Important Imperial Russian Works & Other World Treasures offered by Jackson’s International Auctions is a collection of items, fresh to the market. The items featured in the auction have been in the Welbon family for nearly 100 years. The auction appeals to every auction enthusiast as it carries a blend of decorative and fine art, furniture, Asian art, antiques and jewelry.
Amidst many, a handsome oil on canvas by Henryk Hektor Siemiradzki, portraying a bearded man is demands attraction. Russian imperial, porcelain, Coalport plate is a timeless piece with sunken cavetto finely painted with the crowned cross from the Chain of the Order of Saint Andrew. Other items such as Russian Imperial Porcelain Military Plate and Fabergé silver mounted table medal compliments and fits right in, as the collection goes on to show the impeccable variations. For more details visit Jackson’s International Auctions.
The Asmat people of modern-day Indonesia took the job of respecting their dead seriously. The skull of an Asmat person is one of the most striking lots in the Pre-Columbian, Tribal, and Ethnographic auction presented by Artemis Gallery. The eyes and nose are not only covered in soil, sap, bright shells, and beads to decorate the skull but also to keep evil spirits away. This lot, like many others included in this auction, blurs the line between anthropology and fine art and offers bidders a chance to own an item they may not have thought possible before.
Among the lots with the highest estimated value is the near-complete skeleton of a Chinese Psittacosaurus dinosaur. This dinosaur had a parrot-like skull and used its strong back legs to prowl modern-day Mongolia. Those interested in dinosaurs should also consider the fossilized Hadrosaur dinosaur egg. The Hadrosauridae were a family of duck-billed dinosaurs, and this particular egg was found in modern-day China. Artemis Gallery notes that much of the original scaly texture of the eggshell is still present. Those bidding with a smaller budget will still find valuable lots in this auction. A Mexican pottery figure from the Pre-Columbian era is available for an estimated price of $250-$350. The figure’s pronounced breasts and abdomen indicate it may have been used as a fertility symbol. Those interested in any of these pieces can view each lot and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Summer is a season of blooms, warm weather, and a certain vibrancy that translates well into personal style. All that aesthetic is captured in the upcoming July Jewels Online auction by Sotheby’s. With just over 100 items ranging in starting bids from $600 to $15,000, this is a carefully curated sale of watches, necklaces, and more. Luxury brands, designers, and materials lead the way, including an onyx necklace and ear clips set from Van Cleef & Arpels and a Chanel diamond and mother-of-pearl bracelet watch. This auction is not limited to rarity, however, with several objects of whimsy acting as a counterbalance. A pair of JAR Paris aluminum ear clips give a bright pop of color, perfect for the summer months; a tourmaline necklace designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. mirrors the beautiful colors and symmetry of the season. Browse the complete catalog and bid online on Sotheby’s.
Tom Harris Auctions presents a mesmerizing display of collectibles in its Antique Glass, China and Collectibles auction. A silver flatware set, titled “King Edward” engraved with a detailed design is one of the early examples of Gorham sterling silver. The craftsmanship associated with the Gorham silverware is quite popular even today. Glassware termed as America’s first, also called Carnival glassware made by Fenton are dominate as collectibles. Among them the Fenton Carnival blue glass bowl with bright metallic “Peacock on the Fence” pattern etched on its interior is the highest valued piece.
The “Singing Bird” water set fascinates by portraying the perfect example of popular glass etching treatments developed by Northwood. The auction also features multiple articles providing a glimpse of the rich art culture associated with them. Different forms of chinaware, glassware, porcelain articles, Wallace silverware, and many others are presented in the auction at affordable prices. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Tom Harris Auctions.
