A tall case clock in cherry from Soloman Parke leads the upcoming ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SALE, presented by Wiederseim Associates, Inc. Based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Solomon Parke began making clocks in Philadelphia in 1791 and continued until 1822. The available example is a tall case clock from the Chippendale period of the 1800s, inlaid with lighter wood and a white pine secondary. In addition, the timepiece features tulip-carved finials, a moon dial with Roman numerals and eight-day brass movement, a weight-driven timer, a striker, fluted quarter columns, and two keys. There are three wooden finials on the bonnet as well as swan’s neck pediments. Also available is a James Edwards mahogany bracket clock from the 18th century. Clocks by Edwards embody the Victorian era, as they are not only elegantly crafted but also exceptionally original. The available mahogany bracket clock features brass mounts, a pull repeater, a dial with automaton figures, and pineapple finials.
Several fine artworks will be on offer at this event, including an oil-on-wood panel painting by French painter Henri Manguin, titled Still Life of Flowers. An important figure in the Fauvist movement, Manguin incorporated bright pastel hues into his paintings to reflect Impressionism, depicting colorful Mediterranean scenes and lush vegetation. A rare five-gallon stoneware jar with blue floral decoration is also available. It is marked “C. W. Braun, Buffalo, N.Y.” Braun owned the Heiser pottery in Buffalo between 1857 and 1896. Bidders can also consider J.F. Herring’s oil-on-panel painting of a farm landscape, a yellow gold bar set tennis bracelet with brilliant-cut diamonds, and a set of 20 books on antiques. Visit Bidsquare to find the complete ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SALE catalog and browse other online auctions. Find more auction previews on Auction Daily.
The latest event from Robinhood Auctions, the Contemporary and Classic Masterpieces sale, features a diverse collection of paintings, prints, multiples, and other artworks. Among the top lots is a mixed media on paper painting by German-born American artist Peter Max. Titled Without Borders, the work shows a boat gliding toward the Amazon River as the sun disappears behind a lush landscape. This is an Expressionistic, vibrant painting on canvas exemplifying the artist’s passion for environmental causes. Peter Max has been contributing to environmental issues for most of his life through his creative work. The offered piece was painted for Ted Turner’s documentary Without Borders to raise awareness about the environment, the Amazon, and major rivers. The custom-framed piece includes a certificate of authenticity and a Max Studios Reference Number. Another key fine art lot in the catalog is an original lithograph work by Spanish artist Salvador Dalí titled Jeremiah. In this work, Jeremiah is depicted with shoulder-length gray hair and an equally thick beard. He has blue eyes and is dressed in a pink robe with gold collar trim. This hand-signed lithograph includes a gallery certificate proving its authenticity.
An original etching by Guillaume Azoulay will be offered as well, titled L’Arlecchino. This piece is signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Guillaume Azoulay is known for creating a complete piece using only one, continuous line. The artist weaves his linear tale into a solid cloth through colors that reflect light in a rainbow-like pattern after a downpour. Interested collectors can also consider works by Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete Contemporary and Classic Masterpieces catalog and find other online auctions. Browse more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Material from the estate of San Antonio artist Gilbert Durán will soon be offered for sale by Vogt Auction Texas. The 150-lot auction features the best of the artist’s works including original oil and watercolor paintings, sculptures, and San Antonio faux bois pieces. Leading the catalog is an oil on board painting by Gilbert Durán, titled Frida Margarita. Durán’s colorful artworks frequently depict the themes of history and iconic culture associated with San Antonio, including Frida Kahlo. In this piece, the artist portrays Kahlo enjoying a frothy margarita on the rocks with salt, mixing two of Mexico’s most recognized products. Another key fine artwork by the artist from 1997 is Aztec Leopard, an oil on canvas featuring a leopard portrait with carved Aztec friezes.
A plaster grotto work by Gilbert Durán will be offered as well. Titled Grotto Study of Neptune Fountain Spout, the offered piece features a plastered wooden plank mounted with a seashell-encrusted fountain spout, a replica of the faux bois grotto built by Carlos Cortes. Also available from Durán is a Mexican credenza, a mid-century sideboard measuring ten feet with a large top painted in textured green and sliding glass doors that open with lighted interior storage. Bidders can also consider a rectangular mosaic with glass marbles, mirrors, and a wood frame; a steel butterfly sculpture atop an oversized steel sculpture on a plinth base; and more. Visit Vogt Auction Texas’ website for more information on the upcoming Gilbert Durán – Puro San Antonio sale and to register to bid. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
An oil on canvas painting titled Cascades by Hungarian-American abstract artist Martin Friedman is among the top lots of Sheafer + King Modern’s upcoming Modern + Contemporary Art and Design auction. In this abstract work, colored objects are layered over a tranquil landscape with a faint pink figure at the forefront. The painting is framed in black wood and signed “Martin Friedman.” The artist was best known for his paintings of abstract landscapes and illustrations. Imaginary landscapes by Friedman possess a soft edge that gives them an illusion of floating in mist. However, Friedman’s paintings are vibrantly colored and always highlight the sky as a dominant feature. Another key fine art lot in the catalog is a 1980 casein painting by American artist Gerald G. Boyce. Titled Monet with Pattern, the offered abstract piece depicts Claude Monet with his portrait contained within faint text, rectangular shapes, and a miniature mountain scene featuring a figure. The painting is signed and dated at the bottom right, presented in a wooden frame and double mat in cream and white.
