In Farber Auctioneers and Appraisers’ latest sale, nearly 600 lots of fine jewelry and timepieces will come under the hammer. Among the top lots of this event is a hammered heart gold and diamond pendant necklace from Tiffany. Featuring two bezel-set brilliant-cut diamonds on either side of a hammered heart, this elegant Tiffany & Co. pendant embodies friendship and happiness. The jewel is attached to a chain crafted from 18-karat white gold. There are no noticeable surface imperfections on this necklace. Another notable jewelry lot is an 18-karat gold enamel diamond ring. This piece is from David Webb’s ‘Kingdom’ collection, featuring a stunning green enamel frog ring embellished with brilliant diamonds.
Collectors of luxury timepieces can consider a Breitling Navitimer chronograph Twin Jet 806. As a pioneer in high-end chronographs and stopwatches, Breitling redefined chronograph design. The internal rotating bezel of the timepiece is a navigation computer based on slide rules. For pilots, it simplifies complicated mathematical calculations. The Navitimer features a black dial with subdials in silver white. With all chronograph registers reset to zero, the available timepiece is in perfect working order. To view the complete catalog for this November Jewels & Timepieces sale and browse other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Spanish American painter Esteban Vicente Pérez was a first generation New York School Abstract Expressionist. Having regularly visited the Prado Museum in childhood with his father, Vicente developed a great love for art. Harmony, an oil painting on canvas by the artist, is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from Swann Auction Galleries. It is a non-representational composition attained with bold, thickly painted impasto. The nebulous forms suspended in space are influenced by the likes of Velasquez and Goya. Three works by Raymond Jonson, including two landscapes, also lead the listings. Jonson painted September in Eldora when he visited the place with his wife in 1917. He had accomplished many of his plein air paintings then and also received his first solo exhibition opportunity at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Another noteworthy lot in the catalog comprises two paintings by Alfred Henry Maurer. One is a still life titled Croissants et Brioches, and the other is an untitled landscape. The Modernist painter’s works received recognition only after his death by suicide. Visit Swann Auction Galleries to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Modern & Post-War Art sale.
Lab-grown diamonds are human-made synthetic stones produced in a controlled environment in contrast to naturally-formed ones. They are made of the same material as the ones found in nature with identical physical and chemical characteristics. Antoine Lavoisier, the central figure in modern chemistry, first discovered this similarity. Thereafter, several scientists, including James Ballantyne Hannay and Ferdinand Frédéric Henri Moissan, attempted to convert low-cost forms of carbon into diamond. The upcoming sale from Lab Grown Auctions will offer a variety of laboratory-created diamonds. One of the highlights is a pair of diamonds, weighing 35.50 carats. The cushion cut diamonds are IGI graded and have a “crushed ice” or needle-like facet pattern. Another noteworthy piece is a heart cut gem, weighing 21.53 carats. The heart-shape diamond was first mentioned in the 15th century in a correspondence between the Duke of Milan and his confidante.
An oval cut stone of 17.23 carats also leads the listings. The elongated form is a combination of the classic round brilliant and distinctive modern styles. It appears larger than its actual carat weight. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming GIA-IGI Certified Real Diamonds, Lab Grown sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Roy Lichtenstein looked for inspiration in comic books, modified the strips, and made them his own. Lichtenstein (1923 – 1997) was a leading figure in the American Pop Art movement. He used parody to define the premise of Pop Art. Lichtenstein’s works were based on enlarged panels from comic books. In the upcoming November Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, presented by Dane Fine Art, Lichtenstein’s painting titled Sunrise will be available. It is a rare 1965, limited-edition hand-signed piece published by Leo Castelli Gallery and Graphic Industries Inc. New York. For this lithograph, Lichtenstein worked on wove paper in colors. The auction will also offer Andy Warhol’s Tidal Basin (1983) and Cooking Pot (1962).
Helen Frankenthaler was considered to be a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting. Her painting Valentine for Mr. Wonderful (circa 1995) is a top lot in the upcoming sale. It is an original color etching aquatint engraving printed from 11 copper plates and five plastic plates with lithograph-printed poems and colophon. It is number 15 from the limited edition of 25. It was published by Tyler Graphics. Frankenthaler was one of the few American artists whose career spanned several generations of abstract painters while continuing to produce vital and ever-changing new work. View the complete catalog of the November Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Fine Estate, Inc. will offer a 2014 Aston Martin Rapide S in its upcoming November auction. Designed by Henrik Fisker, this timeless classic piece was hand-built in England and has impressive service records. The available vehicle features a DOHC 48-valve V-12 engine and six-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting mode. As per the list provided, the last annual tune-up of the car was in November of 2023. The offered Aston Martin Rapide S-2014 is available in the Morning Frost White color.
A pair of Gio Ponti Italian mid-century wing chairs is another notable lot. The chairs have velvety black seats and beige arms with wings, and they rest on four tapered wooden legs. Among jewelry, an ebony, silver, and leather bracelet designed by Robert Lee Morris and a pair of 18-karat diamond earrings lead the listings. The diamond earrings are shaped like teardrops. Each has a blackened 18-karat gold lattice in the center, further accented by 119 full-cut diamonds. The diamonds weigh approximately 1.00 carat. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog of this Art & Jewelry from the Chara Schreyer Collection sale and other online auctions.
The Abstract Expressionist Ojibwe artist George Morrison was best known for his non-figurative paintings that drew on the colors, patterns, and spirit of traditional Native American artworks. Two notable paintings by Morrison will be available in Revere Auctions’ upcoming sale. Mirrored Image, a 1956 gouache on paper, is particularly highlighted. This piece features layered shades of yellow, salmon, and peach. With its geometric angles and interlocking strips of color, the work recalls Morrison’s famous collages and woodcuts. Another notable fine artwork in the catalog is a 1981 oil painting by Tony Eubanks depicting a cowboy monitoring a herd of cattle. This work echoes the subject matter and color palette of early 20th-century Western art, though Eubanks added contemporary touches like a pair of sunglasses on the cowboy to place the image in modern times.
