After watches were invented, they were significantly used by soldiers to know the time and keep alert on the battlefield. Through time, watches have evolved and people have recognized their multifaceted purpose serving as fashion accessories, entertainment, alarms and more. Fulfilling such a variety of purposes, Skinner presents precious collectibles at Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments auction.
Rare Rolex Stainless Steel is set to wow observers with its impeccable craftsmanship and style. From circa 1905, the watch is made in gold, rose gold, and stainless steel and has subsidiary apertures for the day of the week and month. The item is placed at the highest estimated value of $150,000. Similarly, the beauty of Musical Bracket Clock by Robert Ward is hard to express in words. The piece has a two-tune music movement with eight bells and sixteen hammers that seems quite enchanting. Among the notable lots are also Alvan Clark & Sons 4-inch refractor telescope and Mahogany floor-standing astronomical regulator, which might interest buyers. To register, please visit Bidsquare.
To say that Pablo Picasso dominated Western art in the 20th century is not in itself unusual. He was renowned as a pioneer involved in almost every art movement of the century. Picasso’s art revolved around his muses; his children, lovers, wives, and even birds. St. Louis Collections from Hindman Auctions house will present Picasso’s “Colombe Volant (flying dove)” as one of the highlights of the auction.
The ensemble of elite jewelry from Marcus & Co, adds life to the curation. Marcus & Co is responsible for producing interesting decorative items. The American silver pitcher with an applied hollow handle is a beautiful example of elegance offered by the jewelry house. Similarly, an item that can leave observers in awe is an oil on canvas by Lynne Drexler. The colorist’s bold use of vibrant palette mixed with dark and light tones are quite unmistakable. Discover a variety of lots on Bidsquare.
The key to jewelry becoming timeless and elegant lies in its appeal. And where better to find such gems than the upcoming Cartier Van Cleef Designer Jewelry Auction by Allure Antique Auction. The October collection from Allure features esteemed houses like Van Cleef, Cartier, and Tiffany and Co.
The spectrum of jewelry that goes beyond conventional taste includes an 18-carat yellow gold and diamond embedded Panthere earrings by Cartier and a Modern 15.58-carat Tanzanite necklace. Described as ‘a geological phenomenon’, tanzanite is known to be a rare element of nature, more so than diamonds. Tanzanite jewelry is valuable and coveted, both for the gem’s rarity, as well as its beauty. Visit Bidsquare to find more interesting items.
The Auction of Books and Documents of History of Mexico by Morton Subastas is a collection of historical texts from the pre-Hispanic time to the First Republic. There are several that are gorgeously designed and illustrated, including a facsimile edition of Codex Laud, Paintings of Death and Destinations. The Borgia Group Codices, a group of pre-Columbian codices are distinguished by their religious or spiritual content. Though a part of the Codex Laud is thought to be missing or lost, it is nevertheless considered an important piece.
The highest valued lot is the Conjunto de documentos manuscritos e impresos relacionados con José María Cos. It is a set of manuscripts and printed documents related to José María Cos. Cos was a participant in the Mexican war for independence from its very earliest days. He also helped draft the Constitution of Apatzingán, which defined early law that governed the Mexican Republic. His contribution to numerous events of the new Republic makes these documents highly desirable.
A further pictorial and perhaps unexpected lot up for bid is a colored engraving of Mexico City titled Vue de la Ville du Mexique Prise du Coté du Lac (Lakeside View of the City of Mexico). It represents the European vision of Mexico City, depicting buildings, squares, and chinampas (small gardens the style of which is found primarily in Mexico). This rare image of Mexico City is based on stories of European travelers, and thus represents a time and a place that is based both on reality and myth. Take a closer look at these and all lots of this auction and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Silver was first discovered in 1623 in Norway in the Kongsberg mine. Legend states that two kids Helga and Jacob discovered the shiny substance while grazing their cattle on a mountain. After they took it home, their father realized that it was silver and took it to the Telemark county to sell it. There he was arrested for selling silver and was asked about the whereabouts of his discovery. It was then, Christian IV, the king of Norway and Denmark named the town Kongsberg.
The legend lives on through an eleven-piece Norwegian silver coffee service offered by Skinner. The maker of the Cloisonné enameled set is Marius Hammer, a prominent Norwegian silversmith. Hammer’s works are popular for enameled details depicting the Art Nouveau trends of floral shapes and bright colors.
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction offers multiple lots encompassing fine silver, ceramics, furniture and decorative arts by Skinner auction. Objects range from the traditional English pottery and mahogany furnishings to marble sculpture and Mid-century Modern silver. Explore works from the 18th to 21st century and see how you can mix periods and styles to create individual design-schemes in your living space. View the entire listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Tomahawks were an essential tool for many Native Americans, first for hunting and chopping, and then for defense. But both American and British officials would later use tomahawks as peace offerings for Native American tribal leaders. An example of a gifted, or presentation-style, tomahawk is available in the upcoming American Indian and Western Art auction presented by Cowan’s. The tomahawk’s steel head has several interesting embellishments, including a coin-silver heart with the initials “AM” inside it. Each of the auction’s 314 lots, like this tomahawk, are reminders of the daily life of Native Americans across North America.
