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.
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.
