From depictions of daily life to stories from Romania’s rich Biblical past, the paintings created by Nachum Gutman incorporate vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes. Gutman’s works reflect his fascination with the land of Israel, often depicting the Arab community and people. One of his paintings, painted in 1950, will be available in the upcoming Israeli and International Art auction presented by Sotheby’s. This sale will also include fine art from artists such as Mordecai Ardon, Moïse Kisling, and Nir Hod.
One oil painting titled Bouquet De Fleurs is also featured in the sale. This 1951 piece was created by a French-Polish painter, Moïse Kisling, who was best known for his highly stylized works. According to Sotheby’s, “The paintings exhibited by Kisling appear to be in bloom, a symphony of live and pure colors.” Browse the full catalog and register to bid on Sotheby’s.
Before the early 20th century, photography lay at the fringes of the art world. It was governed by Pictorialism, a style that manipulated photographs to mimic paintings and drawings. Paul Strand, an emerging photographer at the time, worked to reject Pictorialism and establish photography as a medium in its own right. One of Strand’s 1915 photogravures will be offered in the Millea Bros’ upcoming Select auction. The third and final day of this sale will include fine and decorative art, as well as modern and antique furniture.
A pair of French cabinets from the 1860s will be offered in this auction. They are decorated in the Napoleon III style and are attributed to the workshop of Mathieu Béfort. Other key furniture pieces include a turn-of-the-century piano covered in hand-painted mythological scenes and several vintage chandeliers. Collections of signed screenprints from Abstract Expressionists Michael Goldberg and Alfred Leslie will also be available. To view the full catalog and register for online bidding, visit Bidsquare.
William Paxton (1869 – 1941), an American painter and instructor, is widely recognized for employing a technique called “binocular vision” to his paintings. Only one area of his compositions were in focus, whereas the remaining appeared blurred. The upcoming auction, The Fall Sale, presented by Eldred’s Auction, will feature Paxton’s oil on canvas “Portrait of a seated woman” among several other works of different artists. The wide-ranging furniture collection will include the Hepplewhite Demilune sideboard attributed to John Seymour. The top of the sideboard is made from a single piece of mahogany. The central drawer is designed over an open–arched compartment, flanked on both sides by a bottle drawer and a cupboard door. Oriental rugs, designed with blossoms and geometric patterns, will also be a major part of the auction. To find more information or to register to bid online at Eldred’s Auction.
Featured in the upcoming Fall Major Art and Chinese Auction, presented by Sarasota Estate Auction, is an artwork by George Condo. The artist refers to his works as ‘psychological cubism’ for their comedic and exaggerated takes on real subjects. This style of expression and creative imagery has helped him rise as a contemporary artist. The signed pastel piece available in this auction depicts a banana hanging over the head of a man with unusual looks.
Beyond Condos’ work, the auction also features a few pieces by Pablo Picasso and Charles Octavius Cole. One noteworthy Picasso piece is an offset lithograph entitled Madame Ricardo Canales. Bidders can also view a Khmer porcelain jar from the 12th century as well as a set of Olympia pattern silver forks by Tiffany & Co. For more information on these items, visit Bidsquare.
Since 1860, the Native American Indians of the Southwestern United States have handed down their traditional jewelry. The legacy of these items is a significant part of their culture and the greater American social fabric. Cowan’s Auctions will offer the upcoming American Indian and Southwestern Jewelry auction to feature these jewelry pieces and other ethnographic items.
Included in the auction is a LeRoy Jewelers turquoise and 14 karat gold cast frog necklace. This piece features graduated turquoise and gold spacer beads on a single strand. The cast frog is also made of gold and is regarded as a fetish or spiritual charm to bring rain and fertility in Native American cultures. Also available is a silver link necklace with nine butterflies, each inlaid with turquoise, bone, and spiny oyster. A 17 ½ inch necklace with two rows of silver beads is another key lot. Spacing the silver are several rope bezels with scalloped edges and rectangular turquoise cabochons. View the whole catalog and place a bid on Bidsquare.
