Featuring a wide variety of Asian artifacts, will present the upcoming Asian Works of Art Online Only Auction. Collectors can browse a variety of paintings from historically prominent Chinese artists, as well as many ceramics, sculptures, and decorative art pieces. One lot showcasing ink and color on paper, Fifteen Luohan Figures in Mountainous Landscape by Qian Xuan, particularly stands out in this sale. Xuan’s works are known for an expert blending of Song realism and an archaic Tang style.
The Catalogue of Sassoon Chinese Ivories provides a comprehensive study on Chinese ivory work from the collection of Sir Victor Sassoon. A first edition limited issue by the well-known publisher Charles Scribner is another rare antique.
Carved lacquerware is a distinctively Chinese method, dating back to the 12th century. A Cinnabar lacquer square box is an excellent example of this technique. The sale also includes many Japanese and Korean items. Explore intricate jade sculptures, jewelry, and artifacts along with porcelain ware, paintings, rosewood, and enameled furniture in this remarkably diverse auction. View the full catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare
The Italian Art Glass and Decorative Art auction, offered by Turner Auctions + Appraisals LLC, is an assortment of collectibles and artworks. The sale features an extensive variety of colorful Italian glass, plus several Lalique items. The pieces of art are primarily from the 19th and 20th centuries, ranging in medium from oils and watercolors to pastels and engravings. The subject matter is similarly diverse, including wildlife art, portraits, still life, landscapes, and abstracts.
Among the paintings is a portrait of Phoebe Hearst by American artist Orrin Peck. Peck’s mother met Phoebe Hearst on a steamship voyage from Panama to San Francisco, and the two became friends. Peck himself grew to become a close friend of Phoebe’s son, the newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Peck was commissioned to paint portraits of Hearst as well as his mother. One of his paintings hangs in Hearst’s San Simeon (Hearst Castle), where Peck also designed the landscaping in 1920.
Among decorative arts are Herend candelabras, porcelain and Asian boxes, Quimper and Kingsware-style pottery, Royal Doulton figurines, brass snuff boxes, silver plated items, and a letter signed and sent by John F. Kennedy. The last item is addressed to one of his supporters, thanking them for their backing; it was written soon after his election to the presidency. It is signed on United States Senate letterhead and includes the original envelope from the White House.
Filling out this sale is a large assortment of car mascots from the early to mid-20th century from a single, long-time collector. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Memphis Design was an inspiring group of 20th-century Italian designers and architects who created interior unlike any other in their time. Ettore Sottsass, the founder of the group, challenged notions of structure and straight lines with unique symmetries of furniture. While the pieces were deemed inequivalent and ridiculous, few admirers such as Dennis Zanone collected a fair bit of Memphis design items. Today, these designs are on high demand and are marked unique and fashionable. This coming October, Wright Auctions will be presenting one of such a lot of 166 from Zanone collection.
The Tawaraya (Boxing Ring) by Masanori Umeda is a multi-purpose and an iconic piece that will turn heads in the auction. If one is a Memphis Design fan, the item is a must-have as it can serve as a sofa as well as a bed with the highest estimation of $15,000. It is also said that Masanori called the item a “Conversation Pit”. The next item that is worthy of attention is from the legend Sottsass himself. His Max bookcase is among the limited thirty-seven in 1987. Made of Birdseye maple with one drop-front bar and two drawers, the item is fascinating along with many others in the collection. To find more and bid for the items visit Wright Auctions.
Estate Auction offered by Thos. Cornell Galleries, Ltd., on September 29 features a plethora of items, from antique rugs to jewelry and furniture to oil paintings. Showcased is a beautiful antique Persian Serapi rug, circa 1890. This combination of blue, red, and tan rug features a flower pattern with various designs. While there is minor wear, that’s to be expected with a 100-year old rug, this rug would make a great addition to any room. Also included is a Russian silver and enamel cigarette case. This handsome case features two bluebirds amongst flowers and berries. A Judith Leiber silver evening bag is also highlighted. This dazzling bag measures five inches by seven inches and features a square pattern. To view all 421 lots, visit Bidsquare today.
Headhunters on the Ifugao island preserved the skulls of the people they killed. This practice continued until Americans occupied the island during World War II. An example is available in the upcoming Exceptional Day 2: Pre-Columbian and Tribal Art auction, presented by Artemis Gallery. The human skull sits atop a boar’s skull, and a wooden platform allows the piece to be displayed during ceremonies. Like the skull, this auction’s 232 lots offer an intimate view of cultures from around the world, including Native Americans, Spanish colonialists, and civilizations across Asia.
