Featured in the upcoming California & American Fine Art event, presented by John Moran Auctioneers, are several paintings representing the American West and Southwest. This includes a piece by W. Herbert Dunton showing Mexican vaqueros roping brown bears in New Mexico. Dunton spent his summers in Taos, New Mexico, where he illustrated the frontier lifestyle. He was aware that the Wild West era was quickly fading. “In another 25 years, the old westerner will have gone with the buffalo and the antelope,” he once wrote. “I’m going to hand down to posterity a bit of the unadulterated real thing.”
Bidders interested in early 20th-century paintings of the American West can also consider Frank Tenney Johnson’s oil study for Dust Stained Riders. The piece shows three cowboys racing across the California plains. In addition to the oil study, the lot comes with several letters, including a 1963 note from Johnson’s fellow artist James Swinnerton. He wrote to discuss how such field studies often capture aspects of the subject that are later lost in the final composition. Also among the highlighted lots is a wildflower landscape by Granville Redmond. The painting was acquired directly from the artist in 1930 by the Abbey Picture Framing company. Those interested in this or any other piece can register to bid on the John Moran Auctioneers website.
Featured in the upcoming MacDougall Art auction of Russian and European paintings are several influential artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The work of Léopold Survage, a Finnish-born French artist, is among the highlighted lots. Survage was best known for his abstract depictions of city scenes. His work helped bridge the gap between Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism after he came under the influence of André Masson in the 1930s. Available in this auction is an oil painting by Survage from 1961.
Another leading lot is a painting titled Standing Nude from the Back by Jurij Pavlovic Annenkov. This painting shows the clear outline of a nude female figure. Annenkov’s work frequently incorporates gestural lines and textures. Also featured is Konstantin Korovin’s Impressionist painting capturing a scenic view of the Eiffel Tower at night. To view the entire collection of Russian artworks and register to bid, visit Invaluable.
Included in the upcoming Online Only Decorative Arts Auction, offered by Pook & Pook, Inc., is a Pennsylvania Sheraton tiger maple and cherry chest. The Sheraton style, popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, has a simpler, cleaner look than Queen Anne and Chippendale furniture. American craftsmen often used local woods to create contrasting veneers in their pieces, as seen in this tall chest. Other Pennsylvania furniture available in this sale includes a two-part Pennsylvania Dutch cupboard and several painted pine dry sinks. Used before the invention of indoor plumbing, dry sinks held a basin and pitcher above a storage cabinet.
A silver teapot, sugar, and creamer set from the 19th century is also featured in this auction. Possibly attributed to American silversmith Gerardus Boyce, each piece has a twisted handle and braided accents. Several stoneware jugs with cobalt decorations are available as well, including one stamped S. Hart Fulton. A country store floor display rack, Amish fiber arts, and other Pennsylvania antiques round out the sale. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete catalog and register to bid.
Andy Warhol entered the world of Pop Art after he became an illustrator for Glamour magazine. In 1961, he drifted away from conventional art and began working on his own style. His paintings often focused on mass-produced commercial goods, distorted advertisements, and popular culture figures. The upcoming sale, presented by Artsy and Capsule Auctions, will present a piece by Warhol depicting Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
This auction of 32 fine art pieces includes works from Ugo Rondinone, Richard Hamilton, and Jim Shaw. The available Shaw piece shows a surreal depiction of a nautilus. He is known for his experiments with a range of styles, from Surrealism to Pop Art. Finding inspiration in comic books, pulp novels, rock albums, and thrift store paintings, the artist works with a wide range of visual imagery. Another item in the sale is titled Not Guilty by an artist commonly known as Mr. Brainwash. Using a humorous approach to art, his paintings frequently incorporate cartoonish iconography and slogans. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Artsy.
The upcoming Sotheby’s auction of English Literature, History, Children’s Books, and Illustrations will present nearly 100 items. Available in the sale is a copy of the script for the movie The Third Man (1949), signed by actor, director, and writer Orson Welles. His signature appears beside his famous “Cuckoo Clock” speech, which was an improvised addition to the screenplay by Graham Greene. Other signed items in the sale include a letter from Winston Churchill to Neville Duke, in which Churchill acknowledges Duke’s “stoic bravery” after a tragic accident at the Farnborough Air Show. Duke was a pilot who flew Kittyhawks and Spitfires in North Africa during World War II.
A few of the first edition books up for bid include a signed copy of For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, a first trade edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, and the first Edinburgh edition of Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect by Robert Burns. Beyond documents and books, a selection of drawings and watercolors will be available, as well as a cigarette case once owned by Winston Churchill. View any of these lots and register to bid on Sotheby’s.
