In the upcoming Seattle Sage Coin Auction from Gold Standard Auctions, 450 lots of coins, currency, and foreign coinage will cross the auction block. Among the top lots in the catalog is a Walking Liberty half-dollar from 1945. The 50-cent coin commemorates the Allies’ victory over Germany and Japan at the end of World War II. Designed by sculptor and engraver Adolph A. Weinman and issued by the United States Mint between 1916 and 1947, the available piece is considered one of the best designs in US coinage history. The obverse of the coin depicts the image of Lady Liberty as she walks holding branches under the rising sun, carrying the American flag. The reverse shows a bald eagle soaring from a mountaintop. Another lot of interest in this sale is a $5 gold half-eagle from 1824. The 1824 $5 Gold Half Eagle was one of a series of coins struck from 1813 to 1829 that featured a capped bust design. The obverse features Liberty wearing a bonnet and looking left. The edge of the card has 13 stars and a date beneath. The reverse shows a spread-winged eagle and the words “E Pluribus Unum” on a ribbon over its head.
Bidders can also consider a 1970-S small date Lincoln Memorial cent from the Lincoln Cent series. The coin’s obverse, struck at the San Francisco Mint, has the phrase “In God We Trust” surrounding Abraham Lincoln’s bust. The word “liberty” appears on the left of the portrait, with the date on the right. Also available are an 1892-S Morgan Silver Dollar and a set of United States Mint 957-P/D coins. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Dec 31st Seattle Sage Coin Auction catalog and browse other online auctions. Browse more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Assorted works of fine art, including paintings, prints, and sculptures, will be available in Robinhood Auctions’ December Contemporary Horizons sale. Among the top lots is Golden Marilyn 11.38, a limited edition silkscreen print by American artist Andy Warhol. Aside from mere artistic innovation, Warhol’s work provides a critical perspective on celebrity and materialism in contemporary society. After Marilyn Monroe’s death, Warhol created a series of photographs reflecting society’s tendency to reduce individuals to commodities. The offered piece is stamped on the back and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Another key fine art lot in the catalog is a color lithograph by Russian-French artist Marc Chagall. The Circus (Le Cirque), from the Cirque series by Chagall, was published in 1967 and includes 15 black-and-white and 23 color lithographs. Chagall strived to construct a fantasy world with no limits in his work. With his distinctive illustrative style and spontaneity, Chagall captured the drama and action of the circus in his artwork. This piece bears Marc Chagall’s pencil signature on the bottom along with the edition number.
A selection of important sculptures is available in this auction, including a free-standing work by David Gerstein, titled Stylish Bird. Gerstein, internationally recognized for his paintings, serigraphs, and steel sculptures, captured the life of a bird here with an animated, lifelike model. The body is blue, while green, violet, yellow, and red make up the tail and wings. Bidders can also consider Nastya Rovenskaya’s mixed media work titled Making Dough and a lithograph titled Roseville Profile from Peter Max. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full Contemporary Horizons catalog and find other online auctions. Browse more auction previews on Auction Daily.
In the latest Jewelry Wonderland Auction LXXX sale from Intervendue, over 1000 quality lots will come under the hammer. Among the top lots of this event is an Elsa Peretti gold mesh necklace from Tiffany & Co. The mesh jewels created by Elsa Peretti are considered one of the most iconic designs by this famous designer. The offered necklace features an 18k gold mesh chain mail design. The flexible mesh construction featuring Peretti’s minimalistic style creates a fluid, sculptural silhouette. Unlike traditional pieces, the necklace is secured with a unique tie closure at the back. An 18k stamp and Peretti’s signature certify its authenticity. Another notable jewelry lot in the sale is a Cartier Dinh Van bracelet. The available piece is designed in a sleek square shape with smooth edges. This 18-karat yellow gold bracelet carries the Dinh Van and Cartier maker’s mark, a gold hallmark, and the year it was made.
Among fine art lots in the catalog, an original acrylic painting on canvas by Leroy Neiman is particularly notable. Titled Portrait of a Lion, the artwork complements his popular collection of portraits of big cats. This feline features a vibrant array of colors, enhanced with a snowy snout. Among timepieces in the sale, bidders can consider a golden ellipse wristwatch from Patek Philippe. This piece features an elliptical case, a champagne dial, and a manual wind movement. Additional lots of interest include a Paloma Picasso 18k fish gold brooch from Tiffany & Co, a Baccarat pansy glass paperweight, and a Halloween witch and black cat bisque figure. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Jewelry Wonderland Auction LXXX catalog and browse other online auctions. Browse more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Miami Auction Gallery’s upcoming sale offers a wide-ranging catalog of fine art, decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles. Among the top lots is an oil on canvas painting by French artist Albert Marquet, a key figure in the Fauvist movement. Marquet’s paintings display an understanding of light, color, space, and volume with short brushstrokes. As with the Impressionists, Marquet often used muted shades of blue and gray as his color palette. Another notable artwork in the catalog is a mixed media on canvas from Alexis Leyva, also known as Kcho. Leyva uses recycled materials, such as bottles and lumber from docks, to portray boats and boat-like objects. His sculptures incorporate many Cuban symbols and objects of everyday life.
