Delftware originated in the Netherlands in Delft, which was a major hub of Delft pottery between 1640 and 1740. The Dutch tin-glazed earthenware was a type of faience and mostly blue and white in color. However, it soon became a generic term that includes wares made elsewhere in different hues. In fact, it is also used to describe similar pottery done in England, known as English delftware. One such rare English white delftware master salt from Southwark, London (circa 1670) highlights the upcoming sale by Pook & Pook, Inc. It is a shallow bowl with a piecrust rim and three scrolls on a conical foot. The unique piece is one of only three recorded piecrust salts. Another available English delftware lot from London created around the same period is a blue dash tulip charger. Chargers are large service plates used at full-course dinners, especially for special occasions.
An American six-gallon stoneware crock (19th century) with “Ithaca N.Y.” markings also leads the listings. It features a vivid depiction of two birds on floral sprigs in cobalt hue. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Americana & International Auction – Session Two sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
French sculptor François Pompon (1855 – 1933) was famous for his polished, smoothly stylized animal sculptures. Born in Saulieu, France, Pompon shifted to Paris at the age of 20. There, he worked at the studios of several sculptors, including Auguste Rodin (1840 – 1917). The upcoming sale from STAIR will present a plaster model of La Panthère Noire (Panther) by Pompon. The work was rendered by the artist in 1925. Signed on the left hind leg is “POMP”. Union Française des Experts (UFE) member Jocelyn Reboul’s attestation accompanies this lot. Reboul describes this plaster model as one used by the foundry C. Valsuani to create the bronze edition of La Panthère Noire.
A selection of furniture is available as well. A Régence ormolu-mounted kingwood commode is particularly notable. It is fitted with a molded serpentine-fronted marble top and brass fluting. The elegant chest of drawers comes with scrolling ormolu handles. The commode with kingwood parquetry raises on short-shaped legs. According to the auction catalog, the drawers slide well and the frame is sound. Collectors can also find fine ormolu clocks, figural bronzes, porcelains, and a pair of Louis XV/XVI painted fauteuils by Jean-Baptiste Boulard. View the complete catalog of this Property from the Collection of James Grafstein – April 24, 2024 sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
California-born artist Guy Rose was a renowned American painter also famous for his association with French Impressionism. In 1888, Rose traveled to Paris to study art at Académie Julian and gained wide recognition. This upcoming auction, offered by Bonhams, will feature one of Rose’s works that combines the French style with his popular California coastline subject. In Lifting Fog, an oil on canvas, Rose casts an introspective mood using a calm palette. Concealing the horizon by denoting misty weather, he keeps the La Jolla caves in focus. Other interesting fine artworks in the catalog include two of Nicolai Fechin’s illustrations. One is titled Portrait of a Native American Young Man and the other is called Monterey Bay Seascape. His bold sea view is marked by the striking use of hues whereas the portrait captures expressive emotions.
The Lights of Broadway by Gerald Harvey Jones also leads the listings. It depicts an inviting scene of a busy rainy street in Manhattan with an overcast background. The portrayal of buildings, pedestrians and streetcars exemplifies the artist’s mastery over the urban streetscape. His illustration of warmly lit ambience is inspired by French boulevard artists. Visit Bonhams to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming California & Western Art sale.
Launched in 1998, Tiffany Victoria is regarded as a significant collection from the American luxury jewelry house. It was inspired by the company’s diamond corsage ornament displayed at the 1889 Paris World’s Fair. The highlight of the Victoria design is the skillful arrangement of two varied cuts of diamonds, forming flower motifs. A fusion of marquise and round brilliant cuts, the floral designs are set in bracelets, pendants and other ornaments. The upcoming sale, presented by NY Elizabeth, will feature one such pair of Victoria vine drop diamond platinum earrings. The design blends the fluidity of flowers, vines, and leaves with the sheen of diamonds. Another lot of interest combining platinum and diamond is a cross necklace.
Three striking 18-karat yellow gold pieces, comprising a charm bracelet and two necklaces, also lead the listings. One necklace has a starfish pendant, while the other is styled with a crescent moon. A diamond platinum band ring by the renowned designer Jean Schlumberger is equally noteworthy for its vivid style. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming 2440 | Timeless Tiffany Treasures sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
A handcrafted 18-karat gold, emerald, and diamond floral brooch will lead the upcoming New York City Estate Auction, offered by Auctions at Showplace. The rose-shaped brooch features 87 prong-set round brilliant-cut emeralds weighing approximately 4.35 carats. It is further adorned with 94 bead set single-cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.88 carats. The stem is set in yellow gold and the leaves are decorated with marquise-cut, pear-cut yellow diamonds and green diamonds. It can be worn through fabric with a double pinstem. This brooch is from a New York City collection.
A Chicoree mahogany sideboard by furniture designer Louis Majorelle is another notable lot. Made in 1905, this carved sideboard in opulent Art Nouveau style has upper and lower cabinets. The upper cabinet comes with an arched bonnet top. It is placed above two glazed doors between trailing foliate carvings and two shaped curio shelves. Born in Toul, France, Majorelle was considered one of the leading exponents of the Art Nouveau style. He manufactured his own designs, in the French tradition of the ébéniste. The auction will also offer designer fashion pieces, art glass and ceramics. View the complete catalog of the New York City Estate Auction, April 21 and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Dress canes, besides offering mobility assistance, make great fashion accessories. They are designed to complement attire and elevate one’s overall persona. The upcoming auction from Kimball Sterling showcases a collection of sword, dress, and animal canes from around the world. Featured in this live auction is a horse dress cane. Made in 1920, this cane bears a carved horse handle with ruby eyes and a gold bridle. Further, it also includes a gold collar monogrammed “MGM,” snakewood shaft, and a matching horn ferrule.
