The CGC-Certified Magazines Online Auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, contains several early and rare editions of magazines and comics, especially early editions in the horror and monster genres. Among the featured comic issues is a copy of Vampirella #1, with a Frank Frazetta cover and frontispiece. The vampire character, Vampirella, first appeared in this issue of the black-and-white magazine. Beyond this first issue, some later releases are available in the sale as well.
In addition to comics, this auction is anchored by several issues of magazines such as Playboy and Modern Man. In particular, many issues and duplicates of Playboy are up for bid. One of the featured releases is the rare “Red Star” version of Playboy #1. Marilyn Monroe is featured on the cover and is shown as the “Sweetheart of the Month” in a two-page poster. There are several copies of this issue for sale, one of which is signed by the publisher, Hugh Heffner.
Also up for bid is a copy of Sports Illustrated Volume 1, Issue 1. As implied by the issue number, this edition was the first release of the popular magazine. The cover photo shows Hall of Fame slugger Eddie Mathews. Another feature of this issue was 27 replicas of 1954 Topps baseball cards.
Other magazines in the sale include early issues of MAD Magazine, The Family Circle, Cracked, Photoplay, Cosmopolitan, and more. Available comic releases include copies of Pussycat, Eerie, Planet of the Apes, Creepy, and The Spectacular Spider-Man. To view any of these lots and register to bid, visit Heritage Auctions.
A short-sleeve patterned shirt, worn by Johnny Depp in the 2001 American crime drama Blow, will be featured in Julien’s Auctions’ upcoming Beverly Hills 90210 Entertainment online auction. Depp, who played George Jung in the film, wore the shirt while stealing a small plane in an action scene. The shirt has a Pilgrim California label and is accompanied by a copy of Blow. Other Hollywood-based lots of interest include several pieces by American Pop artist Joseph Nicolosi. The giclée on canvas portraits portray Penelope Cruz, Angelina Jolie, and Clint Eastwood, respectively. Another highlight of the auction is a folding wood-frame chair with a canvas seat cushion from the estate of Jerry Lewis.
The sale features a pair of Genelec studio monitors, together with an MTR HPA-2 headphone amp and a pair of headphones from the estate of Greg Lake. Other lots from Lake’s estate include a LifeStride treadmill by Life Fitness and a Marantz CD player. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Julien’s Auctions.
Russian painter and archaeologist Nikolai Roerich advocated for the preservation of art and architecture during war times. The Roerich Pact, signed by the United States and the Pan-American Union in 1935, is considered his most important achievement in protecting the arts. The upcoming Russian Fine Art & Antiques Auction, offered by Shapiro Auctions, presents Roerich’s tempera and pastel on canvas piece, titled Secrets of the Walls. The auction also features the works of David Shterenberg and Alexander Archipenko.
Silverware by prominent Russian jeweler and silversmith Ignaty Sazikov is another highlight of the auction. Sazikov mainly manufactured Neo-Russian silver tableware and historical sculptures. Offered in this sale is a gilt silver drinking set by Sazikov. The set is designed in the Pan-Slavic style and bears the Imperial warrant of Tsar Nicholas I. Among the showcased cloisonne enameled articles is a late 20th-century Russian Faberge-style silver tea urn. Also offered are porcelain wares, bronze sculptures, jewelry, lamps, and posters. Interested collectors can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The Photography and Multiple Prints Auction, offered by Morton Subastas, is anchored by pieces from Mexican artists Rufino Tamayo and David Alfaro Siqueiros. Both Tamayo and Siqueiros are best known for their murals. Their available work reflects many aspects of their shared Mexican heritage and political views. Drawings and paintings are particularly featured in this section of the sale.
Beyond the works of Tamayo and Siqueiros are prints and multiples by a variety of well-known artists. The sale includes pieces by Joan Miró, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Marc Chagall, and others.
Several photographs of interest are also up for bid, including an image by Manel Ramos of Generals Villa and Zapata as they entered Mexico. Ramos was a Mexico City press photographer who became well known when his photograph of a gored bullfighter was published in El Imparcial. Three of his photos will be included in this auction, along with other historical images by photographers such as Lola Álvarez Bravo, Mariana Yampolsky, Richard Avadon, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Showcased on the first day of the upcoming Spectacular Spring Collector’s Choice Auction is a vampire killing kit. This 19th-century set includes six wood stakes, a conforming mallet, two single-shot percussion pistols, a German Bible, three crucifixes, and several glass bottles of holy water, all in a Gothic-style wooden chest.
Also highlighted in this auction, presented by Jackson’s International, is a pair of paintings by Ukrainian artist Alina Semenenko. One depicts a standing nude woman; the other shows the same woman seated. They are titled Vika and Nude and signed in Cyrillic script. Also included is an original Formula One painting of Jim Clark driving the Lotus 38 Ford to victory in the 1965 Indianapolis 500. The acrylic painting by Nicholas Watts features the signatures of both the artist and Clark’s team, including the Wood Brothers, Bob Dance, and Len Terry. Register to bid for the above items by visiting Invaluable.
