Luigi Rist was an artist who combined American style with Japanese woodcuts. One of these woodcuts is on offer in the Online Only Decorative Arts auction, presented by Pook & Pook, Inc. The framed piece shows a yellow dish with purple fruit and green leaves, all resting on a tabletop.
Two Ingraham wood clocks are also highlighted in this sale. Elias Ingraham was a clock case maker and designer from Bristol, Connecticut who worked during the 1800s. These Doric Sharp Gothic, or steeple, clocks stand 16” and 22” in height, respectively. The first wooden clock is detailed with two round bezels separated by circular designs. The second clock’s bezels are separated by an intricate flower. Other lots of interest in this auction include a Serapi rug, a large Middle Eastern silver box, and a set of late Chippendale upholstered mahogany chairs. To view more items and place a bid, visit Bidsquare.
In the upcoming Collector Designer & Chinese Works of Art auction, Chinese fine and decorative art will be featured. Eddie’s Auction presents a range of items that include a Qing Dynasty lacquer bowl and a Tiffany & Co. wave edge sterling silver silverware set. Over 400 lots of traditional antiques, furniture, paintings, and sterling silver will be on offer. One key lot is a pair of Chinese porcelain bowls. The ruby-glazed shallow bowls from the 19th century bear a gold edge around each rim.
Another lot of interest is a set of millefleur porcelain plates. Four pieces show colorful blossoms against a black background. Each plate has six Guangxu character marks on the reverse. Chinese lacquered bowls with distinct shapes and markings are the highlights of the auction. A maroon 19th-century Tixi carved lacquered bowl is one available lot from the Qing Dynasty. Bidders interested in ink work can also find a pair of hanging paper scrolls showing landscapes & calligraphy from Zhu Pu. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Invaluable.
The Pub, Whiskey, and Memorabilia Auction, presented by Whitley’s Auctioneers, examines life in the 19th and 20th centuries across the globe. Among the highlighted lots is film stock from World War II. While the film was not inspected by Whitley’s before reaching auction, writing on the canister implies it may contain footage from the Bombing of Hiroshima, the Battle of Luzon, and the eventual surrender of the Japanese aboard the U.S.S. Missouri.
Also featured are two sets of photographic plates and negatives from photojournalist Martin Munkacsi. Working primarily in the first half of the 20th century, Munkacsi’s photography of everyday life “captured the speed and movement of the modern era,” according to the International Center of Photography. One set available in this auction is comprised entirely of black and white photographic plates and negatives taken by Munkacsi in Europe. Another comes from both Munkacsi’s time abroad and his tenure at Harper’s Bazaar in New York. The second collection includes negatives taken of a German zoo, a woman with a Great Dane, and boats on the Hudson River.
A Royal Doulton whiskey decanter is also available in this auction. Rounding out the highlighted lots is a hygrograph chart recorder from the 19th century, which was used to measure temperature and humidity. Register to bid online for these items on Bidsquare.
The upcoming Home Décor auction, offered by Susanin’s Auctions, includes almost 600 lots of decorative art, antique and contemporary furniture, collectibles, and more. The auction will also offer a range of rugs and lighting pieces for both outdoors and indoors. Among the key lots is a set of twelve Christopher Guy Savannah dining chairs. The frame of each chair is made of mahogany and is upholstered in faux leather.
Another key highlight of the sale is a set of four gilt bronze triangular sconces with alabaster and bronze inserts. Lounge chairs, an American Queen Anne period dining table, and wall mirrors are also featured in the sale. The auction offers porcelain pieces, including Royal Doulton figurines, porcelain dinnerware, and sculpted animals. Works of fine art by artists such as John James Audubon, John Warwick Smith, Charles H. Kellner, and Harry Bouras will also cross the auction block. Browse the full catalog and register to bid online on LiveAuctioneers.
The Carol Schwartz Gallery recently closed the doors of their North Wales location. The final pieces of this art gallery will be available in the upcoming liquidation auction offered by Alderfer Auction. Some of the highlights of this two-day sale will include works by New York-based photographer Jordan Matter, Israeli artist Arona Reiner, and several hand-knotted Israeli rugs.
With over 150 available lots, the first day of the sale will feature many photographs by Jordan Matter, who specializes in water dance photography. Highlighted is a print depicting a dancer in front of Philadelphia’s Love sculpture. Other available Matter prints include one showing four dancers in the rain and another of dancers under Ben Franklin bridge. Other notable lots are a Pancorbo giclee nude portrait, an abstract landscape painting in bright red, green, and blue colors, and a Maskit hand-knotted rug with an abstract design. Also included is a Coca-Cola still life multimedia painting by Arona Reiner, prints by Norman Rockwell, office chairs, mirrors, and more. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Alderfer Auction.
