One of the most influential painters of the Spanish Baroque period, Francisco de Zurbarán was known for his still lifes and religious motifs. His stylistic development was mainly influenced by naturalism, which incorporated Caravaggio’s approach to painting. An example of his work from circa 1638-1640 will be available at the forthcoming Important Fine Art event, presented by Shapiro Auctions. This piece, titled Veil of Veronica, depicts the face of Jesus.
Alongside Zurbarán’s oil painting are works from celebrated artists such as Oleg Tselkov, Konstantin Gorbatov, Alexander Samokhvalov, and Lê Phổ. Tselkov’s Woman with Cat and Butterfly from 1988 is among the top lots. For several years, Tselkov examined the instinct of humans, separate from any emotions or logic. The study helped Tselkov find his style in the 1960s when he began painting images of human faces with unusual features. View more of these lots and register to bid at Bidsquare.
Sculptor Kristine Poole drifted away from representational art to focus on Contemporary Realism in her later career. In most of these later works, the artist emphasized movement, lines, and human anatomy. “I am compelled to tell stories with my work, to stimulate people with my art, to inspire them to reflect on serious subjects, to open doors for conversation,” Poole wrote on her website. Offered in the Albuquerque Museum Foundation’s upcoming Arts Thrive: Art Exhibition and Benefit Silent Auction is a sculpture from Poole titled Evenstar. The piece shows entangled human figures combined to represent the brightest star in the evening sky.
Another artist represented in the auction is Braldt Bralds. He developed an interest in illustration at a very young age. In the 1960s, when he was 12, Bralds enrolled at the Grafische School in Rotterdam where he trained in graphic arts and printing. Today, Bralds is recognized as one of the most acclaimed advertising artists. One of his works, titled Light on Oleron, is included in the event. Bidders can also find Ed Smida’s Totem No. 1 and Ed Sandoval’s La Lomita. View the complete listings and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Beginning in 1854, Mitchell, Vance, & Co. was the leading light fixture company in the industry. It pioneered electric light fixtures that were based on the existing gas fixtures and outfitted for both. In the upcoming Lighting and Antiques Online Only Auction, presented by Renew Gallery, a Renaissance Revival-style light fixture by Mitchell, Vance, & Co. is featured. Made around 1875, this six-light fixture is fitted with medallions of Robin Hood and Maid Marion. It has been converted from gas to full electric and has etched ball shades. This example is among the last surviving light fixtures from the Renaissance Revival.
Other items included in the auction are a 1910 Tiffany-style lantern, an 1890 hand-painted circus carousel section, and a 1903 two-tiered country chandelier from a post office in Kansas City, Missouri. A 1912 stained and leaded beveled glass window can also be found, along with two 1842 books on the history of Canada. To view the whole collection and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
This timed auction, presented by the Attleboro Arts Museum, will benefit the museum’s operations and ongoing programs. Among the featured lots is Carolyn Hagy Kent’s A Tadpole’s Perspective. The painting places the viewer among a school of tadpoles, looking up at the trees above. Kent entered the art community later in life, and she encourages others in similar situations to not be intimidated. “[A]rtists are born to be artists but sometimes they don’t know it right away,” says Kent.
An animation cel from Disney’s Robin Hood (1973) is also available. The cel shows King John and Sir Hiss, the antagonists of the film. While working on The Aristocats (1970), writer Ken Anderson came up with the idea to recreate the Robin Hood legend with animals. The movie went on to inspire such animated films as Zootopia (2016).
Rounding out the top lots is a jigsaw puzzle by Sarah Jane Lapp and Philip Gruppuso. The work explores contradictions, including the divide between the sacred and the profane. The puzzle’s warm color palette connects these many juxtapositions. Those interested in this or any other work can register for the sale on Bidsquare.
Artist Alice Merlone has always been fascinated by circles and squares. Started in 2003, her Contemplation series is a noteworthy body of work in her artistic journey that employs a circle-inside-a-square format. The upcoming Live Benefit Art Auction, presented by the Attleboro Arts Museum, features a Contemplation III, Series III monoprint by Merlone. It shows a mandala with a brick-red background and circular designs in blue, yellow, and green.
Another highlight is a wooden craftwork titled Mother and Child by Steven Wiseman. The artist draws inspiration from nature, particularly from wooden elements. As a young boy, Wiseman keenly watched his father modeling train layouts. The artist further honed his wood crafting skills at the Wentworth Institute. His works have been showcased at the South Shore Arts Festival, the Arnold Arboretum, and the Fuller Craft Museum, AAM. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
“What I have always been involved in is human rights, the human struggle and the freedom of speech,” dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has said about his work. “If one person defends it, it benefits everybody.” Known for his outspoken criticism of oppressive governments, Ai has spent a career challenging power structures. In 2019, Ai drew upon his ongoing Study of Perspective photographic series to create 100 limited-edition colored Murano glass sculptures. One of those glass pieces will come to auction in Akiba Antiques’ upcoming Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide sale. Several other notable glassworks will be available, including face sculptures from Italian glassmaker Giuliano Tosi. The Modernist artist’s clients have included the Pope, Julia Roberts, David Beckman, and others.