Also among the notable lots are a late 19th-century tortoiseshell dress cane with a matching collar and a monkey automation cane. Produced in 1920, the handle of the latter cane bears a carved and painted monkey head. A lever placed under the chin turns the monkey’s red glass eyes blue when pulled, and a red-painted tongue protrudes from the monkey’s mouth. Additional featured items include a signed sterling collar and an ebony shaft with a horn ferrule. Bidders can also consider a ‘Three Horses’ cane, ‘Stag Momento Mori’ cane, porcelain opera cane, and snake sword cane. View the complete catalog of the A Sarasota Cane Lifetime Collection, with Additions sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
The upcoming Important Jewelry sale from Doyle will feature a variety of fine watches and jewelry items from luxury brands such as Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, and others. Leading the sale is a platinum and diamond ring from the 1930s. This piece features an emerald-cut diamond weighing 7.69 carats, accented by a total of four trapezoid and baguette-cut diamonds. The accompanying Gemological Institute of America (GIA) report notes that the center gem has F color and VS1 clarity. Bidders can also consider a gold and diamond ‘Serpenti’ bracelet-watch from Bulgari and Jaeger LeCoultre. Inspired by coiled snakes, the ‘Serpenti’ line is closely identified with elegance and sensuality. Bulgari collaborated with Swiss watch manufacturer Jaeger LeCoultre to include a hidden clock dial in the available example, which can be accessed by lifting up the snake’s hinged and diamond-encrusted head.
Additional lots of interest in this sale include a ‘Sea Life’ bangle bracelet from Tiffany & Co. Composed of platinum, tourmaline, sapphire, garnet, spinel, and diamond, this piece evokes the colors of the ocean floor. Starfish intertwine with algae-like fronds. Also offered from Tiffany & Co. is a platinum and diamond ring from the estate of a New York lady. Notable antique lots include an Art Nouveau brooch by René Lalique from circa 1895. Made of light and dark green enamel, this detailed brooch features a butterfly-woman with her wings outstretched. Watches from Breguet, Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Cartier will be available as well. Visit Doyle to browse the complete Important Jewelry sale catalog and register to place a bid.
Christie’s upcoming Park Avenue Collection sale presents a wide selection of fine paintings, prints, furniture, sculptures, and more. Leading the auction is an oil on canvas reproduction after the Le Nain brothers’ painting Four Figures at a Table. The artwork depicts three female characters and a boy sharing bread and water at a table in a dreary room. The three Le Nain brothers painted several scenes depicting peasant life in rural France. Another notable reproduction painting by the Le Nain brothers in the catalog is Children with a Cage. This oil-on-canvas reproduction features two brothers standing around an empty birdcage, with a cat sitting in the middle.
Beyond fine art, the auction will present a selection of sculptures, statues, and figures. Among the leading lots is a bronze creation of Aeneas carrying his father Anchises and his son Ascanius after François Girardon and Pierre Lepautre’s marble sculpture. Aeneas, the legendary Trojan hero of the Roman people, is depicted fleeing Troy during its destruction by the Greeks. This episode is conveyed by Lepautre with a three-level arrangement of figures facing different directions. Bidders can also consider a Louis XV ormolu mantel clock, a portrait by artist Elisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun, a 16th-century Franco-Flemish tapestry fragment, and a pair of Regency walnut and beechwood fauteuils. Visit Christie’s website for more information on the upcoming A Park Avenue Collection catalog and to register to bid.
Dutch artist Sir Peter Lely started his career painting biblical and mythological scenes. However, he established his reputation for rendering portraits of politicians and British royalty. A large oil on canvas portrait of Mary of Modena, Queen of England, typical of Lely and his studio during that era, is a key highlight of this upcoming sale from NY Elizabeth. The artwork, dating back to the 17th century, shows a full-length portrait of James II’s second wife. She is dressed in a flowy burgundy gown with a blue wrap. The portrait comes enclosed in a vintage gilded frame.
A large oil painting on canvas by Jan Van Os also leads the catalog. Van Os, a Dutch old master from the 18th century, was famous for his landscape paintings, figures, and fruit and floral still lifes. The available work, Still Life Study of Different Flowers in a Vase, is striking. It showcases several flowers, including roses, chrysanthemums, and pinks in a glass vase. On a stone alcove lay fruits like peaches and grapes. Collectors can also consider a 17th-century oil on canvas portrait of a lady dressed as Diana, Gustave Courbet’s harvest landscape oil painting, and View of Posillipo from The Riviera Di Chiaia, an oil painting. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming 2439 | British Fine Art sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
American Pop artist Keith Haring was known for his chalk illustrations on the walls of the New York City subway stations. A social activist, he used his animated graffiti art to advocate for LGBTQ rights and AIDS awareness. In 1988, Haring was diagnosed with AIDS. During this period, he created the iconic Apocalypse series that gave an insight into Haring’s fight against the virus in his final years. Plate 3 from this series is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Dane Fine Art. Published by George Mulder Fine Arts, New York, it is an original serigraph on two-ply museum board from the limited edition of 90. Eskimo Curfew, an original color lithograph on paper by American artist Frank Stella, also leads the listings. From the rare limited PPI edition, the work belongs to the Exotic Bird series. The printmaker is celebrated for his post-painterly abstraction and minimalism.
French artist Louis Icart’s offered Fin de Dejeuner is an original oil on hardboard. His paintings were influenced by 18th-century artists such as François Boucher. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Spring Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
