Kimball Auctions bring to its collectors the finest cane collection in the forthcoming Absentee Cane Auction. Kimball is popular for its Cane and walking stick collections. The auction house is considered as one of the prime antique cane suppliers in the world. Every cane from the auction will leave you wanting to get a hold of them, with their intricate handles, unique designs, and features.
Shotgun canes have gained popularity since James Bond’s Casino Royale. The Belgium cane with a hidden shotgun is a unique and highly valued cane from the auction. The porcelain St. Cloud dress cane is a signature style of the St. Cloud porcelain factory. The white cane handles painted with blue floral patterns and shaped like a bulbous knob are highly sought after for their unique make of porcelain.
A lady’s cane with Lalique handle featuring frosted flower and foliage and the gold quartz presentation cane with an ornately worked gold-filled handle are interesting collectibles from the auction. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
The auction Fine Jewelry and Watches by Hampton Estate Auction displays over 450 pieces of wearable art. It is a wonderful opportunity to add color and variety to one’s accessory rotation with splashy yellow diamond and pink sapphire pieces. Especially, since rainbow-hued jewelry continues to make a fashion comeback.
The collection is also notable for its uniquely shaped jewelry, as constellations of diamonds form a brooch, rings take organic forms, and gold twist to form a thorny setting. It is the inclusion of these objects alongside unusual antiques like an enchanting Victorian purple heart pendant and a piece containing elk’s teeth that elevates the auction into a cleverly curated jewelry selection.
Showcased items consist of an impressive platinum and diamond star sapphire ring and a multi-color diamond brooch. Icy white diamonds are included in a vintage platinum Omega watch decorated, and several splendid bracelets, earrings, and rings. In fact rings make up a good portion of the auction, with over 250 lots. Rounding out the collection are six charming cameos, translucent shell carvings encased in gold. And there is plenty of freedom to play with as bids range from $10-$6,000. For bidding, registration and the complete auction catalogue, visti Bidsquare.
An auction is made memorable and worthy with its collection that has the prowess of catering to a variety of auction buyers. This September, creating such a memorable experience is an auction by Annmaris with its unique collection of decorative arts and furniture all offered by the Alvar Aalto Museum.
Estimated at €12,000, a prominent item is a custom ordered sideboard, straight out of a headmaster’s room. Beside it is a rare pair of ceiling lights with an illuminating design that fit perfectly in a modern architecture. However, stealing the show with the highest estimation, is a rare outdoor light designed by Alvar Aalto especially designed for University of Otaniemi. The piece appears to be the right choice to enhance a buyer’s outdoors. The collection in this auction are fine examples of mastery in craftsmanship as every item is carefully created with exclusive designs. Visit Bidsquare for more wondrous items to register and bid.
Blending treasured antiques with fresh remakes is not always seamless and well-executed. However, such is not the case with Stair’s upcoming auction, Friday Afternoon at Stair. Over six hundred lots represent a hearty mix of antique fine art, Asian works of art, furniture, and decorative arts. With accessible estimates ranging from $100 to $4,000, this auction presents a singular opportunity to decorate with both pragmatism and whimsy.
It is truly the furniture pieces that stand out in this collection. A luxurious, Chippendale-style bookcase with a silk moiré back panel easily catches the eye, making an understated but elegant statement. The grace of that larger piece can be found throughout the auction, from a set of ebonized and slate-striped chairs to numerous portraits, paintings, and still life from the English school.
While these traditional pieces draw the most attention, several hybrids breathe new life into some of the standard antiques. A set of three Chinese porcelain vessels have been transformed into lamps, with their detailed blue and white bodies forming unusual and unexpected light fixtures. The diverse nature of this auction is ideal for interested collectors and eager decorators alike. View the complete catalog and register for bidding on Bidsquare.
The auction Ancient/Ethnographic from Around The World by Artemis Auction is a vivid look into the past. It offers a variety of categories such as decorative, ancient, and fine arts, jewelry, ethnography, fossils and Russian icons. It is a representation of vast cultures from the 18th to the 20th century, providing a privileged look at the 188 selected items.
Believe it or not, the collection offers Pre-Columbian large trumpet made from a single sheet of copper rolled together, making it a true Moche artwork. Metal trumpets were only for the elite to play as Moche instruments were specifically made from cane, wood, shell, and ceramic at that time. Furthermore, Italian Millefiori (mosaic) made from glass beads sits amongst the lots significantly. The piece includes beads, that are totally different in patterns, shapes and colors, and some of them even have sparkling gold or copper-colored glass components.