Several furniture lots will be on offer in this event, including a wooden side chair set designed by American-German designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. These sleek chairs feature curved chrome legs and Corset-style backs, along with black leather seats. To the underside of some chairs are sticker tags that read “Made in Denmark” by Stendig. A mid-century modern stool by Warren Platner is also available. This design features circular steel rods welded to curved steel rods. Bidders can also consider R. A. Buys’ abstract mixed media work titled Faces in a Row and an acrylic sculpture by Norbert Witkowski. To browse the complete Modern + Contemporary Art and Design and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
Ark Auctions Inc. will present its Vintage Jewelry Russian Bronze Watches sale in early November, offering over 400 lots of fine jewelry, decorative art, and timepieces. Among the top lots in the catalog is a yellow gold, onyx, emerald, and diamond Panthère de Cartier bracelet. As one of the iconic animals of Maison Cartier, the Panthère de Cartier has been featured in its collections since 1914. The offered bracelet in yellow gold and brilliant-cut diamonds features the panther with a nose of onyx and two emerald eyes. Another notable jewelry lot in the sale is an Elsa Peretti ‘Open Teardrop’ pendant necklace from Tiffany & Co. Designer Elsa Peretti’s tactile jewelry stands out for its organic, sculptural design. The available necklace features a stylized open loop teardrop pendant signed Tiffany & Co., Peretti, suspended from an 18-karat yellow gold chain measuring 16 inches.
Collectors of luxury timepieces can consider a Cartier Tank Solo quartz wristwatch. The first Tank watch, which had a name and case shape derived from the Renault FT-17 tank, came into serial production in 1919. The available Tank Solo features a sleek, minimalist dial and a rectangular case with a unique design. Additional lots of interest from the sale include a bronze sculpture by Jean Arp, a French Modernist artist of German descent, associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements. An abstract star is portrayed in the artwork and includes the artist’s signature. Among luxury handbags in the sale, bidders can consider a Kelly II Sellier 28 Epsom leather bag from Hermès. To browse the complete Vintage Jewelry Russian Bronze Watches catalog and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
This November, a rich collection of Western and American art from artists of the past and present is available at the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction. Leading the sale is a tempera on board painting from American artist Thomas Hart Benton titled Jon Boat, Buffalo River. The artist’s portrayals of Midwestern people and landscapes are characterized by rhythmical undulations, stylized images, and vivid colors. The available painting depicts three men fishing in a flat-bottomed fishing boat, called a Jon boat. In the work, Benton conveys a sense of relaxation, combining undulating patterns with vivid hues. As with many of Benton’s works, riverscapes are recurring motifs, particularly in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas. Also available is a watercolor on paper by John Fery titled Sunset Over the Lake. An American landscape artist whose paintings depicted imposing Rocky Mountain scenes, John Fery was well known for his large-scale paintings. The offered work bears the artist’s signature on the lower left.
Another key fine art lot in the catalog is an oil on board work by American painter Richard E. Bishop called Springer Spaniel. In this painting, the artist portrays the greatest English springer spaniel ever to compete in field trials in the United States. Several sculptural lots will be on offer in this event, including a bronze work by Charles Schreyvogel titled The Last Drop. As a sculptor, Schreyvogel modeled only a few sculptures, mostly as subjects for his paintings. The Last Drop depicts a cavalryman giving his weary mount the remains of a water bottle after a skirmish. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete Fine Western & American Art – Live Online Auction catalog and find other online auctions. Check out the latest auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
The upcoming Fine Collectibles, Jewelry, Silver, and Toys sale from SJ Auctioneers will showcase a collection of designer jewelry, silverware, crystal collectibles, and more. The catalog features a wide range of luxury brands, including Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. Among the leading lots is a sterling silver porringer bowl by Tiffany, featuring a flat handle with piercings. Porringers made from sterling silver are distinguished by their classic, clean lines, simple rims, and large decorative handles. An underside mark on the handle reads “Tiffany Makers 23365L.” In addition to luxury jewelry, Tiffany & Co. also produces sterling flatware and other specialty items. Another key lot by this premium brand is a corkscrew wine opener in sterling silver. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this sterling silver corkscrew wine opener is exceptionally smooth and has a gleaming finish. There is a felt bag included with the opener, and it is marked Tiffany & Co.
