Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation was a prominent jukebox manufacturer during the ‘Golden Age.’ Founded in 1927 by David Cullen Rockola, the American company was initially known for its coin-operated machines. The upcoming auction, offered by Leland Little, will present a Rock-Ola Tempo II jukebox manufactured in 1960. This Model 1478 jukebox remains popular for its car-like appearance with fins and a window screen. It holds forty 45 rpm records potentially belonging to an old Chapel Hill restaurant.
Another highlight is an Sp-10 HD stereo preamplifier from Audio Research Corporation, one of the oldest audio equipment manufacturers still in operation. The re-introduction of the vacuum tube as a primary device for amplification was a significant development from Audio Research. This 1928 preamplifier with vacuum tubes is among the top ten preamplifiers of history. Other vintage music accessories such as a ‘Vibro Champ’ guitar amplifier by Fender and a pair of JBL L166 loudspeakers are also featured.
From the selection of shotguns and rifles, a Civil War Colt Army percussion revolver with an 8-inch barrel is notable. Rounding out the sale is a selection of lamps, Federal and Chippendale-style furniture, Mary Frances handbags, Waterford glassware, and timepieces. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Invaluable.
Popularly known as tanzanite, the blue and violet variety of zoisite is found exclusively in Tanzania. The gemstone came to be named after the country where it was discovered. A platinum Cartier ring set with an oval tanzanite stone is one of the highlights of Doyle’s upcoming Fine Jewelry auction. Another key lot is a Barry Kieselstein-Cord gold and diamond toggle link necklace. It has interlocking oval links and a toggle clasp set with 62 round diamonds. Also available is a platinum bow-clip brooch designed with 130 round, old-mine, and single-cut diamonds.
A polished gold and black jade bracelet signed “Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti” is another lot of interest. Tiffany recently celebrated its 45-year partnership with Peretti in 2019. The Italian designer first joined as an independent consultant and later signed a contract to create numerous pieces of silver jewelry for the company. Her work for Tiffany can be found at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the British Museum. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Doyle.
While many paintings represent the outer world, Abstract works tend to represent emotions or give a form to inner states and moods. Cy Twombly particularly embraced abstraction after touring the Mediterannean. Many of his works figuratively expressed his internal emotions and ideas. One of Twombly’s untitled paintings from 1965 will be featured in the upcoming Post War and Contemporary Art auction, presented by Hindman. The sale hosts over 70 lots from the Post-War era, especially from the Chicago Imagists. Highlights from the auction include works by Miyoko Ito, Gladys Nilsson, Jim Nutt, Jean Dubuffet, Wayne Thiebaud, and Barbara Rossi.
An ink-on-paper landscape piece from Leung Kui-ting is also included in the auction. Leung is known for experimenting with materials that blend contemporary and traditional styles. Philip Pearlstein’s 1974 Nude on a Hammock oil painting and a portrait of a monkey grinning from cheek to cheek by Donald Roller Wilson will be included as well. According to the New York Times, “Donald Roller Wilson’s goofy, hallucinogenic, old master-style painting of monkeys, dogs, and cats dressed up in antique costumes may be kitsch, but it’s high-quality kitsch, like good beach reading.” To view the full catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
The Spring Premiere Furniture & Decorative Arts Auction showcases jewelry, firearms, collectibles, and more. Leading this auction, offered by O’Gallerie, is a men’s diamond and 14-karat gold solitaire ring. This size 11 ¼ yellow gold ring features an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.85 carats. An emerald, diamond, and 18-karat gold ring is also highlighted. With a white and yellow gold band, the green emerald is surrounded by round- and baguette-cut diamonds.
A 1942 vintage ship’s brass telegraph with double dials from the Bendix Aviation Corporation, Marine Division in Brooklyn, New York can also be found. A military navigator pocketwatch by the Hamilton Watch Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is featured as well. This 1950 piece has an open face case with a 22 jewel movement and a black 24-hour dial. Find the entire collection and register to bid on Invaluable.
Boucheron, a multinational jewelry brand, was founded in 1858. The jewelry house was among the first to explore techniques such as plique-à-jour enamel and various combinations of gold and steel, winning it a gold medal at the Paris International Exhibition in 1867. The company’s clientele includes the British Royal Family, the Maharaja of Patiala, and Princess Caroline of Monaco, among many others. The upcoming Friday Night Jewels Month-long Online Auction, presented by Heritage Auctions, will include several pieces from Boucheron and other luxury jewelry brands. An 18-karat gold Boucheron bracelet is among the highlights. It features carved rock crystal quartz links and full-cut diamonds interspersed with black onyx cabochons.
