A landmark 1879 four-dollar flowing hair coin with an old green holder is leading the upcoming Single Owner Coin Auction, presented by Leonard Auction. It is a Stella PR-63 PCGS coin minted in the US in 1879 and acquired from an estate in Madison, Wisconsin. Stella coins were produced in 1879 and 1880 at the suggestion of Hon. John A. Kasson, U.S. minister to Austria. Kasson felt that a coin of this value would be used by foreign travelers, as it could be readily exchanged for gold coins of approximately equivalent value in France, Germany, and other European countries. The obverse of the four-dollar piece depicting Lady Liberty with long, flowing hair was designed by Chief Mint Engraver Charles Barber. On the reverse, a large, five-pointed star is framed stating the coin’s worth. Its metallic content in the metric system is 6G, .3S, .7C, and 7 GRAMS, indicating its international nature.
A set of 15 US Indian Head two-dollar half gold coins is another notable lot in the sale. The set contains a 90% pure gold Indian Head “Quarter Eagle” from every year of issue (1908 – 1915 and 1925 – 1929). The coin was designed by the renowned sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. A set of US Gold types that includes 12 different sizes and designs is another notable lot. It includes coins from 1853 $1 Type 1 to 1926 $2.50. Find the listed items and register to place a bid in the Single Owner Coin Auction (Sale #323) and browse other online auctions on Bidsquare.
URDE Fine Art Auction will soon present its March Affordable Art and Photography Sale, offering over 750 lots of fine art, photography, prints, multiples, and more. Among the top lots is a limited edition lithograph by Joan Miró. Dated 1975, this hand-signed piece comes from an edition of 30. Titled La folle au piment rageur (The Crazy Chili Pepper), the work embraces color and whimsy. It features the artist’s signature stars and scribbles. This is one of several designs that Miró developed in the 1970s under that title, all featuring blobs of orange color with black accents.
Contemporary artworks are also represented in this catalog, including a Heal silkscreen by Robert Indiana from 2014. The offered variation includes the word “Heal” in silver against a soft rainbow background. It uses the visual language of Indiana’s iconic Love sculpture, which arranges the four-letter word in a square shape. Also available is a 2012 archival mixed media print suite from Carole A. Feuerman. The artist is a hyperrealistic sculptor best known for her depictions of swimmers and bathers. The available mixed media print suite shows one of Feuerman’s favored images— a woman resting her head, torso, and arms on an inflatable tube— in four sets of colors. This image is known as Survival of Serena and is inspired by the Cuban immigrants who came to the United States by sea in the 1960s. Additional lots of interest in this sale include a bronze Statue of Liberty sculpture by Peter Max, a color lithograph by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and a patinated resin text art sculpture by Mr. Brainwash. Browse the full March Affordable Art and Photography Sale catalog and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
The upcoming auction, offered by Christie’s, presents a wide range of Korean and Japanese artworks, including lacquer works, sculptures, and ceramics. Katsushika Hokusai’s complete set of Fugaku Sanjurokkei (Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji) headlines the sale. Hokusai was one of the prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artists of the Edo period. He created his iconic woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji from 1830 to 1832. This complete set of forty-six prints includes The Great Wave Off Kanagawa and Kajikazawa in Kai Province. The series showcases Mount Fuji from various locations and in different seasons.
Another notable artist represented in the catalog is Lee Ufan with his 1985 untitled artwork. Born in South Korea, Lee studied painting along with calligraphy and poetry at the College of Kyongnam and the University of Seoul. He is best known for his paintings characterized by single brushstrokes and minimalist sculptures. The available lot demonstrates an array of techniques that Lee mastered during his early career days. Collectors can also consider a Buncheong slip-decorated stoneware bottle from the Joseon dynasty (15th-16th century), a 13th-century mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer bell stand, and Morita Shiryu’s Dragon. Visit Christie’s website for more information on the upcoming Japanese and Korean Art sale and to register to bid.
