In the upcoming Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver & Platinum, Coins, & Historical Documents sale, Alex Cooper Auctioneers will focus on decorative art and jewelry pieces. One of the noted lots is a sterling silver flatware set from Reed & Barton. An American silversmith manufacturer, Reed & Barton was founded in 1824 by Isaac Babbitt before selling to Henry G. Reed and Charles E. Barton. Over its long history, the brand provided sterling silver and silver-plated wares in distinct forms— from stainless steel flatware for soldiers in World War I to water pitchers for Victorian families. The offered flatware service of 71 pieces includes dinner knives, dinner forks, dinner spoons, salad forks, and more.
A Brutalist emerald bangle is another featured lot. Brutalist jewelry became widely popular in the 1950s for its abstract, unfinished, and unusual shapes. This yellow gold bangle features a central synthetic emerald and round-cut accent diamonds in the Brutalist style. Also showcased is a Tiffany & Co. sterling flask. This patterned piece from the late 19th century was made with repoussé techniques. Also offered are American coin sets, a Ball, Black & Co. sterling service, and jewelry by Tiffany & Co. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
British painter David Shepherd was working as an aviation artist when he visited Kenya for the first time in the 1960s. The trip prompted the development of his now-iconic depictions of African wildlife. Available in Coeur d’Alene Art Auction’s upcoming sale is Serengeti Skies, a 1977 painting from Shepherd. “Although I generally find most inspiration in the hot, dry, yellow bush of Africa, the Serengeti Plains at their most dramatic have a magic all their own,” he said about the work. “Surely this is the place for great African skyscapes.” The sale will feature other notable landscapes, including contemporary artist Luke Frazier’s When the Mountain Speaks. This oil painting was completed in 2020 specifically for this auction.
A key historical American and Western art piece on offer is Harvey Dunn’s Midnight Posse [or] Hungry Banditos. Executed while Dunn was a rising illustrator, the painting’s success was boosted by the artist’s association with The Saturday Evening Post. An oceanic painting by Sydney Laurence will be presented alongside bronze sculptures and photographic prints depicting Native American culture. Place a bid for any of these items exclusively on Bidsquare.
After making it big in the U.K. in the early 1960s, The Beatles were trying to gain some traction in America. Heavy hitters like Capital Records wouldn’t give them the time of day, but Vee Jay Records, mostly known for R&B artists, gave The Beatles a chance. Available in the Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction, presented by Heritage Auctions, is the first pressing of The Beatles’ music in the United States. The Vee Jay Records acetate disc contains all the songs from the band’s debut album, Please Please Me, on two sides.
Beatles collectors will also find a 1966 poster advertising their concert at Shea Stadium in New York. Fewer than ten examples of this poster are known to still exist. This one comes to auction from a subway commuter who decided to pull it off the wall of his local station and held onto it for half a century.
HBO’s Game of Thrones is also represented in this sale with concept art from throughout the show’s run. That includes an original concept painting of Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons. The dragons are shown here setting an entire city ablaze, foreshadowing some of the show’s most controversial scenes. Those interested in this or any other lot can register to bid online with Heritage Auctions.
Born in 1932, Olga de Amaral is a Colombia-based visual artist who is known for her abstract use of fibers, gesso, and colors. Bridging the gap between local voices and global developments, de Amaral is one of the most significant names in post-war Latin American art. One of the key lots in the upcoming Post War + Contemporary Art auction, presented by Rago, is a five-part linen, gesso, and acrylic abstract work of mixed dimensions by de Amaral. Another highlight is Gerhard Richter’s oil on canvas titled 17 Nov 1996 (Teil des verworfenen Abstrakten Bildes). In the 1960s and 1970s, Richter created many of his works from black-and-white photographs and achieved his signature style by painting with a soft brush and a squeegee.
The sale also features Keith Haring’s Pop Shop VI (1989). Printed by Durham Press, Pennsylvania and published by Martin Lawrence Limited Editions, the color screenprint comes from an edition of 200. An American artist, Haring was known to use his works to advocate around issues such as AIDS awareness and safe sex. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
During the 19th century, stoneware was invented as a highly durable alternative to traditional pottery. These articles were an inexpensive option and were also rust-free and safer. The upcoming event, offered by Cowan’s Auctions, presents prominent examples of American stoneware. One highlight is a Paul Bogatay signed commission for the Maurice Knight Stoneware Company. Bogatay was a celebrated ceramist known for his work in Ohio. The Cleveland School artist also worked as a designer for Cowan Pottery. The available circa 1930s single mold and hand-tooled sculpture features a reclined colt. Also showcased is a Midwestern Ohio stoneware water cooler with a patriotic eagle.
The auction will feature a late 19th-century Humphrey’s Veterinary countertop display cabinet. During the late 1800s, Humphrey’s Veterinary cabinets were widely seen at pharmacies and drug stores. These cabinets displayed different ailments on their doors to promote homeopathic treatments. A Pennsylvania stoneware crock, a “Cream of 100% Pure Pennsylvania Oil” metal sign, an Alfred J. Brown Seed Company store display, and a Prince Albert Tobacco tin advertising sign round out the listings. Interested collectors can explore the full catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
From Romans to modern-day romantics, diamonds have allured and captured the attention of many. Diamonds take around 900 million years to form and develop hundreds of miles below the Earth’s surface. This November, over 300 loose, highly-rated diamonds will go under Bid Global International Auctioneers’ hammer. A 15.38-carat round-cut diamond with a clarity of VS2 will lead the offerings. The gem’s grading report lists the cut, polish, and symmetry as “excellent.”
