Sotheby’s will present the upcoming Finest and Rarest Wines auction to feature wines from the cellar of a Bronfman family member. The Bronfman family excelled in the distilled alcohol beverage business during the 20th century. The Canadian-American Jewish family is particularly recognized for its Seven Crown, VO, and Crown Royal Canadian whiskeys.
After being stored in a custom-built and temperature- and humidity-controlled storage unit, cases of 1982 Cheval Blanc, 1989 Petrus, 1990 Latour, and 1990 Margaux will come to auction. The leading lot, eight bottles of Château Mouton Rothschild 1945, will be featured as an uncommon and complex wine. It blends flavors of coffee, fruit, chocolate, and gingerbread with a smooth finish. Mature first growths will also be highlighted, with a focus on 1980s and 1990s wines. Nearly two decades of Screaming Eagle is offered along with 11 lots of the Macallan Select Reserve from 1946. View the full catalog and place a bid at Sotheby’s.
The work of Françoise Gilot, an art critic, author, and postwar painter, will lead the upcoming Fine European Art Signature Auction presented by Heritage Auctions. Gilot’s oil painting entitled La Marionette will be included after remaining in her personal collection for over fifty years. Besides being an artist in her own right, Gilot was the muse and lover of Pablo Picasso. The painting featured in this sale depicts the artist and Picasso’s children, Claude and Paloma Picasso.
European artists featured in this sale include Alfred von Wierusz Kowalski, Anne Redpath, Armand Guillaumin, and others. A notable lot is a sketch from Henri Matisse. This piece depicts two views of a nude woman with crayons on paper. Another lot from Pierre-Auguste Renoir is highlighted as well. A drawing in sanguine pastel and pencil on tracing paper, it shows Renoir’s young son interacting with his nursemaid. For more information on these items and to register to bid online, visit Heritage Auctions.
Henry Merwin Shrady is a popular American sculptor associated with the creation of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in Washington, D.C. The sculpture of an elk buffalo by Shrady is offered in the upcoming Session III of the Premier Auction presented by Brunk Auctions. Titled Monarch of the Plains, the statue is among the first American bronzes that were cast by the lost wax method.
An oil on canvas piece titled The Visitors by 20th-century realist painter John Koch is a featured artwork. The light-filled allusions described scenes set in Koch’s Manhattan apartment. The auction also offers period furniture like the Chippendale corner cupboard and a Serpentine chest. Collectors can also bid on Chinese antiques like scrolls, porcelain, carved articles, and firearms. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Black and white portraits by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe have received worldwide recognition. The artist’s technique is shown through his polaroids, highlighting aspects of New York society. A flower arrangement monochrome print by Robert has been offered at the highest estimate in the upcoming auction by Brunk Auctions. An illustration titled “Nocturne in a Minor Key” by caricature artist George Grosz is another mentionable artwork.
Among the jewelry pieces featured in the auction, a center round brilliant diamond with two baguette-cut diamonds set in a platinum ring is available. The auction also offers different gemstone–studded, gold, and platinum rings, bracelets, and pendants. Period furniture, coins, bronze and silver statues, silverware, paintings, clocks, and other artifacts by popular brands are also a part of the auction. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The second day of the upcoming 20th Century Design auction presented by Litchfield County Auctions will feature items from several private estates. Leading the sale is a pair of pickled oak Egyptian side chairs by Marc Du Plantier. Made in 1935, one of the chairs is upholstered in mustard velvet with brass buttons. Du Plantier was inspired by antique furniture’s simplicity and focus on luxurious and unusual materials. He designed interiors for Juan March, Henry de Rothschild, and Ali Khan, to name a few. He also designed sets for La Comédie Française.
Also among the featured lots is a set of Japanese World War II naval binoculars. Built in the mid-20th century, these binoculars were positioned on towers 90 feet high on Japanese warships. These brass and steel instruments have lenses that absorb up to 980 times more light than the human eye, which helps observers view objects up to 20 miles away. Many of these binoculars were built by Nippon Kogaku, a supplier that later became Nikon. Browse the entire collection and register to bid online on Bidsquare .