This March, Revere Auctions will present a selection of fine artworks by contemporary artists and Abstract Expressionist masters. Among the highlights is a large oil on canvas painting rendered by American artist Grace Hartigan (1922 – 2008). Titled Dublin, this Abstract Expressionist painting is composed of muted colors with a dash of vibrant blue and purple hues. According to the auction house, this painting is part of Hartigan’s European Place painting series. On her return to the United States from Europe and Ireland, she produced this series of paintings from 1958 to 1959.
A unique screenprint on paper by Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987) is another notable lot. The available piece is from Warhol’s Sunset series from 1972. It depicts a bold, yellow sun on a blue and green background. It is one of 632 unique prints created for the Hotel Marquette in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the auction house notes. The event also offers masterpieces by artists such as George Morrison and Charles Biederman. Visit Bidsquare to find more information on the Revere Auctions Fine Art Evening Sale and browse other online auctions.
American painter and printmaker Richard Diebenkorn was associated with the Bay Area Figurative Movement and Abstract Expressionism. In the 1960s, he started working on a noteworthy series called the Ocean Park paintings. These lyrical abstract and geometric compositions earned him international recognition. The upcoming Bonhams auction will feature Green, the largest and the most significant work of the series. This monumental etching with aquatint and drypoint in colors on Somerset paper is initialed in pencil. The green field, rectangular blue, and sandy ochre forms bring to mind coastal Southern California and its ambiance. The work is regarded as Diebenkorn’s most challenging project, as it required seven plates, three different greens, and five printers to accomplish. It is the pinnacle of the artist’s 20-year collaboration with Crown Point Press.
Another key highlight of the upcoming sale is Robert Indiana’s Book of Love, a portfolio of 12 screenprints in colors on A.N.W. Creswood Museum Edition paper. An icon of youthful idealism, Indiana’s ‘LOVE’ is an instantly recognizable typographic image with the word stacked in two lines within a square in capitalized letters. It has a forward leaning “O” in the top right quadrant. Visit Bonhams to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Prints & Multiples sale.
“I don’t get enough to eat. Please send me something to eat,” was written by an enslaved man leased to the Confederacy. During this period, Hyde Park was owned by the Fowlkes family. Some of the people enslaved by the Fowlkes family were requisitioned by the Confederate government during the American Civil War. They sent home these letters (likely by dictation), which were then kept as family papers titled “Ages of Slaves” by the Hyde Park plantation owners of Virginia. The upcoming Printed & Manuscript African Americana sale from Swann Auction Galleries presents these records in a single lot, which contains five volumes plus 46 other items in one box dated 1794 to 1936. The strongest impression from these letters is that the enslaved people were being starved. Also included are several loose papers documenting the family’s slavery transactions.
Another notable lot in this sale is The Negro Travelers’ Green Book. The cover of this edition states “Carry your Green Book with you . . . You may need it!” It was presumably offered for sale at gas stations or bookstores. The copy offered in the sale was printed as a special promotional giveaway by the Esso Standard Oil Company, which was known for its educational work in the community, an integrated classroom at the Esso Training Center, and a Black-owned Esso filling station in Buffalo, NY. This book was considered an indispensable travel guide for Black families. It was published at a time when long-distance travel could be dangerous for them due to Jim Crow laws and racial hostility. Friendly service stations, hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants are arranged by state across the country in the book. The last Green Book was printed in 1966. Visit Swann Auction Galleries to find the listed items and register to place a bid in the Printed & Manuscript African Americana sale.
Jeanne Toussaint, once the Director of Fine Jewelry at Cartier, had a penchant for panther skin décor and fashion accessories. The Belgian-born French jeweler and designer was celebrated for introducing her signature panther designs, which became the theme of many Cartier creations. She designed several three-dimensional panther sculptural jewelry pieces with diamonds, onyx, and emeralds. The upcoming sale, offered by NY Elizabeth, will feature one such Panthère 18-karat white gold necklace. Other noteworthy Panthère pieces in the catalog consist of an 18-karat white gold bracelet with three-row pavé diamonds. Panthers are considered to be a symbol of fearlessness and playfulness. Equally eye-catching in this sale are 18-karat rose gold bracelets. These include Cartier’s iconic oval-shaped, close fitting Love bracelet. Its closure is fashioned with two functional screws on either side, to be removed using a specific screwdriver. The bracelet was created by designer Aldo Cipullo in 1969 in the New York workshops of the jewelry house.