The Fine Coins and Currency: Timed Live Auctioneers Auction by Cowan’s Auctions is a traditional live auction. It showcases many fine coins and rare currency. Featured is one United States $20 gold Liberty Head by Kellogg & Co. and dated 1854 with a PCGS grade of AU50. One United States Shield Nickel dated 1866 is also included. Confederate currency is a part of the auction as well. This lot of 25 includes currency from the second through seventh series of prints. A United States $5 gold Liberty Head with a PSGS grade of VF30 is featured. Starting bids for this auction range from $25 to $2,500 with estimates ranging from $25 to $7,000. View the entire catalog at Liveauctioneers.
A décor collector’s paradise, the Hot as Hill Summer 2019 auction offered by Hill Auctions features over 300 works of decorative art. Beside the many decorative pieces stand vibrantly colored paintings, elegant leather handbags, a collection of clocks and watches from refined and professional to intricate and ornamental and so much more. In fine art, the vibrant colors of Zilahy’s cubist still life painting of a Paris school stands out among other portraits and prints. The sculpture collection is led by South African modernist, Sydney Alex Kumalo. A formational South African artist, Kumalo drew from Africa’s rich sculptural history to craft his bronze statue of a seated nude woman. Additionally, those interested in textiles and couture will find several premium leather handbags from renowned makers, Louis Vuitton and Chanel. This 700-lot auction includes items fit for every home, gallery or personal collection. View the remaining lots and register to bid at Bidsquare.
The American & European Art + Editions auction, offered by Capsule Gallery, is a curated sale including works from the Ines Bausili and Rosalie Coe Wier estates. Among the pieces with the highest estimated value is a striking painting of a beach in Tangier by John Lavery. An Irish painter born in Belfast, Lavery, perhaps, is best known for his portraits and wartime depictions as he was appointed an official artist of World War I. In London, he became friends with and was influenced by James McNeil Whistler, some of whose work is also featured. Though Whistler was an American artist, he was based primarily in the United Kingdom, and was a leading proponent of “art for art’s sake.”
Anchoring the auction are some pieces by Carl Rungius, who was a leading American wildlife artist. Born in Germany, Rungius immigrated to the United States and spent his career painting in the western United States and Canada. His reputation of being one of the most important big game painters and the first career wildlife artist in North America, is well represented here. View these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Summer is the season of warmth and longevity, of vibrant colors and new beginnings. As summer peaks, the Important July Fine Art & Antique Auction offered by Helmuth Stone Gallery features fine art from estates across the country. A frigid counterbalance to summer’s warmth, Ivan Federovich Choultse’s painting of a remote snow-covered mountain landscape anchors the lots. It does not, however, overshadow the allure of other paintings, jewelry and decorative works available. Jewelry connoisseur will find a 49ct round-cut emerald set in an elegant 18k white gold and diamond ring, as well as an 18k yellow gold men’s wristwatch from Genevan luxury watchmaker Patek Philippe. With 400 lots and starting bids ranging from $10 to $15,000, this auction features items appropriate for collectors of all experience levels. View the remaining pieces and register to bid at Bidsquare today.
Similarly, the auction’s second day is a fusion of categories such as fine arts, jewelry & vintage furniture. With the highest estimated value of $80,000 for the day is Our Love Blooms, an oil on canvas painting by George Rodrigue. It portrays a more often seen image of a dog in his paintings, inside a heart; left for open interpretations. Moreover, items such as Fine American Rococo Revival Rosewood Etagere, a vintage piece of furniture and an oval-cu Paraiba tourmaline, diamond ring mounted in 18-carats white gold won’t go unnoticed in the auction. For more information and for browsing catalogues please visit New Orleans Auctions Gallery.
The two-day Estates Auction by New Orleans Auctions Gallery is an exciting assembly of items for every art enthusiast. Combining the two days, the auction features over 1300 lot items each with carrying stories from their origination. Featured in the first day, comprising of such qualities are items like a marble clock set from 19th century and Entry Forbidden, a painting by Hans Zatzka, well known for his fantasy paintings. However, the Engagement by Gaston La Touche steals the show with its depiction of vibrant expression of love and ecstatic colors.
