On 10 March, Bolli & Romiti landed in Venice with an unmissable event for antiques lovers.
With a look at Venice , the Roman auction house has retraced the history of sixty years of Venetian antiques, selling the collections of Antichità Marciana. A story of love and passion for antiques born in the sixties at Palazzo Barbaro Nani (now Hotel Cipriani) and that over time has turned into a real job made of research, purchases and sales, with antique dealers such as Carlo De Carlo and Ettore Viancini as reference points.
The collection reflects the eclecticism of those who have chosen the antiquarian trade more like a pleasure than a job: antique furniture, Venetian lacquers, sculptures, paintings, precious objects, precious fabrics: a mixture of suggestions from different periods and places but perfectly fused together, to give life to a harmony that fully reflects the refined taste of those who created it.
The uniqueness of the Marciana collection of Antiquities could not fail to prove its success, with over 85% of the lots sold and a reserve / sales ratio of over 90%. Among the lots to be reported, the planters of Palazzo Torlonia (lot 83, sold for € 11,750), an icon depicting Christ Pantocrator (lot 162, sold for € 6,820), an important 16th century Florentine chest (No. 98 , € 4,300), a pair of eighteenth-century Venetian doors (lot 190, € 9,300), a portrait of an eighteenth-century lady (No. 474, € 12,400).
Regarding the second assignment that makes up the sale, the great painting by Eduard Veith at no. 525, sold for € 16,000 and an elegant gilded wooden center table from the Louis XVI period, awarded for almost € 30,000.
Unravel the enthralling collection of coins and jewelries auctioned by Pook & Pook, Inc. on Bidsquare. Feel the history behind the precious minted metals we call coins. They are not just a mirror of the time and country they were produced in. They are a symbol of art and history of the world they belonged to. The upcoming “online only” coin auction will keep you busy with the dizzying collection.
With the finest art specimens of coins and jewelries, this auction is going to bring forth the most special items in the repository of Pook & Pook. They are sure to fuel the dormant coin collector in all the bidders. So, it doesn’t matter if you have a soft spot for antique jewelries and currencies or not, this collection of precious pieces is sure to keep everyone dazed and amazed.
These antique 20th century coins can make you feel entitled. If you love antique coins, check out this 1924 St. Gaudens twenty dollar gold coin, preserved in a perfect condition. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful coins produced in the US. Its bidding estimate of $1000 is justified, given the historical legacy that the coin carries. The coin was used after the First World War for trading purposes.
This one of a kind clustered ring is the one of the most eye-catching items in the auction catalogue. The base is gold with a magnificent pearl centre. But dont think it ends there. The asymmetrical surrounding of tiny opal clusters around the golden pearl shows the artistic planning that has gone into making such an unseen beauty. It is in a very good condition. And when you own such a beauty, you flaunt it!
The Hamilton pocket watch for ladies bears the marks of antiquity. Its white gold is still rich without any sign of fading. The auctioning company claims that the pocket watch ticks and winds properly. This antique and vintage piece is in a wonderful condition and comes with a carved outer rim. However, it does not give any guarantee of its working condition. So what if you cannot carry it outside, you can definitely display this timeless beauty it in your living room’s and trigger your guests’ inquisitiveness. And if you want it to gift it to someone, it definitely is a beautiful time piece.
Want to go overboard with choice? Then, pick out the coin pendant combination. It exhibits a glowing image of Elizabeth II and with Isle of Man inscribed on the sides. Since it was crafted in 1995, this coin pendant is not an antique piece and is in a perfectly fine condition. The centre is made of gold while the surrounding is engraved with red colored gemstones and diamonds are studded at the top. Perfect blending of metals and gemstones makes it one of the most sought-after items in this auction house.
If you wish to wear something which combines fashion and elegance, and looks unique, then this 10k yellowish gold locket is one of the best options. Accompanying the 10k gold locket is a 14k gold chain along with a watch pocket chain of 14k. Perfect for keeping your loved ones close to your heart, the blue gemstone on top of the heart of this locket increases its overall appeal. This timeless classic looks simple yet elegant and will grace your personality significantly.
Did you grow up reading the Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn? Are you a devoted literature fan? Then, the Mark Twain American Arts gold medallions are just the right piece to go for. In memory of Mark Twain, also called the “Father on American Literature”, the medallion features his front face portrait and his name inscribed on it. The reverse side features a steamboat on the river Mississippi based on his personal experiences and stories. The reverse is also inscribed with American Arts Commemorative along with the date 1981. Make sure you store these coins with extreme care not only because of the expensive gold but these have your favorite author infused in them.
This list features some of the most significant jewelries and items and there are plenty more that are waiting to be explored. Visit the Bidsquare platform on the auctioning day and pick out the item you find most enthralling. Numismatists or not, bidding on this particular collection of the most carefully acquired metal mints will leave them feeling enriched !
