The Magovsky Collection of Children’s Books event, offered by Freeman’s, includes more than 100 books that received Caldecott or Newbery recognition. Among the available books that received a Caldecott Medal, given to distinguished illustrators, is a signed and dated first edition copy of Matthew Cordell’s Wolf in the Snow. A first edition copy of Leo Politi’s Song of the Swallow, as well as Hey Al, written and signed by Arthur Yorinks, will be featured as well.
Also represented are several winners of the Newbery Medal, which is given to well-written, innovative works of children’s literature. Among these winners, an early copy of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien, The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, and Carry On Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham are presented.
Offered in this sale is a signed and drawn-in first printing of contemporary award-winner Last Stop on Market Street, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson. This story of a young boy and his grandmother celebrating their love for their community won a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Honor, a Coretta Scott King Honor, and a Charlotte Zolotow Award. View any of these lots and register to bid on Freeman’s.
In the 1850s, Americans started exploring the West Coast for trade purposes. However, the American merchants were challenged by a lower value associated with Seated Liberty Dollars due to the decreasing silver content in those coins. To overcome this problem, commercial dollars with a higher silver content were minted from July of 1873 until 1878. Even after the circulation stopped in 1878, the 1885 Trade Dollar appeared in the numismatics market until the early 20th century. Many of these coins are said to be minted clandestinely for personal gains by Archibald Loudon Snowden, then the superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint. Today, only five examples of the 1885 trade dollars exist. Stack’s Bowers Galleries presents a Proof-64 1885 Trade Dollar in their upcoming auction.
Also featured is a Cameo 1884 Trade Dollar. The 1884 Trade Dollars are among the top ten available coins minted in 1884 and hold the 78th rank in the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins compilation. The auction will also feature a sandblast, matte-finish 1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle $20 coin. Also showcased are several 1915 $50 round and octagonal coins, struck to commemorate the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. Collectors can also explore examples of Lincoln cents, Classic Head half-cents, and Morgan dollars in this event. Register to bid online on Stack’s Bowers Galleries.
During the Second World War, Van Cleef & Arpels opened a New York City boutique in 1942. The established French brand began to fuse its traditional European designs with American pop culture, particularly by expanding its use of gold and semi-precious stones. By the 1960s, the New York location was well-established in the American landscape. Featured in the upcoming Allure Antique Auction Company jewelry event is a 1966 Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace. The piece is composed of more than 70 graduating diamonds, all set in platinum. A marquise-shaped diamond and two baguettes are centered, with round diamonds completing the strand.
Several pieces from Tiffany & Co. will also be highlighted in this auction, including a Jean Schlumberger yellow gold, diamond, and enamel bracelet. Schlumberger joined Tiffany in 1956 and was among the few jewelers allowed to sign his work. A more contemporary Tiffany piece on offer is a diamond and platinum necklace from the Paper Flowers collection. Launched in 2018, the series was the first designed by Tiffany’s new Chief Artistic Officer, Reed Krakoff. He spoke with InStyle about his inspiration for the Paper Flowers collection: “I wanted to design a fine jewelry collection that a person could wear every day and in all sorts of situations, both formally but also in a casual way.” The available necklace incorporates 620 stones.
A selection of rings, pendants, and bracelets from Harry Winston, Cartier, and Bulgari are also presented. One leading lot is a Cartier engagement ring with a 4.01-carat center diamond. Balancing the jewelry items are 47 bronze sculptures, many depicting variations of the human figure. Visit Bidsquare to explore the complete listings and register to bid.
Walking sticks came into fashion during the 16th and 17th centuries, after English and French aristocrats introduced them to society. By the 18th century, canes had become an important status symbol among noble gentlemen. Eventually, every gentleman in London was required to procure a license for carrying a walking stick. The upcoming Antique Cane Auction, presented by Kimball Sterling, will present canes from the 17th century to the present. Highlighted among the auction’s lots is a gold quartz presentation cane. This piece has an octagonal handle and gold quartz on top.
Featured in this sale is an Art Nouveau-style sword cane by Richard Lebram. During the 18th century, when the popularity of swords diminished, many aristocrats and noblemen concealed their swords in walking canes. Also offered is a late 17th-century ivory pique cane. The pique technique was brought to England by the Huguenots after 1665. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Morton Subastas presents a collection of jewelry and textiles along with a pocket watch session in the upcoming March auction. Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Ulysse Nardin are among the recognized brands offered in the sale. In the category of jewelry, stones such as emeralds and sapphires are also presented. One of the gemstones, a 50.50-carat heart-cut emerald, is highlighted.
Another piece of interest in the sale is Ulysse Nardin’s perpetual limited edition marine watch. The Swiss luxury watchmaking company is known for its marine chronometers and timepieces. According to the company’s website, marine chronometers have been keeping ships and valued cargo on course since the 19th century. The available piece has a unidirectional rotatable bezel, a blue dial, and a steel bracelet with a double scissor clasp. Another notable lot is an 18-karat yellow gold ellipse watch from Patek Phillipe. The item is designed with a flat bezel, fluted crown bar indexes, and baton hands. For more information, visit Bidsquare.
