In the upcoming sale, Alex Cooper Auctioneers will present items from a Native American collection with an emphasis on decorative art and jewelry pieces. A Brutalist domed diamond brooch is one of the featured lots. Produced in 1960, this 18-karat yellow gold brooch is decorated with 14 prong-set diamonds in the Brutalist style. Brutalist jewelry became popular in the 1950s and is characterized by its combination of rough, unfinished surfaces and unusual shapes. Collectors can also find antique pieces such as a 2.90-carat diamond bar pin. The pin invokes the style of the Victorian era, defined by the rule of Queen Victoria between 1837 and 1901. At that time, simplistic and sleek designs dominated the jewelry world. Five prong-set diamonds accent the available lot.
Also on offer is an 18-karat sapphire ring. This piece highlights two round-cut diamonds and a 5.59-carat unheated Burmese sapphire. A GIA-certified vintage natural pearl necklace and an Italian pave bracelet will come to auction as well. Register to bid for these items online by visiting Bidsquare.
Considered a classic cult movie, Masters of the Universe (1987) is an American sci-fi action film directed by Gary Goddard. One of the props used in the film, the Eternian soldier rifle, is a highlight of the upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia auction, presented by Prop Store. This prop rifle is cast in black resin and features silver, red, and aqua-colored details. Another lot of interest is a pair of reindeer heads with antlers from Michael Lembeck’s holiday sequel The Santa Clause 2 (2002). The heads are made with foam latex and faux fur and feature highly detailed eyes, teeth, and gums.
The sale also features a haunted house clown costume from Patrick Lussier’s Halloween horror film Trick (2019). Teenage killer Patrick “Trick” Weaver (Thom Niemann) donned the clown costume of a theme park employee to hunt victims on a Halloween night. This lot includes a blue and orange Red Kap zip-up workman’s jumpsuit with polka-dot cuffs and bright cotton puffballs affixed to the lapel; a ruffled and patterned collar; a plaid wool button-up vest; and a pair of hand-painted leather Penguin boots (size ten). To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit the Prop Store website.
Margo Hoff was an American painter known for using an earth-tone color palette while capturing urban life. In the coming Estate Fine Art & Antiques Auction is her 1939 piece titled Football-Yugoslavia. Hoff painted this while on a European trip with her husband. It depicts a group of seven children playing soccer around a tree. Also offered in this Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers event is a lithograph by Thomas Hart Benton. Best known for his contributions to the Regionalist art movement, Benton created paintings that captured the lives of laborers and everyday people. Listed in the auction is his 1945 lithograph titled Island Hay.
Other lots crossing the auction block include an antique Seth Thomas 14-karat gold pocket watch, a vintage Steuben strawberry pendant, and a Victorian carved walnut Renaissance Revival desk. View the full catalog and place a bid at Bidsquare.
“My art is about paper. How it feels, how it tears, how it absorbs or reflects light,” Louise Forbush has said about her work. A San Francisco Bay Area artist, Forbush is known for her handmade paper collages decorated with fabric pieces, gold leaf, and calligraphy. Forbush’s love for paper developed while she was studying ikebana— a Japanese flower arrangement technique. Forbush applied her ikebana techniques of color balance and texture to create her art. The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art’s upcoming exhibition and benefit auction highlights Warm Light, a Kochi paper collage by Forbush. Mostly mistaken for paintings, Forbush’s art is noted for its fluid nature and intricate details.
The event also features an altered book titled Life in the Woods by Stephanie Thwaites. Made using elements of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, the panoramic piece captures the beauty of Walden Pond through the hand-painted pages of the book. Also offered is a collage made of generic items such as envelopes by Julia Ross and an altered book with African fabric by Lisa Rodondi. Find more details about the event in this Auction Daily article. To explore the top book arts in this auction and to register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, U.S. one-cent coins were often in high demand. During the Civil War, they were hoarded for their nickel, and by the 1900s, coin-operated machines boosted the coin’s need. The one exception to this rise, though, came in 1877, when a poor economy limited both their demand and production. An Indian Head cent coin from that low-production year highlights the upcoming Coins & Currency event, presented by Skinner. The auction house notes that this example of the 1877 Indian Head cent still displays much of its original mint red.
Early American coin collectors can consider the 1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree twopence on offer in this auction. Ten years prior, in 1652, John Hull and Robert Saunderson began making America’s first silver coins. After producing a few simple sets of coinage, the pair eventually made the Oak Tree twopence. This example has an even gray toning and a fully-visible tree, according to the auction house. Those interested in British coins will find an Elizabeth I gold half pound coin. The coin was originally produced in the 16th century to provide more denominations due to inflation. For more information about this or any other lot, visit Bidsquare and register to bid.
The upcoming Deep Impact: Lunar and Rare Meteorites auction, presented by Christie’s, offers 47 lots of naturally sculpted metallic meteorites. A standout piece in the collection is the single largest sample of the Moon known to exist. This Moon rock contains volcanic glass, white anorthite, and other crushed rocks. The meteorite was discovered in the Sahara desert at the Algerian and Mauritanian borders in January of 2017. According to the lot essay, this sphere’s characteristics hold evidence of asteroidal collision on the Moon that occurred centuries ago.
