The upcoming Estate Jewelry Russian Silver Bronze Auction by Allure Antique Auction Company will offer designer jewelry from Tiffany & Company, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Yurman, Bulgari, and many more. Several items will be highlighted in the sale, including a 15-inch diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace features 69 graduating diamonds centrally set around three round diamonds. The bow clasp is set with a central marquise-shaped diamond surrounded by several baguette-cut gems.
A size 6 ½ Alexandrite platinum ring featuring a brilliant-cut oval transparent stone and diamond accents is another highlight of the sale. A Russian silver enameled box with hand-painted miniature under glass screen will also be available. The exterior of the box has intricate floral multicolor decoration throughout. Featured in the sale is a Russian large-jeweled gold guilloche egg with diamonds, rubies, and covered in red enamel. The diamond and ruby thumb piece released the hinged cover to reveal a “surprise” jeweled elephant. Rounding out the collection is a yellow gold pinecone pin brooch by Tiffany & Co. To view the complete auction catalog and register for bidding, visit Bidsquare.
Mr. Brainwash, also known as Theirry Guetta, rose to fame after Banksy, a fellow street artist, made an acclaimed documentary about him. Exit Through the Gift Shop follows the evolution of the street art movement. In his work, Mr. Brainwash uses elements from Pop Art and raw street art to create large exhibitions and collaborations. His Einstein no. 1 incorporates both. Created in 2015, this screenprint features Albert Einstein’s image amid the cacophony of modern life. Einstein, the central figure, holds a sign that says “Love is the Answer,” surrounded by Mickey Mouse cartoons. This work is the leading lot of the upcoming Deck The Walls auction offered by Bonhams.
Extra Good Boys and Girls, created around 1976 by Norman Rockwell, is another notable lot. The Saturday Evening Post cover illustrator is best known for his humorous depictions of American life. This piece portrays Santa sitting on a ladder and tracing his path across the Pacific Ocean and the Americas on a map. Additional lots include prints from Karel Appel, Keith Haring, and Robert Indiana. Browse the entire collection and register to bid on Bonhams.
The work of illustrator Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS, involves the use of X’s in the place of eyes, the nose, and ears of popular cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse and SpongeBob. Offered in the upcoming auction by Phillips is a Pinocchio figurine with ‘x’-ed out eyes, a representation of Donnelly’s first vinyl toy.
American street artist Shepard Fairey became popular for his Barack Obama “Hope” poster used in the 2008 presidential election campaign. Ali (2), a stencil impression and mixed media collage on canvas by Fairey, celebrates the legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali. Fairey describes Ali as a great influencer and admires his contribution to the world apart from sports.
British contemporary visual artist Marc Quinn learns ‘what it is to be human in the world today’ with the use of different materials and subjects. The auction highlights Character Head 1, a lead sculpture made of bread affixed on a steel support by Marc Quinn. Multiple paintings, sculptures, and prints are also a part of the auction. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Phillips.
The upcoming Carson City Coinage U.S. Coins Monthly Online Auction by Heritage Auctions showcases Carson City coinage exclusively. Operating from 1870-1893, the Carson City Mint produced some rare coins in the U.S., ranging from dimes to double eagles. The auction features a canceled die, one of numerous reverse dies that the Carson City Mint used to strike half dollars in the 1870s. After its retirement from coinage in Carson City, the die was canceled with an ‘X’ on its face and buried on the Carson City Mint grounds. Development excavations on what was the Mint grounds in the 1870s was done in 1999, unearthing a cache of buried, canceled dies.
Leading the auction is a one-dollar 1889-CC MS61 by PCGS coin. Another highlight is an 1879-CC Capped Die dollar with die chips around the mintmark. Additional lots include an 1877-CC Double Eagle, $20 AU55. Since very few 1877-CC Mint State coins are ever seen, these are considered much scarcer than the 1875-CC and 1876-CC. View any of these lots and register to bid on Heritage Auctions.
Disney’s first animation feature auction spanning three days will be hosted by Heritage Auctions. With 1,832 lots, the Animation Art Signature Auction is the largest animation auction ever held to feature varied depictions of Bugs Bunny, Snow White, Pinocchio, and the Disney Renaissance. Among the top lots in the group are the Beauty and the Beast production vertical pan background, The Little Mermaid Ariel production cel and key master background, and the Cogsworth and Mrs. Potts presentation cel with the key master background.
