A piece of vintage jewelry is timeless. It also is a flawless combination of luxury and craftsmanship. An example of such a blend is a gold, rope twist necklace by Tiffany & Co. at Fine Jewelry and Coins auction by Gray’s Auctioneers. Consisting of 213 lots, the auction is a good balance of jewelry and collectibles in the form of coins. Sitting at the top, with the highest estimated value of $6000, is a 14-karat white gold and diamond ring set. Highlights of collectibles are a 1999 gold, American Eagle coin and a group of circulated gold type coins from 1910 and 1914. To view more intriguing items, visit Gray’s Auctioneers. Gray’s Auctioneers.
The collectibles in Estate auction by Fairfield Auctions includes a variety of fine Asian, Americana, Native American art, books, baseball cards, art deco, and estate jewelry. The top-rated item is a 2011 Chevy Suburban car. The white SUV has been a popular choice among SUV’s and often seen as the preferred vehicle by the US special forces.
Among the furniture, an elegant and rustic Brazilian Jacaranda rosewood credenza is noteworthy. A handwritten 4 page manuscript on onionskin paper from Dr. Charles Leale describing Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination is interesting with high historic value. A 12 coins set by UNICEF, from different country dating 1979 to 1982, representing International Year of the Child, is another interesting collectible.
Different paintings from artists like Gayle Hoskins, Frank Stick belonging to the conservation of Susan Crosier Jones, dominate the fine arts category. Jewelry of different estates with bold colors, designs and affixed with gems are another featured collection in the auction. Multicolored Louis Vuitton Speedy, watches from brands like Rolex, Cartier, Piaget, and many others accessories are also available. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Fairfield Auctions.
Fine Silver Collection Part 2 & Other Estates by Showplace offers an array of sterling silver items, oil and acrylic paintings, furniture, jewelry, and more. A featured item of the auction is a Tiffany & Co. sterling silver box dated 1919. Enameled with a depiction of a woman in a harem, this box includes sapphires, rubies and green jade. Harem used to be the ultimate symbol of a Sultan’s power and ownership of women. A similar Tiffany & Co. box recently sold at Quinn’s Auction Galleries for $62,500. A Storr/Houle sterling silver-gilt Regency centerpiece with four candleholders is also included. This centerpiece has the engraved coat of arm of Featherstonehaugh and was made for Richard James Meade-Featherstonehaugh, Sovereign head, in 1778. John Houle was the apprentice to English master silversmith Paul Storr. The starting bids for this auction range from $20 to $2,000 and has estimates from $200 to $50,000. To view these items and more, visit Bidsquare.
July Asian Antique and Fine Art auction will include a wide span of Asian antiques from the Han and Qing dynasties. The most acclaimed amongst them is a Chinese bronze mirror from Han dynasty with geometrical patterns and dense combination of decorations. Chinese paintings and embroidery are accompanied by prominent examples of Chinese porcelain such as a vase glazed in rich oxblood, monochromatic, red hue; crane, lotus and florals embellished famille(family) porcelain vases, and a traditional blue and white porcelain jar. In addition, the collectors will experience a rather unique opportunity to acquire hand woven oriental rugs. To explore the catalog, visit China Luban Art and Antique Inc.
he Marine Sale offered by Eldred’s is a collection of eminent stories of the marine. Each item, featured in the curation of 567 lots, carries a unique story in its own irreplaceable form from the sea. Amongst the highlighted item is an oil on panel by James Edward Buttersworth, of a historic Macedonian ship used in wars by the royal marine until 1812 before it was captured by the USS United States. Likewise, the range of the auction is extensive as it features items like a whaleship agent’s wooden document box from The Sharon and a pair of scrimshaw whale’s teeth with walrus ivory and whalebone stand from the Mid-19th Century. Both teeth consist bust portraits of men in uniform. With estimates ranging from $200 – $380,000, the auction is consists of something for everyone. To browse interesting items such as mentioned above please visit Eldred’s.