Several jewelry lots will be on offer in this event, including a white gold and assembled graduated diamond tennis bracelet. Set in 14-karat white gold, the round brilliant-cut diamonds together weigh approximately 5.62 carats and range in color from G to H. A flexible diamond ribbon with twin safety clasps adorns the seven-inch bracelet. Among collectibles in the catalog, a Murano paperweight is particularly notable. The Murano glassmaking tradition is known for its vivid colors, distinctive designs, and centuries-old methods of manufacturing. The variety of visual effects Murano glass produces contributes to its popularity as an art form. Bidders can also consider Salvador Corratge’s ink-on-board work from the Fragments From a Symphony series, a hand-painted ceramic plate by Carol Dubin, and a wood carving by Pedro Vega Francia. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full Last Minute Christmas Art and Jewelry Auction catalog and find other online auctions. Browse more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Available from 500 Gallery this December is a broad selection of fine paintings, prints, multiples, drawings, and ethnographic artifacts. Leading the sale is an abstract composition attributed to Spanish artist Joan Miró. Titled Sans Titre, this gouache and ink on paper piece is a playful artwork that Miró created among a large collection of poetic, finely rendered works. It features geometric lines and sweeping arabesques, with motifs from the artist’s idiosyncratic style seen in the 1920s and continuing to appear in his later works. Simple and pure in its form, the drawing exhibits a playful vitality. It is triple-signed, and the verso is inscribed with ‘Palma de Mallorca 1941’ in graphite. Also available is a serilithograph on paper by French artist Jean-Claude Picot, titled Le Vase Blue de Madrid. A vase of flowers, fruit, and a checkerboard in a brightly colored room are portrayed in this still-life painting. Jean-Claude Picot drew ordinary objects and scenes with his joyful sense of humor using strong colors. The work is signed at the bottom right of the plate.
A piece of Cubist art attributed to Pablo Picasso, titled Visage d’une Femme, will be offered as well. In this work, the artist uses geometric forms to depict a representation of the human face in Cubism. This painting explores both the complex and changing nature of human identity. Other key artists with attributed works in the catalog include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Le Corbusier, and Andy Warhol. Among ethnographic works in the sale, a Dyo mask by the Bwa People of Burkina Faso is notable. Using art as a tool, the Bwa maintain a harmony between themselves and nature. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete Celebrating Art and Luxury catalog and find other online auctions. Browse more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Billings will present its 404-lot Winter Modern Art + Design Auction in mid-December. Among the top lots is a Serpentine Sofa by American furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. The German-born visionary created furniture with the perfect balance of sleek design and comfort. He infused biomorphic, inventive furniture with an element of pragmatism. This 1950 design features a curved shape flowing into a pouf, offering multiple seating possibilities. In Kagan’s opinion, standard sofas are too rigid to be used in a way suitable for entertaining guests. The Serpentine Sofa saved wall space while offering ample seating. Another notable lot in the catalog is a sectional sofa by American furniture maker, designer, and architect Roy McMakin. A multifaceted artist, McMakin creates works that straddle design, crafts, architecture, and curatorial work. The offered piece is a two-part sectional sofa made of walnut and fabric. Designed for the Domestic Furniture Co., USA, its label appears on each section.
A wide range of textile art will also be available in this auction. Leading this section of the sale is a tapestry by Evelyn Ackerman titled Two Birds and a Tree. In vivid green, orange, red, and yellow, Ackerman’s woven wool tapestry features two birds and an orange tree from the ERA collection. It comes in a white frame and is hung with a solid redwood textile hanger. A signature appears on the tapestry at its bottom. Bidders can also consider a monumental Amazonia XXXL vessel by Gaetano Pesce. To view the complete catalog and register to place a bid in the Winter Modern Art + Design Auction catalog, visit Billings’ website. Find additional auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
A majestic mountain lion sculpture crafted by American artist Lorenzo Ghiglieri is among the top lots of Kimball Sterling’s upcoming Thanksgiving Saturday, November 30th Estates Auction. This bronze piece features a patina finish that makes the lion appear lifelike. The sculpture depicts the mountain lion standing among branches. Its face is meticulously detailed. The offered piece bears a signature and is dated 1986. Another key decorative arts lot in the catalog is a bronze sculpture of a young girl perched atop a piece of agate. The sculpture is numbered 54/250 and measures five inches high.
