Over 150 lots of furniture, painting, and sculpture will be available on the second day of the upcoming Object & Home sale, offered by Rago. A white dining table from Guglielmo Ulrich will be featured among them. Known for his intersecting skills as a furniture designer, architect, and painter, Ulrich was one of the most influential figures in modern Italian design. Although his works do not strictly suggest simplicity, they fit the characteristics of Modernism. Designed around 1940, the available table is made of lacquered parchment and brass wood.
Other lots of interest include a lantern by Elis Bergh, a Minimalist Swedish designer. Bergh’s silver and glass decorative chandeliers remain popular today. Besides furniture, the sale also includes several oil paintings by Kazuko Inoue. From his early works with vibrant colors to his later monochromatic grid paintings, the development of Inoue’s style is evident in the available lots. By applying thick layers of paint, Inoue frequently draws inspiration from artists such as Kasimir Malevich. View the complete catalog for this auction and register to bid by visiting Bidsquare.
The upcoming Urban Art Monthly Auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, is anchored by several works from KAWS. Brian Donelly, known professionally as KAWS, is an American artist and designer. Featured in the sale are several examples of the artist’s signature Companion character. The figure is based on Mickey Mouse, with crossbones through his head and Xs where his eyes should be. A black chrome No Future Companion is highlighted.
Also featured in the sale is a set of three chairs by Japanese Superflat artist Takashi Murakami. Known for his work in fine art as well as commercial and fashion media, Murakami has placed motifs that are common to his work (colorful flowers, mushrooms, skulls, Buddhist iconography) onto three fiberglass chairs. These pieces were made in collaboration with Modernica and ComplexCon.
Other artists appearing in this sale include American street artist and OBEY Clothing founder Shepard Fairey, French 8-bit artist Invader, Japanese Pop artist (and member of Takashi Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki Collective) Chiho Aoshima, and others. View any of these lots and register to bid on Heritage Auctions.
Elite Auctioneers will present the upcoming Miami Estate and Fine Art event in early April. Among the highlighted lots is a painting by Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School art movement. Portrait of the Monk, Alexander was regularly exhibited before coming to auction. The lot also includes a photocopied letter by a relative of Cole, verifying its authenticity. The Hudson River School sought to capture the American landscape and began with Cole’s steamboat trips down the Hudson River in the 1820s.
From Cuba, bidders will find Loló Soldevilla’s Retratode Poncito. Soldevilla traveled to Europe in 1949, where she was exposed to European Abstract art. Seven years later, she returned to Cuba and opened a gallery specifically for that aesthetic. Jewelry collectors can consider several pieces in this auction, including a gold and sapphire necklace. The piece features a two-inch citrine gem in the middle with round sapphires sprinkled within it. Those interested in this or any other piece can register to bid on Bidsquare.
The Doris Day Animal Foundation, a national non-profit that provides grants and funding for animal welfare and rescue organizations, will receive the full proceeds of the upcoming Julien’s Auctions sale. This event, held over two days in early April, will include almost 1,200 items from Doris Day’s estate, including awards, household items, and memorabilia from Doris’s career in film and television. Held on what would have been her 98th birthday, the auction honors her commitment to animal rights and advocacy.
Leading the auction is a 1930 Model A Ford vehicle that featured in Day’s Best Friends television show, which ran from 1985 to 1986. The “Buttercup” was used to transport Day around Carmel, California during the show’s filming, often shuttling her guest stars as well. The fully-restored roadster includes Day’s personalized license plate and remains in good cosmetic condition. A 2002 Cadillac Escalade SUV owned by Day will be presented as well. This vehicle was used as everyday transportation for the star and her pets.
Two Golden Globe Awards, from 1962 and 1959, are also offered. Both were presented to Day by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and include photos of Day receiving the awards. Several available outfits worn by the actress at public events include an evening ensemble from a 1989 awards show. She received the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Golden Globe award while wearing this two-piece Valentino outfit. Another couture item in the sale is a lilac-colored silk chiffon gown worn by Day in a 1975 television special. She sang the reprise to Godspell’s “Day by Day” while wearing this piece. Art owned by Day—including several works by American Impressionist Johann Berthelsen—will be offered as well.
Rounding out the sale are household items and furniture pieces from Day’s Carmel, California home. These lots include a Louis XV-style dining table and chair set, a bright red upright piano gifted to her by her son, and several pieces shown on The Doris Day Show. Browse the full catalog and register for online bidding on the Julien’s Auctions website.
One of the oldest inhabited communities in North America — the Acoma Pueblo, also known as “Sky City” — is known for its distinct pottery style. The inhabitants have been practicing the craft since the city’s establishment in 1150. Lucy Martin Lewis, a Native American potter from Acoma Pueblo, was considered one of the matriarchs of American Indian pottery. Starting at the age of eight, Lewis learned the traditional pottery methods from her great aunt. Inspired by Anasazi and Mimbres culture, her whimsical and Minimalistic designs appeal equally to tourist markets and collectors. A pottery jar by Lewis will be featured in the upcoming Online Only Native American auction, offered by Pook & Pook Inc. The sale will include a selection of fine art, jewelry, and textiles from Native American communities.
