A family-run Italian fine jewelry and watch company, Buccellati was established in 1919 by Mario Buccellati. After the death of its founder in 1965, the firm was managed by four of his sons. One of the key highlights in the first session of the upcoming White Oaks: Single Owner Auction, presented by Ahlers & Ogletree, is a Buccellati sterling silver figure of an eagle perched on a tree stump. The large bird of prey is detailed with applied small gauge wires mimicking downy feathers. Another lot of interest is a Lalique contemporary glass vase. The “Languedoc” frosted green crystal bulbous vase is etched on the bottom. Well known for producing glass art, Lalique was established in 1888.
The auction also features two oil paintings by Argentinian artist Peter Von Artens. One is titled Pomegranates and Tangerines, while the other is titled Melons. Both are still life paintings of fruits. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
Simone del Tintore was an Italian still life painter known for his depictions of fruits and vegetables. The artist learned painting at the Academy of Painting and Drawing of Lucca, a Caravaggio-influenced school started by Pietro Paolini. It was only in the 1960s when del Tintore’s works were rediscovered. The upcoming Stair auction presents Peaches on a Tazza, a pair of still life paintings ascribed to del Tintore by art historian Mina Gregori. The Baroque-style compositions show the influence of the Caravaggio naturalist style on his art. The available works feature del Tintore’s popular wicker baskets filled with scattered peaches, mushrooms, and leaves.
Another highlight is a white marble sculpture titled Eve at the Fountain by English artist Edward Hodges Baily. Though he started with model wax sculptures, Baily primarily worked with metal in a studio he shared with Neoclassical sculptor John Flaxman. Also showcased is a portrait of Mrs. Isabel Stimson McBirney by Glyn Warren Philpot, a contemporary portrait artist. The portrait displays the artist’s Symbolist style. The auction also offers works from artists Armand Guillaumin, Jan Müller, and Wilhelm Thierry, as well as sculptures by Paul Troubetzkoy. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
After 30 years of disorganized mail delivery, the Chinese Qing government approved the creation of the first national postal service in 1896. The government ordered specialized stamps from Japan to commemorate the occasion, but the shipment failed to arrive in time for the opening. A small number of red revenue stamps were quickly overprinted with new denominations to correct the mistake. Now called 1897 Red Revenues, these stamps are highly coveted items among postage collectors. Several examples of the 1897 Red Revenue stamps will come to auction in Dallas Auction Gallery’s upcoming event. The sale features over 250 Red Revenues from the private collection of Walter Huang.
Chinese stamps are the exclusive focus of this auction. “Philately has a special place in Chinese culture, with rare stamps regarded as important cultural icons and treasures, just like art,” Jeffrey Schneider, the director of Interasia Auctions, has said about the category. Many of the stamps created after the establishment of the People’s Republic of China reflect this interest in cultural preservation. One cultural stamp on offer, printed as a souvenir sheet in 1962, shows Mei Lanfang in a performance outfit. A Chinese theater actor and opera singer, Mei was considered a national icon. Another souvenir sheet from this period promotes the early study of science. It shows a young girl reading a book while admiring aquatic creatures and the night sky.
A selection of stamps printed with the poems of Chairman Mao will also be included in this auction. Stamps predating the 20th century are offered as well. Among these are 1894 stamps issued to commemorate the 60th birthday of Cixi, the Empress Dowager who controlled the Qing government in her later years. For more information on the mentioned lots or to place a bid, visit the Dallas Auction Gallery website.
Tommy Singer was a celebrated Navajo silversmith known for his chip-inlay silver jewelry. Growing up in the Dilcon community on a Navajo reservation, Singer started making silver jewelry at the age of seven. After mastering his craft in the 1960s, Singer invented the chip-inlay method of jewelry design. This technique places small coral chips and turquoise crystals in silver. The upcoming auction, presented by Billy The Kid Auction House, highlights a vintage deep stamp concho belt by Singer. This turquoise-set sterling silver belt was inspired by traditional Navajo life.
Showcased in this event is a David Yurman 18-karat gold, citrine, and diamond ring. The piece holds hand-selected gemstones from the jeweler’s vault. Also available in the sale is a wide cuff ‘Story Teller’ bracelet by the Realist painter and Navajo silversmith Robert Becenti. The auction will offer Native American jewelry from the Zuni and Hopi tribes by Bobby Johnson, Victor Moses Begay, and Larry Pinto. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid on the Billy The Kid Auction House website.
During his time in the military, Ian Fleming felt inspired by a British secret agent who went by the code name ‘White Rabbit.’ This inspiration led to the creation of the James Bond series that features a fictional intelligence officer. Flemings’ first book, Casino Royale, was published in 1953 in the U.K. A copy of Casino Royale will be presented on the third day of the upcoming Millea Bros. ABC: Estate Finds auction. It comes in a set of 13 other James Bond novels, including Live and Let Die (1973), Moonraker (1955), and Thunderball (1961).
Interested book collectors can also find library edition volumes from Victorian author Charles Dickens. He was recognized for his contributions to classic English literature and social advocacy. The writer was best known for his novels, which included A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and David Copperfield. A 30-volume set of Dickens’ books is offered in this sale. The available books were published by Bradbury, Evans, & Co. in the late 1800s. The auction will also bring a sterling silver flatware set from Gorham Manufacturing Company. The company was established in 1831 following the partnership of Henry L. Webster and Jabez Gorham. The company would eventually become a leading Art Nouveau silverware manufacturer. View the full catalog and register to bid for these items on Bidsquare.
