An Adler necklace and earrings set with a mix of 178 round diamonds and 618 round pink sapphires is one of the key lots in the upcoming Jewels Online sale, presented by Christie’s. Another lot of interest is a pair of colored diamond earrings, each set with a rectangular yellow diamond weighing 1.56 carats.
The designs showcased in the sale range from colorful gem-sets to contemporary designs. Set in 18-karat yellow and white gold, one available fish motif brooch is designed with round diamonds, oval-shaped citrines, and a cabochon sapphire. The collection also features a Cartier Panthère bangle. The first Cartier Panthère was a bespoke piece created in 1948 for the Duchess of Windsor, using an emerald from the Duke’s collection. Another key item from Cartier is an 18-karat yellow gold necklace and bracelet set; it makes for a 61.2-cm long necklace when combined into one piece. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Christie’s.
Zhang Daqian, a 20th-century Chinese artist, spent years studying the works of the ancient masters. His early career was defined by meticulous forgeries, especially emulating the Ming-Qing Individualists. Zhang learned many lessons from his early works and incorporated them into his later calligraphy and lotus paintings. An example of his calligraphy work is featured in the upcoming California Estates & Chinese Antiques auction, presented by Robert Slawinski Auctioneers. This event includes over 320 lots and offers a figural painting from Liu Wenxi. The piece shows a young girl, dressed in a black skirt and a colorful headscarf, giving a small smile to the viewer. Liu was best known for his blend of Soviet figure painting and traditional Chinese ink drawings, which is evident in the available lot.
Art from the West is also represented in this sale. A brightly-colored painting titled Umbrella Man in Red from Peter Max is one of the leading lots. This piece belongs to his Umbrella Man series, showing a man standing in the rain painted with his signature psychedelic colors. On the back of the canvas, Max dedicated the painting to “George + Carol, with love.” A line drawing is scribbled below the inscription. A signed lithograph from Louis Icart and an oil landscape painting by Patricia Dufrain are presented as well.
Collectors of vintage flatware can consider a 262-piece set made of sterling silver. The pieces were made in variations of the King pattern, with several partially made of wood. A 14-karat gold and diamond watch decorated with small green and blue gems and a pair of sterling silver drop earrings round out this auction’s offerings. Browse the complete catalog and register to bid by visiting LiveAuctioneers.
Margaret Keane remained anonymous through most of her career. The credit for all her work was claimed by her former husband, who was not a painter. She eventually received recognition for the big-eyed paintings that Life Magazine called “the most popular art now being produced in the free world.” Keane’s work titled Big Eyes on the Beach is available on the second day of the upcoming Spring Sale, presented by Eldred’s. A Henry Moore bronze sculpture titled Divided Head is also available in the auction. Moore’s sculptures often explored post-war Modernism and have influenced many other contemporary British artists.
Between 1924 and 1925, Alexandre Jacovleff went on an African expedition referred to as the ‘Croisière Noire.’ His depictions of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encountered earned him the French Legion of Honor in 1926. His depiction of a Banda woman from central Africa is available in the auction. Beyond fine art, it will also include a variety of rugs, decorative art, and furniture. Browse the full catalog online by visiting Invaluable.
Felicie Waldo Howell was best known for her marine landscapes. Her early works captured interiors and nature scenes. The upcoming Spring Major Fine Art and Asian Auction, presented by Sarasota Estate Auction, features an oil painting titled Washington Square by Howell. The Impressionist palette painting is an example of her early works and reflects the influence of Maurice Prendergast. An oil painting titled Spring Morning by landscape painter Hugh Bolton Jones is another highlight. During the mid-19th century, painting outdoors with the use of natural light was important, especially for the Hudson River School painters. Jones captured different landscapes in every season of the year by precisely handling the natural light.
The auction also showcases a geometric cube sculpture in polychrome welded steel by Samuel Ogden. While serving the U.S. Navy in 1948, Ogden developed an interest in working with metal. The designer has since installed numerous outdoor sculptures in the Manchester area.
Pietra dura is an inlay technique that involves fitting together different aesthetic materials. It dates back to 16th-century Rome. The auction will present a pietra dura round marble table with a complementing chamfered pedestal base. A folio of chromolithographs by Etienne Trouvelot is also notable. Chinese bronze sculptures, Ming carpets, French mantle clocks, Persian rugs, and Staffordshire statues complete the sale. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The Printed & Manuscript African Americana auction reflects centuries of African American history with lots including slavery and abolition papers, civil rights documents and pictures, and more. At the front of the auction, presented by Swann Auction Galleries, are family papers between the Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens and his servants. This lot contains 19 items of various sizes and conditions collected in one binder. Several letters and pictures are dated between 1866 and 1907.
