Huanghuali is a highly rare species of rosewood found in Hainan province, China. The “yellow flowering pear” wood is cherished for its rich tones and abstract patterns. Durable and resistant, it was regarded as ideal for making antique Chinese furniture. The upcoming Freeman’s auction will feature a pair of huanghuali continuous yoke-back Official’s Hat armchairs from the Qing dynasty. Each chair has a boldly-carved crest rail over a bowed splat carved in low relief with a stylized lotus cartouche. With tapered stiles, serpentine arms and supports, it has a paneled seat with the legs joined by a box stretcher. Another striking Chinese lot is a pair of famille rose-decorated porcelain “Thousand Bats” vases. Each piece has a flared lip and globular body on a circular foot. It depicts iron red bats and colorful clouds with a six-character marking to the underside.
A Chinese patinated bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara/Guanyin, Yunnan (12th to 14th century) also leads the listings. Sculpted in a seated posture, the figure bears a calm facial expression. Guanyin is portrayed with an elaborate crown, floral ornaments, and holding a willow branch in the right hand and a bowl in the left. Visit Freeman’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Asian Art sale.
A 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL convertible is an early introduction prototype leading the upcoming Houston 2024 auction, offered by Mecum Auctions. It is a 1966 NASCAR with a 427/425 CI FE big block side oiler V-8 engine built by Braden Engineering and has worked with Gordon Johncock and Patrick Racing, the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner. The available car was produced three months before factory introduction at the Los Angeles plant on February 14, 1963. The eye-catching blue interior has a power driver’s seat and power steering, carpeted inner trunk quarter panels. Additional features include Dual Holley four-barrel carburetors and heavy-duty four-speed manual transmission. The exterior is Wimbledon white with stainless rear quarter trim. It is the only R-code car known to exist.
Another notable lot is a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, one of only 308 produced. This model was completed on July 9, 1956 and imported immediately to the U.S. It has been part of two premier collections since the 1980s, previously owned by four-time Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Best of Show winners Sam and Emily Mann. The winners have participated in the Colorado Grands, California Mille, and Tejas Turismo rallies with this Mercedes-Benz Gullwing. It has a 2996cc Inline six-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, a silver exterior, and a red leather interior. The air conditioning has been installed by Hjeltness Restoration of Escondido, California. The auction will showcase over 1,000 cars, motorcycles, boats, works of road art, and more. Visit Mecum Auctions to view the complete catalog and register to bid on the upcoming Houston 2024 sale.
The upcoming 2435 | Dazzling Jewelry Designs sale from NY Elizabeth highlights 400 lots of fine jewelry, including pendants, rings, and bracelets. Among the top lots in the catalog is a vintage Van Cleef & Arpels-designed Alhambra blue sable bracelet. This piece weighs a total of 13.4 grams. Set in 18-karat yellow gold, it is studded with numerous diamonds. A Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace in 18-karat yellow gold is also available. The total weight of this 32.3-inch long necklace is 20 grams. It comes with the sales certificate and original box.
This sale will also highlight a pair of Bulgari Diva’s Dream diamond 18-karat rose gold earrings. In 1884, talented Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari started the company bearing his name. Bulgari quickly established a strong brand reputation with exquisite craftsmanship and innovative jewelry creations. Other notable lots in the catalog include a tennis diamond 18-karat yellow gold necklace, a Van Cleef & Arpels cosmos clip shell diamond and 18-karat yellow gold necklace, and a Hawaii 18-karat yellow gold necklace. View the complete catalog of the 2435 | Dazzling Jewelry Designs sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
A selection of fine artworks, decorative art, and furniture will soon be available with Brunk Auctions. Among the top lots of this upcoming auction is Salvador Dalí’s lithograph work titled Les Amoureux. The artist chose Les Amoureux as a symbolic representation of his deepest feelings regarding human relationships. Dalí’s works are characterized by their dreamlike imagery, symbolic meanings, and meticulous detailing. Three original color lithographs on Archer paper make up the Les Amoureux suite, each signed “Dalí” in the lower right corner. This set includes a portfolio cover, text, justification page, and a certificate of authenticity. Another notable fine artwork in the catalog is a 1922 framed etching by Marc Chagall, titled Man with a Basket. It is an illustration of French culture. The available work exhibits Chagall’s artistry, Fauvist influence, and distinctive style.