A faint pink, pear-cut diamond weighing 6.29 carats with Internally Flawless (IF) clarity is available in this auction. Originating in Australia, pink diamonds are still not well-understood by gemologists and are considered comparatively rare. Another notable emerald-cut diamond weighing 5.01 carats will be highlighted, as well as a radiant-cut, 4.02-carat stone. The latter has H color and VS1 clarity. All diamonds offered in the sale are certified by the Gemological Institute of America. The catalog is available for viewing and bidding exclusively on Bidsquare.
Stash by Lee Stanton’s upcoming Traditional Decorative Arts Pieces with a Modern Twist auction offers a selection of decorative art that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern designs. A glazed vase from the British studio pottery movement will be featured in the event. The British studio pottery movement was founded by Bernard Leach, one of the most influential potters of the 20th century. This movement combined Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and medieval English designs to create a variety of styles.
Of several sculptures and paintings, a late 19th-century petit point embroidery piece is particularly featured, showing Queen Victoria galloping on a white horse. Another highlight in the auction is a green vase associated with the Art Deco movement. The featured piece has geometric patterns and a sleek design. Also showcased is an oil painting of Antwerp, Belgium. Interested collectors can also explore abstract paintings, earthenware, urns, glassware, and monochromatic ceramics. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The Arts and Crafts movement was formed at the end of the 1800s by a group of British painters, designers, and watercolorists who sought to embrace a new type of design. It is characterized by simplicity and elegance, a departure from the prevailing Victorian style. Stash by Lee Stanton presents several furniture lots influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement in their upcoming auction. Included among these pieces is an oak table from England. Produced in the 1940s, this table has a slatted base and a double stretcher at the bottom. This auction also showcases 19th-century Swedish chairs. Much like Arts and Crafts design, Swedish style is also marked by Minimalism, simple lines, and functionality. It came to prominence in the 1950s in America and Europe for its aesthetic appeal. The available set of six Swedish chairs can be used as dining or accent chairs.
Another lot of interest is a George III fan light. The featured piece is a fan-shaped light from the 18th century. Mostly popular in England, these lights were in use many years after the reign of George III ended. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
“Mystery clocks” were termed so because the minute and the hour hands gave the illusion of floating freely with no visible connection to the dial. Because each hand was fixed to a clear, rotating crystal or citrine disk, they were virtually invisible. Cartier’s clockmaker Maurice Coüet began creating modern versions of the mystery clock in 1912. The clocks remain among Cartier’s most sophisticated luxury products. A Cartier citrine, onyx, chrysoprase, silver, and diamond “mystery clock” is available in the upcoming Shapiro Auctions event.
Other noteworthy items featured in the sale include an oil painting titled Hungarian Rabbi with Prayer Shawl by Isidor Kaufmann. Kaufmann was recognized for his realistic paintings with mostly Jewish themes. Figurines from as early as 1884 are on offer as well. Over 350 lots of paintings, sculptures, antique and modern furniture, jewelry, and decorative items will be available. Explore the entire catalog or place a bid on Bidsquare.
In the early 1960s, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was still a new government agency designed to compete with the Soviet Union in the Space Race. NASA soon contracted out to a California company to build and test their rockets. Chuck Pond, an aerial photographer for the company, was granted access to the NASA photographs collected during the Apollo and Gemini missions. The upcoming Artelisted sale of Selected Historical Photographs will offer numerous pictures that Pond developed and printed in the 1960s. Over 35 of his photos will be featured, including shots of the Earth from outer space, various Gemini rocket launches, and the now-iconic image of Buzz Aldrin saluting the American flag on the Moon.
In the early 1960s, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was still a new government agency designed to compete with the Soviet Union in the Space Race. NASA soon contracted out to a California company to build and test their rockets. Chuck Pond, an aerial photographer for the company, was granted access to the NASA photographs collected during the Apollo and Gemini missions. The upcoming Artelisted sale of Selected Historical Photographs will offer numerous pictures that Pond developed and printed in the 1960s. Over 35 of his photos will be featured, including shots of the Earth from outer space, various Gemini rocket launches, and the now-iconic image of Buzz Aldrin saluting the American flag on the Moon.
Collectors of historical photos can also trace the history of aviation in this auction. Early 20th-century photographers captured crashed planes and optimistic pilots preparing for takeoff. On the ground, others documented “Miss Sonia” leading a brown bear on a leash and women wearing the latest fashions of 1912. Find the complete catalog and place a bid on the Artelisted website.
In the early 1960s, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was still a new government agency designed to compete with the Soviet Union in the Space Race. NASA soon contracted out to a California company to build and test their rockets. Chuck Pond, an aerial photographer for the company, was granted access to the NASA photographs collected during the Apollo and Gemini missions. The upcoming Artelisted sale of Selected Historical Photographs will offer numerous pictures that Pond developed and printed in the 1960s. Over 35 of his photos will be featured, including shots of the Earth from outer space, various Gemini rocket launches, and the now-iconic image of Buzz Aldrin saluting the American flag on the Moon.
Collectors of historical photos can also trace the history of aviation in this auction. Early 20th-century photographers captured crashed planes and optimistic pilots preparing for takeoff. On the ground, others documented “Miss Sonia” leading a brown bear on a leash and women wearing the latest fashions of 1912. Find the complete catalog and place a bid on the Artelisted website.
