The blue and violet variety of the mineral zoisite, better known as tanzanite, is found exclusively in Tanzania. One of the highlights in the upcoming Wholesale Trading auction, presented by Kodner Galleries, is a blue tanzanite and diamond ring. Also among the key lots are two emerald and diamond necklaces. One has a lace-like diamond detail accenting a green octagonal emerald while the other was designed as a pendant. An alexandrite ring with diamonds is featured as well. Alexandrite is a major variety of chrysoberyl. The gemstone’s ability to change colors in artificial (tungsten/ halogen) light is among its distinctive properties.
The auction also showcases an icy blue unheated Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. Myanmar (Burma) is a world leader in the production of both sapphires and rubies. They are generally found in the same geographical settings but have distinct geological formations. While both are found in the Mogok Stone Tract in Myanmar, rubies form in marble and sapphires form in corundum syenites/ granitic pegmatites. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
For Hispanic artist Horacio Valdez, a 25-year career as a carpenter came to an abrupt end when a near-fatal work accident in 1974 crushed his right hand. After this incident, Valdez adopted carving and painting to pass his time. He later carved over 250 crucifixes, among other creations. The upcoming New Mexico NOW: Spanish Colonial to Spanish Market auction, presented by Santa Fe Art Auction, highlights a carved and painted sculpture by Valdez. The 1982 piece, titled Carreta de Muerte (Death Cart), resembles the calaca skeleton figures used to celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead.
Several lots available in the event were provided by a private family foundation, including a 1968 colcha sampler by Rebecca Salsbury James. Colcha is a term used to describe a wool-embroidered coverlet of Mexican origin. The proceeds from the sale of these items will be dedicated to supporting local art communities and families in need. Browse the full catalog or register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Introduced in 1926 by Rolex, the Oyster was the world’s first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch. Five years later, Rolex patented the perpetual rotor and changed the name to Oyster Perpetual. Rolex later introduced the Oyster Perpetual Submariner, the first commercially available timepiece capable of functioning below 100 meters of water. A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner wristwatch from 1996 is featured in the upcoming sale, presented by Clarke Auction. This men’s wristwatch has a blue dial, a rotating blue bezel, and a Rolex stainless steel and gold band.
The auction also offers over 200 lots of fine art, collectibles, and decorative arts. Among the key items is an oil painting by Dickens Chang. Born Zhang Jianguo, Chang blends Eastern traditions with Western techniques in his works. The available painting, titled The Waiting Game, shows a seated woman with one hand on her face and the other holding a cigarette. Fine art collectors can also consider Portrait of a Girl by Mexican artist Gustavo Montoya. Children in traditional Mexican clothing are among the best-known works from the artist. View each of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Highlighted in the Important July Fine Art, Chinese, Native American Sale is a copperplate engraving made from two maps of Virginia and Florida. This regional map, interpreted by Theodore de Bry in 1590 and 1591, is among the only surviving composite maps from this period. The piece was inspired by the work of two English and French colonists who traveled with expeditions to the New World. The second printing of T. E. Lawrence’s Seven Pillars of Wisdom is also offered in this Sarasota Estate Auction event. The author was better known as Lawrence of Arabia, a British military officer who led the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turkish Empire during World War I. This book is his autobiographical account of his experiences during the war. Also included with the book is a handwritten letter from Lawrence, signed T. E. Shaw, an alias he used during at one time.
Other items in the auction include a Deauville dollhouse, several pieces of dollhouse furniture and accessories, a Coleman’s Mustard tin, and a Southwestern doll holding a guitar. To view these items and to register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
John Singer Sargent was a portrait painter known for his work with Edwardian royals. His landscape paintings often explored the Impressionist style, unlike the more traditional approach used in his portraits. Many of these landscapes were influenced by Claude Monet, who painted around the same period. The upcoming auction, offered by Alex Cooper Auctioneers, presents Turkish Baths, an oil on canvas piece attributed to Sargent. The auction also features a charcoal drawing titled Boy with a Flute, also attributed to the artist. Other highlights of the auction include a 1986 Mercedes Benz 560SL two-door coupe roadster and an oil painting of a falcon by Russian landscape artist Leon Schulman Gaspard.
Andy Warhol’s screenprints of Campbell’s soup cans helped define the Pop Art movement. Warhol faced both criticism and praise for the iconic series before becoming one of the highest-paid Pop artists of 20th-century art. This auction showcases a Campbell’s vegetable alphabet soup label signed by Warhol. Also offered are Chinese porcelainware and furniture pieces; carpets from Persia, China, and India; Tiffany favrile glassware; and lamps and lightings. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
During China’s Han dynasty period, funerary figures buried alongside tombs were believed to be necessary for a safe journey to the afterlife. The imperial Han court honored deceased military officials by giving them an elaborative funeral cortege along with these sculptures. The upcoming Art Of Asia- From Antiquity To Present Day Auction, offered by Pax Romana Auctions, highlights a terracotta horse and rider sculpture from the Han dynasty. This particular figure was likely placed in a tomb.
