Georg Jensen, a Danish silversmith, tried his hand at pottery and sculpture before setting up his silver business in 1904. Initially known for his jewelry, Jensen’s designs for flatware and hollowware quickly became known for their quality craftsmanship. Although Jensen died in 1934, his company survived him and continues producing new and old patterns. Available in Gallery 63’s upcoming auction is a silver bowl from Jensen. Designed in 1919, the wide-rimmed bowl is decorated with grapes and vines on the underside and is supported by a bead and twist column terminating on a footed base.
This auction also offers over 250 lots of fine art and jewelry. Among the leading items is a photographic print by Peter Lik. A self-taught artist in the field of landscape photography, Lik is best known for his images of cascading waterfalls, ethereal mountain peaks, and peaceful desert canyons. The available print, titled Kona, shows a sunset on a Hawaiian beach. Also notable is a lady’s Ebel Beluga watch. The 18-karat yellow gold wristwatch features a diamond-decorated bezel. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Active between 1781 and 1835, the New Hall porcelain factory was a cooperative between several Staffordshire earthenware makers. The factory pioneered a new two-stage firing process, a lower temperature biscuit firing followed by a high-temperature glost firing. The resulting product – known for its hybrid hard-paste – had a milky white, translucent finish with a signature gray hue. For over 50 years, the factory produced thousands of patterns that were known for their attractive yet functional forms. Eventually, New Hall followed public demand and turned to bone china production. The first day of the upcoming Fine Art & Antiques sale, presented by Elstob & Elstob, will offer over 40 lots of New Hall porcelain.
The auction also features several examples of silverware and vases. A 1752 George II silver soup tureen and cover by William Cripps is particularly featured. A prominent and prolific British silversmith, Cripps specialized in the Rococo style. The available oval-shaped tureen comes with a cover and features a gadrooned rim and shell feet. The center of the tureen is engraved with armorials. Timepieces, sculptures, chandeliers, and candle stands will be available in this auction as well. Explore full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Gio Ponti designed his homes with such fine details that they became models of the 20th-century Modernist lifestyle. Ponti was an Italian architect, industrial designer, furniture designer, artist, and publisher. His work advocated decoration in contemporary design and is recognized for standing the test of time. One lot of interest in the upcoming Jewelry, Fine Art, Midcentury, Asian, and Antique Auction, offered by Clarke Auction Gallery, is a pair of identical mid-century sculptural chests by Ponti. These walnut cabinets include four drawers with applied handles. They were designed for M. Singer & Sons in Italy.
Another key piece in the auction is a color lithograph after Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. Dated 1907, the oil painting portrays five nude women in a Spanish brothel. A selection of collectibles, jewelry, and fine art will also be offered in this event. A framed screenprint of Andy Warhol’s signature Campbell’s Soup Can, shown on a shopping bag, is also available. Visit Bidsquare to browse the entire catalog and register to bid.
A selection of fine art, jewelry, and collectibles can be found in the upcoming Old West Frontier & American Indian Sale. Included are firearms, collections of books, and other items of the American past. Leading this auction, offered by North American Auction Company, is a Merwin Hubert Frontier Army .44 WCF revolver. Merwin Hubert designed and manufactured revolvers and rifles from 1874 through 1897. This revolver was used by many police departments in the eastern United States during the 19th century. A Comanche horseback war club is also highlighted in the sale. This piece, from the North Plains Native Americans, has a carved stone skull cracker head and a wooden handle. The latter is covered in rawhide sewn with a porcupine quilled hide drop.
A Smith & Wesson Schofield single-shot revolver can also be found, along with a pair of C.C. Houghton & Co. Civil War military boots and a general store ledger from the 1860s. View the entire collection and register to bid on Bidsquare.
The upcoming Early Summer Eclecticism Sale, offered by Casco Bay Auctions, will feature fine art, decorative art, and collectibles. Among the works of fine art in the event is a waterfront scene by Alfred Edouard A. Bylandt. A Belgian painter of the 19th century, Bylandt was born and trained in Brussels. Though his Italianate style was dated during his lifetime, many of his contemporaries collected his work.
Another featured lot is a group of 11 Schoenhut toys. These are dolls that were produced by the Schoenhut Piano Company between 1903 and 1935. Included in the lot are the characters Punch and Judy, a horse, a dog, and several other wooden figures. Among the key brass items in the sale, an oval French jelly mold from the 1820s, two English chestnut roasters, and a Victorian flower basket stand out. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
New Haven Auctions presents fine and decorative art, along with jewelry and ethnographic pieces, in the upcoming Antiques from Estates and Collections auction. Several featured lots come from the estate of anthropologists and food historians Michael and Sophie Coe. This includes Red Zhong Kui, an ink-on-paper work by 20th-century Chinese artist Pu Ru. A cousin of the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Pu became a hermit in the Western Mountains when the dynasty fell. Where there, he was able to focus on his painting.