Adolph Heinze’s Roamers of the Ranch painting is also featured in the sale. Heinze, an American artist, is known for his mountain and seasonal landscape works. The available piece shows a Western scene with grazing horses. Other lots of interest include Zuni fetishes. Believed to hold magical powers, Zuni fetishes often show six animals — the mountain lion, badger, bear, wolf, mole, and eagle — each guarding one of the six directions. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog and register to bid.
Featured in the upcoming Photographs auction, offered by Christie’s, is a gelatin silver print titled Maureen Gallagher and A Night Feeder at Hog Ranch. This 1987 photo from Peter Beard shows a nude woman feeding a giraffe. Beard, a celebrated contemporary photographer, is known for documenting the African wilderness and lifestyle.
Along with Beard’s works, a selection of photographs by Robert Frank, Richard Avedon, and Irving Penn are also offered in the sale. Marilyn Monroe is pictured in an available lot from Richard Avedon. This piece comes from an edition of fifty prints. Made in 1980, it is a gelatin silver print, flush-mounted on linen. Avedon’s signature Minimalistic style can be seen in the available work. Another featured photograph is Robert Frank’s Sick of Goodby’s. Frank was best known for his raw and expressive style of photography. For more information on these lots, visit Christie’s.
Rockport painter Kenneth J. Knowles is known for his Impressionist landscape paintings. Knowles learned his craft under the guidance of master artists Stapleton Kearns, John Terelak, and T.M. Nicholas. The upcoming April Evening Sale, presented by Eldred’s, features an oil on masonite work titled A Woman in Her Garden by Knowles. Artworks by Loretta Feeney and Todd Bonita, along with pieces from the American School and California School, are also showcased.
A bronze sculpture of two hunting dogs on the base of a table lamp and a set of 12 topographical maps of Cape Cod dating from 1905 to 1944 will be offered as well. Several Bidjar, Indian, and Heriz rugs are also highlighted. A Tabriz rug woven in shades of blue, red, and green with a central medallion and floral design is notable. Tabriz rugs are popular for their quality and traditional weave. Furniture, porcelain sculptures, Chinese famille rose vases, timepieces, and musical instruments round out the sale. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Invaluable
The upcoming Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Fossils auction, presented by Lewis & Maese Auction Company, offers 300 lots of geological finds. Leading the collection is a large piece of amethyst shaped like a planet. The Greek legend associated with the stone tells that Dionysus, the god of intoxication and celebration, caused its purple color. Amethyst was believed to prevent drunkenness, overindulgence, and evil thoughts.
A piece of blue kyanite is also highlighted. German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner first named this aluminum-rich mineral in a 1789 manual. The name comes from the Greek word kuanos or kyanos, meaning deep blue. Although kyanite is important from a geological perspective, it is rarely used as a gemstone due to its fibrous nature and easy breakage. Three septarian eggs are also available. During the Cretaceous Period over 50 million years ago, septarian was formed when volcanic eruptions encrusted mud, sea creatures, and other organic materials. When the ocean receded, these mud balls dried out and began to shrink and crack. This process yields the egg-shaped stones available in this sale. Visit Invaluable to view the entire collection and register to bid.
Bernar Venet, a French conceptual artist, made his first trip to New York from France in 1966 to view the collection of Jean and Howard Lipman. At the exhibition of Minimalist artwork, Venet became aware of the logical characteristics of art, which inspired him to create his first abstract sculpture. Eventually, Venet grew to become a leading sculptor known for his abstract pieces, many of which invoke mathematical concepts and scientific theories. His aesthetic yet simple designs placed him at the forefront of the Conceptual Art Movement. Capsule Auctions will present an example of Venet’s work in the upcoming Art and Design Auction.
Among the featured lots is a watercolor painting by Paul Jenkins, who rose to prominence following World War II. Jenkins chose to avoid the paintbrush and instead allowed pigment to flow freely across the surface of his canvases. Also highlighted is an acrylic painting in primary colors by Edvins Strautmanis. Interested bidders can explore a range of antiques, collectibles, furniture, and decorative arts as well. Browse the entire catalog and register to bid online on Capsule Auctions.
Launched in 1935, the S.S. Normandie ocean liner was an extravagant symbol of French nationalism. When the ship arrived in New York three years later, the escalating conflict in Europe prevented its return to France. The Normandie was indefinitely docked in Manhattan as a result. Several reverse-glass panels depicting the mythological birth of Aphrodite, executed by French artist Jean-Théodore Dupas, decorated the salon of this luxurious ship. The upcoming Design auction, presented by Sotheby’s, offers two panels from this set of murals.
The auction will also offer over 30 pieces from Marc Jacobs’ estate, including several works of 20th-century European design. Highlights include a statue by Georges-Lucien Guyot and a pair of armchairs by Jean Prouve. A peony border floor lamp by Tiffany Studios is another key lot. Peonies were a favorite theme of Tiffany Studios in the early 1900s due to the flower’s rising popularity in the West. View any of these lots and register to bid on Sotheby’s.
