Stair combines beauty and jewelry to offer the finest of the Day One: Jewelry and Silver in The Fine Sale. Showcased in the auction is a silver pumpkin. This large pumpkin stands 15 ½” tall and is 12” in diameter. There is a gilt wash to the interior and would look great as a holiday ornament or as a year-round decoration.
Also highlighted is a Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. diamond and peridot floral pin. This elegant pin features a floral pattern mixed with peridot stones throughout. It would be a good addition to any jewelry collection. A pair of gold and diamond butterfly ear clips, a diamond engagement ring and wedding band set, a freshwater pearl necklace, and a vintage ring with gold petals and pearl center are also featured in this auction. View all 210 lots and place a bid at Bidsquare today.
In the upcoming Estates & Collectors Chinese Art & Antiques auction, Asian fine and decorative art will be featured; from jeweled Tibetan snuff bottles to a gold and silk dragon rug. Over 350 items will be available in this sale by Eddie’s Auction, including traditional antiques, paintings, and jewelry. One standout lot is a table screen from 19th century China. Framed by hardwood and pearl, the embroidered screen depicts numerous species of birds in ivory, brown, and yellow threads.
Jewelry, both Eastern and Western, also features in this auction. A pair of vintage ruby earrings from Tiffany & Co. and a Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch contrast with vintage coral and butterscotch amber necklaces. Vases, teapots, and jade sculptures are also included. Visit Invaluable to browse the full catalog and register to bid.
Antique furniture from various centuries that come with tales are treasured. Great Gatsby’s Auction Gallery, is a premiere American auction house presenting 287 furniture pieces from a lot of 500 at the Luxury Estates and Private Collections. Remaining 213 items include Asian art and antiques, decorative art and fine art.
A marble and stained-glass back bar represents the early 20th century’s fine finishing, class, and luxury. The rectangular mirror is surrounded by a two-part soda fountain back bar & a white marble base with panel doors. Scrolling through the lots, you will also find a diamond and 14 karats yellow gold ring where the diamond is placed on top of the swirling channel set baguette. All the above items and more can be found at an estimated range of $50-$40,000 only at Invaluable.
Alexander Murray’s personal collection of art and everyday items are available in the upcoming Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers offered event, the Kimono & Japanese Art auction. Kimonos from multiple eras are the most notable items. But despite the auction’s name, several lots span over 250 years of Asian history and come from places beyond Japan, most notably Tibet.
A blue silk kimono from the Meiji Period is the highest estimated lot. Hand-painted flowers decorate the arms, shoulders, and bottom of the piece. It was not until the Meiji period (1868-1912) that this article of clothing was even called a kimono. Another piece with a high estimated value is a navy blue silk kimono from the Edo period. During this era (1603–1868), the garment was called a kosode and was fashionable for both women and men to wear.
A Tibetan thangka painting of Buddha depicts White Tara, who is considered in Tibetan Buddhism to be the mother of all Buddhas. Thangka painting is a practice of painting Buddhist iconography on fabric, particularly cotton or silk. Another Tibetan lot is a bronze Buddha seated on a lotus base. Eyes appear on this figure’s forehead, hands, and feet to represent the Buddha’s all-seeing abilities. You can register to bid and view each lot in this auction on Bidsquare.
As its name implies, the Fine Art, Jewelry, Mid-Century, Asian, & Antique Estate Auction presented by Clarke Auctions offers lots in several categories. Among the most notable Asian works of art is a pair of 20th-century Chinese lamps depicting two immortals, Shoulao and Magu. In Chinese mythology, Shoulao is the god of longevity, and the immortal Magu is associated with healing.
Antique collectors should consider a mahogany Reginaphone. The cabinets open up to reveal the music player on top, as well as areas to store discs below. Meanwhile, the jewelry lot with the highest estimated value is an art deco platinum bracelet and a matching platinum pendant. The pendant also has a central marquise-cut diamond. You can view each lot and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Artists throughout history have experimented with numerous styles and mediums; going all the way from pallet knife painting to photography. Presenting such wide variations of mediums, the auction by Morton Subastas offers prints, photography, fine art and collectibles.
