At the Fantastic antique and art auction by Antique Place, you will find a wide variety of decorative art, fine art, Asian art and antiques, collectibles, furniture, and more. Featured is a beautiful bronze figurine called Danseuse Espagnole, of a lady with colorful attire that really pops. Made by Prof. Otto Poertzel, the figurine is mounted on a green onyx base and stands at 24 ½ inches. Another bronze figurine is of a lady with a parasol on her donkey and a man on his donkey heading in the opposite direction reaching over as if trying to speak to her. A Vienna enamel painted bronze sail vessel is also showcased. This elaborate piece depicts men and women in various positions on the side of the vessel, the top deck, and on the sail itself. The top deck also lifts off to reveal a compartment. There are paintings, clocks, doll furniture, and much more in the auction. Bids start at $5 with estimates up to $50,000. To view the entire collection, visit Invaluable today.
The High-End Timepieces, Rolex and High Jewelry auction, offered by Morton Subastas consists primarily of high end and fine watches. At the upper echelon of the fine pieces in this auction is the Corum TI-Bridge Tourbillon, a rose gold and diamond-encrusted timepiece that is expected to fetch well over a million dollars MXN.
Montres Corum Sàrl, commonly referred to as Corum, is a Swiss watchmaker based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Neuchâtel. They make high-quality, high-end watches, many of which are limited editions such as this one. A number of Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date pieces in a variety of styles are also available. The “perpetual” movement of these watches refers to their ability to run on the energy provided by the wearer’s wrist movement rather than manual winding and was invented by Rolex in 1931. Besides watches there are also several pieces of fine jewelry at auction, including a diamond and platinum “eternity ring.” Diamonds circle the entire circumference of the band and total approximately 6.07 carats. View all of these lots and register to bid on Morton Subastas.
The Online Only Decorative Arts auction, presented by Pook & Pook is a series of over 800 lots with fine art, decorative art, and furniture representing Americana. The term Americana applies to objects that represent the comforting, romanticized history of America; think apple pie, baseball, and American flags flying. Although super-stylized, Americana still represents an important aspect of American culture and is often entertaining in its execution.
Among the most eye-catching lots, is a patriotic eagle quilt that features the Great Seal of the United States and four interlocking American flags. Also available is an owl decoy from the early 20th century. Decoys like this owl are used to scare away pigeons and other pests. Pook & Pook notes that this owl has minor wear to its ears. The lots with the highest estimated value include a jar created by Harrison McIntosh and a Civil War-era case of dental tools. The dental tool case was owned by Dr. Darlington Lewis, a dentist in Milford, Delaware. A handwritten note and business card included in the case indicate he started dentistry in 1859.
With starting bids ranging from $10 to $750, this auction has pieces approachable to both beginning and seasoned collectors. You can view each of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
One of the most delightful parts of pop culture is nostalgia. Pop Culture, offered by Potter & Potter Auction, is a collection of toys, illustrations, collectibles not only fascinate but evoke memories. The auction shares over 900 lots of exemplary collection including vintage toys such as Walter Lantz signed woody woodpecker and chilly willy dolls. Exhibited alongside the Library of astronaut books and photographs with the signature of Neil Armstrong, stands “Yellow Submarine” drawing with autographs of all four Beatles, which is the highest estimation at $10,000. Likewise, Walt Disney Studios’ dwarf from Snow white is an animation reminiscent at a glance. A call out to all the Marvel fans as the auction withholds Spider-man print with the signature of the creator of Marvel Comics’, Stan Lee. To revisit moments in pop culture, view the full sale catalog on Potter & Potter Auction.
In 1847, American cartographer Henry Schenck Tanner sat down to update a map he previously made of Mexico. The relatively peaceful process of crafting a map is a hard juxtaposition to the wars being fought at that time for many of the territories his map outlined. This included Texas and the modern-day American Southwest. Tanner’s map is among the many collectibles in the Subasta de Libros y Documentos de Intervenciones auction offered by Morton Subastas that detail the history of Mexico and North America.
