With time, everyday decorative items eventually become art objects. The Forke Collection of Early Americana, presented by Skinner, offers bidders decorative art, furniture, and collectibles from both England and America through the 17th and 18th Century. Something even as unassuming as a pocket globe can remind art collectors, how people saw the world hundreds of years ago.
The lots in this auction with the highest estimated value are a series of chests, including an oak sunflower chest with two drawers. The piece dates back to the late 17th Century and is decorated with three carved sunflower blossoms. The chest originally entered the market in 1981 and was previously held in the original family’s collection.
Another piece that combines functionality with intricate details is the previously-mentioned Nicholas Lane pocket globe. The globe was made in 1776, the same year the original 13 American colonies separated from Great Britain. Marks on the globe outline the journeys of both Captain Cook and Commodore George Anson. Register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Few movies have broken through the generational wall like the Star Wars series. For decades, children and adults have been drawn into the inter-galactic battle between the Jedi and the Sith. Even still, the original trilogy of Star Wars movies, released between 1977 and 1983, attract a cadre of loyal fans who know each film by heart and covet any original memorabilia associated with the series.
Alderfer Auction is currently offering a collection of nostalgic toys from the original Star Wars trilogy, each reminiscent of a moment in galactic lore. One might fly across the galaxy with Han Solo and Chewbacca in the Millennium Falcon from Empire Strikes Back or fight the Empire as Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 in an ESB X-wing fighter. A collector who has gone to the dark side may defend the Death Star as Darth Vader in his black tie fighter.
More nostalgic toys from two other good vs. evil sagas of the 1980s have not been overshadowed by the Star Wars. The Masters of the Universe and Transformers also garnered loyal fans and collectible figures, which are available. Collectors may reenact classic confrontations between He-Man and Skeletor with their 1981 figures or recreate battles between the Autobots and Decepticons with a first-generation lot of 9 Transformers in a vintage case.
It’s easy to underestimate the effort it takes to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in a new home. Each area – both inside and outside – must be carefully designed to be both beautiful and functional. Alderfer Auction is currently offering everything one might need to create such a home-like environment.
For the home office, a vintage wooden desk with a comfortably upholstered chair will pair nicely with a Beacon Hill wooden bookcase and several available books to display. A pair of Pearson swivel chairs and one of the several available area rugs would look great in a den with a colorful painting of a city block in spring. The outdoor space of a new home could be furnished gas grill from Weber and an outdoor table and chairs with an umbrella to shade the area. Don’t miss the other household items available in this auction. Register to bid at Alderfer Auction today.
The final day of the Autograph Auction Part 4 by Alderfer Auction wraps up with autographs from movie stars, professional athletes, businesspersons, and famous authors. Within the last 173 lots, you will find an autographed photo of astronaut Neil Armstrong. Sports lovers will also enjoy a copy of the one-page contract of the selling of Babe Ruth to the Yankees. History and military buffs will find interest in a lot of two photographs and a signed letter from the Enola Gay crew, members of the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb during World War II.
Own the signatures of Rudy Kipling, author of The Jungle Book and Katherine Lee Bates, composer of America, the Beautiful. You will also find autographs, signatures, and photographs of Bill Gates, Hugh Hefner, Orville Redenbacher, Booker T. Washington, and even Donald Trump among many others. Prices for this auction range from $5 to $350. Visit Alderfer Auction to view the entire collection today
Every pottery collector should own a piece of Roseville Pottery. Founded in 1890 by J.F. Weaver, The Roseville Pottery Company was one of the three main American pottery manufacturers in the 19th and 20th centuries. The company closed its doors for the last time in 1954. Now is your chance to reflect on the Roseville history.
Highlighted, in this Roseville Pottery Auction by Alderfer Auction, is a green vase with pumpkins from the Baneda collection, a tan bowl featuring a purple flower with green leaves from the Wisteria collection and a blue teapot with green leaves from the Bleeding-Heart collection. You will also find a tan teapot from the Wincraft collection and a green bowl with white flowers from the Dogwood collection. There are many more bowls, vases, teapots and cornucopias from a variety of Roseville collections ranging from $5 to $80. To view all 98 lots and to place a bid, visit Alderfer Auction.