Two notable necklaces also lead the listings. One is a Merimelo platinum necklace styled with multicolored mixed gemstones and freshwater pearls. The other is a striking trinity diamond 18-karat tricolor gold neckpiece. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming 2427 | Captivating Cartier Creations sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
In the upcoming 2428 | Designer Jewelry sale from NY Elizabeth, 400 lots of fine jewelry will cross the auction block. Among the top lots in the catalog is a diamond-encrusted white gold Fleurette ring from Van Cleef & Arpels. The Fleurett design features seven round diamonds arranged in a dazzling corona. The available ring includes round brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. Another notable lot in the catalog is a Cartier love ring in 18-karat gold. An iconic piece of jewelry, the love ring embodies the quality, craftsmanship, and luxury associated with the brand. The available ring weighs five grams and is made of white gold.
This Designer Jewelry sale will also showcase a Tiffany & Co. Metro heart necklace in platinum with diamonds. This Metro collection from the luxury jewelry brand features diamonds set in an open-heart design. With a bolt ring clasp and loop, the pendant comes on a 16.3-inch chain with fine trace links and weighs three grams. The pendant is accompanied by a NY Elizabeth Certificate of Authenticity. Additional jewelry items of interest in the catalog include a diamond and white gold butterfly silhouette ring by Graff, a diamond earring by Piaget in rose gold, a serpent bohème citrine yellow gold Boucheron ring, and a signature pearl necklace in yellow gold from Tasaki. View the complete catalog of the 2428 | Designer Jewelry sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
A selection of sterling silver display and tableware items will soon come to auction with SJ Auctioneers. Among the top lots is a sterling silver Whiting antique floral footed serving bowl. This repoussé piece features prominent flower and leaf motifs, as well as the company’s mark on the base. The Whiting Manufacturing Company began in 1866 in Massachusetts and eventually grew to be one of the best-known silver producers of the 19th century. Another notable sterling silver lot from the same period is an antique floral repoussé chocolate pot from S. Kirk & Son. Dating to the mid-1890s, this work is elaborately decorated and features a rectangular handle. Hot chocolate grew popular in Europe in the 17th century, fueling the need for a new vessel that would allow frequent stirring and frothing. The available example features the characteristic hinged finial with a hole on top.
Beyond sterling silver, this auction will offer an assortment of toys and collectibles. Bidders can consider items featuring Disney characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, including a Mickey Mouse Ingersoll pocket watch in its original box. A Swarovski crystal-encrusted figurine of Minnie Mouse is available as well. A 1960s Hasbro GI Joe action figure in its original box and a Steuben blue Aurene glass basket are other key items. To view the complete Luxe Décor Silverware Toys and More catalog, visit LiveAuctioneers.
This upcoming two-session sale from March in Montana Auction features a variety of Western, historical, and contemporary works of art, as well as Native American collectibles. Leading the first day of the sale are two oil paintings by Rudolph Carl Gorman. A Navajo artist, Gorman introduced the magical Southwest desert landscape and Native American culture to the American art scene. The representations of Navajo women in Gorman’s work often make use of traditional stone lithography and pastel, set against a serene desert landscape. Other notable works in the catalog include an oil on canvas painting by Lone Wolf. One of the Old West’s most colorful figures, Lone Wolf (also known as Hart M. Schultz) was a bridge between Old and New West cultures. He was also a pioneer in Native American academic painting, with his people the subject of most of his work. The offered piece has Lone Wolf’s signature in the lower left corner.
Among the top lots in the second session of this event is a bronze sculpture with an inscription by American artist Bill Nebeker. The sculptures of Nebeker capture the realities of ranch life in the American West. A touch of humor and gentle tributes mark the artist’s work. Bidders can also consider a collection of 13 Native American jewelry pieces, high cuff moccasins, and more. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete March in Montana 2024 Session I sale catalog and browse other online auctions.