Accompanied by over 300 lots of antiques, Asian art, fine and decoration art, furniture, and jewelry, Selkirk Auctioneers and Appraisers presents an exciting selection at Summer Gallery Auction. Amidst the lots are artworks by Joseph Mallord William Turner. Gifted with boundless power of imagination, Turner was a watercolorist in the forefronts of art history. Each of his works capture light, color, and life. The auction also features a rare Chinese cloisonné (decorated metal) vase that dates back to the Qianlong period. Unlike the Chinese Kangxi bowl, which is known for its intense monochromatic shade of blue, this cloisonné vessel is a varicolored turquoise embellished with lotus blossoms and scrolling vines. An exceptional addition in Selkirk’s curation is a sculpture of Buddha. An ideal iconography that can find an audience in everyone. View more of these intriguing lots and register to bid online on Selkirk.
Introducing Gallery Auction by Bremo Auctions. This auction brings Asian art and antiques, collectibles, decorative art, fine art, furniture, and jewelry. Featured is an acrylic on canvas by Nicola Simbari. This signed and framed piece of art, called “Lido,” depicts a woman on a beach in brilliant colors and brushstrokes which Simbari is known for. A beautiful sapphire and diamond white gold ring is included in this auction. The sapphire weighs approximately 4.25 carats and is surrounded by single cut diamonds. A Forsythe model doll house in cream and brown with a brick chimney, from Real Good Toys, is also featured. The house has ten bedrooms with faux chandeliers. Boxes of furniture and accessories are included, making this a great addition to any doll collection. Visit Invaluable to view the whole catalog.
The Urban Art Signature auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, is an exhibition of urban style art and collectibles. This offering is anchored by a large selection of work by KAWS, which is the moniker and brand name (KAWS ONE) of American artist and designer Brian Donnelly. KAWS paintings, prints and sculpted works are extremely popular and sought after, and there are several books discussing his work. Among some of the collectable works on view are a number of Supreme art decks and other desirable pop-culture items. You’ll also find several items by iconoclast graffiti artist Banksy, including an early screen-print/spray paint on paper work titled “Rude Copper.” Among the earliest of Banksy’s prints, this piece shows a classic English bobby unexpectedly giving the viewer the middle finger. This large and eclectic collection includes a number of pieces by Takashi Murakami, Felipe Pantone, Invader, Supreme, and Damien Hirst. To view the entire auction and register to bid, visit the Heritage Auctions website.
An online auction with the diversity of a traditional market, Leland Little’s upcoming July Gallery Auction is filled with curiosities. The auction house’s competitive bidding structure adds a degree of excitement to this sale—almost every item in the auction has an original asking price of under $50. While bidders jostle for luxury cars such as a 1993 Bentley Continental and a 2005 Ford Mustang convertible, it is vintage décor and furniture that form the strong core of the auction. There is a particular emphasis on Asian art and ceramics, as well as numerous pieces of contemporary art. Interested buyers should note the detailed antique slot machine that still works and several sketches from the masters, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Alexander Calder. Browse the full catalog and register to bid on Leland Little.
Asian work of art, art glass and fine antiques auction by Antique Place, offers a truly mesmerizing, and artistic range of collectibles. The items of highest values are a silver bird box, in the form of a standing dove with detailed carvings on its body, and a silver mechanical singing bird box covered entirely in beautiful patterns with a large swan at the bottom. Lamps from different provenance are featured collectibles of the auction. Among them is a striking six-panel lithophane boudoir lamp with different scenes painted on each panel.
A brightly painted Japanese Kutani (porcelain ware, traditionally hand-painted), a Chinese cong shaped twist vase with raised dripping color, and a Japanese Satsuma porcelain miniature teapot grab attention. Eye-catching, every collectible from this auction, gives away a lot about the history and culture associated with the artifact, visible through the intricate designs and patterns. Explore the full listings and register to bid online on Invaluable.