Several jewelry lots will be on offer in this event, including a gold, sapphire, and diamond band. This piece features three sapphires and two fine diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold. Additional lots of interest in the catalog include a six-air music box by Docommun Girod. This music box features a shifting cylinder that plays six tunes, starting with “Rosa Lee” and finishing with “Mary Blane.” Other works of note in this sale include a pair of Judith Danner mid-century plaques. These colorful enamel plaques depict horse-riding warriors. Danner specialized in enamel art during the 19th and 20th centuries. Bidders can also consider a favrile fluted Tiffany compote, a gold dinner ring with tanzanite and diamonds, and a set of glasses and a decanter from Betjemann & Sons. To browse the complete Thanksgiving Saturday, November 30th Estates Auction and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
As part of its 45th year, Dane Fine Art’s upcoming sale features original artworks by leading artists worldwide. Among the top lots is a lithograph by Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, titled David’s Mourning at the Death of Saul. Starting in the 1950s, Dalí’s paintings were dominated by supernatural themes revealing his fascination with spirituality. The available work was published between 1967 and 1969 by Rizzoli-Mediolani in the Bible vulgatæ. In this piece, Dalí depicts David grieving over King Saul’s death. Despite its faint expression, David’s face reflects his sorrow and pain over losing the king. Toward the top right corner, a guardian angel stands close to David. It is dated and signed on the right margin of the plate.
Another notable fine artwork in the catalog is a 1969 color screenprint on Rives woven paper by American Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. This piece from Roy Lichtenstein’s The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is composed in a circular pattern. The poster is primarily colored in black, red, green, and yellow. The abstract design is in the Lichtenstein style of “comic book” and incorporates Ben-Day dots. Lichtenstein created this image as part of his very first solo exhibition and as a poster. This work is signed in pencil by Roy Lichtenstein and numbered in an edition of 250 in pencil at the bottom. Other key artists with works in the catalog include Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Louis Icart, Marc Chagall, and Salvador Dalí. To browse the complete Harvest Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art sale and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. Browse the latest auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
The latest Diamond Sale from Robinhood Auctions features an extensive selection of natural and lab-grown diamonds. Leading the catalog is a 6.54-carat diamond with G color and VS2 clarity. With a table percentage of 56 and 62.5 depth, this oval brilliant diamond comes with an IGI-certified number. Another noteworthy oval brilliant-cut lab-grown piece in the catalog is a diamond measuring 7.04 carats with G color and VS2 clarity. It has a table percentage of 60 with a depth of 62.5.
A cushion-modified brilliant-cut one-carat diamond with F color and I1 clarity also leads the listings. The natural diamond fluoresces to strong blue and includes a GIA certification number. Additional natural diamonds include a 1.71-carat square modified brilliant-cut diamond with F color and SI2 clarity. This princess-cut diamond has a medium blue fluorescence. Bidders can also consider an 11.17-carat lab-grown diamond with an IGI grade of F/VS1 and a 3.5-carat natural diamond with a GIA grade of K/VVS1. To browse the complete Diamonds Sale and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. Browse the latest auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
The latest 2024 Fall Premier timed auction from SCP Auctions, Inc. offers over 600 lots of memorabilia associated with history, politics, sports, music, and Hollywood. Leading this auction is an original oil on canvas painting of Willie Mays by Ernie Barnes. This Ernie Barnes piece portrays Willie Mays watching a home run sail into the night sky while wearing his San Francisco Giants Road uniform. The imposing presence of Mays and his follow-through are rendered in Barnes’ signature style. Mays’ 1965 MVP season was the perfect topic for Barnes to paint as a former professional athlete. Another notable lot in the auction is an original portrait photograph of Derek Jeter, sporting a Yankees cap from the 2000 World Series.
Among lots of historical and political importance in the catalog, an original document signed by Andrew Jackson in 1831 is particularly notable. As part of Jackson’s first term, he signed this document appointing the Port of Cincinnati Surveyor. The offered document is matted and framed with a portrait print and an engraved plaque containing the accomplishments of the 7th President. There is a PSA/DNA letter of authenticity accompanying the framed document. Also available is an appointment document signed by President James Buchanan in 1858. The 15th President’s portrait and his career achievements are matted with the document. It comes with a PSA/DNA letter of authenticity. Bidders can also consider a 1933 Goudey #144 card of Babe Ruth, NASCAR legends photograph from 1990 of Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, and a pair of dual-signed Roger Federer Australian Open shoes against Novak Djokovic. Visit Bidsquare to view the 2024 Fall Premier catalog and browse other online auctions. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
