Rugs woven in the villages and towns of Iran are known for their distinct weaving techniques, high-quality wool, and complicated patterns. A Laristan wool rug from the Fars province in Iran is one of the leading lots in the upcoming Palm Beach Collections auction, to be presented by Hindman. The available lot is an early 20th-century rug, measuring 19 x 12 feet. Another rug from the carpet weaving center of Iran is a Tabriz animal wool carpet, measuring 10 x 8 feet. The auction also features a white lacquer, four-panel floor screen. The folding screen is a style of free-standing furniture that originated in ancient China and spread to the rest of the world.
Also offered in this collection is a Burmese pierce-carved console table and an Italian Renaissance-style carved walnut cassone. Some of the decorative art lots include a pair of Parisian porcelain chinoiserie figural bottles and a set of six Japanese silver salts with spoons and glass liners. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Invaluable
Two works from Èdouard Leon Cortès are on offer in the upcoming Decorative Arts, Fine Art, & Jewelry auction, presented by Bunte Auction Services, Inc. The son of a family of painters, Cortès focused on the beauty of Paris and its inhabitants within his paintings. One of the available works depicts pedestrians and a horse-drawn carriage passing the Place De La Madeleine. The other painting shows a farmer leading a cart in the countryside. Though Cortès was active well into the 20th century, he painted historical subjects with a desire to stop time before World War II.
Several paintings from Will Lamm will be presented in this sale as well. Paeon, Ca. 1949 is highlighted. This framed and signed oil painting shows an angel in white flying above a courtyard. The piece was exhibited in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and won the 1951 Hallgarten Prize at the National Academy of Design. An Alexander Calder lithograph, a landscape from William Didier Pouget, and a selection of vintage rings will also be offered. View the complete catalog and register to bid for this auction on the Bunte Auction Services website.
The works of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux contain both Realism and rhythm. His sculptures depicting a Chinese man are among his most famous works. The upcoming Asian, Continental, Decorative & Fine Arts auction, presented by Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, offers a version of Carpeaux’s Le Chinois figure in terracotta. Conceived in 1872, the Le Chinois No. 2 bust has many details around the mouth, nose, and eyes.
An oil painting, titled Moonlight San Juan Mission by Will Sparks, is also highlighted. Sparks was best known for his paintings of the Missions of California and nocturnal adobe scenes. The presented piece depicts two figures approaching a building. Among the available furniture lots, a mahogany sideboard is featured. The sideboard’s doors are decorated with medallions. Explore the full listings and register to bid for this auction online on Invaluable.
In 1816, President James Madison authorized the establishment of the Second Bank of the United States. At the time, private banks were printing too much money, causing high inflation rates and creating the need for another state-run bank. A $100 bill from the Second Bank of the United States is available in the upcoming online currency event, presented by Heritage Auctions. The bill is decorated with a bald eagle, a shield, and a ship in the harbor.
Collectors will also find a $100 bill from New York’s Corn Exchange Bank among the auction’s lots. Decorating the bill are the personifications of agriculture, justice, and liberty standing in conversation. The Corn Exchange Bank was founded in 1853 and eventually merged with the Chemical Bank to form the Chemical Corn Exchange Bank. A note from the Chemical Bank is also one of the auction’s highlighted lots. The bill has a brick-red color and is printed with several images, including a family and two dogs playing. View each of the lots and register to bid on the Heritage Auctions website.
Frederick Childe Hassam was a leading figure behind The Ten, a group that helped establish the American Impressionist movement in the early 20th century. Hassam’s works documented his travels to various cities and rural areas around the globe. Whether executed in watercolor, oil, or pastel, Hassam focused on the scenic appeal of each location. The upcoming auction presented by Joshua Kodner offers an oil painting by Hassam. Titled New York City, the painting captures rising buildings, trees, and an American flag.
Another lot of interest is a piece by contemporary British artist Nigel Cooke. The available oil on canvas depicts a dark night scene in the woods. Also on display is a pair of Perel candleholders by André Dubreuil. Known internationally for his Spine Chair, Dubreuil experiments with shape, structure, and materials to both play and break with traditional decorative art and furniture. The auction also presents a selection of jewelry and lamps. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt decided American coinage should be more decorative. He commissioned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens for the initiative, and the result was the Saint-Gaudens double eagle coin. A 1931 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is highlighted in the upcoming US Coins event, offered by Heritage Auctions. The twenty-dollar coin shows Lady Liberty with a torch on the front and a bald eagle on the back. Only 310 of the 1931 coins reached the public, with the others immediately going to storage.
