The upcoming Treasures from a Couture Closet Part II auction presented by Turner Auctions + Appraisals LLC will offer 138 variations of designer accessories. While jewelry pieces dominate the auction, a set of vintage silk scarves particularly stands out. The set of 6 scarves includes brands like Gucci, Yves St. Laurent, Versace, and Cartier.
Highlights include a 14-karat gold bangle bracelet with an intricate wirework that has the highest estimation of US$ 600. The sale also includes a 14-karat gold bird brooch, complimenting the collection of earrings, handbags, and rings. Luxury jewelry from brands such as John Hardy, Baume Et Mercier, and Gucci are featured alongside classic and vintage items. Explore the full catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Fine Art & Jewelry Auction is being offered by Helmuth Stone Gallery. This auction features a collection of Lowell Nesbitt paintings along with two Tom Wesselmann pieces purchased at Christie’s in the 1990s and bronzes by Richard McDonald. Also highlighted in the auction are oil paintings, jewelry, and more.
An 18K Italian diamond dangle bracelet features 2 rows of diamonds that come together to form five rows of dangling diamonds. Tom Wesselmann’s 1989 screenprint “Monica Sitting with Mondrian” features a nude woman sitting with a stained-glass window in the backdrop while Lowell Nesbitt’s 1977 oil painting titled “Two Yellow Roses” showcases two yellow roses in different stages of bloom in front of a completely black background. Also included is a 17-inch 18K white gold, emerald and diamond necklace. This necklace features 13 emeralds linked together with diamonds. View all 298 lots and register to bid at Bidsquare.
Textiles and clothing can reveal much about a culture, from its values to its art. In the upcoming Apsara Arts of Asia auction offered by Material Culture, textiles, jewelry, and accessories from cultures across Asia will be available. From the collection of a single owner, this sale includes stone carvings, scroll paintings, tapestries, garments, and more. Ethnographic and Indigenous art is particularly highlighted.
Of interest in this auction is a standing Chinese Buddha statue, dating back to the 6th century. This sculpture from the Northern Qi dynasty stands at over three feet tall, retaining traces of both pigment and gilt. An antique scroll painting from Korea also bears the cultural and religious meaning, depicting Buddha and various celestial beings.
The majority of this auction is comprised of textiles from the East. These pieces range from everyday clothing items to ceremonial wraps and sarongs, on auction both separately and in related groups. Detailed silk weavings from Bali, a ceremonial jacket from China’s Akha people, and various Indonesian skirts will also cross the auction block. Asian and ethnographic jewelry and masks stand out in this auction, made from silver, shells, and beads. Antique wood carvings, embroidered tapestries, and various works of decorative art complete the sale. View the full catalog and register for online bidding on Bidsquare.
The Anatolian rug is characterized by unique dyes, colors, motifs, textures, and techniques. While oriental rugs are well known to the world, the West Anatolian rug is a rare find. A hand-woven Anatolian rug from Turkey will be presented in the upcoming auction organized by Skinner. A large selection of oriental rugs and carpets is available at the sale with a variety of Kazak rugs dominating the offerings.
Also featured is an oriental Serapi rug, a Persian hand-knotted rug tracing back to 1890. Similarly, items such as Kashkar Saph rug, Bakshaish Prayer rug, and Transylvanian prayer rug are also available for bidding. Browse through the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare
Stair presents Day Three: The Fine Sale. This sale features a collection of 18th and early 19th century as well as important English and French porcelain. French furniture and decorations are also among the 451 lots included.
Headlining the auction is a George III cartouche-shaped giltwood mirror, in the Chippendale manner. This mirror features two mirrored cartouches within foliate scrolls and C-scrolled borders. Two exotic ho-ho birds sit at the edges of this giltwood mirror with a floral arrangement in the center. A Staffordshire figure featuring Cybele, the goddess of fertility and nature on a chariot pulled by her companion tigers is also highlighted. Included in the auction is also a pair of large mason’s Ironstone Chinoiserie vases and covers. They stand 32 inches tall and are covered with various scenes of parents playing with children, flowers, butterflies, and fish. The lids are covered with three-headed dragons. Register to bid online at Bidsquare.
