Portrait painter John Singer Sargent is best known for his charcoal sketches. The Boston Public Library holds the majority of Sargent’s sketches of pagan gods, mostly in the form of his Triumph of Religion wall murals. Although Sargent considered these murals to be his most important work, he could not complete them due to the religious controversies arising from his art. Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers will present Sargent’s charcoal study of Moloch—the god of material possessions—in the upcoming Double Session Estate and Collectible Auction.
Also featured is a limited edition porcelain sculpture by Neo-Pop artist Jeff Koons. The sculpture depicts a cobalt-blue balloon dog, a permanent depiction of a temporary carnival attraction. A collection of pre-World War II tin toys is also available in the sale. The invention of lithography and machines used for stamping sheet metal led to the development of these tin lithograph toys. Majolica earthenware, silverware, furniture, and coins will be on offer as well. Bidders can explore the full catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Osiris— the god of fertility and the dead— was among the popularly worshiped gods in ancient Egypt. The legend associated with Osiris tells that he was killed by his brother Seth to acquire his crown, but was later revived by his wife and sister. The upcoming auction presented by Artemis Gallery offers a bronze figurine of Osiris from circa 744 to 525 BCE. The figurine depicts the deity holding a crook in his right hand and a flail in the left, indicating his role as the ruler of the underworld after his death.
A featured Coptic hand-carved limestone relief panel depicts two angels carrying a person to heaven after his death. The Coptic churches were among the oldest churches preaching Christianity in Egypt and the Middle East. The auction also presents Greek figurines and busts, Roman reliefs, marble sculptures, African and Native American artifacts, and jewelry. Explore the full listings and register to bid online by visiting Bidsquare.
The upcoming Fine and Decorative Arts auction, offered by Dirk Soulis Auctions, presents the work of over 50 years of collection. A single owner gathered the available lots from local areas such as Kansas City and St. Joseph, as well as overseas while working in China. One of the available lots in the sale is a set of 32 prints illustrating The Fable of Cupid and Psyche by the “Master of the Die.” The identity of this artist remains unknown, but history notes that he was an Italian engraver from the early to mid-16th century who signed his prints with a small die mark. His work, including the prints offered here, was executed in the style of Raphael.
Also up for bid is a large Gustave Lévy gilded bronze clock. Lévy was a Parisian bronze sculptor and manufacturer in the mid-19th century. His work won bronze medals in the 1862 World Exhibition, as well as a gold medal in the 1878 World Exhibition. The clock on offer is in working order and is listed in good condition. Other highlighted lots include an Erté signed drawing, several antique badges, a set of purple Chinese porcelain beasts, a collection of three Japanese Meiji shrines, and several chandeliers. View any of these lots and register to bid on LiveAuctioneers.
Sculptor Martha Pettigrew’s Too Many Cabbages…Too Few Melons is one of the highlighted lots in the upcoming Online Only Auction, offered by Altermann. Pettigrew counts Native women of the Southwestern United States among her artistic inspirations. Her pieces often depict women as gatherers, which can be seen in this piece: a woman rests her arm on a large bag of cabbages and looks off into the distance. Like Pettigrew’s Too Many Cabbages, many of this auction’s lots represent the Southwestern United States and Native Americans.
While painter Elias Rivera was known for his Abstract Expressionist pieces early in his career, a move to Santa Fe, New Mexico encouraged him to produce paintings speaking to the traditions and everyday life of people in the region. Two of these paintings, Tapestry of Souls and Visions of Solola II, are available in this auction. Both pieces are also examples of Rivera’s preference to paint groups of people, especially those that are unaware of his presence.
Rounding out the featured lots is Scott Rogers’ bronze sculpture titled The Pendleton Girls. In the early 20th century, the Pendleton Drug Company sponsored several professional cowgirls to compete in rodeo events across America. The Pendleton Girls, as they came to be known, were trained in many different events, from calf-roping to dodging bulls. Rogers’ sculpture pays homage to these women. Those interested in any of these lots can register to bid on Bidsquare.
Jean Michel Schlumberger was one of the leading jewelry designers of the 20th century. His jewelry caught the attention of Walter Hoving, the chairman of Tiffany & Co. After being offered a job at the luxury firm, Schlumberger became one of only four jewelers who have signed their creations for Tiffany & Co. The upcoming Fine Jewelry and Watches auction offered by Hampton Estate Auctions will highlight a Schlumberger-designed rope diamond ring for Tiffany & Co. This band ring was made with yellow gold twisted in a rope pattern, accented by round-cut diamonds and platinum.
