Growing up in Jersey City, Brian Donnelly’s introduction to art was through graffiti rather than museums. He first went “bombing,” a graffiti term for tagging multiple public areas, in middle school. Donnelly’s early tags would eventually become his professional name as an artist: KAWS. The upcoming Beautiful Losers Collection, presented by Heritage Auctions, will bring work by KAWS and other artists inspired by alternative art to auction.
KAWS’ vinyl Companion figures are highlighted in this sale, particularly his Dissected Companion. He began producing Companions in 1999 after a trip to Japan, combining the style of Japanese figurines with his street art background. The Companion available in this auction is split down the middle. On one side is a black, dead Companion, and on the other is its neon-colored organs.
In his personal work, KAWS often juxtaposes his Companion character with pop culture references. Available in this auction is a Companion figure in Darth Vader’s suit. The project was a 2007 collaboration between KAWS and Lucasfilm Ltd. A Companion in the style of Astro Boy is also among the auction’s highlighted lots. This figure buries his head in his hand, as if embarrassed.
Ferrari, Pagani Huayra, Lamborghini, and Cadillac have historically represented luxury vehicles in the automobile industry. RM Sotheby’s brings to auction cars from each of the above brands in the upcoming RM Sotheby’s: Arizona auction. The categories range from hot rods and custom cars to pre-war American classics.
A 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet by Pinin Farina is a highlight of the sale. This car was the 25th of 40 total first-series Cabriolets. With many of its original parts, the available lot was owned and maintained by a single owner for two decades. Another standout piece is a 2018 Pagani Huayra Roadster. Sotheby’s mentions that it “… is finished in a stunning Blue Tricolore with silver detailing and exposed glossy carbon-fiber trim that becomes more vibrant in brighter light.” Bidders interested in classic cars can view the 1930 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fleetwood from the collection of John D. Groendyke. For more information on the mentioned items and more, visit RM Sotheby’s.
An American artist, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, was never inclined to use store-bought pigments; he claimed, “My hands is [sic] my brushes. The brushes die when I die.” Sudduth rarely worked with canvases or real brushes as he preferred to use his fingers to paint. He created paintings with peculiar mediums, using mixtures of earth and sugar or colors extracted from weeds and vegetables. An example of his work will be featured in the upcoming Fine Estate Antiques Auction, presented by Briggs Auction.
The sale will offer works from many other 18th and 19th century artists alongside Jimmy Lee Sudduth, including Loren Dunlap, Maria Martinez, and Jaroslav Vesin. A Bulgarian painter, Jaroslav Friedrich Julius Vesin was a prestigious artist in the 18th century who drew inspiration from his surroundings. His paintings mostly incorporated scenes from the countryside and landscape. The oil painting presented in this sale depicts gypsies in a village. Interested bidders can also find a five-piece sterling silver coffee and tea service. This complete set includes a coffee pot, teapot, sugar pot, cream pitcher, and waste bowl. View the full catalog and register for bidding on Briggs Auction.
The upcoming Americana Painted Collection of a New York Gentleman offered by Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers offers insights into American culture. The auction features a wide array of furniture, fine art, decorative art, dolls and toys, and more. An 18th century gumwood piece is featured in this sale. Made in Long Island, New York, the cabinet has a red wash and ebonized feet. The top half has a raised panel construction, while the lower drawers are diamond paneled.
Also highlighted in the auction is a Pennsylvania winter scene painting by Walter Emerson Baum, from around 1917. Widely celebrated for his Impressionist snow scenes, Baum belonged to an esteemed group of artists known as the artists of the New Hope school or the Bucks County Impressionists. Using the en plein air technique, Baum captured the Pennsylvania countryside and farmland with thick brushwork and bold colors. The sale also features several weathervanes. A late 19th century cow weathervane in copper by Boston’s Harris & Co. is among the notable lots. Additional pieces include an American redware face vessel with a handle and pouring spout, a gameboard with a painted checkerboard, and a sand bottle by Andrew Clemens. The latter depicts a fisherman, an eagle, and an American flag. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers.
Stair Galleries’ upcoming auction, Friday Afternoon at Stair, will include over 400 lots of traditional and modern furnishings, decorative art, and fine art. A floral needlepoint carpet is among the top pieces available in the sale. Canvas needlework flourished in France and England during the 17th century and beyond. Executed with wool yarn on jute, hemp, linen canvas, and later cotton, English rugs are particularly known for their profuse floral motifs. The lot available in this auction features floral patterns in pink, blue, and white colors on a brown background.