Beyond fine art, the upcoming auction includes decorative arts, furniture, and collectibles. Leading this section of the catalog is Spielholz & Hargrave’s hand-blown art glass vase from the Andiamo Studio. The available piece has a signed, dated, and numbered base. Additional lots of interest include a bronze statue of a matador by American sculptor Malvina Cornell Hoffman. The piece is signed and stamped on its bronze base. Bidders can consider Keiko Yamaguchi’s art doll, a class=”external_link” set of eight Robert Dane “Tutti Frutti” glass goblets, and more. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Modern + Design Auction | April 11, 2024 catalog and browse other online auctions.
Brazilian artist Romero Britto uses bright colors and bold patterns to bridge Pop Art, Cubism, and contemporary styles in his paintings and sculptures. His work is intended to be joyful and bright, easily accessible to the general public. An oil on canvas painting by Romero Britto will soon be available in Avenue Auctions’ upcoming sale. Titled Red Everglades, the offered work features a maroon background and overlapping pink lines. In the spaces between the lines, the artist placed colorful triangles and quadrilaterals of various polka dot and striped patterns. Another key abstract work in the catalog is an ink on paper piece by Cuban artist Loló Soldevilla. The artist was a key figure in the Concrete Art movement and a pioneer in Cuba’s mid-20th century abstract art space.
A watercolor on board painting by Spanish painter Juan Gris is also available in the upcoming auction. It depicts a Parisian city scene in varied colors. Gris worked in the Cubist movement, specializing in evocative still lifes. Additional lots of interest in the catalog include a vivid oil on canvas painting by Spanish artist and writer Antonio Saura, titled Mr. X. Saura embraced passion within his paintings, favoring bold brushstrokes and expressive subjects. The offered work features a thick application of red-orange paint, dominated by an X shape crossing the canvas. Interested collectors can also consider works by Natasha Turovsky, Keith Haring, Leroy Neiman, and others. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full April for Art catalog and find other online auctions.
The collection of American Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter will soon come to the market with Brunk Auctions. Known for her role as U.S. Ambassador to Finland from 2001 to 2003 and for her extensive business ventures and philanthropy, McElveen-Hunter is also a collector. The items available in this sale formerly resided in her homes in Washington, D.C. and Greensboro, North Carolina. Among the top lots of the event is a classical sculpture by Eugenio Battiglia. The offered Dancer with Castanets sculpture in carved marble references Antonio Canova’s work of the same name. Battiglia was a Tuscan artist working in Florence during the 19th century; he was best known for his fine reproductions of classical works.
Assorted furniture items and decorative artwork from the collection of Bonnie McElveen-Hunter will also be available in the upcoming auction. This includes a Chippendale-style carved giltwood mirror with chinoiserie elements. It dates back to 19th-century Britain and features a seated figure and dangling bells. Wood furniture lots ranging from a Russian Neoclassical marquetry desk to a British George III mahogany secretary bookcase will be on offer. Decorative lots of interest include a pair of Royal Worcester porcelain lidded urns decorated with hand-painted fruit still lifes, as well as a large carved pine spread-wing eagle sculpture. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | April 10, 2024 auction catalog and find other online auctions.
Farber Auctioneers and Appraisers will present a curated selection of fine jewelry and collectibles this April. Leading the sale catalog is a purple sapphire diamond gold platinum ring designed by Oscar Heyman Brothers. The center purple sapphire measures approximately 7.23 carats. The gemstone is surrounded by yellow and white diamonds. According to the auction catalog, the diamonds have F color and VVS-VS clarity. They measure a total of 1.80 carats.