The Auction house of Alex Cooper is a well-recognized name for hosting artifacts dating back to ancient history. They are also known for their painting collections which have a major diversity. The upcoming Alex Cooper auction on April 11, 2019, is all set to host a similar display of popular artifacts for all the collectors out there.
The auction’s collection will host an array of Decorative Arts, Furniture, Paintings, and many more collectibles. The Fine arts collection will host a wide variety of displays in multiple categories. Frames and paintings belonging to categories like Folk arts, Photography, mix media, posters, and prints will be a major part of the auction. Likewise, paintings from artists like Karel Appel, Tom Wesselmann, Stephen Scott Young, Louis Jones, Romare Bearden, and many others are also for sale.
The highlight of the auction is an oil canvas by famous Dutch painter Karel Appel. “Bij tussen de bloemen” meaning “In between the flowers” is a notable work of arts of the Dutch. The oil on fabric adhered to canvas, 1982, framed painting by Appel comes from the Cyprus Private collection from Brussels. Among them, the oil on fabric adhered to canvas ‘In between the flowers’ is estimated to be the highest bid item of the auction. The painting will enter the show with a starting bid of $ 75,000 and estimated to go up to $125,000-$150,000.
A distinct feature of Karel’s arts is that they are mostly gestural and very colorful. Few notable works of Karel include paintings like ‘The Discovery’ and ‘Portrait of Rudi Fuchs’ which is among the few of his last paintings.
American Artists Stephen Scott Young is popularly known for his watercolor paintings. These paintings portray the simple subjects of everyday life. Most of his works depict life in the coastal areas of Bahamas and the east coast of the United States. The striking feature of his work is the most realist use of watercolors. Similar watercolor painting by Scott ‘Study for scarecrow’ is on sale in the Alex Cooper auction. The watercolor on paper, and signed in pencil with initials “S.S. Young” dates back to 1996. The framed painting is from the John H. Suroveck Gallery will have a starting bid of $ 10,000. The estimated price for the painting is $20,000-$30,000.
Furthermore, “Clair Nude” a color screenprint by Tom Wesselmann is also up for bid. The initial bid will start at $ 5,000 and is the estimated price is supposed to be $10,000-$12,000. Signed and dated “Wesselmann, the image size is 25 x 24 1/4 inches and is framed. Another piece by Lois Mailou Jones named ‘Still Life with Flowers’ is on sale for a starting bid of $ 3,000. Many more paintings by artists of the modern era will form a major part of the auction.
Sculptures from different timelines of history will be on the shelves. A lot of these sculptures are affordable. The sculpture of ‘Reclining woman’ made of bronze by Volti Antoniucci. The French artist’s work is mainly dominated by sculptures which glorify the woman and her body.
The beautiful bronze piece dates back to 1955. It is signed and dated on base, along with the diamond-shaped Foundry Stamp of Valsuani. The artifact will be on sale with a whopping starting bid of $16,000 and is estimated to go up to $16,000-$20,000.
Likewise, other sculptures by notable artists are also on display. The crystal sculpture of Steuben glass “Boy and Butterfly” is among the most sought after.
The sculpture is designed by artist George Thompson and engraving designed by Tom Vincent. With Steuben signed on the bottom, this exclusive beauty which dates back to 1970, comes in a fitted red leather case. The overall condition is very good. However, one edge has a 1/2 inch rough spot. With an estimated price of $3,000-$5,000, the starting bid is $1,500.
Another one by Steuben is “Monument Valley” designed by Bernard X Wolff and introduced in 1984 is also up for bid. It is an engraved and carved glass sculpture mountainous landscape in a very good condition.
The auction will also host few furniture collectibles from the 20th century. The affordable collectibles are estimated to be sold quickly. Consisting of mid-20th century Modern Teak Credenza is estimated to be sold for $1,500 to $ 2,000. The Povl Dinesen designed compartment with shelves enclosed by sliding panel doors will have a starting bid of $ 750. Other furniture items include the Oval Tulip Cocktail Table, the mid-Century Modern Raymond Loewy chest of green color drawers will start with an affordable bid price of $150.
Likewise, collectibles belonging to multiple categories are also on the bid. The Louis XVI Bronze Cartel Clock & Barometer, circa 1785 is a clock by Jean Antoine Lepine (1720-1814). With a cartouche shaped bronze case, this antique piece is topped with urn and flanked by two female busts, along with acanthus and berried laurel branches. The white enamel metal face is signed “Lepine Hger du Roi,”. With an estimated price of $30,000-$35,000, the starting bid would begin at $15,000.
With a total of 364 items that will be a part of the Alex Cooper auction, a preview and entry to the bid are also available on Bidsquare. The preview is available for the users and registration is open to all the bidders. The preview will be is available at 908 York Road, Towson, MD 21204 from Monday 8th April to Thursday 11th April 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm.
The Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, a museum located in Høvikodden, Norway, about 20 minutes west of Oslo, has established a $100,000 artist prize. The Lise Wilhelmsen Art Award Programme will be given out every two years, and it comes with an exhibition and accompanying programming at the museum, a catalogue, and the possibility for work to be acquired for the institution’s permanent collection.
The first awardee, a mid-career painter or sculptor, will be named this fall, with the winner’s solo show set to follow at the museum in 2020. While the award will be international in scope, it will “remain rooted in Norway,” per a press release.
The award, which is fully funded for its first 16 iterations, was established by Arne Wilhelmsen and his family in memory of his late wife Lise Wilhelmsen, who died earlier this year. Arne Wilhelmsen is the chairman of the Norwegian industrial investment company Anders Wilhelmsen & Co. AS, which established the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line in 1968. During her lifetime, Lise was instrumental in acquiring art for the company’s various ships with the intention of benefiting the crew as well as the passengers. Arne’s father, Anders, was close friends with Sonja Henie and Niels Onstad, the founders of the Henie Onstad Kunstsenter.
“It is important for us to create a program that is in keeping with Lise Wilhelmsen’s appreciation and support of mid-career artists with an international standing,” Paulina Rider Wilhelmsen said in a statement on behalf of the family. “There are many art prizes for young, up-and-coming artists today, but we want to recognize artists who have been working for some time. The award is based on Lise Wilhelmsen’s wish for future generations to benefit from her many years of commitment to painting and sculpture.”
The jury for the inaugural edition includes María Inés Rodríguez, editor of Tropical Papers and curator at large at the Museu de Arte de São Paulo; Michelle Kuo, a curator of painting and sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York; Elvira Dyangani Ose, director of the Showroom in London; Paulina Rider Wilhelmsen, founder of Wilstar Social Impact; Caroline Ugelstad, chief curator at Henie Onstad Kunstsenter; and Tone Hansen, director of Henie Onstad Kunstsenter.
“We are proud to announce a strong, all-female international jury,” Hansen said in a statement. “They represent varied, in-depth knowledge in the field of sculpture and painting and are some of the most qualified professionals from different continents.”
It’s been made clear, from the plethora of modern design auctions we’ve hosted on Bidsquare, that our bidders have a knack for Nakashima – and it’s an edge we keep on polishing!
In addition to Bidsquare’s furniture fiesta, online bidders also took a chomp out of the important ceramics crossing the block in Rago’s Modern Ceramics & Glass and Early 20th Century Design sales. Our audience attained 5 out of the 6 works made by Betty Woodman, including the second highest result for the artist who also broke a record held since 2008 for an ‘Early Pillow Pitcher‘ form which sold for $31,250.
Now, without further ado, here are Bidsquare’s Top 5 at Rago!
When it came time to buy this bed, our bidders were wide awake! Topping the list at $44,800 is Lot 1193, a king-size, walnut platform complete with Nakashima’s signature noted on the headboard.
Landing smoothly as the second highest George Nakashima work to sell through Bidsquare is Lot 1008, a classic design comprised of both walnut and rosewood.
As the title of this work suggests, ‘the polka’ is exactly what we did when Lot 2112 soared past its estimate 10x over! In addition to this lively lot, the platform also won Lot 2114, Lot 2115, Lot 2116, and Lot 2117 by Betty Woodman.
Skinner is a world-famous name when it comes to auctions. The auction house has a reputation of holding nearly 60 auctions per year with a notable feature of monthly auctions. It hosts a variety of collectibles ranging from paintings to furniture, fine art to valuables. Another notable feature of the auction house is that they have antiques from all cultures and time periods. The auction house is famous for its groundbreaking prices and is renowned globally for auctions. Their extraordinary service and personalized buyer attention are what makes them a success on an international level. Skinner’s Country Americana auction was held on March 14, 2019. The easy to approach collection at affordable prices are highlighting features of the Skinner’s monthly auction.
Skinner’s monthly discovery auctions hosted a wide selection of ancient artworks, estate furnishings, decorative objects, rugs, couture, and jewelry. The items dated back to the 18th – 21st-century collection.
The County Americana auction hosted multiple notable items like the Chippendale Shell-carved Cherry High Chest. The Chippendale chest is the most sought-after among the 18th-century antique furniture. The items date back to Queen Anne and Chippendale period and therefore was received at a record-breaking price. The Chest was completely refinished with original carving intact. This fine piece of estate furnishing was sold for a high bid of $1968.
Another prime example of the French fine craftsmanship and design was the Pair of Enameled Porcelain and Brass Two-light Sconces from the late 19th century or early 20th century. They were hand-painted with New York State and United States seals and signed “L. Ernie”. The hand-painted and hand-polychromed porcelain with the intricate design is definitely well-recognized and adds to the charm. It had a bid estimate of around $ 2,000-3,000 and was sold for the top bid of $4,613. The item did have some wear and tear but had the maximum number of bids.