Available in the sale is a Ningxia pillar rug depicting a scrolling dragon above a polychrome wave and cloud border. Designed to be hung around pillars in Buddhist temples and monasteries, the most common pattern in these rugs is of entwined dragons. Also highlighted is a set of four Derby porcelain allegorical figures of the four seasons and a Chinese metal-mounted red lacquer cabinet. A pair of antique French Louis XV style ormolu wall lights are also available. View the complete catalog and register for bidding on Bidsquare.
The work of Georges Braque will be featured in the upcoming Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide Auction offered by Akiba Antiques. Braque was well known as a key founder of Cubism, alongside Pablo Picasso. However, he did not limit himself to Cubism, also exploring Impressionism, Fauvism, and some collages in his work. One of his sculpture pieces, titled Les Oiseaux Bleus, is available in this sale. The enameled ceramic sculpture shows two gold-colored fish against a dark blue background, all resting on a base of black granite.
Among the available furniture lots is a two-piece original breakfront cabinet by Tommi Parzinger. The two parts are composed of white lacquered wood, glass, and brass hardware. This furniture dates back to the 1950s. The auction will also highlight an oil painting by Oleg Stavrowsky, an American painter. He uses realistic imagery to capture horses, Native Americans, and cowboys. To explore the full catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
Established in 1839, Patek Philippe SA is one of the oldest luxury watch brands in the world. Its list of patrons includes Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II, Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Pablo Picasso and Leo Tolstoy. The upcoming Fine Jewelry & Watches auction, to be presented by Hampton Estate Auction, features pieces by Patek Philippe SA and several other luxury watch and jewelry brands. The sale will include 450 lots, showcasing a variety of rings, earrings, cufflinks, and watches in Modern and Art Deco styles.
A blue topaz bracelet in 18 karat gold and a diamond cross pendant, studded with more than 400 stones, are among the highlights of the auction. A Cartier Baignoire gold watch bracelet is another key lot. Also available is a rose gold watch bracelet by Patek Philippe and a wood tiger’s eye charm bracelet by Gucci. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze is one of the most recognized American paintings of the 19th century. Completed in 1851, it depicts George Washington, along with his troops, crossing the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War. The scene takes place on December 25, 1776, when the American troops staged a surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton. An early replica of the painting is featured in the upcoming Folk Art & Textiles auction offered by Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers.
A 20th century German shotgun is another highlight of the sale. This Heym model 33 deluxe rifle has a walnut stock with a checkered grip. Game scenes are engraved on the wood. The auction also offers several samplers; one notable lot among them depicts Adam and Eve and a fruit basket in a maple veneer frame. Other lots include a one-piece decorated wardrobe with two paneled doors and two dovetailed drawers, an early 20th century hooked rug depicting sheep and other farm animals, and a quilt bearing appliqued military symbols and crosses. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Invaluable
Born in Almería, Spain, Federico Castellon’s parents moved to the United States when he was seven years old. As a Spanish-speaking child with limited English skills, he was often ostracized by his peers and was held back in school for two years. To save his sanity, Castellon turned to drawing. Mostly self-taught, Castellon worked in every media but remains best known for his early graphic work, particularly his etchings. Included in the upcoming 20th Century Fine Art auction, presented by Stair Galleries, are various etchings by Castellon.
The sale offers works from Realism, early Modernism, Surrealism, Minimalism, and other post-modern movements. Included in the auction are works after Marc Chagall, Eugene Higgins, Salvador Dalí, Leonard Baskin, and Christo. Among the highlighted pieces is an untitled, mixed media piece by French sculptor and illustrator Henri Laurens. A painting of Venitian buildings in various shades of orange, pink, and blue by abstract artist Murray Hantman will be offered as well. Browse the full catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Harry Bertoia was a metalwork artist known best for his architectural sculptures. He claimed that he began carving sculptures when his jewelry designs “kept getting larger and larger.” Rago Auctions offers the work of Harry Bertoia in the upcoming Modern Design auction. Made of beryllium copper and brass, the artist’s sculpture is composed of two groups of metal rods, 72 on each side of the piece. Among other works of art, an incised wood-fired stoneware sculpture by Peter Voulkos is a highlight of the sale. The stacked clay sculpture is cast in bronze.
On the island of Murano, Lino Tagliapietra became an apprentice glassblower at age 11. He was regarded as a master glassmaker by the age of 21. One of Tagliapietra’s available pieces, entitled small Batman, is a hand-blown glass sculpture executed in 2002. Explore the full catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare
