A Marc Chagall lithograph will be available in Clarke Auction Gallery’s upcoming Fine Art, Jewelry, Antiques, Asian, & Midcentury Auction. Titled Daphnis and Chloe: Chloe is Carried Off by the Methymneans, this piece shows a vibrant scene with human figures riding horses and carrying war instruments. At the center, two lovers, Daphnis and Chloe, can be seen embracing each other amidst the chaos. In the artist’s later years, Marc Chagall found himself immersed in the literature of late antiquity. This lithograph is Chagall’s take on Longus’ story of Daphnis and Chloe.
Another lot of interest is James McNeill Whistler’s Nocturne: The River at Battersea. In the late 19th century, James McNeill Whistler developed a keen interest in small towns and oceans. Most of his black-and-white lithographs were inspired by the Anglo-Japanese aesthetic. 561 lots will be on offer in this sale, including works from Henri Matisse and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. To view the full catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
Utagawa Hiroshige was a prominent ukiyo-e master known for his woodblock prints. The artist was born in Edo and took up painting at the age of 14. In 1811, Utagawa Hiroshige started learning painting under artist Utagawa Toyohiro. His early works mainly featured typical ukiyo-e subjects like kabuki actors. After the death of his teacher in the 1830s, Hiroshige’s work underwent a radical shift. He started creating landscapes, flowers, and bird prints, for which he became famous.
The upcoming Brunk Auctions event presents several woodblock prints of sea creatures and landscapes by Utagawa Hiroshige. This woodblock print series is also known as “Uozukushi,” meaning every variety of fish. This auction includes a late 19th century, untitled series of twenty large fish prints. Each one of the available works has an Ichiryusai seal. They also feature poems written in calligraphic text. Woodblock prints by the ukiyo-e master often included distinct colors that influenced Western artists like Claude Monet.
Also showcased are three Chinese sang-de-boeuf floor vases with blue underglaze. The vases feature six-character Kangxi marks and have oxblood red exteriors and white-glazed interiors. The sang-de-boeuf ceramic glaze was first created at the start of the 18th century in the porcelain kilns of Jingdezhen during the Kangxi period. The flambé glaze offers varying decorative effects.
The auction also highlights Chinese Dayazhai-style garden stools from the late Qing dynasty. The enamel-painted stools depict dragons, hibiscus blossoms, and chrysanthemums on a yellow foreground. The auction also offers works by Paul Jacoulet and Hiroshi Yoshida, Federal and British furniture pieces, a Sumac mat, Asian arts, jewelry, and silverware. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
In response to the growing interest in superhero narratives, Goodman commissioned writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby to create the Fantastic Four. With the launch of Fantastic Four #1 in 1961, Marvel unveiled a superhero setting based on the real world. The popularity of the Fantastic Four prompted the creation of other iconic characters, including Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the X-Men. The upcoming Comic, TCG & Toy Auction, presented by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, will highlight a selection of Marvel comics, including Fantastic Four #1. This issue marks the first appearance of the Fantastic Four and Mole Man.
Other available items include a G.I. Joe toy tank from Hasbro. This toy is a motorized battle tank from the movie G.I. Joe. DC Comics collectors can find The Batman Adventures issue #12 from 1993 and Detective Comics issue #359 from 1967. For more information and to register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
The ancient city-state of Corinth was situated on the Isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Peloponnese to Greece. Since 1896, various archaeological excavations of Corinth have been conducted by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Greek Ministry of Culture, revealing insights into antiquity. One of the key lots at the upcoming Ancient / Ethnographic Art Through The Ages auction, presented by Artemis Gallery, is a Corinthian aryballos created between 575 and 550 BCE. With a circular rim and a wide handle, the globular vessel is adorned with depictions of warriors holding shields. It is also decorated with concentric circles on the rim and the base. In its time, this aryballos was used to hold fragrant oils and perfumes for bathing.
Another highlight is a sterling silver necklace with a chain made of 26 twisted silver pieces and a pendant resembling Thor’s hammer. It was created by the Vikings of Northern Europe between the 10th and 12th century CE. Thor’s hammer often appeared on religious amulets during the Viking era to invoke the spirit of the fertility god. These were typically designed in silver. To view the complete catalog of ancient and ethnographic art, visit LiveAuctioneers.
The upcoming Estate Jewelry, Fine Art, & Collectibles sale, presented by Kodner Galleries, offers a mixed bag of fine art, estate jewelry, and furniture. Highlighted in the auction is an oil painting by Italian Orientalist painter Fabio Fabbi. Following his studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Fabbi traveled to Egypt to paint scenes of markets, bazaars, odalisques, and harems. The available work, titled Orientalist Trader, shows several figures gathered around a multicolored carpet.
Another highlight is a Piaget Polo watch. Created in 1979, the Polo luxury sports watch gained immense popularity in the 1980s. As Yves G. Piaget recalls, “It represented the first time one of our watches was created to meet demand and not ‘imposed’ on the market as the custom used to be… our retailers wanted a luxury sports watch.” The event will also offer a selection of gold and diamond jewelry, furniture, and centerpieces. Interested collectors can browse the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Though the National Football League was formed in 1920, several years passed before it grew in popularity. Indicative of the spectacle of college football, the first stadiums at Harvard, Yale, and Princeton were fashioned after classical Greek stadia and the Roman Colosseum. Sports photography from this period often attempts to capture the grandiosity and athleticism of the Olympian, as can be seen in the photographic pieces for sale in this upcoming Artelisted event.
