An unrecorded portrait (circa 1778) of Benjamin Franklin attributed to Mason Chamberlin is going under the hammer in the American Furniture, Folk, and Decorative Arts Sale. The sale is hosted by Freeman’s | Hindman. Mason Chamberlin (English, 1727 – 1787) was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy of Arts (RA) in 1768. He is perhaps best remembered as a portrait painter, most notably for his portraits of Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790). In this portrait, Franklin looks directly at the viewer. One hand holds his iconic spectacles, while the other rests on an open book. This portrait bears several striking similarities to the well-known 1762 Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Mason Chamberlin, currently in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The furniture selection includes urban and country furniture spanning the William & Mary period to George Nakashima. A fine and rare Chippendale walnut tall case clock is notable in the furniture section of the catalog. It was made in 1765 by David Rittenhouse (1732 – 1796).
This sale features a wide range of decorative and fine arts from important early collections and institutions. These include an extremely rare and important group of Frankliniana, commemorative presidential items, Native American arts, folk art, and more. American silver from Paul Revere Jr. to 20th-century Tiffany, important timepieces, fine Chinese export porcelain, and portraiture will also be available. View the complete American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts catalog and register to bid by visiting Freeman’s | Hindman.
In the latest American Antiques, Chinese, Continental, and Jewelry Spring Auction from Nadeau’s Auction Gallery, over 600 quality lots will come under the hammer. Leading the sale is a watercolor painting by Myles Birket Foster. An English genre artist, Myles Birket Foster was largely recognized for his portrayals of everyday life in the Victorian era. A notable characteristic of the artist’s work is its detail-oriented approach and his skill at capturing the mood of the scene. Titled Harvesting the Hay, the available piece shows farm laborers gathering hay. Foster’s signature appears in the lower right corner. Another notable fine artwork in the catalog is an oil painting by Horatio Henry Couldery titled Faithful Companions. Couldery was recognized as one of England’s most distinguished Victorian animal artists for his humorous portrayal of beloved pets. His artwork is highly detailed and closely rendered.
Among jewelry items of interest in the catalog, a yellow gold link mesh ring from Tiffany is particularly notable. This 18-karat yellow gold ring is part of the Somerset collection by Tiffany & Co. The piece has six rows of intertwined woven links in size 9 and weighs 13.5 grams. Other iconic Tiffany & Co. pieces in the catalog include a monogrammed sterling silver vase, an 18-karat yellow gold square ring, a three-piece sterling silver tea set, and a sterling silver key ring with two soccer balls. View the complete catalog of the American Antiques, Chinese, Continental, and Jewelry Spring Auction sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Leading Wright’s upcoming Essential Design sale is a selection of modern furniture attributed to French architect and designer Jacques Adnet. Associated with the Art Deco movement and known for his leather furniture, Adnet specialized in luxury items infused with modernism. Notable lots attributed to the designer include a desk and chair set from circa 1955. Composed of saddle-stitched leather over iron with painted iron, oak, and brass, the set emphasizes clean, thin lines. Another available Adnet work from the mid-1950s is a round coffee table. Saddle-stitched leather covers the steel and brass frame. A glass top is included.
Fine lighting is well-represented in this catalog. Notable lots in the category range from vintage Scandinavian designs to contemporary American examples. A bright orange Flowerpot chandelier by Danish interior designer Verner Panton is available. It is made of enameled steel and painted wood. The piece dates back to circa 1968. Bidders can also consider an 11-globe Branching Bubble chandelier by American designer Lindsey Adelman. The New York-based artisan is known for her playful branching designs made with industrial materials. Decorative artworks—including a closed-form porcelain vessel by Toshiko Takaezu and a tall vase by Guido Gambone—will cross the auction block. To browse the complete Essential Design auction catalog and register to place a bid, visit Wright.
The upcoming two-day auction from Ahlers & Ogletree features a wide range of fine jewelry, timepieces, and luxury accessories. Among the top lots in the catalog is a pair of 18-karat yellow gold ‘X’ stud earrings from Tiffany & Co. The jewelry collection, created by visionary designer Paloma Picasso, typically features diamonds or other precious stone embellishments. With designer Picasso’s signature handwriting, the available earrings include a butterfly back in yellow gold. Another notable piece in the sale is a diamond and filigree necklace by Pierre Sterle, a French jeweler. Pierre Sterle’s jewelry designs often feature precious and semiprecious gemstones in an asymmetrical, Baroque style. As a result, the piece exhibited a sense of increased movement. Crafted from 14-karat yellow gold, this necklace features round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling nearly 6.50 carats and set in navette motif links. The piece is marked “STERLE PARIS” underneath the clasp.