The Asian art culture collection hosted affordable Porcelain tableware items like Six Pieces of Rose Medallion Porcelain Tableware sold for $ 338. The Chinese porcelain dates back to the 16th century. It is said that until the 20th century, only the Chinese had access to the beautiful porcelain. Chinese Rose Medallion marks the beginning of the export of Chinese porcelain. The poly-chromed enameled pieces have a recognizable pattern and consist of a central medallion that depicts a bird of a peony.
Other porcelain ware included the fancy and elegant Eighteen Chinese Export Porcelain Fish Dishes which were estimated to be sold for $100 to $ 150. The final bid of $ 308 pulled the item off the table after 13 competitive bids.
The Four Ottoman Embroideries from Turkey dating back to the 19th century were the most sought after item in the couture and textile category. It was sold for $369.
The Serab Rug from northwestern Iran, dating back to 1920 was another eye-catching item in the furnishings section. These rugs come from the home of skilled tribal weavers of Serab. These elegant pieces are most sought after for light and classy interiors. It was sold for $246.
Marshall Johnson (American, 1850-1921) Rocky Coast signed “MARSHALL JOHNSON-” is an oil canvas in surface grime condition and was sold for $ 800. Johnson’s paintings are popular for the elegant picturization of marine and atmospheric beauty with realistic details. The artist’s paintings are well received throughout the world. The painting comes from the provenance of a private Massachusetts collection.
Other artworks included Framed American School Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Child, possibly of the Prior-Hamblin school, of the 19th– century. It was sold for $ 1169. The Prior-Hamblin School portraits cannot be accounted for the individual artists as there are many paintings which are unsigned and thus have a deep unknown history making them a rare collectible in the art collection.
Other notable items included the Fifteen Sponge ware Ceramic Items estimated to be sold around $ 400-600.These ceramic kitchen wares were sold at the top price of $1046. With the hand-painted design, spongeware has been in pottery since it was developed in the 1750s and was traditionally created on earthenware.
A total of 552 items were on exhibit in the Skinner’s monthly discovery auction. The collection included fine arts, decorative arts, furniture, Asian works of art, watches, and clocks, Couture and textiles, automobiles and various other collectibles. From the total of 552 items, 502 items were sold from various categories.
The Skinner’s monthly Discovery auctions have a notable and popular feature of low prices and thus are most anticipated auctions among the collectors. The auction house hosts both online and phone bids. It is accessible via bidsquare.com. The Skinner’s have a reputation of having top-notch experts in various fields to guide you through your queries. The auction house also has a preview facility in-house and also on the web for collectors to explore their collection.
Charles Burchfield, Spring Vacation, 1915. Gouache on paper, 25 x 16 inches. DC Moore Gallery’s Armory Show booth, “Forgotten Nature,” features Burchfield, Ralph Eugene Meatyard, Claire Sherman and Carrie Moyer . DC Moore Gallery
The Armory Show began with a VIP Preview on March 6 and is open to the public through March 10, 2019, with 198 galleries from 33 countries, bringing together an unparalleled presentation of modern and contemporary art in central Manhattan. Staged at Piers 90 and 94, the 2019 edition features a diverse breadth of compelling artworks—from new discoveries to historical masterpieces.
(NOTE: About 60 Armory Show exhibitors were moved to Pier 90 due to unsafe structural conditions at Pier 92. As a result, VOLTA, a smaller sister fair to be held at Pier 90, was canceled. Nearly 30 Volta exhibitors will instead show at David Zwirner Gallery, 525 West 19th Street location and at 521 West 21st Street, in a generous, collaborative save that is dubbed the ‘Plan B’ pop-up art fair. Several more Volta dealers were added to Art on Paper, Pier 36.)
Marking the fair’s 25th Anniversary and reflecting its heritage in New York, The Armory Show includes several exhibitors who participated in its earliest editions at the Gramercy Park Hotel, including 303 Gallery (New York), Tanya Bonakdar Gallery (New York, Los Angeles), Galerie Krinzinger (Vienna), and Zeno X Gallery (Antwerp).
Building on a strong contingent of international exhibitors, the 2019 edition features 63 new and first-time exhibitors, including A Gentil Carioca (Rio de Janeiro), carlier | gebauer (Berlin), Selma Feriani Gallery (Sidi Bou Said), Stephen Friedman Gallery (London), Antoine Levi (Paris), David Nolan Gallery (New York), Öktem&Aykut (Istanbul), ShanghART Gallery, (Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore), Sorry We’re Closed (Brussels), and Tif Sigfrids (Athens, GA).
