An officially signed ratification copy of the United States Constitution and other important early American documents will lead the upcoming sale from Brunk Auctions. This nine-lot auction includes the pamphlet of the Constitution of the United States, approved by the Philadelphia Convention. In 1787, the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia to address weak central government problems arising from the Articles of Confederation. George Washington presided over the convention proceedings. The U.S. Constitution was established at the convention with broader powers for the federal government, including the ability to conduct foreign relations. The available document was printed by John Fenno in Philadelphia in 1791, and bears the signature S. Johnston, with a marble design cover that reads, Constitution of the United States.
Another notable lot in this upcoming auction is the initial draft of the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union among the 13 original colonies. The eight-page document was submitted by the committee formed by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 12, 1776. This was the first constitution of the United States and was in effect from 1777 until 1789 when the current constitution took effect. Bidders can consider the printed archetype of the U.S. Constitution, Joseph Hewes’ circular letter to the North Carolina inhabitants, and a reproduction of Emanuel Leutze’s 1851 painting, titled Washington Crossing the Delaware. To browse the complete The United States Constitution–Signed Official Ratification Copy and Related Document sale catalog and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
Dino Martens (1894 – 1970) was a celebrated Italian painter and designer noted for his glass art. His works closely reflect the Murano glass style of the 1950s. An accomplished painter, Martens worked with Aureliano Toso’s glass factory, rendering a series of remarkable glass vases between 1946 and 1960. He adopted a unique technique for his glass artworks by combining conventional Venetian techniques with bold colors and asymmetrical forms. Marten’s Oriente series is considered highly valuable. One such Oriente vase by Dino Martens is a key highlight of the upcoming Palm Beach Modern Auctions sale. The featured piece well represents Martens’ style with its biomorphic shape, patchwork composition, black and white murrine pin-wheels, and more.
Archimede Seguso’s ‘Alabastro’ floor vase is also highlighted in this sale. One of the 20th century’s master Venetian glassmakers, Archimede Seguso (1909 – 1999) was famous for his animal figurines, chandeliers, and other forms. Seguso, an entrepreneur and designer, started working with glass when he was just 11 years old. Besides rediscovering the massetto technique, he also experimented with the sommerso. This Murano glass technique involves blending colors and placing them atop each other to produce striking layers. The available piece is a rare vase that weighs nearly 25 pounds and has thick walls. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Murano Glass Collection of Leslie & Ramon Pina sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions. Find the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
Acclaimed photographer Andreas Gursky is a professor at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Germany, regarded as a highly radical academy in the art world. Known for his panoramic perspective, he often depicts dramatic views of sports events, especially football matches, in his images. The upcoming auction from Christie’s will feature Gursky’s Dortmund, one such work signed, titled, dated, and numbered in ink. The chromogenic print is mounted on Plexiglas and measures 121 by 88 inches with its frame. It is numbered two from an edition of four. William Eggleston’s Greenwood, Mississippi ‘The Red Ceiling’ (1973) is another noteworthy photograph in the sale. It was created with the dye transfer print process. The image is considered a significant and powerful work by Eggleston. Particularly striking is the way he captures the blood red hued wall and ceiling surface of the room. The American photographer is celebrated for popularizing color photography as an authentic art medium.
A work titled Untitled Film Still #81 (1980) by Cindy Sherman also leads the listing. The gelatin silver print, flush-mounted on board is numbered three from an edition of three. It is part of her path-breaking series of 70 black-and-white self-portraits in varied contexts. Visit Christie’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming An Eye Towards the Real: Photographs from the Collection of Ambassador Trevor Traina sale. Browse more auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
The upcoming American & Southern Auction | September 27, 2024, offered by Brunk Auctions, will feature a painting by Andrew Wyeth titled Undercover and Evening at Kuerner’s Study. It is a double-sided work from 1970, signed lower “Andrew Wyeth.” It is a watercolor and drybrush on a single sheet of paper, acquired directly from his family’s private collection. It is a nude of a young person contemplatively sitting on a rock. Andrew Wyeth (1917 – 2009) was one of the best-known American visual artists of the middle 20th century. Anna and Karl Kuerner were his neighbors in Chadds Ford. The Kuerner farmhouse and the reflection of the house in the farm-pond were one of Wyeth’s most important subjects for nearly 30 years. Other major lots in the sale include an oil on Masonite painting by Birger Sandzen and an oil on canvas painting by Ralph Albert Blakelock.
George W. Stewart’s Kentucky coin silver horse trophy is notable in the decorative art category.