Included in the auction are the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs production cel on a master production background. Also from Disney’s first animation feature film comes the Snow White, Bashful, and Sneezy production cel and key master background. The auction includes 76 lots featuring Bugs Bunny. The sale also features many lots from the Disney Renaissance group of movies that are thought to be responsible for boosting animation’s popularity. Coming from the estate of artist Art Babbitt, who earned over 80 awards for his animation work, are his Disney Legend Award, animation desk, chair, and shelf, his Winsor McCay Award, and Snoopy sketch by Charles Schulz. The sale also offers the Robert Forbes Collection, which includes rare hand-painted production cels, concept art, production drawings, and more. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Heritage Auctions.
The 20th Century Design auction, offered by Skinner, presents nearly 600 lots. These pieces range from New York hotel decorations to Art Deco tables once owned by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The Barbizon-Plaza Hotel in New York City was designed specifically for musicians and artists. The hard work paid off when the Barbizon became a meeting place for notable figures such as Frieda Kahlo and, decades later, The Beatles. Available in this auction is a frieze panel from the hotel. Sculpted in this aluminum relief are three paintbrushes, a reminder of the hotel’s efforts to attract artists. Artifacts like this panel were saved from destruction when the hotel was demolished to make room for Trump Parc condominiums.
Several lots in this auction come from the former owners of Antiquers III, a now-closed antique store in Massachusetts. This includes several French glass vases designed around 1925. One featured vase is decorated with purple flowers and, at its base, orange roots. Also coming to auction from the Antiquers III owners are two Art Deco console tables. The tables were owned by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The lot comes with a note from Ono that reads, in part, “These objects are things John and I loved in different periods of our lives, and are the only objects that will be released to the public. Register to bid for this event on Bidsquare.
The Spanish artist Joan Miró’s etching and aquatint print, “La Femme Des Sables”, is one of the highlights of the upcoming NYC Holiday Estate auction by Showplace Antique + Design Center. Another featured lot is Pablo Picasso’s still life “Grande Nature Mort au Compotier”, which is a black and white lithograph, depicting a flower vase and apples in compote.
The auction showcases mainly decorative arts, jewelry, couture & textiles, furniture, and fine arts. A braid link diamond necklace, mounted in yellow gold, and runway gripoix byzantine Maltese bracelet are some of the key jewelry pieces featured. Sterling and Puiforcat silver articles and floral vases prominently feature in the decorative arts. From baroque manner chandeliers to modern chairs, the furniture collection is a mix of vintage and contemporary. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
A diamond is not only beautiful; it is also known to be the hardest substance on earth. These gems are particularly highlighted in MJ Gabel’s upcoming Unreserved Holiday Fine Jewelry Sale. In this auction, available lots range from diamond necklaces and rings to diamond earrings and bracelets.
Headlining the auction is a 17-inch diamond necklace. This piece features 555 round and brilliant-cut diamonds and is set in white gold. The total weight of the necklace is approximately 76 grams. Also showcased is a cushion-cut diamond engagement ring. This ring shows off a center diamond weighing 2.56 carats and is surrounded by accent diamonds. Another item highlighted is an Old European-cut diamond tennis bracelet. This bracelet has 37 stones and measures approximately 7 inches around. To view the entire collection and to place a bid, visit Bidsquare.
Gustavo Montoya, a Mexican artist, painted numerous still lifes throughout his career. However, he is best known for paintings that depict children in traditional Mexican outfits. The children in the paintings are usually formally dressed and seated as the center focus of his work. Included in the upcoming Fine & Decorative Arts Monthly Online Auction, presented by Heritage Auctions, is a painting by Gustavo Montoya titled Ninas con Mandolina (Girls with Mandolin).
The auction also includes Ogden Minton Pleissner’s Summer Evening watercolor painting. In this piece, Pleissner portrays a fisherman’s subtle pull of the fishing rod right before he catches a fish. Such attention to detail is characteristic of his artistic style. Also available in this sale is an amethyst geode. Available categories include antiques, Asian art, furniture, jewelry, and collectibles. Browse the full catalog and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
Paintings and ceramics by Pablo Picasso are featured in the upcoming sale presented by Capsule Auctions. Well known for his involvement in the Cubism art movement, Picasso dabbled in many mediums. Chouette, a white earthenware ceramic vase by Picasso, is a featured lot. The partially engraved vase is colored with engobe and glaze. Another featured artist is Joan Miró, whose Surrealist-inspired works are displayed in museums worldwide. His paintings and bronze sculptures express both abstract and semi-abstract ideas. La Femme Angora, an aquatint etching by Miró, is another highlight of the auction.
Carole A. Feuerman’s work almost exclusively captures swimmers and bathers. The details in her prints and sculptures imitate life through art. Multiple pieces from her swimmers series, including a silkscreen and diamond dust piece titled Catalina, are available in the sale. The auction also offers lithographs from artists such as George Deem and Pierre Roussel. Explore more pieces of fine art and register to bid online on Capsule Auctions.