As a tribute to its Greek and Roman heritage, Bulgari launched its Serpenti collection in the 1940s. The collection’s characteristic snake is an ancient symbol of power, rebirth, and elegance. The available Serpenti diamond bracelet by Bulgari is set in 18-karat rose gold and features alternating panels of full-cut diamonds and mother-of-pearl. The sale also includes designs by David Webb, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. Browse the entire catalog and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
In 1837, Clichy became the second French manufacturer of glass paperweights. The company used boracic glass, which made their paperweights lighter than those of their main competitor, Baccarat. Among the highlighted lots in the upcoming Fine Arts, Antiques, & Collectibles auction, presented by Kodner Galleries, is a Clichy paperweight. The green and white latticework on the weight creates a striped effect.
Beyond decorative art, collectors can also consider a painting by Austrian artist Hans Zatzka. He was primarily known for his commissioned work within churches. However, many of his paintings focus on mythological or allegorical subjects, of which this piece, An Allegory of Love, is an example. A more contemporary piece of fine art available in the auction is Leonard Janklow’s mixed media piece titled Circle of Lights Prototype.
Rounding out the auction’s featured lots is a 19th-century sculpture of a Japanese frog catcher. Because the Japanese word for “frog” also means “to return,” frogs are often seen in Japanese culture as good luck charms for returning home after travel. Those interested in this or any other lot can register to bid on Bidsquare.
A painter and sculptor, Robert Longo is known for his signature Men in the Cities series showing dapper corporate figures involved in contorting motions. The upcoming Prints and Multiples auction, presented by Hindman, presents a lithograph titled Men in the Cities: Raphael and Barbara by Longo. It shows two formally dressed subjects throwing dramatic poses for the camera. For these productions, Longo threw different objects at his sharply dressed friends, including Cindy Sherman, and captured them in their responses. The aggressive, protective, and other natural reactions deliver energy to these portraits.
Also showcased is a color silkscreen on polished stainless steel titled Panni (from the Drape Suite) by Italian painter and art theorist Michelangelo Pistoletto. This piece is an example of his screenprints on reflective backgrounds. Through his mirror paintings, the artist intends to include the viewer in the artwork. This auction also features pieces from 20th-century Pop artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. A 1963 offset lithograph titled Crying Girl inspired by Lichtenstein’s comic strip panel Secret Hearts is particularly highlighted. A colored woodcut by Gustave Baumann, an etching by Pablo Picasso, and prints from Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Joan Miró are offered as well. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The upcoming Firearms, Militaria & Tools Auction, offered by Cordier Auctions, will include over 300 lots of knives, pistols, tools, and more. Included in the sale is a stainless Colt Anaconda revolver with black hard rubber grips. The double-action revolver was manufactured in 1992 by Colt’s Manufacturing Company. The style was produced from 1990 until 2003.
The sale also offers a knife initially created in the early 19th century for Jim Bowie, an American pioneer and fighter in the Texas Revolution. The large sheath knife has a nickel-plated handle stamped with an eagle as well as mother-of-pearl inlays. The knife is signed “John Lingards, Celebrated Bowie Knife, Pea Croft, Sheffield.” A contemporary J.P. Beck PA rifle and a World War II U.S. Army Purple Heart medal will be available as well. View more items and register to bid on Invaluable.
Known as a painter, muralist, product designer, and toymaker, KAWS is a noted feature of the 20th-century art world. In 1999, KAWS visited Japan, where he created his signature Companion toy. Following its success, the Companion became a recurring figure in KAWS’ work. The upcoming Urban Art Monthly Online Auction, presented by Heritage Auctions, features several pieces by KAWS. One is titled Dissected Companion, a wooden and fiber-reinforced plastic version of the character. It has large gloved hands and an X across one eye. Half of the Companion is split open to reveal a colorful skeleton and internal organs.
Takashi Murakami’s style is another major contributor to both fine art and commercial media. Murakami is a leading artist in the Superflat movement, which employs flattened forms in commercial graphic designs. A Murakami piece, titled The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg, is one of the highlighted lots in this event. The auction also showcases an untitled painting from Harmony Korine and an offset color lithograph from Banksy titled Di-Faced Tenner, 10 GBP Note. Find more of these items and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
From 18th-century salons to 20th-century dinner tables, the candelabrum has witnessed a revival with every passing age. An American silver, copper, and antler eight-light candelabrum is a highlight of Christie’s upcoming English & European 18th & 19th Century Furniture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art auction. The piece has an oval form with an undulating rim bordered in silver and terminating in leafy scrolls. Animal heads are applied to either side of the copper body; both are surrounded with boughs of pine.
Another lot of interest is an 1880s Roman micromosaic table by Cesare Roccheggiani. The circular black marble top with a central roundel shows Romulus, Remus, and the she-wolf in an Italian landscape, surrounded by eight Roman scenes. Another available item is an Austrian silver tea service and tray, designed by Josef Hoffmann. The set includes a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl, and cover. Each item is designed with wooden loop handles, a fluted drum form, and spot-hammered surfaces. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Christie’s.