Of the many action shots in the collection are several capturing American football rivalries, such as one showing an unnamed player running through the line of a game between USC and UCLA around 1942. Other game photos include game information and a photo description on the reverse, including one depicting a match between Notre Dame and Northwestern: “With the Big 10 Championship tucked away, Northwestern University, undefeated this season, saw a national title snatched from its grasp when the fighting Irish of Notre Dame beat the Wildcats 26-6 at South Bend, Ind.”
One of the more unusual photos from the collection is that of two Los Angeles firefighters attempting to pass a football while somewhat precariously climbing a firefighter’s ladder. The reverse of the photo states that the photo was taken at the “famous Los Angeles fireman’s Football tea.” There is also an action photo from a children’s football game where the youngsters appear to be as enthusiastic as their older counterparts, though the football itself is nearly a third the size of the players.
The sale includes many more game shots, team shots, as well as individual photos of players, both named (Pinkie Schmidt, Bill Jummin, Fritz Graflund, Jerome Holland, etc.) and unnamed. Though most of the photos are original prints, there are also more than ten postcards up for bid. Schools represented include Cornell, Colgate, Notre Dame, Princeton, Harvard, Holy Cross, and more. View any of these American football photos and register to bid on Artelisted.
Salvador Dalí’s lithographs depicting the 12 zodiac signs are among the highlights of Showplace Antique’s upcoming New York City Estate Auction. Created in 1967, these lithographs depict the 12 signs, from Aries to Pisces, in a vibrant palette. This work illustrates the astrological symbols in its details, a departure from Dalí’s usual Surrealist dreamscapes. Among the 12 paintings, the viewer can observe the Capricorn sign represented as a horned goat with a mermaid’s tail, surrounded by water and earthly tones.
Art collectors will also find Burton Morris’ acrylic on wood painting. Morris is a Pop artist whose modern style is primarily inspired by everyday experiences. He focuses on objects that illustrate today’s pop culture. Describing his work, Morris’ website explains, “His distinctive style is characterized by radiant black outlines and vivid colors that emit energy in all of his artwork.” An example of this style, titled Dollar Sign, is offered in the upcoming event. To view the full collection of fine art and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
Henry Ford wanted people to travel far, faster. He started working on automobiles meant for working families, boosting his production with the assembly line. One of his earliest cars, called the Model T or Tin Lizzie, was produced by the Ford Motor Company in 1908. A Ford Model T Torpedo made a few years later is available in the upcoming Frances E. Tarzian Antique Car Collection sale, presented by Turner Auctions. The auction house guarantees the originality of the parts of this restored model. This automobile is a limited edition produced from 1910 to 1912.
A 1919 White Model 15, 3/4-ton stake side truck is also available in the auction. The restored car won First National 1967 (Niagara Falls/Junior) and First National 1968 (Senior). Another available car that has won several Antique Automobile Club of America Awards and the 1988 President’s Cup is a 1907 Schacht Runabout high wheeler. The Cincinnati Schacht Motor Car Company produced cars with wheels and seats like carriages, known as high wheelers. Turner Auctions has selected four automobiles for this sale, which is available for online viewing and bidding exclusively on Bidsquare.
The upcoming LACP Benefit Auction, presented by Artelisted, will offer Hollywood (Evan Rachel Wood) by photographer Ellen von Unwerth. The available limited-edition photograph reflects von Unwerth’s preference for presenting her models on their own terms. Von Unwerth is well-known for her sensual images of models and pop stars. Her Hollywood muses include prominent names like Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Adriana Lima. Explaining the feminine viewpoint of her pictures, von Unwerth explains, “The women in my pictures are always strong, even if they are also sexy.”
Additional featured photographs include portraits of Hollywood stars Farrah Fawcett and Leonardo DiCaprio from the lenses of Matthew Rolston and Cliff Watts, respectively. Another highlight is an original artistic photograph titled Covid-19 by National Geographic photographer Stephen Wilkes. Shot in April of 2020, early in the coronavirus pandemic, the image portrays Wilkes’ beloved New York City during the evening hours. The picture offers an aerial view of the Empire State Building. Lit up in red and white, it pays tribute to the service and sacrifices of frontline workers.
The upcoming sale will also showcase a black-and-white documentary-style composition by photographer Brandon Thibodeaux. Christmas Tree is an eclectic mix of fine art and elements of the American South captured in a square frame. The auction will also offer photographic works by Matthew Rolston, Marjorie Salvaterra, Robert Farber, Paul Zone, David Gibson, and Edgar Acero. Interested collectors can explore the entire LACP Benefit Auction catalog and register to bid on Artelisted.
When Carl Benz drove the first two-stroke unit Mercedes vehicle on New Year’s Eve 1879, it marked the birth of the modern automobile. This vehicle, propelled by an internal combustion engine, went on to become a huge success. Today, Mercedes-Benz is recognized as one of the leading car brands still in production. A 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is among the highlights of the upcoming Kissimmee 2021 sale, offered by Mecum Auctions.
A Shelby GT350R Fastback is also showcased in the auction. This automobile is one of only 34 examples produced in 1965. Following the downfall of the 1964 Mustang sports coupe, an updated Shelby GT350R was launched in 1963. “As the first Shelby GT350R [to be] built, this particular car is said to have details that are unique to it, as well as the history of tens of thousands of development miles at Shelby,” comments Motortrend. The auction of 2,128 lots also brings a 1971 Plymouth Cuda convertible and a 1970 Ford Torino Twister Special. To view more items and register to bid online, visit the Mecum Auctions website.