Beyond weaponry, another lot with a high estimated value is a Sioux beaded hide shirt. The shirt, which dates back to the late 19th century, is decorated across the shoulder straps and bib in amber and dark blue. Sioux refers to a group of seven Native American tribes who are a part of the Great Sioux Nation. Their land stretched across modern-day North and South Dakota.
Those looking for a more personal and also more affordable look into the lives of Sioux people should consider a photograph of a Sioux woman by J.R. McIntire. Little is known about McIntire, but what is clear is that the picture’s subject is wearing traditional tribal clothes. This includes a fully-beaded cape and a fringe skirt. Register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Few artists can claim stories of adventure as riveting as that of Mort Künstler. His adventure brings together two different worlds-fine art and early history. Heritage Auctions will present some of his finest works at Fine & Decorative Arts Monthly Internet Auction.
His painting- Green Corn Ceremony of the Creek, showcases his passion for historical research and vast artistic abilities. The Green Corn Ceremony, a ritual depicted in the painting, is associated with the quest for spiritual purity. Sharing similar brilliance is an oil on canvas by James McIntosh Patrick. The Scottish landscape painter is known to portray the mesmerizing view of the rural fields, street scenes, and forests.
Besides fine art, the lots continue to impress with a Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram trunk that goes back to the early 20th century. Alongside is a Mexican silver tea and coffee service retailed by Eddie’s. Find more intriguing lots on Heritage Auctions.
In the technological era where individuals are mostly tech-savvy than a book enthusiast, the sale of rare books may seem like a bygone trend. However, with almost everything digitalized, people have discerned that books are far more than just printed texts- they are history. Featuring an extensive collection of rare books, Auction #77 is held by Antiquarian Auctions.
The sale offers a number of books by Modernist authors, including the stories of adventure by John Boyes. One of the African pioneer adventurers, Boyes lived through more thrilling escapades than most men have in fiction. John Campbell’s book entitled “Travel in South Africa” is one of the valuables of the auction with hand colored aquatint frontispiece in each volume.
The element of appeal amongst the lots does not end here, as the jewel of the crown is “Portraits of the Game and Wild Animals of Southern Africa” written by Captain Harris. In 1836, Harris set out to travel in northern directions and so the book is based around his sketches of game and wild animals that he encountered in his journey. It is the highest estimated lot at $8,000. Find more information on Antiquarian Auctions.
Amidst the numerous brands of watches that have shaped contemporary accessories, only a handful are unique and sophisticated. Even fewer have been able to show the constant quality of signature style like Patek Philippe over the years. Celebrating Patek Philippe’s timepieces is The Finest Watches, Jewelry, Art & Other Valuables auction by APR 57.
For the collector who abides more by the idea of “less is more”, the curation offers a 3450 Perpetual Watch by Patek Philippe. Alongside the high-end watches is fine jewelry by David Webb. Bold designs have become a hallmark of David Webb’s jewelry; along with his inclination for using a wide range of materials and techniques. His jewelry was born from the blend between the traditional roots and a contemporary aesthetic.
The auction also hosts a work by Pablo Picasso. “Grand Profil” by Picasso is a purported pastel painting that displays his abilities to push the boundaries of fine art. Find more lots and register to bid at Bidsquare.
The James B. Scoville Collection auction, presented by Cowan’s, is a 204-lot event featuring fine art and ethnographic pieces from the 19th and early 20th century America. The lot with the highest estimated value is a painting by C.M. Russell, “Inspection of a Permit”. Russell worked as a cowboy and briefly lived with the Blood Indians during America’s Wild West era. The watercolor piece “Inspection of a Permit” depicts a Candian mounted policeman examining the papers of a Native American man. The subject matter attests to Russell’s devotion to recording even seemingly mundane events in a Native American’s life.
Those looking for a more affordable lot should consider “Looking for Trouble”, also by C.M. Russell. The drawing depicts several Native American men on horses in battle formation, with plenty of gear. Russell lived long after America’s Wild West era, and his art was one of the ways, along with advocating for reservations, by which he honored Native Americans well into the 20th century.
Beyond Russell’s artwork are notable pieces of weaponry. Like a cartouche knife along with a quilled hide sheath from the Great Lakes tribes. The sheath’s hide was slightly tanned with multi-colored quillwork. Quill worked pieces were useful not only to sheath the tribes’ weapons but also served as valuable trading tools with European Americans. Historical weapon collectors should also consider the Henry Rifle. The rifle is considered by many to be an iconic part of the Wild West era in America. You can view each of these lots and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
