Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers will offer New England art and antiques from several estates in their upcoming sale. The catalog includes paintings, decorative arts, furniture, silver, and more. Among the fine art lots up for bid is a Modernist still life painting of a vase with roses by Jean Dufy, a French painter and porcelain decorator who studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. The painting was once a gift from Greta Garbo to her niece and comes to auction from a Rhode Island collection.
Also in the sale is a group of antique American horsehair bridles from a Massachusetts collector. Bridles such as these were usually used by prisoners in the American Southwest in the 20th century. The auction house notes that the bridles remain in good condition.
Other lots of interest include a 1933 Sport Kings Babe Ruth #2 baseball card, a Lois Mailou Jones illustration, several works of jade jewelry, a handful of 14-karat gold watches, as well as rings, bracelets, pearl necklaces, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
A size 6 ¼ ring featuring a mixed-cut vivid pink diamond accented with two cut-cornered triangular blue diamonds is featured in Sotheby’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction. Other lots include jewelry by Cartier, Bulgari, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more.
Cartier has been recognized as a leading luxury jewelry and watch company since its inception in 1847. While the company was one of the first to offer wristwatches in a time that was still dominated by pocket watches, it is known today for its luxury jewelry that appreciates with age. Included in this auction is a Cartier ring with a square emerald flanked by baguette and single-cut diamonds. The size 4 ¼ ring is signed with the brand name and numbered.
An Italian luxury company, Bulgari is also represented with a Diamond Rivière necklace. A Harry Winston ruby and diamond bracelet can also be found along with a Van Cleef & Arpels colored diamond pendant brooch. View the whole collection and register to bid at Sotheby’s.
Porcelain dolls began emerging in France during the 1850s. While they first appeared as popular children’s toys, vintage bisque dolls would later become revered collectibles. 19th-century dollmakers initially struggled to incorporate more life-like features. It was only after the discovery of Chinese porcelain that the artisans were able to create detailed painted faces, human-like features, and realistic clothing. In the second session of the upcoming Online Only Decorative Arts auction, a selection of French bisque dolls will be offered by Pook & Pook, Inc. Among these, French Bru JNE Bebe bisque dolls and a Jumeau fashion doll will be available for bidding.
A tin advertising sign for Sen-Sen chewing gum will be presented in the sale. The available Sen-Sen sign shows a city street scene with two men holding packets of the gum. It reads “5 Cents – Grown up little Boys like it.” A DC Comics Superman comic book rack that was once a store display is another standout lot in this online auction. The rack stands 62 inches tall and still has the original placard inscribed “for the best in comics reading—the line of stars.” View all 693 lots, including advertising signs, lithograph trays, furniture, collectibles, and pop culture, on Bidsquare.
The upcoming Gallery 63 jewelry auction will feature a Cartier Panthère cuff bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold and onyx. It comprises a set of two emeralds and over 200 brilliant-cut diamonds. The first Cartier Panthère bracelet was a bespoke piece crafted in 1948 for the Duchess of Windsor using an emerald from the Duke’s private collection. The bracelet has since become synonymous with the luxury jewelry brand.
Another highlighted lot is an Art Deco Hamilton cocktail watch. The covered dial is concealed by a teardrop-shaped hinged flap. It has a sapphire centerpiece surrounded by round brilliant-cut diamonds. Also on offer is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel watch with a white mother-of-pearl dial, diamond bezel, and hour markers. An 18-karat yellow gold ring accented with diamonds and emeralds, as well as a pair of diamond hoop earrings, are among the other key items. To view each lot in the Gallery 63 jewelry auction and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
Hindman’s upcoming Post War and Contemporary Art auction will feature a 1977 acrylic painting by Jim Nutt, a Chicago Imagist and founding member of the Hairy Who art group. Six art school graduates gathered in Chicago to form the group in the mid-1960s, combining forces to snag gallery space in a competitive market. Their work is often contrasted with the slick Pop Art flowing from New York. The style of the Hairy Who was more frequently described as “sweaty, nervous, sometimes giggly or goofy,” according to Hyperallergic. The available Nutt painting is titled Shouldn’t We Be More Carefull? [sic]. It depicts a maternal figure tending to the outstretched hand of a young boy. The viewer can gather more context for the scene from the purple words surrounding the figures: “… small potatoes or/ and Big Thumbs.”
The sale also includes works from other founding members of the Hairy Who. From Gladys Nilsson, the wife of Jim Nutt, is a Plexiglass painting made a few years before the Hairy Who group officially formed. Chicago Imagist collectors will find pieces from Karl Wirsum and Suellen Rocca as well. Visit Bidsquare to view the full catalog and register to bid in the Post War and Contemporary Art auction.
David Hockney’s Nichols Canyon is among the highlights of Phillips‘ upcoming 20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale. The painting illustrates Hockney’s daily drive from his home atop Nichols Canyon in the Hollywood Hills down to his studio. “I look down on Hollywood,” says Hockney about the commute with a smile, aware of the double meaning.
