Finarte’s Old Master Paintings and 19th Century Art sale will highlight the work of Italian Renaissance painter Tommaso di Credi. Alternately known as the “Master of the Santo Spirito Sacra Conversazione” or simply Tommaso, the artist was active between 1490 and 1510 in Florence. Available in this auction is Tommaso’s interpretation of the Madonna and Child, a common religious theme in his work. The Child is shown gazing at a toddler dressed in rags, offering a gesture of blessing with one hand.
More contemporary works available in this event include a 1907 unfinished oil study by Roman artist and film director Giulio Aristide Sartorio. The piece was practice for a large series titled The Poem of Human Life, commissioned for the Central Hall of the Venice Biennale. Its style aimed to bridge the gap between Greek-Latin and Nordic cultures. Costantino Barbella’s 1877 Harmony sculpture on offer shows two women in conversation, while his 1894 study piece for The Cherry or At the Market depicts a roughly carved peasant resting a bucket at her feet. To find more information on these lots, visit Bidsquare and register to bid.
Day two of this Stair event brings to auction more pieces from the collection of Sir John Richardson, the late art historian. This includes a study of two male nudes and a Greek athlete by Swiss-born artist Johann Heinrich Füssli. Forced to flee Switzerland as a political refugee, Füssli eventually found himself studying in Rome. The work of Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo inspired Füssli to explore nude figures, of which this piece is an example.
Also featured are two untitled latex and rubber pieces by Alexander Hoda (lots 283 and 284). The works combine elements that are equal parts human, animal, and industrial into one dark mass. With pieces like these, Hoda aims to tap into the viewer’s interest in the macabre. “I don’t want my work to be seen as vulgar or offensive,” says the artist, “but I don’t think any art should be viewed in terms of its beauty either.”
Bidders will also find a painting of Sir John Richardson based on a photograph and painting Andy Warhol made of the scholar. Richardson gifted the original piece to the Tate Britain in 2017. Those interested in these pieces can register to bid on Bidsquare, or continue reading on Auction Daily.
Iranian-American Abstract artist Masoud Yasami does not associate himself with any specific artistic group. Rather, his multi-dimensional artworks often experiment with space, color, illusion, balance, and chaos. As the artist states, “For many years I have dealt with gravitational force as the drama in my work; for example creating the illusion of forcing a rod to bend or a sphere to fall out of its position of balance and harmony.” An oil painting from Yasami is among the leading lots of the upcoming Antiquities | Asian | Ethnographic Art event, presented by Artemis Gallery. Titled Composition with an Open Door, the piece shows cloudy skies, a flowing waterfall, two overlapping rods, a fern leaf’s silhouette, and a lily.
Other notable lots include a painting titled Horses, Swensen Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii by William Draper. Though best known for his portraits, including one depicting John F. Kennedy, Draper was inclined toward landscapes due to his great interest in nature. Bidders can also consider an Egyptian canopic box in this auction. Hand-carved from cedar wood, the box features five mummiform figures. The lid has a polychrome Ba bird with a giltwood sun disk. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
Amedeo Simonetti was a famous Italian painter known for his Orientalist paintings. The watercolors completed by his uncle, Ettore Simonetti, served as inspiration for the artist’s compositions. Simonetti later went on to study at the Accademia di San Luca and learned the techniques of en plein air painting. The Eastern scenes depicted in Simonetti’s work were a reconstruction of the paintings and photographs he collected. His seascapes and landscapes are particularly rare. The upcoming auction, offered by I.M. Chait Gallery, will include a watercolor painting by Simonetti. It shows the intense research involved in composing these Eastern scenes.
Another highlight is a floral glass vase by Daum Nancy made using the company’s signature acid-etching technique. The process involves the application of wax on a vase before submerging it in acid to create a pattern from the empty spaces. Enamel paints are applied on top. These vases are among the popular designs by the Daum Nancy studio. The auction also offers Royal Vienna painted portrait plates, Cartier jewelry, and Louis XV-style furniture. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
A renowned British fashion designer and couturier, Lee Alexander McQueen (1969 – 2010) was known for his strong sense of rebellion and fantasy. He was also celebrated for adding opulence and drama to the catwalk with the use of technology. The upcoming Art of Alexander McQueen: The Jennifer Zuiker Collection sale, presented by Doyle, includes 50 lots of couture clothing, handbags, and shoes acquired directly from the house of McQueen. One of the key highlights of the auction is a black silk parachute cape from the Autumn/ Winter 2002 collection. It has a Mandarin collar with eye-hook closure and exaggerated bishop sleeves, bubble back, and train. The parachute cape is a tribute to filmmaker Tim Burton, who introduced the audience to Michael Keaton as Batman in the eponymous 1989 film. McQueen reimagined Batman’s disguise through this collection.