George W. Stewart was active in Lexington, Kentucky between 1843 and 1852, during which he produced trophies or racing prizes for several stake races. The races took place both in Lexington, for the Kentucky Association, and for the race meets in Louisville. They are known for heavy repoussé and are elaborately ornamented with horse racing motifs, showing jockeys on horseback racing towards the finish. Very few of Stewart’s trophies have survived. The sale also offers ceramics, bowls & glass, lamps, lighting, baskets, bronze, fine porcelain, tableware, and more. View the American & Southern Auction | September 27, 2024 catalog and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare. Browse more auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
The upcoming 20th Century Abstraction / Latin American Art sale from Doyle will offer Desert and Sea (Cave #15) by Elaine de Kooning. It is signed and dated E de K 1984, and inscribed Prehistoric Cave Series. Elaine Marie Catherine de Kooning (Dutch/American, 1918 – 1989) was an Abstract Expressionist and Figurative Expressionist painter in the post-World War II era. Her childhood room was decorated with painting reproductions, and her mother started taking her to museums at the age of five and taught her to draw what she saw. As an adult, de Kooning would draw up to ten hours a day. In 1937, she attended the Leonardo da Vinci Art School and went on to study at the American Artists School, both in New York City. In 1954, de Kooning had her first solo exhibition at the Stable Gallery. Her paintings often featured the fast-slashing brushwork of Abstract Expressionism. The available work takes inspiration from prehistoric cave paintings and was executed with acrylic on paper, mounted on linen.
Juan With His Friends is a noteworthy lot by Ángel Botello (Spanish-Puerto Rican, 1913 – 1986). It is an oil on-board painting from 1970. Ángel Botello y Barros was a painter, sculptor, and graphic artist. Dubbed “The Caribbean Gauguin” for his use of bold colors and depictions of island life, his artwork continues to grow in popularity today, fetching unprecedented auction prices. Botello is considered one of the greatest Latin American post-modern artists. The sale will also offer fine art from Amelia Pelaez, Ricardo Martinez, Fernando Botero, and more. View the 20th Century Abstraction / Latin American Art sale by visiting Doyle, and find other auction previews by visiting Auction Daily.
The handmade Birkin tote bag was launched by French luxury goods company Hermès in 1984. It was named after Jane Birkin, the British-French singer and actress. Following a chance meeting with Birkin on a flight, Hermès’ chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas was inspired to create the sleek leather bag. The upcoming Sotheby’s sale will feature a significant collection of Birkin bags. One noteworthy piece is handcrafted from matte alligator leather in Vert d’Eau hue with Sellier gold hardware. The interior is lined in tonal Chèvre leather and comprises a lock, two keys, clochette, dust bag, felt protector, and box. Another notable HSS Birkin 25 bag on offer is designed with shiny porosus crocodile in emerald and yellow with brushed rose gold hardware.
A limited edition Nata Swift and Osier Wicker picnic bag with palladium hardware also leads the listings. It is lined with tonal Swift leather inside. The sale features two striking mini Kelly II 20 bags. The Rose Scheherazade piece is fashioned in shiny alligator leather and lined in tonal agneau leather inside. The Gris Perle and Kraft matte alligator HSS one comes with a shoulder strap and its dust bag. Visit Sotheby’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Handbags & Accessories sale. Find more auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
Augusta Auctions’ End of Summer Elegance sale presents a wide assortment of vintage clothing and couture, with both men’s and women’s garments available. Among the top lots is a Vionnet labeled wool jacket from the 1930s. This chic jacket has a band collar, fox fur hem, and silk crepe lining. This piece was crafted by French designer Madeleine Vionnet. Best known for her innovative bias-cut dress, Vionnet was a prominent Parisian designer in the early 20th century. She favored geometric styles that eliminated the need for corsets, and her clients included the likes of Lady Foley, the Baroness Robert de Rothschild, and Greta Garbo. Another early-20th-century lot on offer is a mid-1920s lace and tulle wedding dress. Ruffles cover the base of the dress, which is outlined with velvet flowers.