A Patek Philippe Calatrava watch is another featured lot of the auction. Manufactured from 1932 until 1973, the available piece is an example of the first Calatrava model that Patek Philippe produced. This rose gold watch features pearled edges and displays the subsidiary seconds above six o’clock. Another lot of interest is a gold tiger’s eye link necklace. Believed to aid harmony and balance, this necklace is designed as a long rope-work chain, accented throughout with cylindrical tiger’s eye beads. To register to bid and view the complete auction catalog, visit Bidsquare.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Ernest Trova was among the best-known sculptors in America. Over time, examples of his art were prominently exhibited in dozens of important museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The upcoming Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide auction offered by Akiba Antiques will highlight one of his Modernist works, titled Flap Man.
Another item available in the sale is the work of Jules Didier, a French landscape and genre painter. Didier’s interest crossed various themes and mediums— executing paintings, lithographs, and watercolors with mythological, biblical, and animal subjects. Available in this sale is the artist’s depiction of a traveler on a horse being greeted by a man and several animals. The auction will also feature a Gucci alligator skin trunk and a pair of palace-sized Chinese cloisonne censors. To find more information and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
David Hockney is a British painter and photographer. He is considered to be one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, particularly due to his contributions to the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. The upcoming Fine Art, Jewelry, Asian, Midcentury and Antique Estate Auction offered by Clarke Auctioneers & Appraisers features two of Hockney’s works. One, titled Celia Amused, shows a smiling woman standing with her hands in her pockets in front of a table and potted flower. The other, titled Celia Musing, shows the same woman by the same table, shifted slightly in her stance. Both lithographs are signed and dated 1979.
Also available in the auction is an 18-karat gold engagement ring. This ring features a round, brilliant-cut 2.73-carat diamond. A carved pair of menorahs will be showcased as well. They stand 51 inches tall and are 26 inches wide. Other items included are a Moses Soyer oil painting of a nude woman, a Victorian carved German desk, and a mauve-colored Madeline Weinrib vintage carpet. Register to bid for these items at Clarke Auctioneers & Appraisers.
Showplace Antique + Design Center’s upcoming New York City Estate Auction will present several pieces of vintage jewelry from brands such as Rolex, as well as works of fine art. Featured in the latter category is Ellsworth Kelly’s screenprint titled Dark Gray and White. One of the key jewelry items in the auction is an 18-karat gold lady’s Rolex Datejust watch. This watch has a fluted bezel and a hidden crown clasp.
Other highlighted lots include work from Lyonel Feininger. Gelmerode by Feininger is a woodcut print on Japanese paper, dating back to 1920. Feininger was a German-American artist and a prominent advocate of Expressionism. Bidders can also find an Abstract acrylic on masonite by Leonardo Nierman. Like in most of Nierman’s paintings, the available piece conveys meaning with bright colors inspired by nature. To bid and register for the items above, visit Bidsquare.
During the Qing dynasty, Chinese porcelain was often made with bright colors and meticulously painted scenes. Chinese craftsmen began applying a variety of underglaze pigments to floral and landscape scenes, a much-prized style in the West. Porcelain from the Qing dynasty is available in the upcoming Asian Arts, Glass, & Musical Instruments Auction, offered by Leland Little. Over 250 lots of musical instruments, Chinese paintings, and collectibles are up for auction. Among the featured items is a Fender mandolin. Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, founded by Leo Fender, was the first to mass-produce electric guitars and other instruments.
Among the vintage and antique lots, a Chinese floor screen stands out. The front of this six-paneled carved floor screen shows children playing in a courtyard and women fishing, all on a black background. The reverse depicts birds and flowers. Another key lot of this sale is a pre-war Japanese violin. Manufactured in the 1920s or 1930s, the violin has a Nippon hardshell case and Bausch cello bow. Browse the catalog and register to bid by visiting Invaluable
Prominent lithographer and painter Louis Abel-Truchet’s love for Paris is visible in his paintings, depicting the life of the city. His Impressionist paintings and Parisian landscapes are particularly sought after. Revere Auctions offers an oil painting titled Le Dejeuner au Jardin by Abel-Truchet in the upcoming Fine Art, Glass, and Antiques auction.
The influence of Alberto Giacometti’s slender figures led sculptor Paul Granlund to utilize body motions and tensions in his own works. Granlund was among the few sculptors who finished his bronze castings on his own, helping him achieve quality control through the entire process. A featured bronze sculpture titled Suspended Animation by Granlund depicts a woman balancing herself on her hand. Also presented in this auction are diamond and pearl jewelry pieces. Featured is a sapphire and diamond necklace with oval-cut natural blue sapphires and accent diamonds. An 18-karat gold watch by Patek Philippe is another highlight. The auction offers lithographs, earthenware, porcelain, silverware, and furniture as well. Interested bidders can browse the full catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
