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.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals offers a historical collection of the Peck family in their upcoming auction. Included are an 1864 signed photograph of Mark Twain, an 1863 letter from President Abraham Lincoln, also several portraits, landscapes and still life paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Antique cameras, phonographs and other home décor items also add to the historical list. The rest of the offerings from the Peck family can be viewed at Bidsquare.
David and Janice Frent spent decades collecting a wide variety of political Americana. Their work was not in vain, as the New Jersey couple eventually held the world’s largest, most extensive, and most valuable collection of American political artifacts. Heritage Auctions has since acquired the items, which continue to appreciate in worth as the years pass.
Heritage now offers the fifth installment of these remarkable objects to collectors in their upcoming auction. It features all types of political and presidential memorabilia, from campaign flags and buttons to portraits and cartoons. With opening bids ranging from $100 to $15,000, this auction is accessible to everyone.
Presidential hopefuls are included alongside the founding fathers: George Washington’s inaugural buttons and Eugene V. Debs’ socialist posters are both highlighted. Two sought-after artifacts of American politics include an exquisite paper and tin lantern used during Abraham Lincoln’s rallies and an 1868 campaign flag for Ulysses S. Grant. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
The Fine Sale offered by Stair feature works of art from every corner of the world. Offering primarily fine and decorative arts, the auction also makes available antique furniture, Asian works of art, and an assortment of collectible figurines, maps and desk décor. Notable items include Autumn Harmony, a colorful landscape painting by the Swedish-American painter Birger Sandzen hanging near a pair of 20th century George III-style white painted consoles, as well as a large collection of blue and white porcelain and delftware displayed below Herman Saftleven’s 17th century work River Landscape. The Fine Sale features art appropriate for every home or gallery. View all the lots and register to bid on Bidsquare today
The Antique Cane Auction from Kimball Sterling is primarily a collection of late-19th and early-20th-century canes from around the world. The item with the highest estimated value is a 19th-century cane engraved with notable accomplishments of American president Thomas Jefferson. It was carved by Thomas Jefferson Craddock who, despite having no familial relationship with Thomas Jefferson, dedicated much of his time to crafting canes inspired by the former president. The auction also includes an early-20th-century cane with a silver mermaid and another cane with a functional telescope inside of it, believed to be from Leinster, Ireland. Among the strangest pieces in the auction is a cane with the head of a French bulldog on top. The lower jaw of the bulldog is adjustable and even includes a lever that allows the dog to bark. Another noteworthy piece is a Stanhope cane with a peephole that allows the owner to view a photograph of two nude women. Those interested in any of these items can register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Experience the annals of American history in the upcoming American History: Premier Auction offered by Cowan’s Auctions. Highlighting all eras of America’s past, this auction features historical photography, letters, documents, flags, political ephemera and more. A sample of the wide selection include an album containing photographs of Sioux involved in the 1862 Minnesota Uprising, various letters from the front lines of the Civil War, Presidential campaign posters, and evea teapot initialed by Adolf Hitler which was allegedly stolen from his home. Explore the remaining works of history and register to bid on Bidsquare today.
The Discovery Interiors Online auction by Skinner offers 866 lots with a variety of furniture and decor. Bids start at $10 and go up to $2,000. Both decorative and fine arts, as well as furniture and collectibles are represented in this auction. Among the most noteworthy are, a pair of 19th century china Huanghuali horseshoe-back Jiaoyi folding armchairs, a pair of China Jade marriage bowls with shallow bowl-form and flanged rim, and a 1865 Confederate ten dollar bill captured from General Robert E. Lee by General Phill Sheriden. Bronze sculptures, ceramics, swords, and rare documents are also among the most highly valued lots in this auction. If you want to browse through the 866-discovery catalogue or sign up to place a bid before June 21, visit Skinner.
The 21st Annual Spring Fine Art Auction by Soulis Auctions includes a diverse collection of 19th and 20th century work. Both decorative and fine arts, as well as furniture and collectibles are represented in this auction. Among the most noteworthy are two mixed media pieces from the modernist Chinese painter Liu Kuo-Sung, a cabinet by Paul Evans, and a Joseph Vorst mural-like painting. Bronze sculptures, works by regionalist and international artists, prints and original illustration art is also among the most highly valued lots in this auction. Those interested can preview items and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
