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.
A collection arranged around a common appreciation for silver, Showplace Antique’s upcoming Fine Silver Collection Part 1 & Other Estates auction covers a broad range of decorative and functional items. Fine silver table settings and accessories highlight the elegance of 19th century design, including an elaborate French pitcher with a merman-shaped handle and a Tiffany & Co. silver bowl centerpiece. This auction also features several furniture pieces, paintings, and jewelry items. Some unusual pieces also draw attention, such as a briefcase made of ostrich leather and a Gucci clutch made entirely of sterling silver. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
1Batten Road combines functionality and artistic freedom in the ongoing auction, Rare & Unique 20th Century Estate Treasures. While the auction includes 20th-century art and collectibles, its most notable lots are furniture pieces with distinct styles. Among these pieces is a French coat rack from Roger Feraud. The rack is made with curved steel and brightly-colored balls reminiscent of an abacus.
Another lot with a high estimated value is a set of three glass prototypes from industrial designer Russel Wright. Russel Wright was a mid-20th-century designer who, through dinnerware and furniture, helped shape what we now consider modern design. His set includes one pitcher and two beer mugs, each in amber and green mouth-blown glass.
Included, too, is a small table with bent legs by artist Neal Small. Small is known for his work with plastics in furniture and home accessories. His work appears in the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian, among other places. Those interested in any of these pieces can view them and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Belhorn Auction’s upcoming sale will feature a vast lot of handmade American Art Pottery. Items by Roseville, Weller, Rookwood, Fulper and McCoy are celebrated in terms of quality and excellence as part of the auction. Items like Rookwood Iris Vase by Lindemann and Roseville Bushberry Handled Vase with their life like art, some painted and some sculpted, are pieces worth cherishing. Fulper vase and Roseville Dealer Sign are also fine finds in the auction. With wide range of prices starting from $5 going up to $350, the catalog can be viewed for bidding online on Proxibid.
Adding to the list of tasteful timepieces, No-Reserve Watches Auction will get off the mark with the viewers showcasing a collection of fine watches. The estimation falls under $500-$18,000, making it a pleasant deal for all collectors. Fortuna Auction features top of the line watches such as Rolex and Breitling Mont brilliant. Comprising Heuer Monaco, the sale offers glimpses of vintage. The Calatrava, reference 96, was created in circa 1944, symbolized as the very essence of the round wristwatch by Patek Philippe. There are other elegant choices by luxury watches manufacturers such as Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Sohne Richard Lange and IWC. Register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Curvy or straight, the strokes of contemporary art is redefining what is and isn’t acceptable. Contemporary art are works of artists living in the twenty-first century. They mirror the culture and society of their time offering their audiences a chance to rethink the familiar. From leading post-war and contemporary artists like Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, Joan Mitchell, Wayne Thiebaud, and others comes the 146 lot Contemporary Edition auction by Christie’s.Frank Stella, whose arts have been featured at Guggenheim and several important exhibitions have defined 1960s art. Featured in this auction is his woodcut and relief in colors named Pergusa Three, State I (1983) on TGL handmade and hand-colored paper. The Witch from myths comes to life in a screen-print (1981), signed in pencil and numbered 120/200 on the reverse by Warhol. Another good addition, out of many, is the complete set of three vibrant metallic porcelain multiples by Jeff Koons. This July Sale features striking prints, multiples, and something from the most famous to the freshest names in the contemporary world. Estimates start under $1,000 with all works featured online for bids at Christie’s.
The upcoming auction hosted by Clarke is all about fine art, silver, jewelry, antiques, Asian, midcentury modern art and many more. The auction showcases the works of Alfred Maurer, whose painting incorporates delicacy in a manner that appeals to the common eye. Featured items include classic pieces of jewelry such as smoothly sized Riviera necklace and Ilias Lalaounis neck-piece. With the bold quality of abstractness, Frank Lobdell is able to create a mood through his work. Early 20th century artworks along with items of porcelain are what adorn the auction. For more insight on Public Estate Auction, visit Bidsquare and register to bid online today.
Every week Morton Subastas offers a Weekly auction, which features 300 lots of antique and design furniture, jewelry, unique and rare collectibles. Spanish dining room set and French buffet sets are among the most notable items in the catalog. Other highlights include, a beautiful 20th century, empire style chandelier, a 1909 signed “Beethoven” painting by the popular artist Jose Manuel Schmill, and a native Eastern marble Moro statue. The range of lots is vast, and bids start as low as $300 and climb up to $28,000. A selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures is also featured. Preview full catalogue and register to bid online at Bidsquare.
The Decorative Arts, Fine Art and Oriental Rugs auction offered by Bunte Auction Service, Inc. offers a variety of unique art, rugs, porcelain, glass, and more. Featured items include a signed and framed oil painting by Austrian artist Daniel Israel that captures two people playing keep-away, a 12’ x 9’ fringed Persian Tabriz rug with a beautifully detailed pattern, and a Karl Appel signed and framed abstract lithograph. Other items consist of an oriental silk rug with garden panels, a 3-piece desk caddy with brass fittings and Wedgewood plaque, complete with a folder and ink stand. Bids range from $20 to $600, offering something for everyone. View the full catalog and register to bid at liveauctioneers today.
The first day of Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming Summer Fine Estates auctions features a diverse selection of decorative arts and collectibles. This auction has a particular emphasis on Asian ceramics, fine jewelry, and visual art, with starting bids ranging from $50 to $10,000. A Sonambient tonal sculpture from Harry Bertoia is highlighted, as well as several sketches from Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Joan Miro. Unusual items such as an Italian waterfall chandelier and a blue glass sculpture from Dale Chihuly also stand out in this auction. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
