The upcoming Fine Literature auction will feature two private collections and is presented by Bonhams. This sale offers the literary works of William Shakespeare, Ernest Hemingway, Paul Verlaine, Henry David Thoreau, and more. Featured works include In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway and a copy of Shakespeare’s Macbeth: A Tragedy. This copy was printed in 1673 for William Cademan and is the only known complete copy of that edition.
Of interest is a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne entitled Fanshawe: A Tale, which was originally published anonymously. Hawthorne contributed to American dark romanticism with works such as The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. Another highlighted lot is a collection of forty prints from Francisco Goya. These prints depict various bullfighting scenes and include an engraved portrait of the artist on the title page. To register for bidding, visit Bonhams
The upcoming Contemporary Asian Art Monthly Online auction, by Heritage Auctions has 41 fine art lots. The Decorative Arts session primarily features works Chinese artists and a few Korean and Japanese artists as well. From acrylics on canvas to oil on linen and from digital pigment print to ink and ink wash on paper, the mediums are a wide-ranging mix.
One of the works showcased includes Beijing-based artist Zhang Dali’s art in dye coupler. The Chinese artist discovered graffiti art when he went to Italy, and was the only graffiti artist in Beijing throughout the early 1990s. Yue Minjun’s “Smile-ism” series (2016) is also featured in this auction. The artist is famous for depicting himself in different settings. He has also reproduced this oil painting image in sculpture, watercolour and prints. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Heritage Auctions.
Estate jewelry and designer watches are the highlight of the upcoming auction by Richard D. Hatch & Associates. Day two of the auction offers a diamond and platinum ring, which has the highest estimate value. The ring consists of brilliant-cut diamonds in an antique platinum setting. Also presented are gemstone rings, bracelets, and precious stones, sapphire, and pearls jewelry along with watches from Rolex, Cartier, and Breitling.
“Resistance”, an oil painting by the contemporary painter James Suzuki is a mentionable piece. The abstract with geometric images represents Suzuki’s modernist style. Works by artists like Victor L Cugnen, Dali, and others can also be bid upon. A Botticelli sterling flatware set and glassware by Tiffany and Steuben are also available. Explore Persian rugs, Meissen porcelain, shades, and register to bid online on LiveAuctioneers.
Guitars have great popularity among vintage musical instruments. Guitars from popular makers and styles are a major part of the upcoming event by Heritage Auctions. Among them is the featured 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar, which is often referred to as the Holy Grail of Guitars. Associated with popular names in the music industry like Jimmy Page, Bernie Marsden, and Keith Richards, the featured Gibson sunburst guitar is most sought after for its rarity.
Other highlights include multiple Paul Reed Smith guitars. The maple top guitar entered the market in 1985, known as the PRS Standard. Offered here is a pre-production 1984 PRS cover-girl metal solid-body electric guitar. With a personalized note from Paul Smith, the guitar was featured on the cover of the first PRS catalog. Along with guitar varieties, the auction also offers musical instruments like banjos, mandolins, amplifiers, and pedals. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
From the moment Dr. Peter J. Keim handled his first vintage American flag, he knew he had stumbled on a lifelong passion. His collection of American flags was built over the course of forty-five years and will come to auction in late November. Freeman’s will present Keim’s collection, including numerous incarnations of the flag as the nation expanded. A 16th star was added to the flag around 1830 to commemorate Tennessee’s entrance to statehood. One of these 16-star flags is available in this sale with an unusual star arrangement. Their form suggests that three extra stars were hand-sewn on after the flag’s original creation.
Other flags set themselves apart in different ways. A Free Soil Party flag has the stars arranged to spell the word “FREE” to reflect the organization’s opposition to expanding slavery. The stripes on another include navy blue along with red and white to celebrate the entrance of Texas into the Union. Beyond American flags, this auction will also include various pieces of Americana and ephemera, including a mourning pin for Abraham Lincoln and several lithographs. Browse the full catalog and register to bid on Invaluable
Martin Grelle is best known for capturing the spirit of Native American and cowboy culture in his paintings. One of Grelle’s oil paintings, titled Warriors, is available in the upcoming auction presented by Bonhams. This piece shows three Plains warriors riding across a mountain.
