The upcoming Affordable Modern & Contemporary Art Auction, offered by Robinhood Auctions, will feature nearly 1,000 lots of fine art, sculptures, prints, posters, and more. One of the highlights is Pino Daeni’s original oil painting on board titled Seaside Gathering. This custom-framed piece is hand-signed by the artist and comes with a letter of authenticity. It measures approximately 30 inches by 40.5 inches. The painting depicts a young lady taking a stroll on the seashore. Also seen in the background is a girl and boy walking hand in hand. Italian-American book illustrator and artist Pino Daeni was famous for portraying delicate, romantic women and strong men on bright beaches. Another notable work in the catalog is an oil painting on canvas by Lelia Pissarro. The untitled artwork shows a group of women washing clothes by the river.
Additionally, bidders can consider a selection of ocean-themed paintings by Robert Wyland. His original painting on canvas titled Deep Sea Swim is particularly impressive. It shows a sea turtle diving in the blue ocean. Also on offer are limited editions, sculptures, prints, and more by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Mr. Brainwash, Peter Max, Ferjo, and Alexander Astahov. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Affordable Modern & Contemporary Art catalog and find other online auctions.
A trapezoidal-shaped women’s bag created by Robert Dumas shot to fame in the 1950s. Named after Grace Kelly, the Hollywood actress-turned-princess of Monaco was clicked holding it, the bag was famously renamed the Kelly. In the 2000s, French fashion designer Pierre Hardy translated the “clochette” or the leather casing on these bags into jewelry. The upcoming NY Elizabeth auction will feature an Hermès Kelly clochette diamond bracelet. Made of rose gold, the piece explores the idea of duality with the sparkling effect of stones. Two Cartier bracelets also lead the listings. One is a turquoise link piece, and the other is the brand’s iconic love half style fashioned with alternating screw motifs and diamonds. The French jewelry house is known for combining vintage looks and modern elements.
Another noteworthy bracelet in the catalog is an unconventional design by Chrome Hearts, a luxury brand from Hollywood. It features intricate pyramid accents. Van Cleef & Arpels’ pair of Perlée diamond earrings is a striking lot in the catalog. The collection is noted for its delicate golden beads. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming 2416 | Designer Jewelry sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions
Native American visual artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is a celebrated art educator and political activist. She is an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Also of Métis and Shoshone descent, Smith explores subjects such as Native identity and historical oppression. The upcoming Leonard Auction sale will feature a pastel on paper piece by the artist. It portrays an abstract image of a Native American village, float matted with acrylic. An oil on canvas work by Jules Breton also leads the catalog. It depicts a rural scene of a group of women carrying out their chores at a water well. The 19th-century naturalist painter was known for his idyllic portrayal of the French countryside. A striking artwork by Paul Seignac, another French painter of the period, portrays a military officer visiting a young woman. It is mounted in a gold-tone carved wood frame.
Spanish artist Pablo Picasso’s Faune Cavalier is a noteworthy earthenware ceramic plate with blue slip over a white glaze. The piece is stamped and marked verso ‘Madoura Plein Feu / Empreinte Originale de Picasso / C111 / #57-100.’ To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming February Online Auction (Sale #312), visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
British writer and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created the iconic fictional detective Sherlock Holmes in 1887. The character became a sensation in crime stories. The author wrote the novel Uncle Bernac to replace Holmes, who he killed off in 1894. Set in Napoleon’s era, the novel is based on a Frenchman returning to his homeland to join the Emperor’s ranks. The upcoming sale, offered by Potter & Potter Auctions, will feature an autographed manuscript of this novel. As published in the original serialization, it comprises 125 leaves and includes pagination throughout and several holograph corrections, cancellations, and alterations. It is presented in a folding wooden box with a brass plaque and latches.