The repeating timepiece was first developed in the late 17th century by Daniel Quare, who invented the hour and quarter striking mechanism. However, it was not until 1839 when Patek Philippe introduced their first quarter repeating watch that the style entered the mainstream. An early generation Patek Philippe quarter repeating pocket watch from 1883 is featured in the upcoming Luxury Accessories & Modern Art auction presented by Litchfield County Auctions.
Another highlight during the first day of this sale is a lithograph entitled Tete de femme au Chapeau from the late 1920s. The piece was created by Kees Van Dongen, who acquired a great reputation for his female portraits. He depicted Brigitte Bardot and Jack Johnson, among others. His female portraits are characterized by heavy makeup and exuberant accessories, which reflect his Parisian life. It is believed Van Dungen planned on printing an edition of 100 color lithographs of 6 different women; the lithograph available in this auction was part of that project. The sale also features a variety of luxury accessories and handbags, as well as a single owner collection of pocket watches. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare .
The upcoming Winter Fine Art Auction presented by Dirk Soulis Auctions is offering screenprints, sculptures, paintings, and posters. The works of artists such as Birger Sandzen, Joseph Vorsto, and George Van Millett will be available. The highlight of the sale is an oil painting by Sandzen titled At The Timberline Pike’s Peak Colo. His landscapes emphasize the scenery of Colorado and Western topography. This available artwork was made using thick layers of paint in the impasto style.
The auction will also feature an artist who spent his life painting scenes from Kansas City: George Van Millett. One of Van Millet’s earlier Impressionist works was painted on the lid of a mahogany cigar box from the period. A bronze sculpture carved by Andre Griffoul will be included as well. The sculpture is titled L’Inconnue de la Seine or The Unknown Woman of the Seine. In the description of this particular lot, Dirk Soulis Auctions notes that “The bronze is a likeness of a young girl found drowned in the Seine river in the late 19th century.” To view the full catalog and to place a bid, visit Bidsquare.
Porcelain articles by the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin (K.P.M), have been well–received worldwide. Commonly referred to as Berlin porcelain, the Cristo Della Moneta (The Tribute Money), hand-painted porcelain plaque after Titian, is among the most valuable lots in the upcoming auction presented by Brunk Auctions.
The 20th-century, sterling silver, square–form candlesticks by Tiffany are mentionable among the featured silverware. Three pieces of jewelry consisting of a bracelet, a necklace, and a pair of black stud cufflinks are highly valued among jewelry collectibles. Diamond and precious stone–studded rings, bracelets, and earrings are also available. The auction also offers Chippendale furniture like the set of Irish Chippendale–style dining chairs and a walnut–carved cupboard. A book collection, bronze statues, and porcelain ware will also be hosted in the auction. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Alexandrite, the rarest and most valuable of all other gemstones, was first discovered in the Ural Mountains in Russia in 1834 by French mineralist Nils Gustaf Nordenskiöld. Named after Alexander the Second, Czar of Russia, this gemstone is popularly known as ‘emerald by day, ruby by night’ as it changes from green color in daylight to red color in incandescent light. One such vintage Edwardian design Alexandrite and diamond pendant is the highlight of Skinner’s upcoming ‘Important Jewelry’ Auction. The pendant is made out of the hallmark metal of Edwardian jewelry, platinum. The cushion-cut alexandrite is set with old European and old single-cut diamonds.
A 19.40 carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring, is one of the highlighted pieces from the auction. An Art Deco platinum and diamond solitaire, set with an old European-cut diamond, with shield-shaped diamond shoulders by Tiffany & Co. and a vintage Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Strap Bracelet are among the notable pieces from the auction. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, and more will be available in this sale. To view the full catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
In his autobiography, Steve Wozniak writes, “People who saw my computer could take one look at it and see the future. And it was a one-way door. Once you went through it, you could never go back.” This December, the History of Science and Technology Auction by Bonhams will include the first of Wozniak’s futuristic products that came to market. Signed by Wozniak himself, the Apple-I motherboard with an Apple II power connector is especially featured in this auction.
From Cray supercomputers to an Apple Macintosh prototype, the collection focuses on physical technology. Several antique manuscripts are also available, including Plato’s Timaeus and Critias translated into Latin by Marsilius Ficinus, as well as a copy of Albert Einstein’s letter to William Farrington. Many of the items in this auction provide insight into the development of science and technology in the modern era. View each of these lots and register to bid online on the Bonhams website.