León Ferrari’s work caused numerous controversies in his time, a result of his direct critiques of the Pinochet regime in Argentina. He began his career as an engineer, eventually coming to sculpture and drawing as a medium for critiquing political and religious authority. “Art is not beauty or novelty,” he famously said, “art is effectiveness and disruption.” Ferrari was eventually exiled from his home country, but he continued making art that drew upon Abstract Expressionism, Fluxus, Minimalism, and appropriation. The upcoming Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide sale, offered by Akiba Antiques, will feature two of Ferrari’s steel sculptures. Both untitled works were made in the early 1980s. They are composed of thin steel rods arranged in linear patterns.
This auction, which includes over 400 lots, also presents several notable pieces of jewelry. Highlighted is an 18-karat gold and diamond Panthère de Cartier bracelet. Made in the 1930s or 40s, this cuff bracelet shows a diamond-set panther’s head resting on a multifaceted black onyx cabochon. Accenting the piece are patterned clusters of yellow diamonds. Several luxury watches are also available, including a Submariner Rolex with a diamond bezel, a Patek Philippe Calatrava watch with a leather band, and an Omega Speedmaster Day-Date watch.
Featured among the decorative art and collectibles is a 19th-century gilt bronze mantel clock. Children playing in a garden are shown in relief along the bottom, while a Native American hunter with a bow and quiver sits above the clock face. Those interested in sterling silver flatware, antique Chinese decorative art, and oil paintings can also find examples in this event. Visit Bidsquare to explore the full listings and register to bid.
Several Baroque paintings by prolific French artists depicting landscapes, portraits, and religious scenes will be presented in the upcoming Lyon & Turnbull auction. The Deposition, by Eustache Le Sueur, reflects the Baroque style as well as the artist’s signature use of color and lighting. Also available is a portrait of John Julius Augustine by Sir Thomas Lawrence, a leading English painter of the early 19th century. Lawrence played an instrumental role in the founding of the National Gallery in London.
Notable sculptures available in this auction include a work attributed to Gervais I Delabarre, titled Virgin and Child. This terracotta piece captures the mother’s face with classical details, while her child’s hand reaches toward her chest. Interested collectors or admirers of European art can explore the full catalog and register to bid online on Lyon & Turnbull.
The 1986 Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card set was initially a flop, as most collectors preferred the baseball rookie cards. As a result, most shopkeepers returned these unopened packs to the company. Today, these Jordan rookies are highly sought-after. The upcoming Art & Antiques Auction, presented by Cottone Auctions, presents a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 card. The PSA Gem Mint 10 condition card shows a centered image of Jordan in mid-air.
Also offered are various table lamps by Tiffany Studios. Clara Driscoll created the first nature-inspired ornamental lightings for the firm in the early 20th century. This sale highlights a Daffodil table lamp, likely designed by Driscoll, that has a leaded glass shade and decorative bronze base. Duffner & Kimberly lamps are available as well. The auction also features an early Gustav Stickley bookcase along with several Serapi, Heriz, Kashan, and Bidjar rugs. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Cottone Auctions.
Several pieces from Margaret Keane’s painting series will be on offer in the upcoming Fine & Decorative Arts Monthly Online Auction, including an oil on canvas titled The Witness. Best known for her portraits of children with big eyes, Keane found inspiration in the works of Amedeo Modigliani. Her oil and mixed media paintings mostly capture women, children, and animals.
Also highlighted in this Heritage Auctions sale is a sculpture by Glenna Goodacre, an American sculptor. She became widely known shortly after the making of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, a bronze sculpture of three uniformed women and a wounded serviceman. The available piece from 1998 depicts a crouched woman in bronze. This auction also highlights a landscape painter, Robert William Wood, known for his scenes of the California coastline and rocky mountain landscapes. Abstract work from Mabel Alvarez and a nude portrait from Étienne Adolphe Piot can also be found. Visit Heritage Auctions’ website to view the complete catalog and register to bid.
Alexander Archipenko was a sculptor and avant-garde artist who instilled Cubism into three-dimensional architectural structures. Sculptures by the artist use organic curves and alternate planes to show human figures. The upcoming Modernism Auction, presented by Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers, presents a Cubist-inspired reclining bronze sculpture by Archipenko.
The auction also features a mixed media work by Larry Bell. The offered collage, titled Valencia, is made of vaporized metals. It was executed in 1991. Another highlight is a 1984 Ford Ranger XLT truck. The first-generation Perkins diesel edition is a restored model in Highland green. This rebuilt model has covered less than 15,000 miles, has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine, a 4-speed manual gearbox, and a beige interior. The auction also features silverware, jewelry, timepieces, Charles Eames furniture, and audio accessories. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers.
