The Asian Decorative Works of Art auction by Bonhams is staggering in its quality and quantity, and comprises of items from China, Japan, Korea, and East Asia. With over 600 pieces in a variety of categories including furniture, decorative arts, and painting, and bids starting at $100 to $5,000, this auction is a great opportunity to add significance to any decorative collection. Featured items include a marked famille rose and gilt ‘ruyi’ vase from the 19th century, a Qing dynasty mixed wood cabinet, and an intricate Kesi-woven silk dragon robe with gilt wrapped threads. Also included are a series of snuff bottles and many jade and hard stone pieces. To view the complete catalogue and register to bid, go to Bonhams.
For sophisticated modern art, look no further than Artsy & Doyle’s eleventh installment of Doyle: Contemporary Collector. Offering prints, editions, and original works of both painting and sculpture, this 34-piece collection offers contemporary art that is as accessible as it is dynamic. Harmoniously curated, there are pieces that are quieter and muted alongside bold and bright pop art, making for an unusual collection of inclusion and diversity in the Artsy hosted auction.
This diversity extends to the artists themselves, as female painters and sculptors like Edda Renouf and Yayoi Kusama are featured alongside L. Pope and José Damasceno. Renouf’s abstract mid-century painting Juxtapose is included as well as two screen prints by highly influential artist and educator Josef Albers. Damasceno’s ink stamp patterns are complex in their austerity, and Kusama’s famous patterns of dots are featured on pumpkin ceramics. These works and many others compose an auction that is itself interesting in it’s variety.
With well-known makers such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin, the upcoming Christie’s Watches Time to Travel online auction will feature over 200 lots with some of the most sought after vintage and modern watches today. The 19th and 20th-century watches will be offered at all estimate levels, from $500 to $45,000. Aside from just wristwatches, there are various other styles including pendant watches, pocket watches, and clocks as well as a variety of materials from gold and diamond to stainless steel, titanium, and platinum. Perfect for any collector. Those interested can preview the catalog and register to bid online on Christie’s
One of the most influential artists of all time, Pablo Picasso created hundreds of works of art throughout the 20th century including such renowned works as The Old Guitarist and Les Demoiselles D’Avignon. Now, Sotheby’s offers 51 of his works in the upcoming Picasso Prints and Ceramics Online auction. This auction features works from many eras of Picasso’s career including multiple Chouette owl-painted vases from 1969, his 1934 etching Jeun Bacchus au Tambourin Avec une Bacchante, and his 1959 linoleum cut Picador et Taureau. With estimates ranging from $800 to $35,000 dollars, this Sotheby’s auction offers pieces by Picasso at approachable prices. View all the lots and register to bid at Sotheby’s today.
Kodner’s upcoming auction, Estate Jewelry, Art, & Collectibles includes over 300 pieces primarily consisting of decorative art, fine art, furniture, and jewelry. With bids beginning from $10 to $6,000, this fine collection contains pieces suitable for the home of any tastemaker. Featured lots include several important oil paintings by artists such as Eugéne Boudin and Robert Brackman, a 2.08-carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring, and several signed Faberge enamel pieces from the Henrik Wigström era.
Rounding out the collection are many Asian works of art including lots of Chinese pottery, charming accessories including a Judith Leiber Maltese purse, and several French decorative art lots such as an intricate Art Nouveau vase. For more information on registration and to view the complete auction catalogue, go to Bidsquare.
The Doyle at Home® auction, offered by Doyle Auction House, is mostly comprised of furniture, paintings, rugs, and other decorative art. Noteworthy among this 520-lot auction is a Louis Vuitton grand wardrobe. The interior contains six drawers, a portable shoe case, and hangers. The exterior, of course, has the iconic interlocking “L” and “V” logo. Other functional pieces in this auction include a pair of Rococo-style mirrors and a Russian, fabergé-style cover box and gum pot. The lot in this auction with the highest estimated value is a late 19th-century torchère by French sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse known as one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. The torchère holds ten lights and is held by a bronze figure of a woman upon a marble pedestal. Those interested in any of these pieces can view them and register to bid on Doyle’s website.
From Georgian diamond drop earrings to Victorian serpent bracelet, Rago offers an ensemble of luxurious accessories. Tahitian diamonds, the only black colored pearl found in nature, adds a cultural touch to the selection. Baroque ring, an item being presented is one of the legacies left behind by Marie Zimmerman, a jewel maker hailed for her craftsmanship. Showcased pieces such as Cognac and white diamond ring, Barbara Anton necklace and platinum brooch from the early 20th century are coveted beauty one can hope to find in this auction. Visit Bidsquare to view the catalog ranging from $160- $44,800.
Shape shifting quality of porcelain is captured in more ways than one in Online Only Decorative Arts auction by Pook & Pook, Inc. Some have the kind of features, like the 3 Musterschutz porcelain radish steins, that can crack a smile anytime. Monogrammed sterling silverwares and an 18th century American oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman are also among the higher priced, featured items in the auction.
Picking one or two from over 800 lots of furniture, art, pottery, porcelain, paintings, woodenware, steins, clocks, carvings, Asian objects, silver, textiles can’t be easy. Antique, beautifully carved yet rustic silverwares are the highlights of the auction. George II mahogany three-part secretary is a handsome piece of furniture along with a few other. Register and check out the entire catalog exclusively on Bidsquare!
The second day of Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming Summer Fine Estates Auction offers a wide selection of fine art and antiquities. With over 750 available lots and starting bids ranging from $25 to $40,000, this auction covers multiple artistic categories, from paintings to decorative arts to unusual collectibles. Some uncommon lots include a Tiffany Studios peony floor lamp from the early 20th century, a chandelier made of antlers, an antique mother-of-pearl dental set, and contains items suitable for fine arts collection. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Rago offers its first online-only sale of numismatics in the upcoming Coins + Currency auction. It features a variety of United States and foreign items, including U.S. paper bills from the 19th century and British coins from the 1700s. Included is a U.S. $10 bison note from 1901, a $20 gold Liberty Head coin from 1899, as well as proof coins that were never circulated. With starting bids ranging from $25 to $2,500, this auction offers items for every collection. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