Luxury handbags will also be available in this upcoming sale. Leading this section of the catalog is a Chanel 2013-2014 collection classic Crave black caviar tote handbag. A ‘CC’ logo adorns the front of this bag, which comes in glazed caviar leather with diamond stitching, silver-tone hardware, and leather shoulder pads. Additional collectible bags of interest in the catalog include a Gucci canvas and tan leather handbag. This braided leather handle bag features a canvas exterior with a tan leather top and trimmings. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Fine Jewelry & Watches | Dobson Collection catalog and browse other online auctions.
Schmitt Horan & Co.’s upcoming live auction will present a rare, late-19th-century Waltham crystal plate pocket watch. The watch was made in 1872 by the watchmaking and clockmaking company American Waltham Watch Co. Aaron Lufkin Dennison (1812 – 1895) was the brain behind the company. Dennison approached Edward Howard, a clock and scale maker from Boston in 1849, and the American Horologe Company was born. This size-16 model is a rare specimen with 17 jewels, stem wind, and lever-set movement with a transparent rock crystal top plate. The bottom plate is gilded and has ornate damascening. It also has a cut bimetallic balance with gold screws, a gold wheel train, polished steel winding wheels with engraved gold washers, and Fogg tadpole micrometric regulator in 18-karat yellow gold.
A Seth Thomas “Regulator No. 10” clock will also be offered in this sale. It is an 1879 hanging wall clock that has a walnut casing. The back has a mahogany veneer panel and ebonized trim. The door features burl walnut accents, spandrels, and a crest. The brass dial has Roman numeral silvered numbers with sweep second hand and spade hands. It is an eight-day weight-driven timepiece movement with the mercury pendulum. Seth Thomas (1785 – 1859) was an American clockmaker and a pioneer of mass production offering longcase clocks, mantel, wall, and table-top clocks. The auction features more than 400 rare American and European pocket and wristwatches, precision regulators, clocks, and antiques including the Vern Playton collection of wrist and pocket watches. To view the complete Live Auction of April 27 & 28, 2024 in Candia, New Hampshire sale and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
This spring sales event from SJ Auctioneers will present over 200 lots of silverware, toys, collectibles, jewelry, and other items. Leading the listings is a six-piece tea and coffee set from S. Kirk & Son. Known as one of the most popular silversmiths of the 19th century, Samuel Kirk introduced a classic repoussé pattern that has endured in popularity through the decades. His company created silverware for prominent New England families, including U.S. presidents. The offered sterling silver repoussé tea and coffee set includes a sharply-defined floral pattern from 1932. A coffee pot, tea pot, creamer pitcher, covered sugar bowl, waste bowl, and tray are included in the set. Also notable is a 69-piece sterling silver flatware set from Georg Jensen. This Swedish-style set was designed by Sigvard Bernadotte in the 1930s. Bernadotte, formerly a prince and member of the Swedish royal family, enjoyed a successful career in industrial and luxury design. These forks, spoons, and fish knives feature a sleek, modernist pattern of lines along their handles.
Beyond silver, this auction includes several notable watches and jewelry lots. These include a Ulysse Nardin San Marco automatic wristwatch with an 18-karat yellow gold case, bezel, and clasp. Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin is known for its highly accurate and technically advanced marine watches. The offered San Marco comes to auction with both a leather band and a stainless steel band. From Tiffany & Co. is an 18-karat yellow gold pendant necklace designed by Elsa Peretti. The pendant is smooth and shaped like a bean. Visit LiveAuctioneers to browse the complete catalog and register to bid in the Spring Silverware Toys Figurines Collectibles sale.
Austin Auction Gallery’s upcoming three-session sale features a variety of fine artworks, decorative art, furniture, Asian art pieces, and more. Leading the auction is Paul Evans’ Deep Relief cabinet. A sculptor and designer well-known for American craft and furniture design, Evans designed works that impacted many furniture manufacturers in the latter half of the 20th century. Evans’ designs evolved and were refined continuously throughout his career. He accomplished this by merging sculpture with design in his Sculpture Front series. The works from this series are notable for their depth, dimensionality, and creativity, as well as their rarity. The offered cabinet from this series features patinated steel panels, along with a signature under the right door, reading “Paul Evans 70”.