Interested coin collectors can also consider two AU CAC coins, the 1850-C and the 1853-D. The auction house notes that the 1850 coin is in particularly good condition, especially considering the heavy use usually seen from that year. Paper currency in this auction includes a $10,000 note meant only for interbank transactions. Bills such as this one were stored in a Washington D.C. post office that burned down in 1935. Amid the chaos, some passersby were able to grab the banknotes and run away, presumably hoping to use them as regular currency later. Andrew Jackson is the president on the bill and written on the note is its bank of origin: Washington D.C.’s Federal Reserve Bank. Register to bid in this event on the Heritage Auctions website.
Among the most noted events in American Wild West history was the “OK Corral” shootout in Arizona, which resulted from a dispute between rogue cowboys and several law enforcement officers. After the shootout, Wyatt Earp borrowed a shotgun from Fred Dodge and used it to kill “Curly Bill” Brocius. The 10-gauge shotgun was used by Dodge throughout his 40-year career and was also registered to be used by U.S. Marshal Heck Thomas. Heritage Auctions will feature this J. Stevens & Co. double barrel percussion shotgun in the upcoming Americana & Political Signature Auction. The sale also offers the famous tomahawk of Chief Joseph Brant.
Another highlighted lot is an enamel on a copper miniature portrait of George Washington by William Birch. Birch was the first artist to introduce enamel portraits to the United States. Interested bidders can also explore American campaign flags, walking sticks, clothes, bronze sculptures, signed documents, and silverware. Browse the entire catalog and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
Abel Warshawsky is best known for his Impressionist work, often painting the streets of Paris. While his street scenes reflected the contemporary lifestyle, his portraits often conveyed the setting of Old Europe. One of Warshawsky’s original portraits titled Harem Women is highlighted in the upcoming Fine & Decorative Art sale, presented by Broward Auction Gallery.
Also included in the auction is an untitled work by John George Brown. He was recognized as one of 19th-century America’s most influential artists. He was particularly noted for capturing the youthful spirit of children. Brown’s paintings were executed with precise detail and few colors. The auction will also present an oil on canvas piece by Juan Hernandez. The artist’s love for nature is visible in this painting, depicting a landscape view of the woods. View each of these lots and register to bid on Invaluable.
This February, Weiss Auctions will offer items ranging from toys to antique guns in the upcoming Civil War, Shaving Mugs, Advertising, Clocks, and Coin-Op auction. One of the highlighted lots represents the French Louis XVI style of clocks from 1880. With a cupid pointing its arrow at the hour and minute, the timepiece is made with Fleur de Pêcher marble and bronze. The clock also shows a shield and helmet belonging to the Roman goddess Minerva, who is known as the patroness of wisdom, art, and war.
Also available in this auction is a musician’s jacket from the American Civil War. The 12-button front jacket with a high standing collar comes with a leather belt, a buckle, two leather holsters, a rifle sling, and a cap box. Another highlighted lot is an oil on board landscape by V. Zabehlicky. Register to bid for the above-mentioned items at Invaluable
In 1857, the S.S. Central America sunk, taking almost 14,000 kilograms of gold coins with it. This loss contributed to the financial panic of 1857. It wasn’t until 1986, when the Columbus-America Discovery Group found the remains of the S.S. Central America, that nearly 5,400 1857-S double eagles were recovered. Despite the large number found, there are only 16 coins with the strike and mint date intact along with the original luster. Heritage Auctions will feature one of these 1857-S, $20 double eagle spiked shield coins in their upcoming auction.
Also offered is an 1875 $10 liberty eagle coin. Only 100 liberty eagles were minted in 1875, making them among the lowest-minted U.S. gold coins in circulation. From the 12-15 known coins, only 2 to 3 have the grade AU, including the one offered in this auction. The sale also features silver Morgan dollars, an Indian eagle dollar, and others. Interested bidders can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