Throughout the fair, 88 exhibitors will present solo- or dual-artist booths, reflecting a strong focus on indepth presentations and curatorial approaches. A number of artists will make their New York debut at the fair, while several exhibitors have chosen to restage important historical works. In addition to solo- and dual-artist presentations, many exhibitors will devote their booths to presentations by leading contemporary women artists across several generations.
Galleries (Pier 94), the core section of The Armory Show, features outstanding 20th- and 21st-century artworks in a range of media, presented by 111 leading international galleries. Insights (Pier 90), comprising 32 established galleries, emphasizes solo-, dual-artist, and thematic presentations of artworks made before the year 2000. Highlights will include canonical figures in modern and post-war art, in addition to overlooked discoveries from the 20th century. Presents (Pier 94) is a platform for galleries no more than ten years old to showcase emerging talents through solo- and dual-artist presentations. Featuring 26 galleries, Presents offers an exciting array of artworks by some of today’s most promising emerging talents.
Kehinde Wiley at Sean Kelly Gallery, The Armory Show. Photo: BFA / The Armory Show
Focus (Pier 90), is organized by Lauren Haynes, Curator of Contemporary Art at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Featuring 28 galleries, the presentations in this year’s Focus explore identity through figuration of both real and imagined forms.
Platform (Piers 90 and 94), stages large-scale artworks, installations, and commissions curated this year by Sally Tallant, the recently appointed Executive Director of the Queens Museum. For its third edition, this year’s Platform section will take the 1939 New York World’s Fair as a point of departure. In 1939, on the brink of World War II, the New York World’s Fair looked to a hopeful future in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainty. Worlds of Tomorrow features works by Andreas Angelidakis, Siah Armajani, Tania Candiani, Ryan Gander, Iris Häussler, Xaviera Simmons, Jessica Stockholder, Super Taus, and Pascale Marthine Tayou, who will present a monumental new work in the Town Square on Pier 94.
Federico Solmi, The Grand Masquerade, 2018. In Ronald Feldman Gallery’s booth exhibit “Counterfeit Heroes,” Solmi takes as his subject the abuse of power from a historical perspective to the present. Shown at the Armory Show, Pier 94, Booth 814. Ronald Feldman Gallery
25th Anniversary Section, The Gramercy International Prize To mark the fair’s 25th Anniversary, The Armory Show has created the Gramercy International Prize, a new, yearly initiative that supports the advancement of young and pioneering New York galleries who have not previously participated in The Armory Show. Ramiken has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural Gramercy International Prize and will exhibit a dual-artist presentation of works by Darja Bajagić and Andra Ursuţa.
Pat Hearn Gallery and American Fine Arts, Co. Tribute, co-presented by Galerie Nagel Draxler and The Armory Show The Armory Show celebrates the legacies of two of its co-founders, Pat Hearn and Colin de Land, with a special presentation of works by Mark Dion, Andrea Fraser, and Renée Green. As an homage to Hearn and de Land’s championing of neo-conceptualism, this commemorative presentation of Dion’s Lemonade Stand, Fraser’s Museum Highlights: A Gallery Talk (1989), May I Help You (1991) and Green’s The Pigskin Library (1990), will pay tribute to their visionary gallery programs. Situated next to the Gramercy International Prize-winning gallery on Pier 94, the booth provides historical context for fair visitors, celebrating the mission of their galleries, as well as highlighting the influence Hearn and de Land had on the New York and international art scenes.
Armory Live Talks Armory Live celebrates the fair’s anniversary with four days of dedicated talks featuring internationally renowned artists, curators, collectors, and art practitioners. This year Armory Live takes the fair’s 25th Anniversary as a point of departure to consider the significant developments in production, experience, criticism, and patronage in the arts over the last quarter-century.
Leo Villareal’s Sky Ceiling The Armory Show, in partnership with Pace Gallery, will present Star Ceiling (2019), a 75-foot-long, immersive LED work by New York-based light artist Leo Villareal, installed in the passageway connecting Pier 94 to Pier 92, where VIP and public lounges are housed. Star Ceiling, which was created especially for The Armory Show, will be the largest digital-media work presented at the fair in its 25-year history.
Curatorial Leadership Summit The second annual Curatorial Leadership Summit, chaired by Dan Byers, Director, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University, will assemble over 70 prominent curators for a daylong program of discussions that will consider the role of history in present curatorial work and artistic practice. Byers will lead the conversation with Johanna Burton, Director, Wexner Center for the Arts; Connie Butler, Chief Curator, Hammer Museum; Valerie Cassel Oliver, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; Meg Onli, Assistant Curator, Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia; and Catherine Morris, Sackler Senior Curator, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum.
New Prizes The Armory Show 2019 will present two new prizes from partners Pommery Champagne and Étant donnés. The Pommery Prize will recognize an exceptional presentation within the Platform section of the fair with a $20,000 prize. Étant donnés Contemporary Art will award the Étant donnés Prize of $10,000 to one living artist of French nationality, or France-based, who is featured at The Armory Show. For the third consecutive year, Athena will present the annual Presents Booth Prize, a $10,000 prize that recognizes an outstanding and innovative presentation within the Presents section of the fair.