The upcoming auction presented by New Orleans Auction Galleries offers an array of English antiques and fine art from the Bruce McCashin Collection. Many paintings in the collection feature rolling landscapes, sporting scenes, and animals from the English countryside. A set of three colored engravings is one of the key lots. Made in the mid-19th century, the paintings illustrate an art exhibition, a group strolling in a park, and a fire show. Another standout item is a suite of 4 engravings from George Stubbs, highlighting the artistic style of this 18th century British horse artist. Based on the original works by Stubbs, the prints follow two men during a day of hunting. Beneath each image is an eight-line verse narrating the progress of the hunters.
Among the featured items is a pair of Napoleon III mahogany side chairs with matching regency stools. Built during the late 19th century, each chair has a corset-form back, a serpentine seat, and turned legs on porcelain casters. To explore these lots and many more, visit New Orleans Auction Galleries and register to bid.
Tom Wesselmann was an American Pop artist who gained popularity during the 1960s for his figurative style of painting. Creighton-Davis Gallery offers the work of Tom Wesselmann in their upcoming Thanksgiving Sale. The available lot is a still life of objects such as a framed picture and several flower vases. “The prime mission of my art is to make figurative art as exciting as abstract art,” he once said.
Among other pieces of fine art, a drawing by a French-Russian artist, Marc Chagall, is highlighted. Created in 1946, the framed artwork entitled Yizkor – The prayer of remembrance is scribbled with brown ink on paper. The auction also highlights multiple works of Pop Art such as Mel Ramos’s set of three color lithographs. The works of Ramos often combine female nudes with the concept of capitalism. Depicting the figure of Marilyn Monroe, the lithograph set is rendered in yellow, pink, and purple. Explore more of these items and register to bid online on Bidsquare
The second session of the Decoy & Sporting Art Auction, offered by , is held in conjunction with the Easton Waterfowl Festival. This celebration benefits waterfowl habitats throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The upcoming auction will feature the tools and art of hunting and fishing, especially birding items, fishing decoys, and carved sculptures.
A featured lot of this auction is a pair of red breasted mergansers by Elmer Crowell of East Harwich, Massachusetts. The paint on the decoys is all original with light gunning wear and a small area of restoration. Also of note are three upright penguin decoys, including an Adelie penguin by Charles Hart. This item is in near mint condition with original paint. Carvings of songbirds, gulls, mounted fish, and many bird species are also for sale. Finally, a set of early market shotguns will be available, as well as a box of Leroy L. Leland shotgun shells.
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Whitley’s Auctioneers will feature Disney memorabilia on the first day of the upcoming Home and Interiors auction. Also included in this sale is a selection of Royal Doulton figures and character jugs. Available in this auction are cartoon characters from the Classics Walt Disney Collection, as well as a limited edition Enchanted Rose from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast designed by Ann Lewis. A rose is enclosed under an etched glass bell case etched that shows the Beast’s image. The Beauty and the Beast original costume design art is another notable lot. This design by the American costume designer Ann Hould Ward was selected for the 1994 Tony Award for best costume design.
Also featured are several limited edition ceramic tableaus, including one showing Snow White serving soup with the seven dwarves. Another lot of interest is a Mickey & Minnie Mouse serigraph by Ron Dias. Other collectibles such as Royal Doulton Christmas figurines and Disney holiday ornaments will also be part of the auction. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, is anchored by a large collection of comics, including over 1,000 published between 1938 and 1959. Included in this sale is an early edition of Marvel Comics #1 from a Windy City provenance. This piece was first introduced to the market by Chicago dealer Gary Colabuono, who acquired the collection from a mailman in Pennsylvania. This man built one of the largest vintage comics collections by purchasing every #1 issue he could find.
Also under the gavel are examples of original comic book art, such as the Robert Crumb “Stoned Agin!” ink drawing, the location of which has been unknown since the early 1970s. This piece has been in the hands of one collector since that time when Crumb traded it in exchange for old blues records. Beyond comics and original art, this auction will also include magazines, memorabilia, vintage video games, and more. View any of these lots and register to bid at Heritage Auctions.
