Rivich Auction‘s latest American Gothic sale presents over 170 items to bidders. Among the top lots is a Watling 5 Cent Rol-A-Top slot machine, a popular three-reel slot featuring twin jackpots and front vendors. Above the cast iron front is a cornucopia, circling the coin receiver display disc and brimming with coins. The front panel has scrollwork over two jackpot wells lined with coins. A trademark of Watling appears on the side. Also on offer is a Pace five-cent slot machine. The piece includes a wooden stand and a key to unlock the back.
Collectors can consider several furniture items in this sale, including an antique steamer trunk. A storage container originally intended for steamships, steamer trunks began appearing late in the 1870s but were most common in the 1880s to 1920s. Designed for wealthy travelers of the time, these trunks were functional, durable, and stylish. Furthermore, they may include regional motifs, customized hangers, and linings. Another notable item of furniture in the auction is a demilune federal-style mahogany cabinet by Baker. Known for its innovation, the furniture company is one of the last American manufacturers of furniture. The offered cabinet’s side features the Baker label. To view the complete catalog of the American Gothic sale and to find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Highlighted in the upcoming Chattanooga 2023 Auction from Mecum Auctions is a 1965 Ford F100 Pickup. The Ford’s distinct features are the rare crew cab model, only available by special order, and the two-tone red and white exterior. The car boasts a turbocharged 4.0L V-6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission. It has custom teak bed floor panels and custom rails. Its comprehensive restoration was completed in 2022. A scarlet red 1948 Chevrolet 3100 pickup and a rally red 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible are also among the top picks offered in the auction.
Another standout lot is a 1995 Jaguar XJS convertible. It is an exclusive car, one of only 17 XJS convertibles with rare rose-bronze paint. It was built by Jaguar Cars Ltd. of Coventry, England in 1994. The odometer reads 57,686 miles. The XJS convertible has a 4.0L inline six-cylinder engine with automatic transmission. An added feature is the power-operated Burgundy convertible top. The interior with a bucket seat is covered in cream leather. Apart from automobiles, the auction will also offer a 2015 Panther Airboat. View the catalog of the Chattanooga 2023 auction and find other online auctions by visiting Mecum Auctions.
A 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback in Night Mist Blue is the main attraction in the Indy Fall Special 2023 Auction from Mecum Auction Company. It is a Shelby no. 00706, with 428 CI, V-8 engines. The Fastback has a four-speed manual transmission. The engine was built by Barry Rabotnick of Survival Motorsports, one of the few remaining ones from his commercial shop. The car was repainted in Night Mist blue with White LeMans stripes adding to its allure. The paint and bodywork were done by noted Shelby specialists Legendary Motorcar using the original early VIN-style fiberglass steel-frame hood and deck lid. The car bears original Ford and Shelby VIN stampings in place. Moreover, the interior has the rare parchment comfort weave that only 8% of all Shelby production in 1967 had. Collectors will also receive SAAC registry information from Dave Mathews, including past owners.
Another distinct lot is a 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS Tribute. This Malibu has a 383 CI stroker V-8 automatic engine. It is from the American Speed Racing powerplant collection. This Malibu Tribute has a Turbo 350 automatic transmission, aluminum heads, and Demon 650 cfm carburetor. The interior has custom Innovative Audio AM/FM stereo, MSD ignition, Be Cool aluminum radiator, and dual electric fans. Other notable lots include a 1966 Candyapple Red Ford Mustang convertible and a 1965 Shelby Cobra replica. View the catalog of the Indy Fall Special 2023 auction and find other events by visiting Mecum Auctions.
American visual artist Andy Warhol initially began his career as an immensely successful commercial illustrator. He explored the connection between artistic expression and celebrity culture of the 1960s through various media. An influential personality in the Pop Art movement, Warhol commenced his leading portfolio of screenprints in 1985, titled Reigning Queens. It contains 16 prints of the ruling queens of that age, including Queen Elizabeth II. A screenprint titled Queen Elizabeth II in colors on Lenox Museum Board is a key highlight of the upcoming auction, presented by Bonhams. It is signed in pencil and numbered 21/40 and published by George C.P. Mulder, Amsterdam. Another available artwork by Warhol, Kiku is a comprehensive set of three screenprints in colors on Rives BFK paper. Each print is signed in pencil and numbered 194/300, with the blindstamp of the publisher, Gendai Hanga Center, Tokyo.
The Wave, a striking lithograph in colors on Arches paper by David Hockney, also leads the listing. Hockney has owned both a studio and residence in Bridlington, a seaside town in Yorkshire. The influence of his closeness to the sea can be witnessed in such artworks. Visit Bonhams to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Prints & Multiples sale.
Alvin Sterling Silver’s orange blossom 122-piece dinner service is a key lot in the New York City Estate Auction, soon to be presented by Auctions at Showplace. This dinner service set with the Gothic monogram “S” in the Orange Blossom pattern was introduced in 1905 by Alvin Sterling Silver. It also has “sterling” and “patent” marks found in many Art-Nouveau part dinner services. Each piece comes stamped. The set includes everything from seafood to luncheon forks, cream soup spoons to serving spoons, and even a cake slicer.