Beyond paintings, this auction features a selection of photographic prints by the likes of Ansel Adams and Alec Soth. Bidders can also consider a pair of glass “Persian Forms” by Dale Chihuly. These hand-blown glass sculptures feature vivid green stripes and red rims. Additional lots of interest include a lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, a cast bronze figure by Frederic Remington, a Tiffany poppy lamp, and a pair of tall Northwest Coast totem poles. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full Harvesting Beauty: A Showcase of Fine & Decorative Arts catalog and find other online auctions.
This upcoming sale at Brunk Auctions will feature an oil painting by William S. Schwartz, titled A Waterfall in Wisconsin. Schwartz considered himself a “romantic modernist,” drawing inspiration from Cubism, Surrealism, and Constructivism while refusing to conform to trends. In his paintings, the artist often used driftwood abstractions, biomorphic shapes, and narrative symbols to convey his imagination. Schwartz’s paintings, in particular landscapes and abstractions, were widely acclaimed for their use of bright, saturated hues, part of which reflected El Greco’s influence. Another notable mixed-media painting in the catalog is Francis Hopkinson Smith’s Venice. A self-taught artist, Smith specialized in charcoal and watercolor paintings as well as plein-air landscapes. He earned recognition for his watercolors and charcoal drawings, which were featured in several of his books on travel.
Beyond fine art, bidders can consider the Delaware Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay Map by John Churchman, one of the few maps published in America during the Revolutionary War. John Churchman drew this map for the American Philosophical Society. The map illustrates canals that might exist between the Delaware Bay and the Chesapeake Bay. Additionally, the map shows anchorages as well as shoals and sandbanks as navigational obstructions. Hand-drawn county boundaries and colors are used. To view the complete catalog of the Premier Auction – Session II | November 18, 2023, | Lot 1008-1473 sale and to find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
A GIA-certified platinum ring, featuring a 2.58-carat emerald-cut natural fancy light pink diamond, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale at Freeman’s. The center piece is flanked by a double halo of round brilliant-cut diamonds and two trapezoidal diamonds atop a line of round brilliant-cut diamonds. While the accent diamonds are near colorless (G – J) with VS-SI clarity, the pink diamond has VVS2 clarity. A striking 18-karat white gold necklace also leads the jewelry listings. It comes with a pendant featuring a row of colorless round brilliant-cut diamonds designed as swirls. From the center dangles a pear-modified brilliant-cut fancy light pink diamond. The diamond, with VVS2 clarity, weighs approximately 1.11 carats.
Another noteworthy lot is a Rolex Men’s GMT Master watch. The classic piece is an automatic example made with 18-karat yellow gold. It features a black dial and matching black rotating bezel, with a scratch-resistant transparent sapphire crystal. Collectors can also find a Patek Philippe Murat ladies’ watch, a platinum and diamond ring by designer Raymond C. Yard, jewelry pieces by David Webb, Harry Winston, and Chopard, and more. Visit Freeman’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Jewelry and Watches sale.
The Lifetime Perfume Bottle Collection Benefit auction, presented by Helmuth Stone Gallery, will offer over 400 perfume bottles donated to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. The proceeds will be used for the installation of the church’s roof. Leading the auction is a Morney – June Roses Boule flacon bottle by Andre Jolivet. The available perfume bottle was made in 1911 and comes with its original box. Morny was a perfumery established in 1905 by chemist-perfumer Sidney F. Goss in London. André Jolivet was a French glass designer who created prototype bottles like those available in this auction. Jolivet was always looking for something completely new and innovative and started working with a substance called “essence d‘orient” that gave the glass a pearl finish. He was famous for creating pearlized finished bottles for Frivolia, Gueldy, and Firefly in the 1920s.
Also in the 1920s, the French perfume company Molinard hired renowned glassmaker René Lalique. He designed and produced several magnificent bottles for Molinard that are sought after by collectors. A clear and frosted perfume bottle by Molinard, introduced in 1928, is another notable lot in the sale. It is titled Le Baiser du Faune, French for the “kiss of the faun.” It features two nude figures: a mythical figure of a faun, represented as a man with horns, ears, legs, and tail, kissing a woman. A highlight of the sale is a perfume box by Jean-Michel Frank and a Guerlain Coque d’Or Bottle by Baccarat, from circa 1937. View the complete catalog of the Lifetime Perfume Bottle Collection Benefit and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
The largest gold coin ever produced by the US Mint, the American Gold Eagle, was authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. Between 1986 and 2021, the reverse design featured a male eagle with an olive branch flying above a nest with a female eagle and her eaglet. A 1998 lot of five such one-ounce coins is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Brunk Auctions. The obverse design features a full-length figure of Lady Liberty, holding a torch and olive branch, with the Capitol building in the background. Another noteworthy collection is a set of four one-ounce Austrian Philharmonic gold coins. The obverse portrays a pipe organ in the Vienna Musikverein Golden Hall. The reverse illustrates horn, bassoon, harp, and four violins centered on a cello. Both of these designs were created by Thomas Pesendorfer, the chief engraver of the Austrian Mint.
Another noteworthy lot is a set of 20 Carson City Morgan Dollar coins (10 of 1883-CC and 10 of 1884-CC). The Morgan Dollar was the first standard silver dollar minted since the Coinage Act of 1873 came into effect. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Emporium & Coins auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
