In his early years, Georg Jensen apprenticed as a goldsmith under a firm called Guldsmed Andersen. Jensen would eventually become a noted Danish silversmith who began the Copenhagen company that bears his name. As he traveled through Europe, he embraced the prevailing Art Nouveau style, which would influence many of his company’s works. The second session of the upcoming Atlanta Collections sale, presented by Hindman, will feature an acorn patterned silver flatware service from Georg Jensen.
Another highlight of the auction is an oil painting attributed to Eugene Verboeckhoven, a well-traveled Belgian artist who visited Great Britain, Germany, Holland, and beyond. During these trips, he captured landscapes, animals, and figures in his journals so they could be included later in his paintings. Also available in the sale is a pair of Egyptian Revival parcel-gilt and polychromed throne chairs and a diamond and gold-mounted jadeite egg. View more items and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Furniture of all sizes, colors, and eras will be available in the upcoming two-day Hindman auction of Atlanta collections. This sale features over 500 lots of European furniture and decorative art from every period between the Renaissance and Art Deco. The first session features a Louis XIV bureau Mazarin. This desk was named after French prime minister Jules Cardinal Mazarin (1642 – 1661). It is decorated with Boulle inlay depicting exotic and grotesque mythical figures. The base is supported by eight legs in X-shaped cross stretchers. The design is attributed to André-Charles Boulle, a noted French cabinetmaker.
A three-piece parcel-gilt bronze and marble clock is also available on the first day of the auction. The middle piece shows a woman conversing with a child, who is holding a book. The side pieces feature cherub-like figures holding flowers. ‘J. B. Marchand’ is inscribed on the dial. Jean-Baptiste Marchand was a general in the French army in the 19th century, best known for his explorations of Africa. To view the full catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
Korean astronomer Jang Yeong-sil was a Chief Engineer in the court of Korea’s King Sejong the Great. Belonging to humble origins, Jang became one of the most prominent Korean academics of his time. The Korean sundial, or Angbu-ilgu, was among his notable inventions. Meaning “pot-shaped sun clock staring at the sky,” the Angbu-ilgu was designed to indicate the 24 solar terms as well as the hours of the day. Highlighted in the upcoming Asian Works of Art sale, presented by Skinner, is a Korean Angbu-ilgu from 1713. The piece is marked with Korea’s traditional divisions and subdivisions of the year.
Several notable vases can also be found in this auction, including an olive green cloisonné vase by Namikawa Yasuyuki. Originating in Japan in the late 16th century, cloisonné bloomed during the Meiji Imperial period, also known as the Golden Age of Japanese Cloisonné. Namikawa was a leading figure during this time. Also highlighted is a pair of paneled paintings depicting a landscape near water by Katsushika Isai. This auction also includes a selection of figural sculptures, textiles, and ceramics. Explore the full listings and register to bid online by visiting Bidsquare.
Frank Helsley, the founder of Republic Guitars, was a teenager when he first heard Johnny Winter playing a resonator. Helsley became obsessed with music and guitars after that. Failing to find affordable options, Helsley founded his own guitar company. In 2009, he designed a travel-sized guitar, the Highway 61, which became famous among the likes of the Doobie Brothers, the Eagles, and Winter himself. The upcoming Online June Auction, presented by Leonard Auction, offers a Republic Highway 61 resonator guitar with a copper finish.
The sale also includes over 150 lots of jewelry and fine art. Among the key items is a Lariat-style necklace. Originating in Spain in the 1820s, a lariat is a long chain that lacks a clasp. It is often draped multiple times around the neck. The available 14-karat gold chain has a round cut citrine mounted on a slide. The length of the chain can be altered by moving the slide. Also available in this auction is an oil painting by John Bradshaw Crandell. Known as the “artist of the stars,” his clientele included such celebrities as Bette Davis, Judy Garland, and Carole Lombard. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog and register to bid online.
A singer, songwriter, actor, writer, filmmaker, and photographer, the British-American artist David Byrne has never limited himself to one profession. His photography cannot be classified into a particular genre, much like his music. Among the highlights of the upcoming Finarte sale is one of Byrne’s photographs, titled Target Practice Clothesline, Cuba, 1990. The piece measures 76 by 94 centimeters. Another available piece from Byrne is titled Sprague Maternity Ward, North Adams, MA, 1996.
