Christie’s presents the upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction in December, featuring jewelry and loose gems from several notable museums and private collections. From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts comes “The duPont Ruby,” a stone that lies in the center of an emerald, diamond, and natural pearl brooch. The color of this ruby is described as “pigeon blood,” a quality standard inspired by the first few drops of blood lost by a wounded bird. The brooch available in this sale is heart-shaped with the ruby placed in the middle. The saltwater pearls hang from the emerald-and-diamond heart.
Other key lots available in this auction include diamond rings by Harry Winston. Founded in 1932, the House of Harry Winston helped popularize a new model of jewelry design. The designer’s style allowed the structure of a piece to be dictated by the stone’s shape and cut rather than the metal setting. Also of interest in this auction is a necklace and cuff set by Suzanne Belperron, a noted female jeweler of the 20th century. Amethyst, ruby, and diamonds are featured in these pieces, set on gold to resemble leaves. View the full catalog for this auction and register to bid by visiting Christie’s.
Allure Antique Auction Company presents the upcoming Estate Antique Diamond Gold Jewelry Auction. The Panthère de Cartier collection dates back to 1914 when Louis Cartier commissioned George Barbier to paint a watercolor for him. Mr. Cartier’s affinity towards the painting led to the introduction of the “Panther” bracelet watch, later incorporating it with other jewelry designs. The auction offers a similar Panthère de Cartier white gold bracelet set with emerald, onyx, and diamonds.
Another collectible from the auction is the Tiffany & Co. Victoria alternating diamond platinum necklace. Legend states that King Louis XV presented the marquise cut diamond to his mistress that resembled her smile. Also offered are designer pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels, such as their vintage Alhambra necklaces, bracelets, and the snowflake diamond platinum ring. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare
Turner Auctions + Appraisals is set to offer the upcoming Native American & Spanish Colonial auction. In this sale, Indigenous and European baskets, rugs, oil paintings, and jewelry will be available. Highlighted is a painting by Victor Higgins. The artist was just fifteen years old when he left his parents in Shelbyville, Indiana for the Arts Institute and the Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago. After school, Higgins spent two and a half years studying in Europe. The result of his training was a varied body of figure paintings and landscapes. Featured in this auction is an oil painting by Higgins titled Madonna. The painting features a mother-figure in blue holding a child.
A Spanish Colonial vargueno is also featured in the auction. This furniture piece is a hinged chest that folds into a writing desk. The example showcased here is an 18th or 19th century vargueno that measures 17 inches high and 34 inches wide. Other items on offer include a Navajo rug, a Native American turquoise and silver squash bottom necklace, and a Paiute basket. Visit Bidsquare today to view all 236 items and to place a bid.
The Rafael Dondé Foundation supports the education of underprivileged children in Mexico. The upcoming Timepieces and Jewelry auction, offered by , will help fund the foundation and its initiatives. Featured in this auction is a diamond necklace made of 90 brilliant-cut diamonds; together they weigh approximately 56 carats. The diamonds are set and linked with white gold.
A Piaget Limelight watch with a tonneau case will be available in this auction. The piece is made of 18 karat white gold and is covered in diamonds. The watch face has Arabic numerals and dauphine hands. Another timepiece up for bid is a limited edition Maurice Lacroix watch that includes a cut-out display window on the face. Through the gap, the inner gears of the watch are visible, including a square wheel. Jewelry houses and watchmakers represented in this sale include Cartier, Omega, Rolex, Montblanc, Tag Heuer, Bulgari, Breitling, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Jean-Louis Dumas designed the saddle-stitched, polished plaque Hermès Birkin bag to provide more practical space in luxury handbags. Offered in Revere Auctions’ upcoming Rare Cameras, Fine Pens, and Luxury Goods auction is one of these Birkin handbags in bright blue. The bag was sourced from an Instagram giveaway offered by influencer Jeffree Starr. Other luxury bags by brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Judith Leiber, and Prada are also featured in this sale.