The second day of the upcoming Carol Schwartz Gallery Liquidation Auction offered by Alderfer Auction will feature cabinets, photographs, prints, chairs, paintings, sculptures, and more. Prolific Art Deco poster illustrator, Paul Colin, designed over 1,900 pieces in the early 20th century, including book designs, theater sets, and costumes. Influenced by both Cubism and Surrealism, Colin’s posters have bold shapes, caricature, striking colors, and highly stylized forms. One poster designed by Paul Colin is included in the auction.
Among the notable lots are a Harley Davidson advertisement titled The Art of Motorcycles, a giclee painting by Gisela Fabian depicting pigs eating fruits and pumpkin, and a group of three easels with retractable legs. F.B. Fogg’s papier-mâché sculptures of a dog, rat, and a pair of dancing hippopotamuses are also included in the sale. Explore the full catalog and register to bid on Alderfer Auction.
Porcelain was invented in China over 2,000 years ago before gradually spreading to other countries. Known for its aesthetics and strength, porcelain combines well with both paints and glazes. Some of the key lots in the upcoming auction presented by Christie’s are modeled with porcelain. The Contemporary Fine Dining sale will include a royal Copenhagen set of six luncheon plates and eight side plates, as well as a set of 12 onion-shaped vases by Daniel Reynolds.
Other highlights of the auction include a Meissen porcelain carp tureen and cover and a set of four silver pheasants, each realistically shaped with chased plumage. The auction offers fine dining tableware ranging from Versace and Dior-designed plates and cutlery to Baccarat glass and silver candelabras. These lots invoke a variety of prints and patterns, including flora, fruit, and vegetable motifs. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Christie’s.
The fourth part of the American Watches auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, will present over 130 lots of pocket watches. Among the offerings, John C. Dueber’s personal pocket watch, a Hampden 23 Jewel Special Railway, is highlighted. In 1864, Dueber founded the Dueber Watch Case Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he made cases for the Hampden Watch Company. He later purchased the latter and moved both businesses to Canton, Ohio.
Available in this sale is an early American Verge Fusee style mechanism watch from watchmaker A. Brastow, of Lowell Massachusetts. This timepiece from the 1830s is signed “A. Brastow No. 6.” Other featured watches include pieces from the Waltham Watch Company, Lancaster Watch Co., Elgin Watch Company, J.P. Stevens, and New York Watch Co.
Many available lots are presented in sets and were made before 1900. Heritage recommends an in-person inspection of these items; all are being sold as-is. View any of these lots and register to bid at Heritage Auctions.
The upcoming Old Master Drawings auction offered by Sotheby’s includes an array of works on paper from many of the European schools, spanning from the 15th to the mid-19th century. The auction particularly emphasizes the revival of Italian artworks. Among the highlights of the sale is a recently rediscovered full compositional study by Andrea Mantegna for his painting titled The Triumph of Alexandria. Born in 1431, Mantegna is best known for his rigorous attention to detail.
The sale also includes a work in red chalk by Giuseppe Cesari. He was an Italian artist widely remembered for his coordination of major decorative projects in Rome, including the Olgiati chapel in Santa Prassede. Cesari favored the use of red or black chalk or a combination of the two in his paper works. His drawings mainly contrasted light and shade, achieved through parallel and crosshatched chalk strokes. The auction also holds an oil-on-paper study of a young girl by Annibale Carracci. He stands out among Italian Renaissance artists for his ability to convey the emotions of the subject. Register to bid and view each lot by visiting Sotheby’s.
The upcoming Estate Jewelry, Fine Art & Collectibles auction presented by Kodner Galleries will feature two works by Impressionist French artist Edouard Léon Cortès. Known for his oil paintings depicting the streets and scenes of Paris, Cortès followed the style of earlier Impressionists such as Claude Monet. A prolific yet reserved artist, he was ever committed to his craft: “As long as I am able to get up and go to my easel, I will paint… I will die happy if I am in front of my easel.” Both Cortès pieces available in this sale show pedestrians walking the streets of the city on wet autumn days. Fine art pieces from Grace Hartigan, Earl Biss, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec will be presented as well.
An 18 karat white gold diamond engagement ring is among the leading lots; the center baguette-cut stone weighs 0.5 carats, flanked by smaller diamonds on either side. Also on offer is a rose gold and diamond bracelet from Cartier. The piece, both signed and stamped, comes with a matching screwdriver. Beyond the fine art and jewelry, this auction will include collector’s coins, decorative art, and Asian items. Browse the full catalog and register to bid on Bidsquare.