Other available lots include a carved hardwood sculpture of Guanyin, the Chinese Buddhist deity of infinite compassion and mercy. Many Chinese temples depict Guanyin as a man dressed in a flowing robe, seated on a lotus blossom. Also available in the sale is a polychrome painted vessel from the Indus Valley Civilization of India. The civilization was particularly known for its handmade ceramics with distinctive patterns. This ancient pottery tradition can be traced back to the early Mesolithic age. Over 300 lots dating between the third millennium BCE and the 20th century CE will be on offer. View the complete catalog and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Antonio Caballero’s journey as a photographer started when he received a Brownie Fiesta camera from his stepfather. He started his career as a photojournalist working for major Mexican media houses. However, his career took a pivotal turn in 1955 when he worked for Cine Mundial, a publication specializing in celebrity culture. During this time, Caballero started gaining recognition as a contemporary artist. This July, the upcoming Morton Subastas photography auction will highlight a piece from Caballero’s Cine Mundial days. The available lot is a collage of 12 pictures of Mexican actress Jaqueline Voltaire.
The auction also presents works from Nelson Garrido, Pedro Meyer, and Enrique Metinides. One of the works by Garrido is particularly featured. From the All Saints Are Dead series, the collection depicts Saint Jasmine. Garrido’s use of vibrant colors in the inkjet print gives the subjects a life-like impression. For more information on the available items and to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
A selection of fine art, pop culture items, and jewelry will be highlighted in the Early Summer Collectibles Auction at Churchill Galleries. From the world of art comes a Jacque Reich remarque proof engraving of Patrick Henry. Reich was a portrait engraver from Hungary who primarily worked in the United States. His portraits for Appletons’ Cyclopædia of American Biography and Scribner’s Cyclopedia of Painters and Paintings number in the thousands, and he is known for his interpretations of American historic figures. Other artistic works in the sale include an Asian-style watercolor that depicts a landscape mountain scene with grasses and trees. The work is signed by artist Will Martin in the upper left-hand corner and dated 1956.
Of the sale’s pop culture items, an autographed poster from the Northville Long Island 10th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament will be featured. The poster is dated August 1996 and has over 70 signatures from the tournament’s participants, including the pictured Lee Trevino. An original still photo of Ronald Reagan, Errol Flynn, Alan Hale, and Arthur Kennedy in a scene from the Warner Bros. movie Desperate Journey (1942) is another key lot. Desperate Journey was a World War II action movie that featured a group of downed Allied airmen making their escape from the Third Reich.
Representing jewelry in this auction is a vintage Trifari gold leaf necklace with Swarovski crystal embellishments and a snake-style chain and extender. A vintage Monet gold-tone and enamel brooch, a Coro enamel brooch, and a turquoise blue and pearl twisted torsade will be offered as well. For more information on the available lots and to register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
Conceived as containers for ground tobacco, snuff bottles were first produced for the emperor and the court in China in the early 18th century. Eventually, these bottles appeared as a status symbol manufactured in a much greater volume for the public. The upcoming Chinese Snuff Bottles auction, offered by Oakridge Auction Gallery, will present a selection of these bottles in a variety of designs.
Among 82 lots, a Chinese inside-painted snuff bottle by Zhou Leyuan is a highlight. While the style of painting on the inside of the snuff bottle originated in the late 16th century, snuff bottles gained popularity during the Qing period. Zhou was a leading figure during this time. Asian art collectors can also find a Chinese carved gray jade snuff bottle from the 18th century. This particular bottle is decorated with a landscape design, including a pine tree and a waterfall at the front. It bears four character marks on the back as well. Jadeite snuff bottles and a blue Peking glass bottle are other notable items. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
A recognized Chinese painter of the 20th century, Huang Zhou was a modern artist who drew inspiration from the ancient masters. As he developed his style, Huang drifted away from traditional methods of Chinese art and immersed himself in Expressionism. An example of Huang’s work will be offered in the upcoming Chinese Paintings and Calligraphy auction, presented by Oakridge Auction Gallery. The available lot is a watercolor painting, depicting a woman with two donkeys and a dog. Another key watercolor by Zhang Daqian. Spending his early years studying and copying old master paintings, Zhang was both an infamous forger and an innovative artist. His work was celebrated as a representation of Chinese tradition. The available piece shows a scholar walking among trees. Visit Auction Daily for more information on Zhang Daqian.
The auction features a watercolor and ink on paper painting by Guan Shanyue. To gain a deeper understanding of sceneries, Guan traveled from the United States to Vietnam, Poland, Japan, and several other countries. The offered painting depicts blooming plum trees. Also presented are scrolls, fans, books, calligraphy, and manuscripts. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