This timed sale includes a varied collection of fine artworks from notable artists such as Jerry Ruthven, Bill Mittag, and Judy Copeland. Among the top lots is a Western landscape painting by Mittag, titled Return to Camp. An American post-war and contemporary painter, the artist’s works “primarily show the passage and life of man through the landscape,” states the artist’s profile on his website. Bidders can also consider a pair of French gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks, a French Morbier wall clock, and two blue and white Chinese porcelain vases. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete April 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 3-Day Auction Event catalog and register to bid in other online auctions.
The upcoming fashion sale from Augusta Auctions will feature historical clothing, couture, and vintage items, including a wide range of early menswear. Leading the catalog is a rare boy’s indigo and white cotton double-breasted suit. This classic wear features a high-revere collar and handwoven waistband with a geometric design. It has a single interior coattail pocket and matching fall-front trousers with covered buttons. According to the auction house, the lot’s provenance can be traced to the Estate of Lydia Gordon.
Also available is a silver lamé basket weave evening coat by French fashion designer Paul Poiret. Born in Paris, Poiret was considered one of the prominent couturiers in the early 1900s. He rose to prominence for his draping techniques and designs characterized by bold, geometric shapes. The available piece has a band collar and long sleeves. Other notable lots include the 1937 couture Jeanne Lanvin evening gown, a complete three-piece Adrian Plymouth rock ensemble made in 1946, and early Issey Miyake pieces. View the complete catalog of the upcoming Spring Sartorial Spectacular sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
The Annual Spring Daffodil Weekend Auction from Rafael Osona Auctions will take place this April. The sale features a 1948 Red Willys Jeepster. The Jeepster has the original four-cylinder Jeep motor that runs smoothly. The other components like the carburetor, fuel pump, and generator appear to be functional. The exterior is Luzon red. Up front, it has a bright chrome bumper and bumper guard. In the back, it has a spare tire with a cover. After World War II, Jeep trademark owner Willys began producing “CJ”s (Civilian Jeeps) for farmers, foresters, and workers with similar utilitarian needs. The Jeepster was a crossover from their “utilitarian” trucks to the passenger automobile market. The Jeepster was only made for three years by Willys-Overland Motors, making it a rare collectible.
Robert Stark Jr.’s oil on canvas titled Fast, depicting night surfcasting, is another notable lot. Robert Stark Jr. (1933 – 2014) was an American post-war and contemporary painter. Stark was mostly known for his luminist paintings, principally in oil on canvas and panel depicting the Nantucket landscape, sailboats, and coastal life. Another notable lot is a hand-knotted, sky-blue Caucasian vegetable-dyed woolen carpet with 200 knots per inch. The sale also offers a Nantucket basket cocktail purse and other collectibles. To view the complete Annual Spring Daffodil Weekend Auction sale catalog and register to bid in other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
NY Elizabeth will soon present its Captivating Cartier Creations sale, scheduled for mid-April. The 400-lot auction features a wide range of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and rings from renowned French luxury jewelry manufacturer Cartier. Handbags and purses from both Cartier and Chanel will be available as well. Leading the sale is a Panthère Spartacus yellow gold necklace with diamond, emerald, and onyx accents. The iconic Panthère line from Cartier originates from French jeweler Jeanne Toussaint, who worked at the Maison from 1913 through 1970. Though the panther motif was explored within Cartier several decades prior, it rose to prominence in the 1940s and quickly became a symbol of strength, independence, and wildness. The offered pendant necklace depicts the panther’s head with blocky, geometric angles; gold links dangle from the pendant’s end.
Other signature Cartier designs are represented in this sale, including an open Love bangle bracelet. Many items in the Love collection feature tight fits, clean lines, and screws that must be removed with a screwdriver before taking them off. The available bangle bracelet is composed of 18-karat yellow gold. Bidders can consider numerous leather Cartier handbags, some featuring the Panthère motif and vintage hardware. Offered Chanel bags include a white leather and gold chain handbag and a tweed and salmon-colored leather shoulder bag. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete Captivating Cartier Creations catalog and find other online auctions.