The nation’s longest-running art fair, the ADAA Art Show, takes place February 28 to March 3, at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, with a Gala Preview on Wednesday night to benefit Henry Street Settlement. The Art Show has raised over $31 million for this non-profit over more than three decades.
Stefan Hirsch (1899-1964) Manhattan Nocturne, 1947, Oil on masonite, 40 x 50 inches Meredith Ward Fine Art
The Art Show 2019 will feature many first-time exhibitors, including Susan Inglett Gallery (New York), Kayne Griffin Corcoran (Los Angeles), Luxembourg & Dayan (New York), Jessica Silverman Gallery (San Francisco), and Venus Over Manhattan (New York), as well as founding ADAA member Castelli Gallery (New York), which returns to the fair after more than two decades.
Carrie Moyer, Sea of Forms, 2019. Acrylic and glitter on canvas, 66 x 60 inches. DC Moore Gallery
Marking the largest number of collaborative projects in The Art Show’s history, six galleries have chosen to work together on joint exhibitions: Anglim Gilbert Gallery and P•P•O•W will show the works of painter Judith Linhares and sculptor Annabeth Rosen; Salon 94 and Jessica Silverman Gallery will present the work of Judy Chicago flanked by younger female artists from the galleries’ impressive rosters; and Fraenkel Gallery and David Zwirner will explore links and resonances between the works of Diane Arbus and Alice Neel.
Nearly half the fair will be devoted to ambitious solo exhibitions, with many featuring new works on view to the public for the first time. Petzel will debut sculptures by multi-disciplinary artist Seth Price. For The Art Show, Price has created works that explore the body as a complex plumbing system, represented through an intricate display of illuminated pipes. Also presenting new work is Sean Kelly, with the premiere of a new series by abstract artist Sam Moyer. Julie Saul Gallery will showcase new work by Maira Kalman, inspired by Getrude Stein’s “The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas.” Additionally, Peter Blum Gallery will highlight new paintings and works on paper by Dutch artist Robert Zandvliet. These pieces will reference art historical landscapes from Van Gogh to Hokusai.
In addition to presentations by leading contemporary artists, ADAA gallery exhibitions will offer new insights on established and influential artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Betty Cuningham Gallery will highlight the work of realist painter Rackstraw Downes. Accompanying the paintings will be a presentation of Rackstraw Downes: A Painter, a nearly-silent film by Rima Yamazaki, which gives viewers a rare, up-close glimpse of Downes at work. Modernism will present important works from the 1950s to 1970s by Jacques Villeglé, a founding member of the Nouveau Realiste group; and Michael Rosenfeld Gallery will exhibit paintings by the leading African American artist of his time, Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859–1937), in what will be the artist’s first solo presentation by a New York gallery in over 50 years.
Joan Bankemper, Garrison, 2018, ceramic. Nancy Hoffman Gallery
The intimate atmosphere of The Art Show allows galleries to create innovative thematic exhibitions that delve into a range of artistic practices. Jonathan Boos will present works by Stuart Davis, Sam Gilliam, Alfred Jensen and Charles Sheeler.
The presentation A Modern Sisterhood by Hirschl & Adler Galleries will tell the story of American women artists’ rise to equality over the first 50 years of the 20th century, including works by artists such as Mary Cassatt, Vanessa Helder, and Georgia O’Keeffe.
For its inaugural year at The Art Show, Venus Over Manhattan will present Boxes, an exhibition that explores the many meanings and associations of the box in recent art history. Boxes created by John Dogg, John McCracken, Cady Noland, and Andy Warhol, among others, will be featured.
Morton Subastas auctions are held every week portraying a vivid collection of arts, home décor to antique collectibles. The auction house has a reputation for selling mishmash of both modern and ancient time periods. Morton Subastas is a reputed name among auction houses in Mexico with buyers across the world. The auction house provides complete assistance pre and post auction. The expertise associated with all their collectibles is what makes Morton’s auctions a big success.
The Morton’s weekly auction held on 16 March 2019 was an exclusive one on bidsquare. The auction featured 300 collectibles which belonged to different genres. It included different categories like antique and design furniture, jewelry, rare collectibles, wines, paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The Morton’s weekly auction is claimed to be the best place to start your antique collections.
The recent weekly auction was dominated by the bids of furniture belonging to different time periods and was bid the highest among other collectibles. Ancient sculptures, modern figures, and porcelain ware also ranked among the top bid items after furniture.
The most highlighting and sought after furniture item was the beautiful wood carved bedroom furniture set origins of which were not known. Bedroom. SXX. In cedar wood carving. It consisted of a headboard with a footboard, stool, chair, dresser, 2 bureaus, wardrobe, and table. The entire set was in good condition and was auctioned off for MXN$57,600.