Also available in the catalog is an Idyllia Gouldian small finch designed by Martin Zendron for Swarovski. This native Australian bird is known for creating rainbows in the skies with its distinctive feathers. The offered piece features a lacquered metal base and 400 facets. Bidders can also consider a limited-edition bronze cheetah sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, a signed crystal red eye vase by Baccarat, and a Mickey Mouse alarm clock by Walt Disney. Visit LiveAuctioneers to browse the complete Fine Collectibles, Jewelry, Silver, and Toys auction, and find more auction previews by visiting Auction Daily.
In this timed October High-End Jewelry Sale from Miami Auction Gallery, nearly 70 quality lots will come under the hammer. Among the top items in the catalog is an emerald, diamond, and gold pendant necklace. Set in a 14-karat white gold link chain measuring 18 inches long, the available necklace features one 4.54-carat rectangular-cut cornered emerald pendant with eight adjacent gemstones, and 65 round diamonds totaling approximately 0.31 carats. Another key diamond lot in the sale is a white gold and diamond tennis bracelet. This seven-inch-long bracelet has graduated diamond ribbons secured by twin safety clasps. With a 14-karat white gold setting, the 59 prong-set round brilliant-cut diamonds together weigh 5.63 carats and range in color from F to H. The bracelet weighs 14.10 grams in total.
Additional lots of interest in the catalog include an 18-karat white gold and diamond unity ring. The featured diamond is flanked by two diamonds, set against diamond-set shoulders, with a 1.5-millimeter-wide band. A selection of earrings is also on offer in this sale, including a pair of diamond, platinum, and rubellite tourmaline earrings with screw backs. An ornate diamond bezel surrounds a rubellite tourmaline with diamond ribbons, topped with a diamond cluster post. Bidders can also consider a 0.79-carat diamond, 3.54-carat emerald, and white gold bracelet; a morganite and diamond bangle set in 14-karat rose gold; and a pendant set with opals and diamonds, cast and assembled in 14-karat yellow gold. To view the complete catalog for this October High-End Jewelry Sale and browse other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc.’s October timed sale offers a wide range of luxury motor cars, tractors, classic cars, implements, ATVs, and more. Among the top lots is a 1957 Chevrolet 150. This model was in production from 1953 to 1957 as an economy/fleet model. Based on auto name trends from the 1950s, the 1500 production series number was altered to give it its name. The 1957 models featured broad, flat tailfins incorporated into the rear fenders. As part of Chevy’s design philosophy, the 150 possessed simple lines, upholstered interiors, uniform colors, and a rubberized floor covering. In addition, the 150 model included a 502 cubic inch engine, big block 502 four-speed transmission, two-door coupe, Hurst shifter, black and white interior, and a red exterior.
Another notable car listed with Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc. this October is a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Chevrolet made a major overhaul to its full-size car lineup in 1955. The model year was characterized by three series: the 150, the 210, and the Bel Air. These models were powered by V-8 engines. This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air comes with similar features as other models, including an automatic transmission, MSD ignition parts, American racing wheels, full-wheel covers, and a Ferrari-style front grille. Electric windows, fenders with chrome spears, interior carpet, and a two-door coupe are among the car’s recognizable design elements. Other vehicles available for bidding include a Newmar 4369 Dutch Star, a 2019 John Deere 6120M tractor, and 620R Loader, among others. To browse the complete Luxury Motor Coach, Classic Cars, Tractors, Implements, Argo, ATV, Tools & More! catalog and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
WinBids Auctions will present a special estate jewelry sale in mid-October to support those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The 370-lot auction will feature a wide range of bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and rings from leading jewelers. Among the top lots is an Angela Cummings sautoir necklace with tiger’s eye quartz from Tiffany & Co. Designed in 1977 by Cummings, this rare necklace was crafted from a large ovoid element, made of 18-karat yellow gold. The main element is attached to 47 ovoid tiger’s eye beads. An oval cabochon cut of about 20 carats of natural tiger’s eye quartz is mounted in an inlay setting. Another notable lot in the catalog is an 18-karat gold ring with a total weight of 5.35 carats in sapphire and diamonds. This ring features a 3.35-carat oval-shaped blue sapphire in the center, along with approximately 2.00 carats of princess-cut diamonds, with a total weight of 8.3 grams.
A yellow gold, diamond, onyx, and ruby elephant pendant will be offered as well. This elephant pendant is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. It is embellished with diamonds, rubies, and onyx. There is a gift pouch included with this estate jewelry piece. Additional lots of interest in the catalog include a 1970 Melleriio Dits Meller Paris 18-karat gold necklace with 1.28 carat of diamonds, a vintage Cartier platinum diamond pendant necklace, and an 18-karat gold and pearl necklace set with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. Visit WinBids Auctions to view the complete Jewelry for Hope: Sale for Hurricane Relief catalog and register to bid. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