The lot with the highest estimated value is a painted buffalo hide shield by Pueblo Indians. The buffalo hide’s thickness provided warriors with extra protection. Two horns surround a blue sun to decorate the top half of the shield. Another rare Native American piece is a tipi liner, also made of buffalo hide. Nine vertical columns of red diamonds decorate the liner, which was meant to cover the 14 to 16-foot tipi.
Those interested in purchasing these artifacts but looking for a more affordable option than the headhunter lot should consider a Naga monkey skull with horns. Naga shaman used skulls in ceremonies to fight off evil spirits. If you are interested in this or any other lot, register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) is a professional theatre company on the campus of DeSales University with a national reputation for excellence. The company produces Shakespeare and other classics, musical theatre, and children’s theatre each summer. Pook & Pook Inc. is offering its estate wine as a benefit for the PSF along with ancient art and antiquities in its Wine, Ancient Art & Antiquities auction.
Highlighted in the auction is the sought-after 12 bottles of the Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac, 1982 vintage red wine. Handpicked and fermented in wooden vats; the fresh wine was then aged in new barriques for almost two years before bottling. The result ended in a vintage of almost Port-like richness and weight, providing a top wine. Another great wine collection featured in the auction is 12 bottles of Chateau Pichon Longueville de Lalande Pauillac. These fine red wines spend 18-22 months in oak barrels and produce a feminine, elegant taste. Other items include other red wines, a gold Vikings ring, a Roman bronze Mercury nude figure, and much more. To view the entire collection of 119 lots, visit Bidsquare today.
Cowan’s Auctions upcoming Cleveland Fine and Decorative Art: Discovery Auction offers a wide range of home furnishings at prices within reach for many collectors. With bidding beginning at $25 to $250, the pieces range from antiques to contemporary objects. They are made from materials like cut glass, sterling silver, porcelain, and wood.
There are large collections of Americana, Asian decorative arts along with the furniture. Highlights include two charming Staffordshire pottery pastille burners, an American train set from 1949, and a 19th-century miniature spice cabinet. There are also several pieces of Chinese decorative art, including an ornate Chinese wedding chair, as well as an impressive Dutch oil harbor scene. To view the complete auction and register to bid, go to Invaluable .
Cloudswood Auction presents its finest finds of Chinese Ceramics in the upcoming Exceptional Chinese Ceramics and Artworks Auction. The highlight of the auction is the Arabic inscribed blue and white charger painted with floral design. The featured porcelain depicts the influence of Chinese art on Islamic and Arabic cultures.
Chinese Kangxi Famille-Verte porcelain takes inspiration from the Ming novel the ‘Romance of the Western Chamber’ and ‘The Three Kingdoms’. The Kangxi period is popular for introducing new shapes of vases like the Yanyan and the Rouleaux. One such highly valued Rouleau vase with a black outline design will be featured in the auction.
Dehua porcelain dates back its origin to the Ming dynasty. The 18th – century Guanyin seated on a zitan stand is one rare collectible offered in the auction. Interesting Jade pieces like jade screens, sculptures, and jewelry are a major part of the auction. Explore many such interesting paintings, scrolls, furniture, and more and register to bid online on Invaluable.
It is not every day that one gets to witness an auction that jogs the memory as the Modern & Collectible Doll Auction by Alderfer Auction. From delightful Mib Riley’s dolls to contemporary Barbie dolls, reminisce child-hood memories with them all.
Amidst 200 pieces, some of the works such as Madame Alexander doll goes back to the 1930s. It is a Kamkins-type doll that incorporates painted features, to attain a more realistic and lifelike skin tone. A similarly intriguing one is a pair of Baitz dolls. The boy (tagged as Appenzell) and the girl (tagged as Liechtenstein) are finely designed to represent country people wearing vibrant attires. The lots cannot be admired enough as they are not just available but also affordable, ranging from $10- $85. To view these items and explore more of the auction, visit Alderfer Auction and register to bid.
Eddie’s Auction is delighted to put forth a well-selected range of Chinese jewelry and more in the forthcoming Estate Chinese Antiques & Jewelry Auction. The bright, double-strand coral necklace is the highlight of the auction. Other jewelry pieces include necklaces, rings, and pendants
However, dominating the auction are Chinese porcelain vases with unique shapes and intricate patterns. The colorful 19th -century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase is one such featured antique. The pink and carmine colored vase is a prominent artifact belonging to the Qing dynasty. The auction also holds important timepieces and collectibles from Chinese history.
Among watches and accessories, the Patek-Philippe watch with 18 jewels enclosed in a18k gold case is a sought-after collectible. The Swiss company has made customized watches for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and these are just a few names from the many prominent holders of the luxury timepieces. The auction will also offer Chinese coins and currency, clothes, and couture, rugs, bronze and wooden statues, swords, porcelain ware and more. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Invaluable.