Also, among the other sought after top furniture items included the secretary desks from the 20th century. Secretary desks have been a major part of the antique furnishings and it formed the major part of household furniture. These desks were the largest among different forms of desks and could be easily disassembled. The Secretary, made of veneered wood carving with a rectangular marble cover, 5 drawers and folding door with drawers was sold for MXN$40,800. The item also had a large number of bids associated with it.
Another version of the 20th century secretary chest with Italian origin was sold for MXN$26,400. The original Firenze brand chest was carved in veneered wood and was decorated with gold embellishments.
The other furniture item which was appreciated by a lot of bidders was the European origin Louis XV style Chaise Longue. The Loius XV period furniture has the unique identity of curved forms and asymmetric comfort designs. The jewelry and furniture of this period are devoid of lines and symmetric patterns and dominated by curves and light furnishings. The wood carved Chaise Longue with linear pink color upholstery and Cabrio type supports forms an excellent piece of antique furnishing. This fine piece of furnishing was sold for MXN$20,400.
Sculptures and figures were also sold at some top prices. A collection of 20th century US classic movie character and famous artists was among the rare collectible items on display. The 7 polypropylene figures were accompanied by dresses and wigs. The 20th-century toys were dominated by a variety of propylene dolls with some famous names like Barbie. This collection was sold for MXN$19,200 and the figures were in excellent condition.
Sculptures of different era’s and origins were also up for bids in the Morton Subastas auction. It included a fiberglass sculpture with a stone finish of the eastern origin. The Prince Siddharta Gautama (Buddha) sculpture / figure was sold for MXN$13,200. The Buddhist art dates back to the 1st century and spread to different parts of Asian continents. During the 6th to 5th century BCE, Buddhist art was highly influenced by the historical life of Siddharta Gautama.
Similarly, Bronze sculptures also dominated 20th-century sculptures. A lot of revolutions were made in the field of sculptures from design to use of materials. A similar sculpture of the European origin was on the lot 159. The Pair of ladies with a torch made in bronze and assembled on a red marble base with claw-like support and was sold off at MXN$19,200.
A rare collectible Nymph with the harp of 20th-century European origin made in Biscuit type porcelain was sold for MXN$18,000.
Furthermore, in rare collectibles, an Eastern origin 20th-century Vase was sold for MXN$10,800. The porcelain made vase had various highlighting features. It was hand painted with natural elements and embellished with gold enamel, floral, vegetable and zoomorphic elements.
Vintage Jewelry also stole the heart of many connoisseurs. Consisting of pearls and diamonds assembled in palladium few fine pieces were sold at top prices. Pair of earrings and pair of silver-palladium earrings with 3 pearls and diamonds were sold at MXN$5,760. The 3 cultured pearls of 9 mm white color and 69 diamond accents is a beautiful piece and makes a classic combination.
From the total collection of 300 items, only 85 items were sold while 215 items are still available for purchase online. The bid was accessible in person, on phone and online. All the post-auction facilities are provided by Morton Subastas auction house. They have a dedicated shipping facility available 24×7 to escort you. Auction preview facility is also provided by the house. The major advantage of the weekly auction by Morton Subastas is the availability of rare collectibles at affordable prices, thus making it accessible to a new collector.
Oil on canvas landscape painting of apple blossom trees by Ben Austrian (Pa./Fla., 1870-1921), a 19 inch by 16 inch (framed) naturalist work, signed and dated 1918 (est. $2,000-$3,000).
The Antique, Fine Art & Jewelry Auction will be held online and in the firm’s gallery located at 63 Fourth Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island at 12 noon Eastern.This is a catalog of giants. From massive paintings that once hung in French chateaus to expressionist paintings by Nierman to 3-D-shaped canvases by Santlofer, they’re all here, bigger than life.”— Travis LandryCRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ — A vast array of furniture, decorative arts, paintings, jewelry, Asian antiques and modern design – 417 lots in all – will come up for bid at an Antique, Fine Art & Jewelry Auction slated for Saturday, March 2nd, by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, online and in the firm’s gallery located at 63 Fourth Avenue in Cranston. The auction has a start time of 12 noon Eastern. A live-only pre-sale auction, with a little over 150 lots and no online bidding, will start at 10 am.
Monumental French impressionist landscapes by Felix Raoul Eteve (1902-1965), titled Matinee d’Automne a Villebo, 73 inches by 60 inches (framed), signed and dated (est. $2,000-$3,000).
“It’s an exciting sale with a wide variety of items going up across the block,” said Bruneau & Co. president and auctioneer Kevin Bruneau. “If you’re an art buff then this is the auction for you. Over a third of the sale consists of paintings, drawings and multiples – that’s 160-plus lots.”