Hans van Hoek’s oil painting is one of the highlighted lots in the upcoming Live Virtual Auction, offered by Millea Bros. The piece uses light and dark colors to show a nude figure against a landscape scene. Van Hoek is particularly recognized for his expressive works. For several years, he studied nature and people, which gradually led him to develop his distinctive style. Borzo Gallery describes the content of his paintings as a “balance between form and content, harmony in color and composition.”
Another mass media work, titled Dionysis Dinner, is from Sandro Chia. A renowned Italian artist, Chia creates works associated with the Italian Renaissance and Futurism movement. He was also among the leaders of the Transavanguardia Neo-Expressionist movement. The available piece shows a woman surrounded by fire. Also offered is a pair of Japanese lidded Imari jars from the Edo period. This ceramic style is named after a city in Japan. The polychrome enameled porcelain is decorated with panels of flowering trees and dogs. Explore the full catalog for this auction and register to bid on Bidsquare.
After completing college, Arthur Eugene Baggs joined Dr. Herbert James Hall in teaching patients pottery for occupational therapy at a Massachusetts sanatorium. After running the program, called Marblehead Pottery, for many years, Baggs converted it into a company in 1915. It continued to operate under his direction until its closure in 1936. Over the years, Marblehead gained international recognition for its high-quality items glazed in a hard, pebbled matte finish. Available in the upcoming Rago auction of American and European Ceramics is a scenic tile from Baggs for Marblehead Pottery. The tile shows trees in the muted greens and earth colors of the New England coast.
This sale also highlights several Tiffany lamps. Tiffany Studios introduced lamps at the beginning of the 20th century. From the late 1890s through the 1920s, the company produced a broad variety of mosaic glass shades, many featuring geometric and floral motifs. The patterns invoked both the far-reaching Arts & Crafts movement and Art Nouveau. Early 20th-century furniture will be offered in this event as well, including Art & Crafts chairs, tables, and bookcases. View the full catalog and bid online on Bidsquare.
Morton Subastas’ upcoming auction will offer a selection of books and documents that reflects the Independence of Mexico, the First Empire, and the Republic. The lots include papers on the freedom to trade, independence papers, lithographs, and more. Leading the catalog is a document on the Act of Independence of the Empire signed by supporters of the independence cause. This lot represents one of two copies of the original text, signed on September 28th, 1821.
A letter from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla extending an invitation to Colonel Narciso de la Canal is also available in the sale. The letter discusses Hidalgo’s hopes for the Colonel to join the Armed Movement: “I am not afraid to invite VS to join his powerful influences, participate in the glories of our homeland carrier.” Additionally, a collection of first edition lithographs by Mexican artists, including C. Castro, J. Campillo, L. Auda, and C. Rodríguez, will be available. Titled Mexico and Its Surroundings, this lot was created under the direction of Decaen. To view these lots and more, visit Bidsquare and register to bid.
In the upcoming sale, GWS Auctions will present jewelry and accessories with an emphasis on jade items. A jade Buddha pendant is one of the featured lots. Made from Type A jade, this pendant is finished with an 18-karat white gold mounting and diamond accents. In Chinese culture, jade is considered a lucky stone. Often known as the “Stone of Heaven,” jade symbolizes prosperity, success, and good luck. Among the jades, Type A is considered most valuable, only worn by leaders and emperors as a symbol of power. Another jade item highlighted in the auction is a Type A jade bangle with a semi-transparent “glassy” pale blue-green color.
Another highlight is a Cartier Trinity necklace. Jean Cocteau, a French designer, writer, painter, filmmaker, poet, and friend to Louis Cartier, designed the commercially-successful Trinity collection in the 1920s. Cocteau’s collection features three precious alloys situated inside one another, each carrying a particular meaning. Rose gold conveys love, yellow gold is a reminder of fidelity, while gray gold symbolizes friendship. Register to bid for these items online by visiting GWS Auctions.
More than 850 lots of wine collected over 50 years by Dr. Gordon Ku will be on offer in this Sotheby’s auction. The Singaporean kidney specialist began saving bottles of wine for rainy days in the 1970s while studying to be a physician in London. Over the years, he enjoyed building his collection and sharing it with friends and family. “Some of our earliest and fondest memories,” his children remember, “involve large and boisterous family meals, with the adults sipping wine.”
Featured in the event is a 1990 bottle of Romanée Conti. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate notes that while wines from the Romanée Conti vineyard normally have a less pronounced color than the nearby La Tâche, this vintage is more saturated. “The nose offers up sweet, clove, cinnamon, and blackberry aromas intermingled with toasty, smoky new oak,” says the publication. Collectors of Romanée Conti wines can also consider a twelve-bottle assortment of 2005 vintages from the estate. This includes one bottle each of Romanée Conti and Montrachet, and two bottles of La Tâche, among others.
Twelve bottles of Petrus 2000 are also available. The Bordeaux estate produces only red wine and no secondary varieties. Wine Spectator notes the vintage’s density, calling it “a pretty jam-packed core of blackberry, plum and boysenberry confiture notes.” Those interested in this or any other lots can read more in Auction Daily’s continued coverage and register to bid on the Sotheby’s website.