Assorted 18th-century garments will cross the auction block in this sale, including a two-piece robe à la française gown and original petticoat from circa 1750. This pink and cream piece is adorned with brocade rosebuds and lacy ribbons. The 1750s witnessed the height of Rococo in fashion. Women’s dresses often embraced elaborate trimmings, floral patterns, and silk details. Bidders can consider other items from this era, including a patterned silk bodice and stomacher from the 1760s and 90s. More contemporary items in the catalog range from a Michael Mott traffic light mini dress from the mid-1960s to a Geoffrey Beene silk and velvet ball gown from the fall of 1984. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete End of Summer Elegance catalog and browse other online auctions. Find the latest auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
This upcoming three-day auction from Pook & Pook Inc. features a variety of fine art, decorative art, furniture, collectibles, and more. Among the top lots is an oil canvas painting by American artist Samuel Miller. Most of Miller’s paintings depict children in a rigid, flatly defined manner, often facing forward. Miller’s bold color choices and the details of his surroundings, including the presence of pets and potted flowers, add to the beauty of the composition. This piece of a little girl, dressed appropriately for the 1830s in a striking red dress and patterned stockings, reflects many aspects of Miller’s characteristic style. Additional lots of interest from the first day of the sale include a framed cutwork silhouette of a woman by Auguste Edouart. The artist was a leading silhouette portraitist in the 19th century, with sitters including King Charles X and prominent Scottish figures such as William Dyce and Sir Walter Scott. The available portrait is of a woman standing in a landscape, and holding a letter, inscribed 1842 Philadelphia, 10″ x 7.
This timed sale also includes a polyester resin plaque from Louise Nevelson, titled City Sunscape. Nevelson helped create modern American sculpture through the integration of Cubism and Constructivism. The artist’s use of monochrome coloring concealed the subject’s identity, creating a new dimension of perception. The offered work was published in 1979 by Pace Editions in New York as a painted polyester cast. Bidders can also consider an 18th-century Staffordshire salt-glazed plate, a 1691 Westerwald stoneware jug, and an early U.S. map in ink and watercolor. To browse the complete Americana & International Auction – Session One – Lots 1-500 sale catalog and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. View the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
The Rolex Submariner remains one of the most iconic watch models in the world. In 2003, the Rolex Submariner 16610LV was launched to mark 50 years of the Rolex Submariner. This watch has a striking combination of a green bezel and an elegant black dial. A complete 2005 Submariner Kermit, ref. 16610LV wristwatch is a key highlight of the upcoming Associated Estate & Appraisal auction. The main features of this watch include a water resistance rating of 300 meters, an upgraded maxi dial, and a high-quality stainless steel bracelet-style strap. Watch collectors can also consider a Cartier Panthère men’s watch crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. This large model has an ivory dial, decked with Roman numerals.
An antique suite of micromosaic and malachite jewelry dating back to 1885 is also represented in this auction. It includes a pair of earrings, a pendant brooch, a locket, and a bracelet. All of the pieces portray micromosaic scenes inlaid in polished malachite. The total weight of the complete set is approximately 158.6 grams. While the earrings have a screwback mechanism, the pendant brooch features a single-pin stem with a hook on the back. Other notable lots include a GIA-certified 2.74-carat diamond platinum ring, an 18-karat white and yellow gold zebra stripe bangle bracelet designed by Roberto Coin, and a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 14-karat gold bracelet watch. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Summer Premier Fine Jewelry & Timepiece Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions. Find the latest auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
Concept Gallery will present an Aaron Harry Gorson painting in its upcoming Fine Art, Modern Design, Silver, Antiques, Prints, Carpets & More sale. Nocturne on the Monongahela River is an undated oil on canvas by Aaron Harry Gorson (Lithuanian/American, 1872 – 1933). The painting is signed lower right and depicts an unusually bright nocturnal view along the Monongahela River. Aaron Harry Gorson was a pioneer industrial landscapist from Lithuania before settling in the United States. He studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under Thomas Anshutz and the Academie Colarossi in Paris in 1899. The available painting captures his love for urban landscapes, exploring the nocturnal beauty of industrial Pittsburgh through glowing lights that reflect on clouds of smoke and the curving Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers. Gorson’s paintings of the mills were highly prized by collectors during the last thirty years of his life, and he is remembered today for his achievements in this genre.
Tender Trap is another leading lot the Concept Gallery sale will offer. It is an oil on shaped canvas painting executed in 1965 by Omar Rayo Reyes (Columbian, 1928 – 2010). It is signed, titled, and inscribed on canvas reverse. Winner of the 1970 Salón de Artistas Colombianos, Rayo was a renowned painter, sculptor, caricaturist, and plastic artist. He worked with abstract geometry primarily employing black, white, red, and yellow. He was also part of the Op Art movement and focused on geometric art. One of his most celebrated exhibitions was carried out in the National Room of the Museum of the Palace of Fine Arts of Mexico. This sale offers modern designs, silver, antiques, carpets and more. View the September 21, 2024, Fine Art, Modern Design, Silver, Antiques, Prints, Carpets & More sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare. Browse other auction previews and the latest news on Auction Daily.