Other available fine art pieces include British painter John Martin’s The Destruction of the Cities of the Plains, a Biblical reference to Sodom and Gomorrah. Martin was a 19th-century painter specializing in large-scope landscape works, of which this is an example. Jewelry collectors will find an 18-karat gold Bulgari Parentesi choker among the event’s offerings. The choker includes 144 diamonds and comes in its original leather case. Those interested in this or any other piece can register to bid on Bidsquare.
Martin & Schwartz Pump Co. has manufactured gas pumps since 1922 and was purchased by Wayne Pump Co. in 1951. The company’s Model 80 remains a popular collectible. The upcoming Showplace Summer Online Only sale, presented by Showplace Antique + Design Center, will feature a Martin & Schwartz Model 80 gas pump from the 1950s, restored to Texaco colors. Another highlight of the sale is a mixed metal plaque by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. This wall hanging has a Chinoiserie landscape decoration. The father and son duo worked together to create art pieces that were incorporated into furniture.
Also of interest is a Drew & Sons English wicker and leather picnic basket. This luxury luncheon kit includes silverware from the early 20th century, a corkscrew, several wicker covered glasses and bottles, four enameled dishes, and other items. The basket also comes with a lock and key. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
Decorating many notable tables over the years, Puiforcat is synonymous with Art Deco glamor. The company’s founder, Jean Elysée Puiforcat, was a noted French silversmith. The brand is known for its sleek designs that blend traditional silverware with stone, glass, and even porcelain. Puiforcat’s works have been seen on the tables of Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, and others. Warhol was reportedly overjoyed upon discovering the brand. His collection of Puiforcat silverware sold for $451,000 in 1988. Two Puiforcat vases are available in the upcoming 20th Century Design sale, presented by Skinner.
Another name associated with decorative art is Lockwood de Forest. A central figure in the Aesthetic Movement, de Forest was trained as a painter but left his mark in decorative arts and architecture. One of his designs, executed in his Ahmedabad workshop, is available in this auction. The piece is a teak door with Indo-Islamic carving. Standouts among the 724 lots offered in the sale include a brightly colored glass sculpture by Vladimir Procházka, an armchair and ottoman pair from George Nakashima, and a Duffner & Kimberly water lily table lamp. Visit Bidsquare to register, bid, or view any of these 20th and early 21st-century lots.
With a career spanning five decades, Helmut Newton became recognized as one of the world’s leading photographers. Capturing staged models as his subject, his work was often controversial. The upcoming Photographs auction, presented by Doyle, offers the work of Newton. The available piece shows four nude women posing. This image, titled Sie Kommen (They Are Coming), first appeared as a two-page spread in the French edition of Vogue. Shortly after its release in 1981, the 20th-century fashion photographer rose to fame.
Work by Lee Friedlander will also be displayed in this sale. The available lot includes four gelatin silver prints from the artist’s Stems series. After abandoning street photography, he began capturing the flowers that his wife arranged. Another photographer whose work stands out is Louis Faurer. For more than a decade, Faurer experimented with black and white photographs of everyday people in the street. His dark 1950 photo of a line of beaming cars is one of his best-known works. A 1980 print of this piece will be available in the sale. View each of these lots and register to bid online on Doyle’s website.
It was 1854 when fashion designer Louis Vuitton opened his first luggage business in Paris at Rue Neuve-des-Capucines. When rail travel became a common part of life, Vuitton’s business began growing. Today, the company has extended its offering by including bags, clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry. A vintage Louis Vuitton suitcase is featured in the upcoming Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide auction, presented by Akiba Antiques. Its surface is patterned with the company’s logo and flowers. This particular design was created by Louis Vuitton’s son, Georges Vuitton, in 1896 in a branding effort. Over the years, it has become a recognizable design in the fashion world.
Collectors interested in figurative sculpture can consider a piece by American artist Roberto Santo. Carved in the 21st century, this bronze piece bears an abstract form surrounding a sphere. Santo is known for his figural motif sculptures. The sale’s featured lots also include a pair of Baccarat crystal candelabras that rest on sculpted dolphins. Those interested in these or any other items can register to bid on Bidsquare.