The first English trade edition of The Lost World, another noteworthy masterpiece by Doyle, also highlights the auction. Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, it features the authentic blue cloth cover and a rare dust jacket. The science fiction novel is about an expedition to the Amazon basin of South America, where prehistoric animals still survive. It was published serially in TheStrand Magazine. Visit Potter & Potter Auctions to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming A Study in Sherlock, Part II: Including the Collections of Robert Hess and Roy Pilot sale.
Nazmiyal Auctions will present a two-day sale of antique rugs and rare textiles this February, with a variety of antique Persian rugs leading the first day. Among these lots is an antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan rug formerly from the collection of Italian gallerist Davide Halevim. Previously featured in a 2001 Christie’s sale, this low-pile rug features an elaborate center medallion and jewel tones throughout. Kashan rugs were created in central Persia, and the available lot is named after renowned 19th-century weaver and businessman Hadji Mollah Mohammad Hassan Mohtashem. Another notable lot available on the first day of this sale is a vintage Persian Tabriz Gonbad design rug. The Farsi word “Gonbad” translates to “dome,” and Gonbad rugs evoke the elaborate patterns and architecture of a mosque’s dome.
The second day of this sale focuses on textiles and couture from the collection of Lilo Markrich and Heinz E. Kiewe, amassed over 100 years. Leading this section of the auction is a Chinese Qing dynasty silk embroidered dragon robe. This piece has a dragon and cloud pattern interspersed with lush roses. Also notable is a Zoroastrian wedding shawl featuring delicate embroidery on black fabric. Bidders can consider assorted embroidered fabrics from Greece, Morocco, India, Japan, and elsewhere, as well as smaller fabric scraps and fragments. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full 2 Days of Early Antique Rugs and Rare Textiles Auction catalog and to find other online auctions.
In the latest Jewelry, Coins & Currency Auction from Brunk Auctions, over 200 lots of fine jewelry, timepieces, and collectibles will cross the auction block. Among the top lots in the catalog is a Tiffany & Co. gold pearl bracelet. With designer Paloma Picasso’s signature handwriting and an 18-karat gold buckle clasp closure, this piece features two pearl strands. Another notable piece in the sale from Tiffany & Co. is an 18-karat “X” necklace. Symbolizing love, the “X” collection is one of the jewelry maker’s most popular lines, drawn with artistic precision. Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and weighing 62 grams, this necklace is marked “Tiffany & Co. 750” and measures a total of 16 inches.
An assortment of coins, currency, and stamp sets will also be available in this upcoming sale. This includes a 1924 Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coin. Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and issued by the Philadelphia Mint between 1907 and 1933, the available coin is one of the most beautiful pieces ever manufactured by the United States Mint. Following World War I, the St. Gaudens $20 gold coins were primarily used in international commerce. A flaming torch and olive branch are held by Lady Liberty on the obverse. There is a flying bald eagle on the reverse, above which are the words “United States of America” and “Twenty Dollars.” Among timepieces in the sale, bidders can consider an 18-karat Ellipse wristwatch from Patek Philippe. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Jewelry, Coins & Currency Auction catalog and browse other online auctions.
Renowned artist and sculptor Jesús Rafael Soto (1923 – 2005) was born in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela. Soto was known for his significant contribution to the Kinetic art movement, and his artworks can be found in museums across the globe including Centre Georges Pompidou and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The upcoming Palm Beach Modern Auctions sale will offer one such unique artwork by Jesús Rafael Soto. The sculpture, titled Ambivalencia en el Espacio, Color 16, is a painting on wood and metal. Rendered in 1982, it comes with the artist’s signature and a letter of provenance.