The auction will also offer 18-karat rose gold earrings from Bulgari Diva’s Dream collection. Two bright red carnelian cabochons, cut in Bulgari’s signature triangular design, are set in the earrings. The two carnelians weigh 4.00 carats in total. They are adorned with 26 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.33 carats. The Diva’s Dream collection offers a charming interplay of textures, shapes, and nuances, with artfully cut colored stones combined with high-quality diamonds. An Omega 14-karat yellow gold dress watch featuring a Florentine-finished dial and bracelet is another notable lot in the catalog. The auction also offers fine art, decorative art, furniture, Asian works of art, and watches. View the complete catalog of the New York City Estate Auction and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Known as the English national drink, tea was once associated with the wealthy echelons of its society. Believed to have medicinal properties, the beverage was highly expensive for many years. In various classic British paintings, rich silver teaware signified a sense of exclusivity. An English tea service initially consisted of a tea pot, a sugar bowl, and a creamer jug. While the kettle and waste bowl were added much later, the coffee pots were introduced in the George III era. The upcoming Doyle auction will feature a George III sterling silver tea and coffee service (Benjamin Smith, London). It comprises two teapots, a coffee pot, cream jug, open sugar bowl, waste bowl, and a two-handled tray. Each piece has a squat globular body with reeded shoulder and is raised on artistic winged paw feet.
A Percival Family Chippendale carved cherry chest-on-chest also leads the listing. The upper case is styled with a scrolled crest ending in carved floral terminals and spiral-carved finials. Five thumb-molded short drawers, a fan-carved drawer, and four graduated long drawers constitute the top section. The lower section has three graduated drawers with a frame attached to claw-and-ball feet. Visit Doyle to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Boston Collects sale.
Born in Berlin, German artist Anselm Reyle is celebrated for his found-object sculptures and large-scale paintings. By alienating materials such as tinted foils from their context, he masks their original functions in a new setting. His renowned foil paintings are a series of abstract works crafted using foil installed in colored Perspex boxes. The upcoming sale, presented by Concept Art Gallery, will feature Reyle’s Untitled mixed media with foil on canvas in acrylic box. It is signed on the verso of the canvas. The dynamic surface highlights the spatial presence with the folded foil contrasting with the rigid box frame.
Aaron Harry Gorson’s striking oil painting on canvas also leads the listings. It is a nocturne steelmaking scene on the Monongahela River, signed “A. H. Gorson” in the lower left. It depicts the magic of smelting chimneys, glowing lights, and clouds of smoke. The American artist was well known for his characteristic industrial landscapes. He expressed his love for the nocturnal beauty of Pittsburgh through these lyrical paintings. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Fine Art, Modern Design, Jewelry, Books, & Antiques sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Renowned for his large outdoor murals, Robert Wyland is an American artist who studied in Detroit, Michigan. He was deeply influenced by marine life and has maintained a keen interest in environmental conservation since childhood. The upcoming sale from Robinhood Auctions will feature a notable artwork by Wyland. This original acrylic on canvas features two dolphins in the deep blue sea. The framed painting is hand-signed by the artist and comes with a letter of authenticity. Like most of Wyland’s paintings, the artwork celebrates underwater sea life. Rendered in varying shades of blue, the composition brilliantly employs light to achieve a theatrical effect.
Another noteworthy artwork in the sale is Elephant (Blue Head), an original drawing on paper by Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. The sketch, highlighting an animal with a blue elephant head, is bright and humorous. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Dr. Seuss (1904 – 1991) was a renowned American children’s author and cartoonist. He wrote over 60 books and illustrated many of them in his career. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Autumn Modern and Contemporary Art sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
“The enemy of photography is the convention, the fixed rules of ‘how to do.’ The salvation of photography comes from the experiment,” László Moholy-Nagy once said. A unique, untitled gelatin silver print, signed by Moholy-Nagy, is on offer in the upcoming Photographs Auction, offered by Christie’s. László Moholy-Nagy was a Hungarian-born artist shaped by Dadaism, Suprematism, Constructivism, and debates about photography. A Modernist and a restless experimentalist from the outset, he influenced post-war art education in the United States. One of his greatest legacies was the version of Bauhaus teaching he brought to the United States, where he established the highly influential Institute of Design in Chicago. The available photograph was made between 1928 and 1929, several years after Moholy-Nagy began experimenting with photograms in the early 1920s. It involves images created without a camera, where objects are placed on photographic paper and then exposed to light. The mystery of the image exemplifies Moholy’s talent of blending art forms and pushing boundaries of the media he employed.
Several images from Robert Frank’s celebrated book titled The Americans will also be available in the sale. An early gelatin silver print of Trolley – New Orleans, 1955, one of his most famous works and the one chosen to appear on the cover, is a leading lot. The picture captures trolley bus windows with a group of people ranging in race, gender, and age, each looking directly at the photographer, displaying an array of expressions. Frank was fascinated by the energy of a parade and suddenly acted on impulse to turn around and snap this picture of a trolley passing through the French Quarter. Additionally, the sale will offer classic, post-war, and contemporary photographs and prints. View the complete catalog of the Photographs Auction by visiting Christie’s.
Abstract Expressionist artist Edward (Ed) Clark was known for his broad and robust brushstrokes and large-sized, ovoid canvases. He came to be appreciated as a Modernist much later in his career. He pioneered the skillful use of the economical push broom and the elliptical canvases to create extraordinary artworks. One such striking painting by Ed Clark, titled Gray Force, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Phillips. It is marked by bold horizontal strokes of sky blue, French grey, slate, and white. The oval canvas best expresses the movement beyond the limits of linearity. Clark’s iconic tool, the push broom, helped him in rendering “the big sweep” and expressing his creativity on large scale.
Anish Kapoor’s Untitled polished and lacquered steel surface also leads the listings. It flips the reflection of the viewer and their surroundings upside down in emerald green light. Created in 2011, it is a colorful manifestation of Kapoor’s lifelong fascination with concave mirrors. Another noteworthy installation is Urs Fischer’s The Trouble with Being Born. Inspired from Dadaism and Pop Art, Fischer creates an active fountain with cast brass, an electric pump, and a brass spray nozzle. Visit Phillips to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming New Now sale.