Collection by Showplace Antique is just the right space to escape the ordinary as it comprises of pieces with beauty, not limited to shapes and size. Exemplified by the collection is a painting by Stephen Fox whose work brings reality on his canvas. Like Stephen Fox, Robert Gniewek and James Del Grosso have a similar style of working with their brushes. Oil on canvas by Robert Gniewek depicts urban landscapes with precision and realism. His paintings embrace the charm of cities at dusk under artificial lights.
The highlight of the collection does not end there. hiding amongst the enormous lot of 352 items is a timepiece characterized by the timeless sense of style- Rolex Oyster Perpetual Kennedy Watch. Check more of these featured items on Bidsquare.
Heritage Auctions will make sure you relive the moments of sports history in its upcoming Vintage Sports Photography Catalog Auction #50017. The greatest baseball player of all time- Babe Ruth has been a legend in the game. Every Red Sox game that Babe Ruth played, attracted a lot of attention. The 1919 Babe Ruth original news photograph is one of the most sought after and highly valued collectible of the auction.
The 1984 original photograph of Michael Jordan’s first-ever NBA game is another rare and important collectible in basketball history. Collectibles like the 1951 Mickey Mantle Rookie photograph, Ted Williams San Diego Padres minor league original news photograph, and the 1927 New York Yankees original news photograph are a few mentionable pieces among the many, in the auction. The auction will also feature photographs, autographs, uniforms and other collectibles from different forms of sports.
Day 1: To own a little something from the hall of fame is wonderful. The first day of the upcoming Summer Platinum Night Sports Collectibles Auction by Heritage features an array of such collectibles. The auction emphasizes on baseball, basketball, football, hockey and other sports, with starting bids ranging from $105 to $637,500. The highlight of the auction includes game-worn New York Yankees jersey by Lou Gehrig, a sportsman who held attributes of a ballplayer like no other. Unusual items such as Honus Wagner’s bat with provenance directly to Wagner himself and a baseball signed by Cobb is a valuable asset in the auction.
Day 2: Likewise, the second day of the auction does not fail to offer an enthusiastic collection for sports lovers. Ichiro Suzuki whose jersey is presented, was the only player in the history of Major League Baseball who has recorded a decade of prolific hitting. Few items among 500 lots are Ty Cobb cabinet photograph and Jeremy Lin game-worn New York Knicks jersey. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Heritage Auction.
Architectural Salvage, offered by Hess Auctions is a selection of elegant items from all around the world to flourish your collection. The items featured in the selection are valuable architectural pieces with original styles and unique features. The variety of 398 lots comprises of decorative crafts and architecturally rich furniture to be showcased with pride. An item such as an ornately carved wooden storefront instantly catches the eye of enthusiastic buyers, for it would provide a classic look for any place it is used. Similarly, a wrought iron bench gazebo is as useful as they come for a perfect summer set up for a garden party. Other valuable items such as an industrial metal stool and 4 glass architectural doors with the lower panel can also be found in the auction. For more information and to bid online go to Liveauctioneers.
The Vintage Poster auction, offered by Swann Auction Galleries, consists of a large variety of classic posters, many of which will be highly recognizable even to the non-collector. One of the most well-known and easily identifiable of the sale is James Montgomery Flagg’s “I Want You for U.S. Army” poster (circa 1917), featuring a grimly serious Uncle Sam making it clear that every viewer is needed to join. James Montgomery Flagg was an American comics and illustration artist who worked in media ranging from fine art painting to cartooning, but he is best remembered for his political posters, several of which can be found here.
Another recognizable artist with more than one poster up for bid is Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, caricaturist, and illustrator, whose immersion in the colorful Paris life of the late 19th century allowed him to produce an enticing collection, sometimes provocative, even decadent, images of the time. He was among the best-known Post-impressionist painters, and his poster art will be familiar to both collectors and casual browsers, making this quite a popular bid.
One of the more unusual posters in the set is by Tadanori Yokoo titled “Word Image, 1968.” A large portrait-oriented poster that measures 49×12 inches, this piece is advertising the seminal exhibition of 20th-century posters from the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. Rita Reif referred to the show as “a landmark presentation that helped define the medium for scholars, graphics specialists, and collectors” (New York Times, June 26, 1968). The poster consists of four mouths that seem to be announcing the arrival of this popular art form while hovering above an all-seeing eye at the center of a burst of creativity. Tadanori Yokoo is one of Japan’s most successful and internationally recognized graphic designers and artists, and this will likely be one of the most sought after of the eight of his posters up for bid.