Another highlight is a chartreuse glass bead and synthetic horsehair midi-dress from the Autumn/ Winter show in 2000. This sleeveless dress with an embellished bodice and stand-up collar shows clusters of beads spreading down the skirt, suggesting that the beads are parasites and the dress is a host. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Doyle.
William George Perks, Jr., or Bill Wyman, is an English musician widely known as the bass guitarist for the Rolling Stones. He started recording and touring with his band, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, in 1997. Julien’s Auctions will present property from Wyman and his Rolling Stones archive in the upcoming auction. Bass guitars, amplifiers, and disc awards can be found in the sale.
Particularly showcased is a 1969 Fender Mustang bass guitar with Competition Orange finish. Wyman used this guitar from 1969 to 1971, including in the music video for the Rolling Stones single “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It).” Another highlighted lot is a 1962 VOX AC30 amplifier. This amp was built in 1962 at the Jennings Dartford Road factory. It is housed in a black road case, decorated with labels that read “Ripple Productions” and “Vox.” The amp can be seen in a photograph of the Rolling Stones’ first outdoor show at Battersea Park, London on May 4th, 1963. Other lots include a 1999 Mercedes-Benz and a 1965 document signed by Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts. View the complete Wyman collection and register to bid at Julien’s Auctions.
The upcoming Ancient Silver, Ivory and Coral, Pens, Icons, and Objects of Russian auction, presented by Bertolami Fine Art, features a 19th-century German ivory oliphant. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, oliphants or hunting horns were often used to produce a resonant sound. Made from elephant tusks, their ivory surfaces were covered in carvings of birds, fruit, wolves, and warriors. The instruments were hung from chains around the necks of men. Also highlighted among the 425 lots is a Chinese coral sculpture from the early 20th century. It features Shoulao, the God of Longevity. The figure can be seen holding a peach and a walking stick at either side.
The auction also features several examples of silverware and vases. An English sterling silver soup tureen from the 19th century will appear in the sale. The available oval-shaped tureen comes with a cover and features loop handles and a twisted rope border. Furniture, jewelry, fine art, and sterling silver will also be included in this catalog. View the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
A gu vessel is a Chinese container that was used for wine or ritual offerings during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The tall and slim vessels have a flared and tapered base and a wider mouth. The high stem cups used during the Neolithic age were an inspiration for the gu vessels. The upcoming I.M. Chait Gallery auction presents gu vases with elaborate and distinct motifs. One highlight is a tall Chinese peach bloom porcelain vase. Created using sectional pottery techniques and joined in the middle, the cylindrical red glazed flaring vase has a trumpet mouth.
The auction features a Chinese yuhuchun porcelain vase with a scrolling floral pattern. Also called yuhuchunping, these pear-shaped vessels were first used as holy water vases in temples during the Tang dynasty. Yuhuchun vases have a slightly flared rim, a linear neck with a broad end, and a large bottom structure. Showcased in this sale is a Chinese four-faceted Zun-vase decorated with floral and bird designs. It has a square shape and side flange. Chinese porcelain Guanyin figurines, bronze sculptures, enameled and lacquered porcelain ware, and gilt decorated woodenware will be available as well. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Active in the late 1890s, William Moorcroft was an English potter associated with the Art Nouveau style. Moorcroft pioneered a new Florian Ware design, hand-decorated and outlined in trailed slip using a technique known as tube lining. Throughout his career, Moorcroft centered his work on Florian Ware, which won him popularity and a gold medal at the St. Louis International Exhibition in 1904. For over a decade, this pottery design produced many different patterns that were hailed for their aesthetics. The upcoming Collector’s Auction, presented by Whitley’s Auctioneers, will offer two Moorcroft flambé vases.
The auction also features several pieces of silverware and sculpture. A Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre vase is particularly highlighted. A British company, Wedgwood has a long history of creating porcelain adorned with Neoclassical and antique motifs. The available vase, from Wedgwood’s Fairyland Lustre collection, was designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The center of the vase is engraved with scenes of elves, boats, and mushrooms. Timepieces, sculptures, manuscripts, and dolls will be available in this auction as well. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The upcoming auction, presented by Rago, features several furniture and decorative art pieces influenced by Modern design. Among these is Johnny Swing’s furniture piece titled Fortune Cookie. Furniture made from nickels, quarters, half-dollars, or dollar coins has become the hallmark of Swing’s work. “Assembled together to form the furniture they become part of the play in swirls, lines, and patterns,” the artist wrote on his website.
A 1962 coffee table will be available from American designer George Nakashima. The furniture features a single slab top with sap grain detail. An important figure of the American craft movement, Nakashima was influenced by the designs of Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe of the International Style. He believed that wood must be shaped in a way that displays “its true potential.” Another key lot is glasswork by Toots Zynsky, who introduced the filet de verre method of layering multicolored glass threads onto a flat, heat-resistant plate. This method made the artist widely known in the glasswork industry. View each of the lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