Army Girls I, a photograph by Sergey Bratkov, is offered as well. Born in Ukraine and settled in Moscow, Bratkov has documented the post-Soviet life for more than two decades. His Army Girls portrait series was completed in 2000. The auction also features a gelatin silver print of Mario Giacomelli’s L’approdo. It was taken in 1953, the year Giacomelli took to photography and joined the Misa Group. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
Katsushika Hokusai, a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, produced his most important work after the age of 60. He was a member of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism and his religious beliefs considerably influenced his work. Hokusai’s series titled Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, which he created between 1826 and 1833, depicts the mountain from various locations and seasons. Two paintings from this series are available in the upcoming Specialty Auction, presented by Brunk Auctions. These works were created using the Japanese technique of woodblock printing.
Several collectibles, jewelry pieces, and works of decorative art will also be on offer, including a Chinese blue and white peach-shaped wine pot that comes to auction for the first time. It has a possible provenance linking it to the Ming Dynasty and displays symbols of fruit, flowers, and leaves. Browse the entire catalog and register to bid online by visiting Bidsquare.
In this Fine Art, Furniture, and Decorative Art auction, offered by Gray’s Auctioneers, a Persian Tabriz silk rug will be featured. Tabriz rugs come from the famous carpet making center of Iran. These carpets reached their height during the 12th through the 16th centuries. Highlighted is a more contemporary Kashmir Tabriz silk carpet, made in the 20th century. This red decorative rug measures 14 feet and four inches by ten feet. Also included in the auction is an 1866 oil painting by Johann Michael Enzing-Müller, a German-American painter. This work, titled Portrait of Children at Play, depicts two children with books and blocks on a shoreline. The side of a cliff can be seen in the background. Also showcased is a 1787 first edition copy of John A. Adams’ A Collection of Constitutions of Government of the United States of America.
A Chinese famille jaune nine dragon bowl, an embroidered fire screen, and a Japanese carved monkey circular table are other featured items in the auction. To view the entire catalog and register to bid, visit Gray’s Auctioneers.
Oscar Howe was a Yankton Sioux painter from South Dakota, best known for his influence on contemporary Native American art. During his childhood, Howe was often sick and therefore stayed home learning traditional art with his grandmother. His paintings would later transition from a Santa Fe-style to a more mature look achieved with tempera and casein. The upcoming auction, presented by Cottone Auctions, will offer Umini Wacipi (War and Peace Dance) by Howe. This 1958 casein and gouache abstract painting shows pristine lines, vibrant colors, and dynamic motions.
Another highlight of the auction is a sterling silver gold plated flatware set by Birks. Henry Birks first founded the company in 1879 as a small jewelry shop in Montreal. In the 1950s, the company overtook Roden Bros. Ltd., which manufactured silverware and medals. Today, Birks silverware remains known for its intricate patterns and high quality. An ancient gold inlaid Persian Qajar helmet and shield, several antique carpets, vintage toys, and earthenware pieces will be featured as well. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Cottone Auctions.
The upcoming auction of rare pulps and books, offered by Weiss Auctions, is anchored by 300 lots of mystery and detective fiction titles from the collection of Otto Penzler. An editor and publisher of mystery fiction, Penzler is also the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City. Examples of the mystery and detective lots up for bid include a file copy of Volume One, Issue One of 10 Story Detective magazine, as well as early and rare copies of pulp titles by Anna Katherine Green, Vincent Starret, and John Rhode. More recent detective fiction works on offer include works by John Grisham, such as a limited edition copy of his 1995 bestselling novel The Rainmaker.
Though the book lots are almost exclusively mysteries, the sale also presents a rare first edition, first issue signed copy of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The book is inscribed “Ave atque Vale Scott Fitzgerald,” which translates from Latin to “hail and farewell, Scott Fitzgerald.” The sale also includes an antique Sherlock Holmes game and a vintage map of New York City. View any of these lots and register to bid on Invaluable.
In early 19th-century America, landscape scenes became the preferred artistic theme. Blending Romanticism and Realism, a house painter named Thomas Worthington Whittredge began painting portraiture and landscapes during this time. Inspired by the scenes around him, his work often captured detailed ferns and rocks. An oil painting from Whittredge will be offered in the upcoming Fine Art | Asian Art | Décor sale, presented by Litchfield County Auctions.
A floral still life painting from Theresa Bernstein is also among the standout pieces in this event, which will include nearly 700 lots. With a career that lasted over 90 years and spanned the 20th century, Bernstein’s work captured scenes of urban life, including parades, parks, and concerts. She was associated with the Urban Realist movement, also known as the Ashcan School. A 1960s ceramic piece depicting a white duck from Birger Kaipianen is also featured. Kaipianen was considered one of Finland’s most acclaimed modern ceramic artists. A pair of lion tiles from the Ming dynasty round out the auction. View the full listings and register to bid online on Invaluable.