Abstract Expressionist Clyfford Still is also represented in this auction with a piece from his later career, PH-407. After spending 15 years in New York at the urging of Jackson Pollock and others, Still looked for a simpler life in Maryland. Paintings from this period, including PH-407, are noted for their heightened focus on two-dimensional figures.
Jean-Michel Basquiat collectors will find the artist’s Portrait of A-One A.K.A. King offered in this sale. Produced in 1982, the year Basquiat joined the New York art scene, this portrait shows the artist incorporating his street art background into his early canvases. The work pays tribute to A-One, Basquiat’s friend and fellow street artist. Numerous graffiti tags surround A-One in this piece. Although these details may look impromptu, several layers of revisions on the canvas indicate Basquiat carefully chose and edited each tag. Those interested in this or any other piece can register to bid on Phillips’ website. Meanwhile, those interested in other upcoming contemporary art sales can browse more of Auction Daily’s previews.
Jean Dufy ventured into the art world without any formal training. Taking inspiration from a gallery exhibition, his first show was held in 1914. Dufy’s paintings started to be recognized for their colorful renditions of post-war Parisian society. The third session of the upcoming Brunk Auctions event offers a selection of Dufy paintings. Le Bassin de la Manche, Marrakech and Place Blanche are some of the highlighted works.
A rare American Queen Anne filigree and wax sconce will be available as well. The piece was likely created in Boston during the 1730s. It features a scrolled paper gilt-edged urn with elaborate arrangements and a single brass candle arm. A selection of decorative art, furniture, and collectibles is also on offer. Browse the entire catalog or place a bid online by visiting Bidsquare.
The International Watch Company, known as IWC, is a Swiss watch manufacturing brand founded in Schaffhausen in 1868. Founder Florentine Ariosto Jones wanted to create timepieces with modern American manufacturing methods and Swiss craftsmanship. In the year 1980, IWC introduced its first chronograph watch. Following the Porsche Design Chronograph were the Da Vinci and Aquatimer watches. Showplace Antique + Design Center’s upcoming sale presents an IWC platinum automatic chronograph wristwatch. The available circa 2000 wristwatch has a leather strap and a platinum buckle. Also available is a Rolex lady’s Datejust President watch and a Patek Philippe Geneve Calatrava watch.
Also featured in the auction is a colored etching by Surrealist painter Joan Miró. La Sorciere portrays a sorcerer trying to summon supernatural spirits. The whimsical artwork by Miró is notable for its abstract imagery and distinct colors. The auction also highlights a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Starfish brooch. The 18-karat yellow gold, ruby, and sapphire brooch is the creation of famous Tiffany designer Jean Schlumberger. The New York City Estate Auction will also offer Gorham “Hispana-Sovereign” flatware, Bottega Veneta and Chanel handbags, and paintings by Gene Davis and John Wilde. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Noel Barrett and Pook & Pook are no strangers to toys, and their expertise in vintage toys is unmatched. This December, they are bringing toys from Baranger Studios, J. & E. Stevens, and Roullet & Decamps in an upcoming sale. A carnival Ferris wheel featuring couples, burger stands, and a carousel is among the leading lots of the Christmas Antique Toy Auction. The piece was once a store display at Baranger Studios. Another available store display is an animated toy depicting six workers polishing a large diamond ring.
Roullet and Decamps was a 19th and 20th-century French toy company. The upcoming Christmas sale features several of their toys, including a tiger on a ball that rotates clockwise. The tiger that sits on top of the ball has a movable jaw and a nodding head. For sports and toy enthusiasts, a baseball bank by J. & E. Stevens is noteworthy. It is a cast-iron, mechanical bank. The inscribed instructions read, “To operate, place a coin in the hand of the Pitcher, and press the Lever.” View and bid for all the lots exclusively on Bidsquare.
A complete clutch of Therizinosaurus eggs highlights Artemis Gallery‘s upcoming Fine Antiquities, Ethnographic & Fine Art sale. The Therizinosaurus is known for its scythe-like claws; its name, in fact, means “Scythe Lizard.” Because it is unlikely that a predator could steal an entire clutch of eggs, the auction house believes that a mother Therizinosaurus lost them as the result of a natural disaster.
Among the pre-Columbian pieces on offer is a Maya drinking vessel decorated with a depiction of God “A.” One of the gods of death, God “A” is seen here with rotting flesh and wearing an extra eyeball atop his head. The vessel might have been used for drinking cocoa, which was particularly common among the wealthy.
Viking enthusiasts will find a silver and amber brooch from the Norse seafarers. The piece is decorated with intertwining animals in the Jellinge style, popular among Vikings around 900 CE. Those interested can register to bid in the Fine Antiquities, Ethnographic & Fine Art sale on LiveAuctioneers.