Among furniture lots in the sale, a pair of side tables is notable. They were designed by French interior designer Jean-Michel Frank (1895 – 1941), who was famous for his Minimalist style. Frank often used luxury materials such as mica, shagreen, and intricate straw marquetry for his art objects. A chandelier with 32 snowflakes and three light sockets is another notable piece. It was designed by Paavo Tynell, regarded as the pioneer of Finnish lighting design. Collectors can also consider Irving Penn’s Woman in Chicken Hat photograph, a Rolex 18-karat gold Yacht-Master II wristwatch, and an Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier bag. View the catalog of the Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury – Winter 2024 sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Gold Standard Auctions’ upcoming sale features a selection of currency, foreign coinage, and US coins. Leading the catalog is a 1900 Double Eagle $20 gold coin. The available piece is certified by A-Mark Precious Metals Inc. as MS60. On the obverse is the image of Lady Liberty and the year of mintage, while the reverse portrays an eagle’s wings along with an inscription reading ‘United States Of America’ on the top and ‘Twenty Dollars’ at the bottom. The first Double Eagle coin was issued in 1849. Made from an alloy, the coin’s composition is 90% gold and 10% copper.
A Peace Silver Dollar Book comprising 24 coins from 1921 to 1935 also leads the listings. Peace silver dollars were issued by the United States between 1921 and 1928, as well as from 1934 to ’35. Designed by Anthony de Francisci, these coins are considered valuable among collectors owing to their silver content, historical significance, and large size. The available lot features a bald eagle on the reverse and Lady Liberty on the obverse. Other notable coins in this sale include a 1924 $20 Gold Double Eagle graded by PCGS as MS64 and a set of 66 coins from a 1913-1938 Buffalo Nickel Book. View the complete catalog of this Feb 16th Vancouver Valentine Coin Auction and browse other online auctions on Bidsquare.
In this upcoming timed sale of post-war and contemporary art from Bonhams, a variety of paintings, prints, wall hangings, and other works of fine art will cross the auction block. Among the top lots is an installation piece by contemporary Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama. Composed of metal tags on charcoal jute sacks, this work measures ten feet across. Mahama often works with jute sacks, stitching them together and draping them over architectural elements. The sacks move through multiple countries and industries—from Southeast Asian factories to Ghanaian cocoa bean distributors—before they arrive at his studio. “I am interested in how crisis and failure are absorbed into this material with a strong reference to global transaction and how capitalist structures work,” the artist said about his favored material. The offered installation, titled DABI DABI, was shown at White Cube in London and was acquired there by the present owner in 2019.
Also available in this auction is a signed and dated photo collage and colored pencil on panel work by American Pop artist Larry Rivers. The offered work from 1967 is rendered in muted gray and white, with the exception of a blue outline of Africa in the center. Around the continent the artist has placed images such as a human figure standing up and camels trekking across the desert. Offered from Louise Lawler is a 2008 work titled Red, Yellow and Black. Composed of silver dye bleach printed on a museum box, this figurative piece evokes the repetitions of Warhol’s screenprints. Red chains cross over repeated images of Jesus Christ. Other key artists with work in the catalog include Kathryn Andrews, Fab 5 Freddy, and Peter Triantos. For more information on the Post-War & Contemporary Art Online sale, visit Bonhams’ website.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Palmyre collection is known for its open structure style of diamonds, resembling water droplets. This look is achieved by combining the effect of light with a fluid design. One such 18-karat white gold bracelet with five rows of diamonds is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from Kodner Galleries. The Palmyre piece is set with 135 round brilliant-cut diamonds, measuring approximately 18.82 carats. Another noteworthy lot is a Yessayan suite consisting of a necklace, bracelet, ring, earrings, and a Piaget watch. The pear-shaped rubies together measure 35 carats, while the round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds combined measure 65.05 carats. A white gold necklace and chandelier earrings suite also leads the listings. The pieces are designed with six pear-shaped emeralds, and round brilliant and pear-shaped diamonds.
Also notable is a GIA-certified wide bracelet fashioned in the Art Deco style. It is designed with oval-shaped cabochon unheated rubies and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Considered rare precious stones, natural rubies have been historically sought for their healing properties. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Valentine’s Day Fine Jewelry sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