The collection of more than 264 works of art includes a painting by Salvador Dali. The Spanish surrealist is best known for the bizarre images in his work. Among the diverse lots, Andy Warhol’s “St. George and the dragon” painting is an abstract from a larger painting by Paolo Uccello. The painting depicts a scene from the story of Saint George, a persecuted maiden. It is showcased as the highest valued lot. The auction further reveals a photograph by Nuria López Torres which conveys the mood of the subject. The artist mostly focuses her work on issues related to women, identity, and sexuality. Find more information on Bidsquare.
In the upcoming Historical Manuscripts sale presented by Heritage Auctions, Bret J. Formichi’s American ephemera collection is on display. This significant body of literature, letters, cartes de visite calling cards, and Civil War memorabilia is quite extensive. One standout lot is a set of two miniature portraits of Frances Clalin Clayton, a Missouri woman who fought for the Union in the American Civil War. Dressed as a woman in the first photo and a Union soldier in the second, Clayton directs a defiant gaze in both.
Another leading lot is an antique map of Texas endorsed by Jacob De Cordova. This colorful work shows the continual economic and industrial growth of the state, as viewed through the eyes of a successful Jewish-Jamaican immigrant. The ephemera featured in this sale are wide-ranging, from an airline boarding pass signed by Martin Luther King Jr. to a loan agreement signed by Al Capone. Global works are included as well, such as a royal pardon issued by Spain’s King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. To explore these items and many more, visit Heritage Auctions and register to bid
Morphy Auctions will present the Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms two-day sale, a selection of accessories, handguns, rifles, shotguns and more. One standout lot is an original Colt Model 1883 Gatling gun. The design of the 43 Spanish caliber gun includes an original Accles feed drum with steel internals. Another highlighted weapon is a Pancor Mk3 “Jackhammer.” Only 3 of these firearms were ever made and the other two were intentionally destroyed. The Cased No. 2 Belt Model Paterson comes with its original accessories and a matching spare cylinder. Visit Morphy Auctions to view the complete catalog and register to bid.
To benefit the Arnhold Foundation, Sotheby’s presents the Selected Meissen and Other Ceramics from The Collection of Henry H. Arnhold Auction. Henry Arnhold adding to his mother’s collection assembled one of the greatest private collections of Meissen porcelain outside of Dresden.
While the world considers Böttger as the inventor of Meissen, in reality, he had learned the porcelain making technique while working with the mathematician Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. The porcelain manufactory later rose to fame under the leadership of master modeler Johann Joachim Kändler. This sale of early Meissen porcelain includes figures by Kändler. Harlequin figures produced by the artist were inspired by the Italian comedy theatre, Commedia dell’arte. A similar figure from the Commedia dell’arte group of ‘The Indiscreet Harlequin’ is offered at the highest estimate in the auction. Chinoiserie and Hausmaler-decorated wares, Kakiemon and Imari Meissen porcelains, as well as Japanese and Chinese prototypes, are also available. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Sotheby’s.
In the upcoming African American Fine Art auction presented by Sotheby’s, some of the most famous European artists of the 19th and 20th centuries will take the lead in the auction. Celebrating the European culture, this sale will draw attention to mediums ranging from paintings to sculptures.
Montague Dawson’s Reef down is an oil on canvas depicting the clipper ships. Growing up on the edge of the sea in Southampton, Dawson spent his youth learning about shipping, sailing, and fishing. The time spent on the sea added to his skill of portraying realism in his work. Another lot is a painting by Julius Leblanc. His work communicates the subject’s mood through a blend of subtle colors and composition. Hans Zatzka, Eugen Von Blaas, Francesco Alegiani, and many more artists are featured, encompassing Europe’s art and culture through the years. Register to bid online on Sotheby’s.