From the beginning of 1861, America was going to witness one of the most productive periods of the US presidency from Abe Lincoln. The four years of his presidency and any item remaining from the period are deemed very precious. From the Estate of Dr. Alan York, Roland Auctions presents Abe Lincoln’s Presidential Campaign Banner from 1860 along with many other important collectibles. Although the auction comprises of decorative art, dolls, fine arts, and furniture, the collectibles are dominant in number.
The collection might appeal to many types of collectors. World War II Axis P.O.W. “Iwo Jima” is an item that is worth the investment of $1,200. It is an oil on board of Joe Rosenthal photograph depicting U.S. marines planting the U.S. flag over Mount Suribachi. Another highlight in the lot of 497 is a Pair of Harrison & Tyler 1840 Campaign Pennants. One can find more of such amazing items at Invaluable.
From expressive abstract art to lively pop art, Editions & Works on Paper organized by Phillips Auction offers fine art in a wide variety. Some works of important artists who influenced multiple art movements are being displayed in the auction such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Roy Lichtenstein. The varied selection of 415 artistry includes the complete set of 10 screen-prints by an American artist, Andy Warhol. His iconic work plays with themes such as consumerism and celebrity culture.
Besides pop art, the auction displays the artwork by an artist who distinguished herself with her inventive gestural style, Joan Mitchell. Mitchell is known for prints that are at once free-flowing and inspired by nature, as seen in her hallmark work “Sunflower II”. Work of Roy Lichtenstein shares the unique characteristics of “Sunflower II”. His colorful comic depictions of real-life follow the pattern of illustrations and comic strips. For more information, visit Phillips Auction.
Bansky, an anonymous English artist received a special status in the world of art. His work includes many powerful, often controversial images. While his artworks are renowned around the world, the painting of “Girl with Balloon” is a rare find. The painting is a part of Important Prints and Multiples Day Sale by Sotheby’s. The piece depicts a young girl with her hand extended toward a red heart-shaped balloon carried away by the wind.
A selection of 239 lots of contemporary and traditional styles of fine art is available at the auction. Also featured is a “Nu Au Coussin Bleu” lithograph by Henri Matisses. The nude work is an even blend of light and dark. Along with the nude are the works of artists such as Martin Lewis, and Joan Miró. Find more information on Sotheby’s.
The Icons & Idols: Rock ‘N’Roll auction offered by Julien’s Auctions is a two-day event featuring over 700 pieces of rare rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia. The names associated with the items in this sale are some of the world’s most well-known and influential artists, including Tupac Shakur, Prince, Grateful Dead, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Queen, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and more.
Anchoring this sale is an archive of Janis Joplin and Big Brother & the Holding Company items that have never been up on the auction block. Two key items tied to Kurt Cobain are his custom-built left-handed Fender Mustang guitar used during Nirvana’s In Utero tour, as well as his vintage olive-green cardigan worn at the band’s most well-known performances on MTV’s Unplugged. One additional highly unusual item is the lot for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards Telecast & MusiCares Person of the Year “experience,” which includes two platinum-level seats to the live telecast and two platinum tickets to the Person of the Year gala in February 2020. Explore all auction items and register to bid at Julien’s Auctions.
Those qualities that make a book or manuscript “rare” can vary widely. It might be the first edition, it could have an interesting past, or it could bear an inscription from a celebrated author. In the upcoming Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts auction presented by Christie’s, all of those possibilities are represented. This sale particularly features the legacy of John Nash, an award-winning mathematician and economist. Also the subject of the 2001 biographical drama A Beautiful Mind, Nash was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to game theory; both his prize medal and his doctoral thesis will cross the auction block this October.
This sale also highlights a broad selection of books and manuscripts, from signed presidential documents to autographed letters. Included will be the first book to be banned in America (Thomas Morton’s Puritan satire, New Canaan), the first edition of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations, and a group of letters addressed to a young writer from J.D. Salinger. To view these items and many more, visit Christie’s and register to bid.