Travis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. specialist and auctioneer, added, “The funniest thing about this auction is it’s the catalog of giants. From massive paintings that once hung in French chateaus to crazy expressionist paintings by Nierman to unusual 3-D-shaped canvases by Santlofer, they’re all here in this auction, bigger than life. If you’re planning on coming, be sure to bring a truck.”
Large, abstract expressionist oil on Masonite painting by Leonardo Nierman (Mexican, b. 1932), measuring 48 inches by 72 inches, signed and titled Genesis (est. $3,000-$5,000).
The auction will open with 35 lots of sterling silver, gold, gold coins and jewelry, highlighted by a fine 14kt gold, diamond and sapphire necklace (est. $8,000-$12,000); and a tanzanite, diamond and platinum ring boasting a brilliant violet blue oval cut 6.29-carat tanzanite stone within an oval two-tier diamond bezel with diamond set split shoulder platinum band (est. $6,000-$9,000).
Other star lots of the jewelry category will include a 14kt white gold pink sapphire and diamond ring featuring a 1.67-carat rectangular cushion cut purple-pink sapphire that’s set within a tiered diamond bezel (est. $4,000-$6,000); and a ladies’ ruby and diamond 14kt gold bracelet with 2.35 carats of round-cut diamonds surrounding eight oval-cut natural rubies (est. $3,000-$5,000).
Pair of 19th century Chinese Gu form famille rose avian vases, each 19 ½ inches tall and finely enameled, with opposing cartouche form panels with a bird among flowers (est. $1,500-$2,500).
The more than 150 lots of fine art – including paintings, drawings, watercolors and multiples – will be highlighted by an oil on canvas spring landscape painting of apple blossom trees by Ben Austrian (Pa./Fla., 1870-1921). The 19 inch by 16 inch (framed) naturalist work, signed and dated (1918), depicts a forested path along bountiful apple blossom trees (est. $2,000-$3,000).
Nineteenth Century American artwork is a major point of the catalog, with strong highlights that include an oil on board landscape by Edward Gay (1837-1928), an oil on canvas landscape by Joseph H. Greenwood (1857-1927) and a watercolor seascape by Alfred T. Bircher (1837-1908).
Ladies’ ruby and diamond 14kt gold bracelet with 2.35 carats of round-cut diamonds surrounding eight oval-cut natural rubies (est. $3,000-$5,000).
European offerings will feature monumental French impressionist landscapes, by Felix Raoul Eteve (1902-1965) and Rene Fath (1850-1922). The work by Eteve, titled Matinee d’Automne a Villebo, depicts the Arcadian architecture of the Valle de Chevreuse in France. Impressive at 73 inches by 60 inches (framed), the signed and dated (1929-30) work should bring $2,000-$3,000.
The catalog will also offer a wide selection of Twentieth Century modern and contemporary artwork, highlighted by a large, abstract expressionist oil on Masonite painting by Leonardo Nierman(Mexican, b. 1932). The composition of vibrant orange, white, blue and black waves of color, 48 inches by 72 inches, is signed and titled Genesis and should gavel for $3,000-$5,000.
Other modern artwork highlights will include a collection of nine paintings by the artist and musician Paul Kostabi (Calif., b. 1962), six works by expressionist Taro Yamamoto (Calif./N.Y., 1919-1994) and a shaped canvas diptych by author and artist Jonathan Santlofer (N.Y., b. 1946).
Other noteworthy artworks will include an oil on canvas rendering of a fashionable Flamenco dancer by Jacob Binder (Mass., 1887-1984), signed and dated (‘1934’) and housed in the original 62 inch by 47 inch period carved gilt wood frame; and an early 19th century primitive folk art portrait painting of twin sisters in matching burgundy dresses, one kneeling and the other seated in a chair holding a book, restored, in a 40 ¾ inch by 33 ½ inch frame (both est. $1,000-$2,000).
The Asian category will be led by a pair of 19th century Chinese Gu form famille rose avian vases, each 19 ½ inches tall and finely enameled, with opposing cartouche form panels with a bird among flowers within a gilt honeycomb pattern over an orange ground (est. $1,500-$2,500).
Lighting lots will feature a Polaroid 114 desk lamp by Walter Dorwin Teague (Am., 1883-1960), with a brown Bakelite shade supported by a machined aluminum shaft on a Bakelite dome base (est. $800-$1,200). The underside of the base of the 13-inch-tall lamp retains its Polaroid label.
Doors will open on auction day right at 8 am Eastern time. Online bidding will be facilitated by bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com, LiveAuctioneers.com, Bidsquare.com and Invaluable.com, or by downloading the mobile app “Bruneau & Co.” on iTunes or GooglePlay. Previews will be held Thursday, February 28th, and Friday, March 1st, from 9 am to 5 pm. All times quoted are Easter
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