade’s shifting economic tides. “By elevating the dollar sign to the status of art object,” the auction house notes in the lot description, “Warhol blurred the lines between cultural and financial value.”
Luminous works by Lê Phổ can also be considered. La Lumière d’Été or Summer Light features one of the artist’s signature outdoor scenes, placing two young women beneath brightly-painted summer leaves. Lê Phổ was also known for his still life depictions of flowers. An example of this part of his oeuvre is available as well. Additional works of interest in the catalog range from an etching and drypoint reinvention of the Minotaur myth by Pablo Picasso to a 1985 Pop Art version of the American flag by Roy Lichtenstein. Works by Sam Gilliam, Lynne Drexler, and Claes Oldenburg round out the catalog. To view the complete Modern and Contemporary Art listings and to register to bid, visit Freeman’s | Hindman.
This upcoming three-day auction from Millea Bros. Ltd. features a diverse selection of fine artworks, decorative art, furniture, Asian antiques, and more. Leading the first day of the sale is a color lithograph by Joan Miró, titled Cartones. Miró incorporated recurring themes with abstract elements in his works using color and form as symbols of meaning. In the Pointillism style, the artist used colorful dots to create the available image. Unlike his primary color palette, Miró employed purples and siennas alongside intense greens, yellows, and blues. He contrasted these dots of color with black lines which are closely spaced dots as well. Created in 1965, this color lithograph is pencil-signed by the artist in the lower margin. This piece of artwork is part of the catalogue of the exhibition “Cartones.”
Among the top lots on the second day of this event is a 19th-century Chinese verre eglomise painting. Verre églomisé, also known as reverse-painted glass, has its origins in pre-Roman times. The available reverse glass painting, featuring a woman holding a sheaf of wheat, is vividly colored and detailed. Bidders can also consider a Ushak carpet from the first half of the 20th century. Woven in Western Turkey, Ushak rugs feature distinctive patterns, such as big geometric shapes, large-scale floral designs, and central medallions. To view the complete catalog of the Millea Bros Select, Day 1 sale and to find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Carl Clemens Moritz Rungius was celebrated as a leading wildlife artist of America. His initial visits to Maine and Wyoming helped him closely study and paint animals. Rungius was so fascinated by the landscapes and wildlife of the region that the German-born artist immigrated to the United States in 1896. The upcoming Doyle auction will feature The Old Man of the Mountains, an oil on canvas painting by Rungius. Making direct observation of the wilderness, he portrayed the animal in its natural environment. Another interesting animal subject oil work is Terriers Ratting in a Stable. The painting is attributed to George Armfield, a British genre painter known for images of domesticated dogs. The artist was very fond of animals, and his paintings of horses and hounds were in great demand.
Edgar Alwin Payne’s Canyon de Chelly is a noteworthy oil painting in the catalog. Payne spent several months exploring and painting the canyon together with his spouse Elsie, who was also an artist. Rembrandt Bugatti’s bronze sculpture, Braque Couche ou Grand Saint Germain, also leads the listings. It features a dark brown patina on a wood base. Visit Doyle to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming The Estate Of Bartlett Burnap sale.
American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat was known for his contribution to Neo-Expressionism and contemporary art movements. His artworks often highlighted themes of colonialism, racism, and classism, as well as their impact on American society. Born in 1960 at Park Slope, Brooklyn, Basquiat sold postcards featuring his artwork on the streets before becoming a successful painter. Fury Fury Fury, one such oil on canvas attributed to the artist, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from 500 Gallery. This unsigned original composition dates back to 1982.
Another noteworthy painting in the sale is a 1968 artwork attributed to Ukrainian-born French artist Sonia Delaunay. The artist was the co-founder of the Orphism art movement, which relies on the use of strong colors and geometric shapes. Born to Jewish parents, Delaunay spent most of her working life in Paris.
An abstract composition in the manner of Franz Kline (1910 – 1962) also leads the catalog. American artist Kline was famous for his black and white paintings. He made a significant contribution to the avant-garde movement. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Contemporary Classics sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
The upcoming Vintage Posters sale from Potter & Potter Auctions will offer a Destroy this Mad Brute: Enlist poster by Harry R. Hopps (1869 – 1937). This poster from 1917 predates King Kong by more than a decade. In this propaganda poster, Hopps uses powerful imagery to depict a bloodied gorilla representing the German army. The brute gorilla, wearing a pickelhaube helmet labeled “militarism,” steps foot onto an American shore as Europe lies in ruin in the distance. The enraged gorilla grips a half-naked Lady Liberty captive in one arm while his other carries a bloody club marked “Kultur.” The image was intended to rouse its audience to join the cause against the “German militarism” threatening American liberty.
An upward view of the massive ocean liner Normandie with a flock of seagulls is depicted in another available poster by A. M. Cassandre (1901 – 1968). When the SS Normandie first set sail from Saint-Nazaire, France, in 1932, it was the largest and fastest steamship ever created. Completing its first voyage to New York in record time, Normandie became a national symbol of France’s leading position in the shipping industry. The poster of the Transatlantique French Line Normandie was printed in 1935 by Alliance Graphique. This poster for the SS Normandie by Cassandre is considered a masterpiece of Art Deco by many art historians. The glamour and excitement of ocean liner travel were marketed with such images. Adolphe Jean-Marie Mouron (also known as A. M. Cassandre) was a modernist poster artist, painter, graphic designer, and stage designer who began his career in Paris in 1923. One of his most recognized works remains the Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) monogram. Visit Potter & Potter Auctions’ website to view the complete catalog and register to bid in this Vintage Posters sale.