An item like the 19th-century Mexican wood Santos demonstrations the auction’s amalgamation of history and different styles of arts. It illustrates the biblical, ‘Massacre of the Innocents’. A turn of events where Spanish soldiers killed young infants in the quest of killing Christ by order of King Herod the Great. Find more these truly intriguing items only at Artemis Auctions.
As the first day of the auction wraps up with fervor, the second day brings out an atmosphere similar to that of Qing Dynasty. An assimilation of items from that era, such as Chinese canton enameled copper tray and a Tibetan painted wood chest from 18th – 19th century, is a major part of the auction. Second day also has a beautiful Asian silk painting which is open for interpretation. It depicts houses and trees on top of clouds.
More surprises are in store with pieces like a pair of Chinese Hong mu hardwood (red wood) yoke-back chairs from the late 19th century. Because of their simplicity, this type of furniture was an essential part of the Ming era aesthetics as they appealed to the elites. Ranging from $600 – $6000, the second session is rich with history and stories from their respective eras. And it goes without saying that Asian art admirers simply cannot miss the auction. Visit Heritage Auction to bid for these invaluable items.
Asian art is not just made up of ideas or imaginations. It is defined by assimilation of various cultures and stories; of dynasties that ruled; of carvings of Gods. Featuring a collection of such artistry is the 2 day Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Auction Heritage Auctions.
The first day of the auction curates 354 lots which are a mix of Tibetan thangka, Chinese center pieces, Japanese hardware and more. One item that goes above and beyond, because of its detailed designs, is a well-decorated Chinese imperial gilt-bronze elephant from the Qing Dynasty. This item bags the highest estimation at $70,000. Other pieces like an imperial Chinese, nine dragons carved lacquer box, along with a Tibetan silk lama thangka (hand painted) from the 18th century, cannot go unnoticed.
The influence of Landscape art has become quite compelling in the past couple of decades. Such scenic art spill colors of the natural world on a canvas. Art of the West Signature auction presented by Heritage Auction features a wide range of important collector-worthy landscapes alongside prints and sculptures from the 20th century.
The collection exhibits oil on canvas by Clyde Aspevig, well known for subtle yet realistic depiction of the vast, open landscapes. Similarly, capturing the settings of camp at Lozier Lake in one massive painting from Tucker Smith. His style is largely derived by the beauty of nature. Amidst the variety of 263 works of art is a painting by Fremont F. Ellis. Fremont’s work with vivid brush strokes and thick impasto reflects the play of snow, sky and the hill.
Detailed sculpture by Glenna Goodacre leads the auction with the highest estimated amount of $50,000. Glenna Goodacre’s sculptures are coveted for their lively expression, texture, design, and movement. View the full catalog and register to bid on Heritage Auction.
When some items are rare, they are appreciated and categorized as valuable. Amongst the 546 items displayed by Heritage Auctions this September, each and every item is as unique and valuable as it can be. The collection of error coins (coins that are manufactured incorrectly by a mint) adds excitement because of the variety it offers.
Special Offering Error Coins Online Auction starts with a 1922 1C No D Lincoln Cent. The coin is struck off-center towards 12 o’clock where a portion of “In God We Trust” is off the flan. It is said the replica of the coin may not exist as it sits at the top with the highest estimation of $6,500.
One more hard to find treasure is a $2, 1/2 Indian quarter eagle from 1912. The coin has partial print of legends on the right-side, and the second T in TRUST is completely absent. Alongside these items, one can also bid for a five-cent piece Elizabeth II from 1985 and a 1965 ten cents Roosevelt Dime. To find more, visit Heritage Auctions and bid for your favorite ones online.
Canvas is an exemplary medium to illustrate strong imagination, multi-dimensional thought process and creative skills. Representing such mastery of skills by a wide range of artists is The Collector’s Sale: Art auction by Freeman’s Auction.
Contemporary artist such as Sarah Sze with her Lithograph in colors using screen-print holds the place for the highest estimated value at $5,000. Sze, a prestigious and multiple award-winning artist is known for her compositions which seems to mirror the quality of cities, labor, and everyday life with fusions of electric lights and fans, water systems, and houseplants, amongst many.
The curation of 198 lot features artists of high caliber such as Murray Percival Bewley, Sarah Sze and many more. Amongst the prized possessions is ‘On the other side of the bridge’, oil on canvas by Elizabeth Fisher Washington. The painting shows vibrant colors depicting a pathway towards a city with a river, trees and houses afar. One can also bid or register for three prints By Charles William Bartlett and work by George Overbury Hart at Freeman’s Auction.