Yu Youhan’s take on Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is a highlight of the upcoming Contemporary Art Asia auction, offered by Christie’s. The acrylic on giclée painting is a modified version of da Vinci’s work, with the addition of a pronounced frown and a hat. As a painter, Yu has been an important figure in China’s Political Pop Art movement.
Works from Ding Yi, Zhan Wang, KAWS, and Walasse Ting are also featured. In 1999, KAWS visited Japan, where he created his first signature Companion. The recurring character’s eyes are crossed out and his shoulders are perpetually slumped. The available 2011 Companion is made entirely of wood. Starting his career as a street graffiti artist, KAWS has since become a key figure in contemporary art. For more information on the above items, visit Christie’s.
August Sander’s Citizens of the Twentieth Century photography series captured individuals from different social classes and all walks of life. Sander gave particular focus to the social status of his subjects, making his images a significant record of German life between 1911 and 1933. The conceptual basis of his project was enhanced by his adoption of a minimalistic perspective and natural light. These elements became the artist’s signature as he put his lens to work profiling society. A 1928 photograph of a boy, titled Bricklayer, is available in the upcoming Important Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary Art event, presented by Revere Auctions.
Also available in this sale is the work of French artist Eugène Leroy, who was discovered during the Neo-Expressionist wave of the early 1980s. Leroy was particularly known for his expressive paintings and thick impasto surfaces. Adding layers upon layers of paint, the primary subject of his works was often indistinguishable. An oil painting by Jean Dubuffet is also featured. Inspired by the Tachisme style of Jean Fautrier, Dubuffet began to apply a similar approach to his own pieces. Find other available lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Guercino’s The Adoration of the Magi was once believed to be lost. Now, it is a featured piece in the upcoming drawings auction, presented by Christie’s in late March. The drawing depicts the biblical Nativity scene as the Magi approach the Holy Family. In a 19th-century catalog, the drawing was misattributed to another artist, leading to years of confusion.
The auction also features several drawings by Simon Vouet. Influenced by Caravaggio while working with him in Italy, Vouet was particularly inspired by Caravaggio’s use of light. Vouet eventually returned to France to become the first painter of Louis XIII. Bidders will find two portraits by Vouet in this sale, one depicting Cardinal Jules Mazarin and the other of an unidentified 75-year-old man. The lot essay from Christie’s notes that Vouet depicted the religious figure less formally than similar works. Many of Cardinal Mazarin’s other portraits show him clutching a book and wearing his full cardinal attire. In contrast, the Vouet piece shows Mazarin wearing a simple cassock and grabbing its cord. Although the identity of the elderly man in the other Vouet piece is unknown, there are some indications that he was part of the king’s court. Vouet often painted subjects of differing ranks, from lords to poets to perfumers.
A piece by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo rounds out the highlighted lots. In the 18th century, Tiepolo gained partons from around the world who admired his Rococo style. Included in this event is a drawing of the Holy Family, one of 70 depictions Tiepolo created on the same subject. Christie’s notes that this drawing was most likely a creative exercise for Tiepolo instead of a commissioned piece. Register to bid for this event on the Christie’s website.
The second session of the Mollie Brewster Broussard Collection event, offered by Doyle, presents a Chanel Chevron Flap Bag as one of the leading lots. French fashion designer Coco Chanel worked to create innovative accessory designs during the early 20th century. While her company began producing bags in 1910, the Classic Flap didn’t enter the scene until the 1980s. Chanel’s early designs for the Classic Flap included some silhouette adjustments, along with the brand’s distinctive turn-lock trademark.
The upcoming event also offers an 18-karat gold and diamond cuff bangle bracelet. This two-colored piece is embellished with 29 round diamonds. Another featured item is a set of two multi-strand pearl bracelets, designed by Petochi & Gorevic. The re-launch of the 136-year-old jewelry house introduced an evolution of its designs. A handbag by Hermès and three gold and enamel brooches will also be available in the auction. Find many other pieces and register to bid on the Invaluable website.
From French sculptor Eugène Delaplanche, who created works such as Eve After the Fall (1869) and Maternal Instruction (1875), comes a patinated bronze sculpture titled La Violoniste. The detailed piece shows a musician playing her instrument. Signed by the artist, the item is featured in the upcoming Emporium Auctions sale, presented by Brunk Auctions.
An unsigned portrait of a gentleman holding a book (dated 1665) is also a featured lot. It likely belongs to a European Continental school. Other available oil paintings include a French portrait of a noblewoman in a red dress and a British painting of three spaniels. A noteworthy piece showing cows standing in water is by Francis E. Jamieson. The Scottish artist was best known for his landscapes of Scotland’s Highlands and Loch mountains.
Also included in this auction is a chrome yellow sofa that stands on lions paw feet with cornucopia carved arms. Its origin is not known but the piece comes from the collection of Anthony Baratta. Considered one of America’s most celebrated and respected interior designers, Baratta received Benjamin Moore’s coveted Hue Award for his lifetime achievement in design. Other items, such as assorted pieces of Paul Revere sterling flatware, Indian rugs, Chinese parrots, and a pre-Columbian bird whistle, are also listed in the auction. View each of the above items and register to bid on Bidsquare