Another notable lot is a Seaman Schepps Garden Tutti Frutti bracelet. Carved, faceted, and cabochon rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds highlight this bracelet. The gemstones are set in 18-karat gold. The bracelet carries the maker’s mark and weighs a total of 88.6 grams. Born in New York City in 1881, Seaman Schepps was famous for his retro and 1950s-style jewelry. He began designing his jewelry following a trip to Paris – the fashion capital of the world. Collectors can also consider a pair of Graff diamond blue sapphire gold long drop earrings, a Cartier Nigeria gold diamond eternity band ring, and a diamond gemstone gold platinum brooch pendant by David Webb. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog and register to bid in this April Fine Jewels event and other online auctions.
Unheated sapphires are deemed highly precious owing to their rarity. They are formed within the earth as a result of precise mineralogical and geological conditions, as well as specific temperatures and pressure. One such Gübelin-certified untreated sapphire, featured in a diamond pendant, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Winbids Auctions. The 1950s platinum piece is designed with a central Burmese sapphire stone, measuring 18.13 carats, flanked by 14 small sapphires, measuring approximately seven carats. It is set with 44 diamonds, measuring almost eight carats. Gübelin Gem Lab is known for examining and determining the authenticity of the gemstones used in Gübelin’s jewelry. Another noteworthy lot in the catalog is a Hammerman Brothers diamond and ruby bracelet. Styled with 129 diamonds, it is crafted by one of America’s family-owned high-end jewelers.
Two multi-strand necklaces also lead the listings. One is a clasp neckpiece designed by Mario Buccellati, the famous Italian jeweler. It features white freshwater pearls, Mediterranean coral, and diamonds. The other is a Chaumet necklace fashioned with diamond, emeralds and pearls. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming The Spring Favorite Jewelry Collection, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
American photographer William Eggleston began his photography career shooting in black and white. He is considered one of the most significant photographers of the latter half of the 20th century. Famous for his portraits, mundane subjects, and landscapes of the American South, the artist began experimenting with color film during the 1960s. Eggleston’s classic color portrait titled Memphis, 1971 is a key highlight of the upcoming Christie’s auction. This compelling portrait depicts a slender young woman seated and dressed in a royal blue dress. According to the auction house, this dye transfer print of one of Eggleston’s most beloved portraits is from the 1999 printing, made in an edition of ten. Other prints of this image are located in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Another notable lot is a gelatin silver print by Edward Weston (1886 – 1958). Pepper No. 30, 1930 is considered one of Weston’s most iconic photographs. It depicts the twisted form of a bell pepper with strong illumination from above, resembling a human figure. One of the most influential American photographers of the 20th century, Weston photographed peppers for years. Bernd and Hilla Becher’s Nine Framework Houses, Siegen Area Germany of 1989 as well as Peter Beard’s Ele Portfolio of 2008 are also presented in the auction. View the complete Photographs sale catalog by visiting Christie’s.
William Paul Jenkins described himself as an Abstract Phenomenist and was known for his post-war Expressionist paintings. The artist is celebrated for his Phenomena series, which is marked by an explosion of hues. He balanced the paint application with manipulation of canvas to unleash a flow of opacity and transparency. Phenomena High Watermark, one such work by Jenkins, is the key highlight of the upcoming Rago auction. The hues are delicate and vibrant, creating a composition that evokes perpetual motion. Painting was a meditative process for the artist, who would often pour colors directly over the canvas and use an ivory knife to wield the direction and flow. Another noteworthy work on offer is Ascension, an oil on canvas by Hunt Slonem. The American painter’s style was playful, Expressionistic and vibrant. Many of his iconic works feature repetitive imagery of butterflies, rabbits, and birds.
Cuban painter Víctor Manuel’s untitled portrait also leads the listings. The artist combined European Modern art with native Primitivism to create a Cuban aesthetic. American painter and printmaker Larry Zox’s acrylic on canvas Isla Mujeres is a Color Field work that is also of interest. Visit Rago to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming 20|21 Art sale.