Handmade fountain pens by Japanese brand Namiki are highlighted as well. The White Tiger of Asia maki-e fountain pen shows the jungle cat in front of red bamboo leaves. The black lacquer barrel is hand-painted with togidashi and hiramaki-e lacquer work techniques. The auction also offers vintage cameras and accessories, including lenses, flashes, filters, and more. Collectors can also find Tonka Toys sets, lithographs, and books. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Nantucket Island was first known to the indigenous Wampanoag tribe as “the faraway island.” Since its European colonization in 1602, the area grew into a shipping and whaling port and eventually a popular tourist destination. Rafael Osona Auctions is based on the island, offering sales that celebrate the region’s history and culture. Their upcoming Nantucket Shopper’s Stroll Auction will include fine art and décor from artisans in the community, both past and present.
One such artist is David Lazarus, a British-American who settled in Nantucket to pursue painting. Two Egrets, one of his oil works available in the sale, depicts the titular birds flying low over a marsh. Other available pieces of fine art include dioramas made of seashells and a selection of ocean paintings. Forrest Anderston Rodts painted one view of the sea in Nantucket Harbor Arborway, showing sailboats through a white picket fence and an archway of roses. Handcrafted baskets, Oriental rugs, and wood furniture are also highlighted in this auction. View the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Franz Bergman, an Austrian entrepreneur best known for his Viennese foundry, is often mistaken as a sculptor. However, he was rather the owner of several of these production spaces and director of real sculptors and artisans. The productions of his foundries were primarily bronze works depicting erotic figures, animals, Orientalist scenes, and mythological creatures. In the upcoming Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide auction, presented by Akiba Antiques, one of Bergman’s products—a bronze lamp—will be available. The cold painted lamp resembles a Mosque, in which a man can be seen praying.
This auction also displays work invoking the classical style of Jean-Antoine Houdon. Featured is a bronze and wood clock set. According to Britannica, Houdon’s works reflect the 18th-century Rococo style of sculpture. Along with these items, bidders can also find an 18th-century French giltwood mirror and a wooden mirror console from the 19th century. View each of these lots and register to bid online on Bidsquare
The upcoming Fine Jewelry auction presented by Rago features an array of jewelry both modern and antique. The auction offers diamond engagement rings, amethyst combs, brooches, classic wristwatches, and textiles.
This collection includes jewelry from Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef and Arpels. Leading the sale is a light yellow diamond and sapphire ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. The main stone on this ring is a channel-set calibré-cut sapphire, mounted on a platinum frame. Additional lots include a diamond bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels and an Art Deco diamond and emerald bracelet. The latter lot features a quatrefoil design of diamonds, interrupted by octagonal step-cut emeralds. A round brilliant-cut light yellow diamond ring by Charles Krypell is also among the highlights. To browse the entire collection and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
“Glass is the most magical of all materials. It transmits light in a special way.” Dale Chihuly’s words describe his fascination with glass. Chihuly distinguished himself by elevating glass into the realm of fine art. He uses gravity to let molten glass organically find its shape, molded into irregular shapes and forms. In the upcoming Online Art & Antiques auction presented by Cottone Auctions, one of Chihuly’s glass sculptures will be available.
While many first recognize Pablo Picasso as a painter, his works go beyond the canvas. At the end of the 1940s, Picasso started experimenting with ceramic works. These pieces include subjects such as Greek mythological figures, animals, bullfighting scenes, face motifs, and more. One of Picasso’s ceramic works will be featured in the upcoming sale. The auction showcases many other artists as well, including Sam Francis and Earl Biss. View the full catalog and register for bidding on Cottone Auctions.
Asian antiques from different dynasties are presented in the upcoming auction by Eldred’s Auction. The Meiji period marked a period of transition in Japanese art. A Meiji era cloisonné enameled koro is a featured Japanese antique. The incense burner is decorated with shaded gold wire landscape by popular cloisonné artist Namikawa Yasuyuki. A Chinese imperial porcelain bowl from the Daoguang period is another highlight of the auction. The bell-shaped porcelain bowl painted with floral design on a yellow ground represents the Qing dynasty art form.
The auction also offers bronze, jade, and hardwood figurines of Chinese gods. Multiple Guanyin and Buddha statues are among the highest estimated artifacts. Paintings like the reprint of “Fuji on a Snowy Morning from Koishikawa” by painter Katsukawa Hokusai and others are a major part of the auction. Other collectibles include Famille rose porcelain articles, Chinese carved furniture, scrolls, screens, jade, and ivory artifacts. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Eldred’s Auction.