Another map included in this auction is from French military officer Gustave Léon Niox from his expeditions in Mexico from 1861 to 1867. He was asked to create a new map of the entire Mexican country during the Second French Invasion of Mexico. The lot also comes with a book containing military reports of Mexican chiefs, diplomatic correspondence, and other documents. A book by Juan de Solórzano Pereira is among the lots with the highest estimated value in this auction. Juan de Solórzano Pereira was an early writer on law in South America. Morton Subastas notes that this book, in particular, is a notable piece of commentary on the discovery, conquest, and colonization of America. You can view each of these lots and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Likewise, day two of the auction is curation of wonderous decorative arts for any collector’s assimilation. Item such as Victorian spangled and cased glass water pitcher has enriched the auction’s value. With the estimation of $1000, an item like Luciano Gasperi’s Fascia Murrine glass vase from 19th century steals attention. The two-day auction, with more than 1300 lots will unquestionably, reveal mysteries. View more exciting items like Fenton carnival glass thumbprint epergne and Norwegian Viking ship sterling silver open salts only at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates.
A collection of beautiful things should not know constraints of culture or time. Rather, it cherry-picks the aesthetically pleasing and the unusual from any and everywhere. Soulis Auctions offers the upcoming Fine Art, Antiques and Collector’s Items sale as one such collection. There is a particular taste for elegant curves and unexpected shapes, evidence of a carefully curated auction. An unusual rococo punch bowl is a stand-out, with fine silver details accentuating each bulbous curve. The casual viewer may not immediately recognize this unexpected beauty across categories, but it is nevertheless found in art deco settees (with horns for legs) and an Easter rabbit toy (with a sporty bunny gliding on a motorcycle). View these items and explore the complete collection on Soulis Auctions.
Summer 19th and 20th Century Glass & Lighting by Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates is a two-day auction defined by its ageless pieces, and the legacy each item withholds. The 19th and 20th century lightings mark the first day of the auction. Messenger and Sons attributed bronze and brass pair of argand lamps, are one of the prized possessions of the auction with the highest estimated value of $3000. Amongst other treasures are a Victorian hobnail designed hanging lamp with brass collar and decorative arms with butterfly; and Manhattan perfection, a single arm student lamp showcasing motifs of mythical creatures and air intakes coming out of a griffin’s mouth.
With an eye for vintage items and commitment to excellence, Burchard Galleries Inc. truly showcases a wide range of selection in its Vintage Estate Antiques, Fine Art & Jewelry auction. It features H. Claude Pissarro’s invaluable oil on canvas with lustrous use of colors depicting a vibrant art market. An 18 carats, 7.65 cut emerald & diamond ring sits seamlessly on the top of the price list with the highest estimate of $46,000. The auction also presents a glass turtle sculpture by Dino Rosin, an Italian artist whose skillful use of “calcedonia” glass makes his pieces recognizable and highly appreciated. To find more of curated categories such as Asian art & antiques, collectibles, decorative art, fine art, furniture and jewelry visit Burchard Galleries.
The Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, contains a collection of highly sought-after items from the world of comics, including Captain America Comics. Distributor markings as well as the “Tom Reilly” stamp in the middle of the back cover identify this as one of the highest-ranking pedigrees (San Francisco) from the Golden Age, putting it among the most desirable comic books ever offered by Heritage. Another valuable lot is the complete copy of Superman’s first issue, prized among collectors, currently ranking at 3rd place in Overstreet’s Top 100 Gold Age Comics list. Finally, among the original art pieces offered here is the cover painting for Creepy #17. This is a striking work, by master illustrator Frank Frazetta, of an executioner standing at the ready, axe in hand. This painted piece was exhibited at the Museum of American Illustration in 2005. View any of these lots and register to bid on them at Heritage Auctions.