A Gibeon meteorite tabletop sculpture is also highlighted. Gibeon meteorites were formed in the early stages of the solar system and some were shattered by a collision with another asteroid. As the rocks collided, pieces rained down in the Kalahari desert in Namibia. A partial slice of Esquel pallasite is also available in this sale. Esquel is among the most coveted crystals with colors ranging from amber to emerald. Visit Christie’s to view the entire collection and register to bid.
Jean Simon Deverberie, a Parisian sculptor and clockmaker, was active during a period of significant social change in French society. A 1791 piece of legislation removed mandatory guild memberships for craftsperson, allowing Deverberie the freedom to experiment with different techniques within his company. His style was influenced by Greco-Roman mythology, European exposure to Africa and the Americas, and Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe (1719). An early 19th-century example of Deverberie’s work will be offered in the upcoming Eclectic Collection & Estate Jewelry Sale, presented by Akiba Antiques. The available lot is a gilt and patinated mantel clock that depicts a Native American woman holding a bow and lance. Positioned at her feet is the head of a snake.
Drawing on themes similar to the Deverberie clock, collectors interested in mantel showpieces will find a 19th-century Baccarat crystal and ormolu clock. Egyptian-inspired sphinxes support the suspended face with a tasseled carpet placed between the figures. Also on offer is an ormolu and enamel clock from Victor Paillard, an 1830s sculptor who specialized in andirons, candelabra, and decorative clocks.
Representing the vintage pieces is a Tiffany & Co. 18-karat gold ashtray in the Art Deco style. The removable matchbox holder is a defining feature of this piece. A more contemporary lot is a Ballon Bleu unisex wristwatch from Cartier. The Ballon Bleu line, launched in 2007, is characterized by a small blue bubble at the three o’clock position. This sale presents over 600 lots focusing on both jewelry and decorative art. Those interested in these or any other lots can find more information and place a bid on LiveAuctioneers.
Launched during the Baselworld show in 2015, the Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon watch was produced in a limited edition of eight series, with 18 pieces per series. The Tourbillon watch was the first to feature Ulysse Nardin’s proprietary constant force escapement system. After eight years of research and development, the patented movement— custom-made by the brand— offers the Tourbillon eight days of power reserve. Owing to its futuristic technology and craftsmanship, the model was awarded the Tourbillon Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. The upcoming sale, presented by Fortuna Auction, features a Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon watch. The 18-karat white gold watch has a carbon fiber dial and black alligator strap. Also highlighted is a Piguet Millenary Starlit watch. This luxury ladies’ watch features an oval form inspired by the Roman Coliseum’s architecture.
A Cartier Trinity diamond ring is also highlighted in this event. Designed by Louis Cartier in 1924 at the request of the French artist, novelist, poet, and filmmaker Jean Cocteau, the Trinity collection features three interlocking bands of white, yellow, and rose gold. These bands symbolize enduring friendship, loyalty, and true love. The 18-karat gold bands are accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The sale also includes jewelry pieces from Chanel, Bulgari, and David Webb. Visit Bidsquare for the complete listings.
In the first session of the upcoming Decoy and Sporting Art Sale, offered by Guyette and Deeter, the collection of Dr. Lloyd T. Griffith will be featured. This is the third of four auctions to present items from his collection. One of the key lots is a complete set of 25 miniature ducks by Elmer Cromwell. Cromwell made miniature birds in three primary groups: songbirds, shorebirds, and ducks. He also made other birds such as owls and upland game, and he sold his creations in sets of 25. The set available in this event is accompanied by the paperwork for each carving and a Cromwell business card.
Also in the auction is a pair of decoys carved by Nathan Cobb, Jr. Cobb’s decoys can be identified by the necks carved from holly branches and the German-imported glass eyes. Storms on Cobb Island destroyed many of his pieces, making these uncommon examples. Other items in the sale include a sunfish plaque by Oscar Peterson, a carved “jack” curlew by William Bowman, a set of antique human-shaped andirons from the early 1900s, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
A nature lover and a conservationist, Linda Loring was dedicated to protecting the environment. During her lifetime, she turned a 270-acre area near Long Pond in Nantucket into a wildlife sanctuary. Loring’s love for Nantucket and nature is evident in the upcoming Estate of Linda Loring with Additions sale, presented by Rafael Osona Auctions. The leading lots in the event include paintings from Michael Keane, G.S. Hill, and Illya Kagan that reflect the collector’s love for nature. Kagan’s painting, titled Long Pond, features a location Loring was fond of. Hill’s Rainbows Nantucket painting depicts a coastline with colorful boats.
Equally colorful are several pieces of pearl jewelry from Loring’s estate. One necklace with golden South Sea, Tahitian (black), and freshwater pink pearls stands out. With 482 lots, the sale will also include a cast iron mermaid who sits with her arms behind her head, as well as Wallace Sterling silver flatware, Steuben crystal, and a Stephen Swift bench. The sale will benefit the Linda Loring Nature Foundation. To view the entire catalog and bid, visit Bidsquare.