This auction of the Eddie Basha Collection assembles a range of fine art. Among them, Crows in Yellowstone by Howard Terpning stands out. Terpning was known as “…an extraordinary visual storyteller with a focus on historical depictions.” The Crow warriors were regarded as expert horsemen in the region that is now called Yellowstone. This painting shows a band of these warriors carefully navigating a treacherous area, which Terpning shows in attentive detail. John Coleman’s bronze sculpture is also of particular interest. His style captures the mood of the subject and often portrays Native American imagery and symbolism. Explore the full catalog of art and register to bid online on Bonhams.
A set of ten Mid-Century Modern chairs will be available in Clarke Auctions’ upcoming Fine Art, Jewelry, Mid Century & Antique Estate Auction. Karl Springer created these pieces with lacquered parchment by stretching and varnishing leather into a solid and defined form. The chair cushions are upholstered in giraffe-patterned fabric, another exploratory aspect of Springer’s signature style. Mid-Century furniture is particularly highlighted throughout this auction, including mirrors, light fixtures, and tables.
Fine art and jewelry will also be included in the sale. One of Gen Paul’s oil paintings is featured, showing a red and green clown against a mustard yellow background. The Parisian artist traveled through the United States during the Jazz Age, inspiring many of his paintings and helping him lay the groundwork for Abstract Expressionism in the 1950s. Another available lot is a modern parody of Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe prints. It was created in 2000 by Shepard Fairey, the street artist who launched the OBEY clothing company and designed President Barack Obama’s 2008 Hope portrait. To view the full catalog and register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
In 19th-century Sicily, donkey-driven carts were the most efficient way to transport belongings. The brightly-decorated carts were also ideal for weddings and parades. An example of the carretto siciliano or Sicilian cart is available in the upcoming auction presented by Los Angeles Antique Auction. Geometric patterns decorate the wheels while more elaborate imagery covers the carriage. According to Italy Magazine, the paintings on the carriage helped visually tell stories to the illiterate.
The auction’s 153 lots represent antiques from around the world. One lot that is particularly highlighted is a 1980s neon Ferrari sign from Carlson Motors. The 1980s were a change-filled decade for Ferrari, which saw the passing of the company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. Representing England in this auction is a walking stick that contains a hidden gambling set. The stick is made of ebony wood with a handle of sterling silver. The top of the handle can be twisted open to reveal gambling chips and dice. While it is unclear when this cane was produced, it may have been necessary due to England’s strict gambling policies in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Also available in this sale are several Balinese masks from Indonesia. Such masks not only honored ancestors but also served as vessels that the ancient Balinese people believed would help them re-visit their families. Register to bid on this or any other lot by visiting Bidsquare
will offer the upcoming Rare Books and Documents auction in late November. It will include the book and document collections of Denegre Vaught and Pérez de Salazar. Among the historical papers, a single-page pronouncement on the freedom to trade salted meat and tallow will be featured. It was signed by Miguel Hidalgo, a Mexican Catholic priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence, as well as José de Iturrigaray, Viceroy of New Spain.
There are also many notable books under the gavel, including an early edition, 3-volume set of History of the Conquest of Mexico by William H. Prescott. He was an American historian and Hispanist who was well-known as an intellectual of his time. There are also several sets of historical photographs. One notable lot includes photos by Manual Ramos depicting the “Tragic Ten Days.” The portrayed events took place in Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution, leading to a coup d’état and the assassination of President Francisco I. Madero. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare
Leland Little Auctions will present the upcoming Holiday Gallery Auction. In this sale, a variety of collectible vehicles, Asian art, prints and multiples, jewelry, and pottery will be offered. One featured lot is a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS Convertible. This car produces 450 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque. Most of the car parts are aluminum or stainless steel. The engine block paint matches the car’s exterior.
Another item at auction is a 1932 Trujo Model A banjo. This instrument has a Trujo plate on the back of its headstock with original Grover tuners and mother-of-pearl inlays. It has a new head and armrest and includes a hard-shell case. Also available is an American mahogany sideboard. This mid-19th century piece is made of mahogany and white pine and features three drawers over four cabinet doors. It has fluted columns on brass paw feet and a pull-out drink slide. To view the entire collection and to place a bid, visit Leland Little Auctions.