Also showcased in the auction is an early copy of the Emancipation Proclamation. This seven-page document from 1862 is in its original light brown wrappers. Another highlighted item is a 1968 photograph of Martin Luther King’s I Am A Man demonstration, which took place during the Memphis sanitation workers strike. A Masonic certificate signed by the abolitionist Lewis Hayden, a green and black sign indicating segregated dining rooms and restrooms, and a Black Panthers The Sky’s the Limit if You Kill Huey Newton poster can also be found. View the entire catalog and register to bid at Swann Auction Galleries.
The upcoming Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Relics sale, offered by University Archives, is anchored by memorabilia from authors, politicians, and other historical figures. Among the available popular culture items is a handwritten, signed lyric manuscript of Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone.” In 2004, the Rolling Stone magazine called “Like a Rolling Stone” the #1 song of all time. Jeff Rosen, president of Bob Dylan Music Company and the artist’s manager, has authenticated the handwritten lyrics and signature as genuine.
Of the historical memorabilia, one featured lot is a signed photo of Abraham Lincoln. The photo has been authenticated and graded Mint 9 by PSA. The photo is captioned “A Resolute President, One Month After the Union Victories” and was taken by Alexander Gardner.
Beyond paper and manuscripts, there also are a few unusual items. These include a chair that may have been used by Napoleon when traveling to Waterloo. The chair has an extensive provenance along with oral history and historical records that indicate Napoleon sat in this chair during his stay at a Belgian farmhouse in 1815. The chair itself is made of hardwood, possibly maple, and was fashioned around 1800. View any of these lots and register to bid on Invaluable.
Kenzo Okada was a Japanese-American artist best known for his lyrical, Abstract Expressionist style. His paintings were greatly influenced by Zen Buddhism and 17th-century Japanese screen painting. By using earth colors, Okada evoked the aura of landscapes in his abstract paintings. His works are in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. In the upcoming May Antiques and Fine Art Auction, presented by the Auction Gallery Of The Palm Beaches, one of Okada’s paintings will be highlighted. It shows abstract shapes in muted colors against a black background.
Also included in the auction is a lithograph of an Alexander Calder steel sculpture commissioned by the Security Pacific Corporation in Los Angeles. Made from carbon plate steel, Four Arches is permanently on display outside the Bank of America. The sculpture is painted in bold vermilion, also known as ‘Calder Red.’ An abstract glass sculpture by Michael Pavlik, a Royal Doulton trophy vase, and several pieces of Bronze Age pottery can also be found. Visit Invaluable to view the complete catalog and register to bid.
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne were a father-son artist duo recognized for their union of art and furniture. After treating pieces of metal with special soil, their works aged and appeared antique. One of their pieces is featured in the upcoming Exceptional 20th Century Design Auction, presented by William Smith Auctions. Titled Oriental Marriage Whirl, this lot is a patinated bronze and pewter coffee table with patterns etched on top.
One standout piece is an oil on canvas titled Paysage. It is the work of Leopold Survage, a French painter of Russian, Danish, and Finnish descent. Survage was recognized for his presentation of city scenes from different perspectives, all merged into one larger composition. Apart from fine art, the collection also offers silver sterlings from Buccellati, chevron design jewelry, and accessories from Louis Vuitton. Find more information and register to bid by visiting Bidsquare.
Known as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theatre designer, Pablo Picasso was celebrated for his expertise in a variety of mediums. In the late 1940s, Picasso began exploring clay pottery. He went on to create many ceramic pieces throughout the last years of his life depicting Greek mythological figures, animal shapes, and faces. Elite Auctioneers’ upcoming Fine Estate Art & Antiques auction features a Picasso Madoura pottery plate, titled Faun’s Head.
A kinetic screenprint on a transparent cube from Jesús Rafael Soto is also included in the auction. Soto was known for his experimental kinetic sculptures that blend geometric and organic styles. Using illusory effects in most of his works, Soto was often associated with Venezuelan Op art. Édouard Cortès’ street scene oil painting and a nude portrait of a woman gazing at her reflection by Cagnaccio Pietro will be included as well. To view the full catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
The upcoming Twentieth-Century Art & Design – Online Only sale, offered by Casco Bay Auctions, presents fine art alongside jewelry, furniture, and other decorative items. One of the available paintings, by Beverly Hallam, is titled Paperwhite’s Farewell I. An American printmaker and artist, Hallam often focused her work on oceans and rock formations. She particularly mastered and was best known for her detailed airbrush paintings of flowers.
Among the featured decorative art items, a LeCoultre Atmos clock by Jean-Léon Reutter stands out. Invented in 1928, the Atmos is driven by changes in ambient temperature. It holds a sealed capsule that expands as the temperature rises and contracts as it falls, winding the mainspring of the clock. Also available is a sculpture by Abe Ajay. Known for his shallow, boxlike wall constructions and collages, Ajay combined found objects, polyester resin, wood, canvas, and wire into his mixed-media constructions. View any these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