A key lot of the upcoming Furniture and Decorative Arts auction, presented by Ambianic Mid-Century Collectibles, is a rosewood desk designed by Frank Kyle. Originally from Minneapolis, Kyle opened a furniture gallery in Mexico City during the 1950s. There, he collaborated with the foundry of Pepe Mendoza to create the available custom desk. This piece features a single tapered mahogany and goatskin leg and a circular opening covered in gold leaf. The desk’s bronze hardware is distinguished by Mendoza’s foundry marks. Another of Kyle’s highlighted furniture piece is a solid mahogany and silver leaf credenza.
With a particular focus on Mid-Century Modern furniture, this auction includes nearly 250 lots. Among the leading items is a brass and brown leather floor lamp by Italian designer Angelo Lelli. The lamp has been rewired for use and has three black, red, and white shades. A lithograph from Mexican Surrealist Pedro Friedeberg will also be presented. Repeating images of houses, pyramids, sailboats, and stars create an optical illusion that tunnels toward a black knot. Two matching drawer handles by Los Castillo, a vintage Picasso linocut, and an oil painting by Miguel Alvarez Acosta are offered as well. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog and register to bid.
Best known for his comical paintings, American artist Donald Roller Wilson extended the artistic boundaries of Realism. The upcoming 20 | 21 Art auction, offered by Rago, features an oil painting by Wilson. The piece, titled Holstein Black Swan: The Devil Made Me Wear This, exhibits the influence of both the Surrealists and the Old Masters on Wilson’s work. This piece depicts a chimpanzee dressed in a green velvet dress. Surrounding the central figure are slices of watermelon.
An untitled mixed media photograph by Raphael Mazzucco is presented in this auction as well. Mazzucco frequently depicts the human form against a backdrop of detailed landscapes. The available photograph is composed of layered paint, photography, and hand-lettered text. Another key lot is from Larry Rivers, who was an influential figure of the post-war American art world. Through his work, he was known to combine the iconography of pop culture into his Abstract and figurative paintings. This piece depicts an artist gesturing towards a Cubist work. View the complete catalog for this auction and register to bid by visiting Bidsquare.
A leading figure in the Pop Art movement and beyond, Roy Lichtenstein experimented with both Abstract Expressionism and graphic works during his career. One of Lichtenstein’s watercolor paintings from 1952 is available in the upcoming Fine Art at Auction event, presented by Rachel Davis Fine Arts. In the 1950s, his subjects were mostly derived from mythology, American history, and folklore.
In this upcoming sale, 430 lots of oil paintings,sculptures, and ceramics created by contemporary artists will be presented. Leading the auction is a color screenprint by Bridget Riley. Using pastel tones, Riley’s minimalistic screenprint depicts curved lines at regular intervals. These lines create an illusion of movement. Also showcased is a lithograph and serigraph by Frank Stella. His style is characterized by the use of geometric patterns and shapes. The artist describes his paintings as a narration of a story with shapes: “It wouldn’t be a literal story, but the shapes and the interaction of the shapes and colors would give you a narrative sense.” View the complete collection and place a bid at Bidsquare.
Watches, rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are among the featured items in the Luxe Boutique Jewels & Vintage Watches auction. The sale, presented by Freeman’s, will showcase a diamond and platinum engagement ring and wedding band set. A round, brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.50 carats, is centered on the engagement ring. The wedding band also features brilliant-cut diamonds. These size-7 rings are set in platinum.
Diamonds, rubies, 18-karat gold, and platinum compose a fur clip brooch designed to resemble a dragonfly. Its diamond body and wings are trimmed in step-cut rubies with round cabochon eyes. A 1940s Omega men’s wristwatch features a white dial with dart hands and numerals. It comes with a strap and metal buckle. Completing the sale are two 14-karat white gold strap bracelets with yellow fittings. One bracelet is set with round, brilliant-cut diamonds. To view the full catalog and register to bid, visit Freeman’s.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus wristwatch, Patek Philippe launched several limited-edition versions with embossed dials. Included among these chronograph wristwatches is a Nautilus with a date feature and a 44-millimeter case, the largest case in the Nautilus family. Patek Philippe produced 1,300 of these watches. Presented in Kodner Galleries’ upcoming Estate Jewelry, Art & Collectibles auction is an 18-karat white gold Nautilus wristwatch with an automatic self-winding jewel movement. The sale also offers other Nautilus pieces, including the 5711-1R in rose gold.
A selection of jewelry, including diamond rings, necklaces, and earrings, is also showcased. Featured is a vintage Tahitian gray pearl necklace. Known for their rainbow colors, these pearls are cultured in Pinctada margartifera oysters. Common legends hold that Oro (the war god) offered a black Tahitian pearl to the Princess of Bora Bora as a token of his love.
Also featured is a Yamaha baby grand piano from the 20th century. The grand piano was first introduced in 1902 by Torakusu Yamaha, the founder of the company. Yamaha sent his grand piano to the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, where it received an Honorary Grand Prize. Today, Yamaha Corporation is the largest manufacturer of musical instruments in the world. Interested bidders can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