Furniture collectors can consider a classic Charles and Ray Eames chair and ottoman set in this event. This piece was crafted by Herman Miller, Inc., the American production company that continues to make Eames furniture. It is composed of black leather and Brazilian rosewood. Also notable is a pair of Chinese carved chairs with stone inlay seats, Loetz iridescent vases, and a selection of vintage wristwatches. Find the full catalog and register to bid on LiveAuctioneers.
Henry Farny’s paintings focused on recreating peaceful scenes of Native Americans living their everyday lives. His subjects were authentically presented and were shown in harmony with their natural environment. Moving Camp, one of Farny’s many noted works, depicts members of a tribe traversing a shallow river on their horses. The painting was produced in 1905 and is available in the upcoming auction of Western Paintings and Sculptures, presented by Hindman. It shows hints of the Düsseldorf school of painting that Farny engaged with in his early career.
Also available in the event is the 1986 Ritual Dance of the Moon Hunters by American painter Earl Biss. The oil painting uses many colors to show a group of Native Americans. Biss described his work as “a concept of reality drawing from spontaneous abstractions, and controlled with the subtlety I wield as the creator.” Sculptures, including Grant Speed’s The Half Breed, are also on offer. This piece showcases a woman’s uplifted face with closed eyes. View these lots or place a bid by visiting Bidsquare.
Most of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth’s sculptures depict dancing women and are housed in museums across the United States. In her lifetime, Frishmuth was also a recipient of numerous awards such as the Joan of Arc Silver Medal from the National Association of Women Painters and Sculptors and the St. Gaudens Medal from the Art Students League of New York. A bronze sculpture from Frishmuth showing two dancers holding each other by the hand will be featured in the upcoming 20th-Century Design auction, presented by Abington Auction Gallery.
Among the jewelry lots, an 18-karat yellow gold necklace and bracelet set once owned by Salvador Dalí stands out. Titled Ama de Laves, the pieces are unmistakably Dalí’s with a signature keyhole central motif. Dalí thought that sleep was a waste of time and slept with a key in his hand to wake up as soon he heard it fall to the floor. Several additional lots are featured as well, including an oil painting from John Nieto of a Morning Star warrior and a monumental totem pole from the Northwest Coast. View the entire catalog of 238 lots and place a bid at Bidsquare.
John James Audubon was a celebrated ornithologist and artist well known for documenting North American bird species. Audubon was fascinated by nature from a very young age. His affinity for biological diversities fueled his interest in ornithology. He was careful to document birds in their natural habitats. Explaining his methodology, Audubon said, “The nature of the place—whether high or low, moist or dry, whether sloping north or south, or bearing tall trees or low shrubs—generally gives hint as to its inhabitants.” The upcoming sale, offered by Crescent City Auction Gallery, presents a set of 11 bird prints by Audubon. The available portfolio shows birds such as the barn owl, American crow, and yellow-billed cuckoo. Also featured is a painting titled Dutch Landscape With Figure by Abstract Expressionist artist Jacob Cornelis Van der Heyden.
Another highlight of the auction is French carved furniture and ormolu gilt porcelain lamps. Among these is a Louis XV-style carved mahogany parlor suite. The late 19th-century furniture set is a strong example of Louis XV furniture, featuring slight asymmetry with round and slightly angled chair backs. The Fall Decorative Arts and Interiors Auction also offers a pair of Japanese Baluster crackleware vases, French mantel clocks, and a world table globe by Rand McNally. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
T. Boone Pickens was an oil tycoon and philanthropist known for his civic engagement and shrewd business deals. Pickens collected many artworks depicting the American West throughout his life, including works by Frederic Remington, Howard Terpning, G. Harvey, and others. Part of his collection will come to auction in late October with Christie’s. Among the featured lots is a 1900 oil painting by Frederic Remington. The artist was known in the last quarter of the 19th century for his images of the American West, including cowboys, Native Americans, and the U.S. Calvary. The available painting, titled The Buffalo Signal (If Skulls Could Speak), features a man on a horse holding an animal’s hide up in the air.
Howard Terpning is another artist known for his paintings of the American West. Featured in the sale is a 2001 oil painting by Terpning titled Flags on the Frontier. The painting shows Native Americans and cowboys riding side by side on their horses while carrying flags. View the whole collection and register to bid on the Christie’s website.
