This summer, North American Auction offers an exploration into the Early Western & American Indian collection; with some vibrant items and some that conjure up bizarre stories. Pawnee Missouri War Tomahawk, an item being featured in the auction, has sixteen human teeth tied onto its brass chain, dating to circa 1850. Collectors may also look forward to encounter iconic items ranging from Tanzanite platinum ring said to have belonged to George Northup’s Wyoming Centennial Medallion to a very rare Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial Drum from circa 1900. In between early pieces of Navajo jewelry and peculiar American Indian antiquities, the auction remains true to its title- the largest sale of this summer. Do visit Bidsquare to bid online.
The upcoming Ancient/ Ethnographic/ Americana auction offered by Artemis Gallery features a wide variety of antiquities from all corners of the globe. The common thread of these items lies in their cultural and historical significance, with items heralding from ancient Greece, Indonesia, Alaska, and many more. Decorative arts such as vases and vessels, jewelry and textiles, and household items are highlighted in this auction. In particular, a third century Roman bowl made of pure silver, a meteorite from the famous Campo del Cielo site in Argentina, and several African masks from the Bassa people stand out. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Celestial art and furniture, fused at their finest as décor items, can be found in abundance in the Fine Furniture, Decorative Arts and Silver auction by Hindman. Comprising over 500 lots, the Hindman auction features everything from a 17th-century Flemish mythological tapestry depicting Diana the Huntress to Meiji era, Japanese Imari Porcelain Jar.
Intricate marquetry of three aligned drawers, painted to show various courting couples in both interior and exterior scenes on a late 19th Louis XVI Style gilt and porcelain mounted Secrétaire stands tall as the highest estimated item. Attributed to Giovanni Maffezzoli (1776-1818) is an Italian Neoclassical commode with notable marquetry depicting classical and gothic structures. Other beauties include a Luigi Garzi, an Italian oil painting that depicts St. Catherine of Sienna, a cherishable portrait of a young boy with his basket of oysters by Gustav Dittenberger (1794-1879), of many.
And no fine furniture and art auction would be complete without a grand piano in mahogany from Steinway and Sons. Bid starts at $100 and goes up to $40,00 in this massive collection of fine furniture, decorative art, and silverware. Don’t want to miss out? Register online on Bidsquare.
The Antique & Modern Furnishings auction presented by Rafael Osona Auctions is primarily a collection of fine art, decorative art, and a notable array of jewelry. Among the pieces of jewelry with the highest estimated value is a South Sea, Tahitian, and pink freshwater pearl necklace held together by a 14k yellow gold and diamond clasp. Artworks of historical significance represent Nantucket, an island off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts like a Robert Stark Jr. painting “Red Sail”. Stark Jr. was a modernist known for his coastal scenes and his red-sailed catboats. He was also the founder and director of Nantucket’s oldest gallery, the Stark Gallery. Another painting by the water, albeit situated halfway across the world, is John Lochtefeld’s painting “Venice”, depicting the city’s famous canals. A carousel pig with European roots was crafted by Gustave Bayol, a French artist who was considered the foremost carousel maker in his country. You can view these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Explore the breadth of post-war and contemporary art in the upcoming July First Open auction offered by Christie’s. Featuring works on paper, photographs and sculpture from many well-known artists of the twentieth century, this summer auction presents pieces appropriate for new collectors and seasoned art veterans alike. Anchored by Ed Ruscha’s The End #8, the auction also offers several pieces by Andy Warhol including Hammer & Sickle, the vibrant colors of Martin Wong’s Puerto Rican Day Parade, and Sam Francis’ rich figuration in several untitled works. View the remaining lots and register to bid at Christie’s today.
To be able to touch a part of the history, being offered by Ross Auction, is quite an experience. The auction is accompanied by pieces of unique antiquities. Finely carved Cast Iron Bust and rare Majolica Figural Busts are influential sculpture models from the Victorian era. Among the items lies Santa Clara Pueblo; the craftsmanship of a very well-known artist in the field of pottery, Maria Martinez. Needlepoint tapestry in the ornate frame that dates way back to 1872 along with decorated 2-gallon crock are some of the valued items being featured in the auction. Check out July Eclectic Antique Auction on Bidsquare for a selection of truly peculiar and rare pieces.
Abington Auction Gallery, Inc. offers a variety of pieces in their forthcoming Canadian Modernist Single Owner Sale. This auction features 355 lots of twentieth century Canadian art in many different categories including jewelry, paintings and pottery. The bids for every lot are set to sell—starting at $25 for every item. Reasonable prices allow any collector to enjoy the many works of art available in this auction. Particularly interesting are the subject’s piercing eyes in Arthur Horsfall’s painting Green Eyes as well as several decorative works from Guy Vidal. View all available lots and register to bid on Bidsquare today.
Turner Auctions’ upcoming Estate Auction of Decorative Arts & Wildlife Art has a particular focus on animals and the natural world. A varied collection of fine and decorative arts, this auction crosses centuries of both sculptural and visual styles. Key lots include a painting of a coastal scene from Wilhelm Riedel, modern watercolor still-life paintings from Sondra Freckelton, and a Lalique crystal rooster carving. Several other noteworthy items are colorful, commemorative Jim Beam bottles, a rare Meerschaum pipe, and several of John Arbuckle’s realistic vegetable lithographs. Visit Bidsquare to register to bid online and view the complete catalog.
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction by Skinner features over 600 decorative pieces including fine china, silver, and ceramics, as well as furniture of the 18th through 20th centuries. With bids beginning from $50 to $7,500, the auction has a variety of categories and price points for European ware. Highlights are a selection of Wedgewood pieces that include a 1920s fairyland luster set and pieces of Jasperware, several antique silver boxes, and two Louis Vuitton steamer trunks from the 1930’s and the Victorian era. Rounding out the collection are over 60 lots of furniture that include several walnut tables from the Harvard Art Museum. For registration and the complete catalogue go to Bidsquare.
The Michael J Kittredge Collection auction offered by Rafael Osona Auctions features many furnishings from the Kittredge family estate “ACKlandia” on Nantucket Island. After amassing a large fortune in the candle business, the Kittredges formed the Kittredge Foundation, supporting many Massachusetts hospitals and schools, and cultivated a large decorative arts and furniture collection. In keeping with the Nantucket style of the Kittredge estate, the auction includes many objects with maritime origins and themes. Highlights are a pair of cast bronze gangway planks, a yacht binnacle compass by the Louis Weule Co., and Salvatore Colacicco’s detailed oil painting of Nantucket Harbor in the 1850’s. For the complete auction catalogue and bidding registration go to Bidsquare.
