The latest Premium Estate Fine Jewelry sale from Heritage Estate Jewelry will offer over 750 lots featuring contemporary jewelry and heirloom pieces dating from the late 19th century. Among the top lots in this sale is an Oscar Friedman heart sapphire and diamond ring. This platinum ring is set with 2.10-carat round diamonds. A GIA-certified sapphire measuring 4.20 carats graces the center of the ring. Another notable jewelry lot is a pair of 4.52-carat round and baguette diamond drop earrings in 14-karat white gold. The diamonds exhibit flawless G-H color and VS2-SI1 clarity. The earrings weigh 11.9 grams.
Collectors of luxury timepieces can also consider a TAG Heuer Formula 1 men’s black watch. This watch features a racing-inspired design drawn from Tag Heuer’s storied sporting past. In addition to the chronograph dial, there are three sub dials showing 1/10th of a second at two o’clock, seconds at six o’clock, and minutes at ten o’clock. Another notable TAG Heuer watch in the auction is a Calibre-5 Link wristwatch with a blue sunray brushed dial and rhodium-plated polished hour and minute hands, as well as central hand. To view the complete catalog of the Premium Estate Fine Jewelry sale and to find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
The inaugural Fashion Icons sale from Sotheby’s will feature couture items from figures such as Princess Diana, Michelle Obama, and Madonna. Leading the catalog is Princess Diana’s “one black sheep” sweater. Made of red knit wool with a repeating pattern of white sheep, the iconic sweater is defined by a single black sheep standing out from the crowd in the fourth row. Princess Diana first wore this sweater in 1981. At the time, she was engaged to King Charles III (then a prince). Sotheby’s notes that the sweater came from Diana’s “age of innocence,” before she fully embraced the power of her wardrobe to communicate and influence. The original sweater, which is available with Sotheby’s, was damaged and returned to the Warm and Wonderful knitwear manufacturer. It languished in attic storage until being rediscovered earlier this year.
Also available in this sale is an evening gown worn by Princess Diana twice in 1985. This Murray Arbeid gown is made of black velvet and a white taffeta mermaid silhouette. The dress attracted attention during one event when another guest unintentionally wore the same gown; Diana reportedly handled the near-faux pas with grace and humor. A vintage dress worn by Michelle Obama to the “Christmas in Washington” broadcast taping in 2010 is also available. Made in the 1950s by American fashion designer Norman Norell, this black silk and lace dress was the first vintage gown worn by a First Lady to a public event. Kate Winslet’s Alexander McQueen dress worn to the 1998 Academy Awards, a 1910s wedding veil worn by Madonna to a Vanity Fair cover shoot in 2023, and a selection of Hermès bags are available as well. Visit Sotheby’s to view the complete Fashion Icons catalog and register to bid.
Dane Fine Art’s upcoming September Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art will feature a range of paintings, posters, prints, and multiples. Among the auction’s top lots is an original watercolor painting by Philadelphia-based contemporary artist Christian666. Titled Menage A Quatre IIII, the 2023 artwork depicts a symmetrical rose with leaves. Christian666 is a printmaker known for his work with iconic 20th-century tattoo designs such as birds, bleeding hearts, Madonnas, and pin-up girls. Also notable is Jim Dine’s The Red Talisman from 2018. This one-color black woodblock print was pressed on red house paint on paper. It is signed and numbered by the artist.
Limited edition drypoint etchings from French graphic artist Louis Icart are also on offer. The Art Deco-era artist was known for his work with French magazines and his depictions of sensual women in various domestic settings. Among the notable Louis Icart works in this catalog is a 1938 etching depicting a young woman leaning over a piano. She rests her head in her hands, tucking her face into her arm. Additional works of interest in the auction catalog include an abstract triptych by James Groody, as well as an original 1975 lithograph by Lucio Fontana. The Argentine-Italian painter was known for his monochromatic paintings bearing long slashes. Fontana returned from World War II and felt disillusioned with traditional painting techniques. He began slashing and poking holes in his canvases to reveal the dark space behind. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog for this September Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art and find other online auctions.
Billings will present its 363-lot Fall Modern Art + Design Auction in mid-September. Leading the catalog is a set of five prints by American artist Richard Prince. The prints belong to the artist’s Family Tweets series, a 2017 project that transformed a series of 2014 tweets into visual art, which was displayed first in Coachella Valley and later with Gagosian. Prince crafted the 2014 tweets as his first formal social media project. He shared appropriated photos of strangers and celebrities with commentary beneath. The available prints comment on Prince’s “cousins” and a “sister-in-law.” Each artwork is signed in the lower right.
A selection of fine furniture will also come to auction with Billings this fall. Among the top furniture lots in the upcoming sale is an Axel Einar Hjorth “Uto” table produced by Nordiska Kompaniets Verkstader, Sweden. The Swedish architect and designer was known for his work with oak and birch. Hjorth’s designs came to influence the Scandinavian Modernist aesthetic that arose in the 20th century. The offered table comes to auction in good original condition and dates back to the 1930s. A pair of two armchairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret for Punjab University in Chandigarh, India are also available, as well as furniture items designed by Philip + Kelvin LaVerne, Jorge Zalszupin, Hans Hollein, and others. Visit Billings’ website to browse the complete Fall Modern Art + Design Auction catalog and register to bid.
Georges Lenfant was a significant figure in the world of 20th-century French jewelry but was barely acknowledged for his contributions. A highly skilled designer and maker, he was a Cartier workmaster who crafted jewelry for several famous houses. During the 1960s and 70s, the Lenfant workshop manufactured many noteworthy necklaces, for which it was best known. One such 1970s statement necklace is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Winbids Auctions. This Madison model was crafted at the atelier of Georges L’Enfant in 18-karat yellow gold with a polished finish. It has a graduating link collar and a heart-shaped design in the center, embellished with natural diamonds. Another striking piece is a 1960 Frascarolo horse bracelet created with blue and white enamel, diamonds, and rubies. It’s a rare mid-century piece ornamented with accents in white gold.
A vintage parure from the Ciao collection by the iconic Marina Bulgari also leads the catalog. The 1996 set consists of a necklace and a pair of earrings made in Milan, Italy. It is adorned with striking natural black jade. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in The Hawaii Support Jewelry Sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
The Buccellati style is an evolution born from its originator, Mario Buccellati. The “Prince of Goldsmiths” founded the Maison in 1919. Since its beginning a century ago, the Buccellati family firm has become synonymous with tradition, creativity, and skill. Buccellati’s craftsmanship revolves around intricate textural details inspired by Venetian lace, Etruscan patterns, Italian vegetation, insects, and animals. Born and nurtured during apprenticeship with his father Mario, Gianmaria Buccellati (Italian, 1929 – 2015) began his love affair with stones. This led Gianmaria Buccellati to found the Italian Gemological Institute (IGI) with some of his colleagues. Gianmaria would preside over the organization for 25 years. A silver and malachite centerpiece by Gianmaria Buccellati is available in the upcoming New York City Estate Auction, presented by Auctions at Showplace. Building on the iconic Buccellati leaf jewelry and silver pieces, this unusual hand-signed piece incorporates a large-sized malachite specimen issuing a cornucopia of harvest fruits. It is a unique piece.
A group of nine diminutive Georgian period taper candlesticks with some later examples is another notable lot. It comprises a pair of George II silver sticks with double crested wells and maker’s marks of John Cafe, London, 1744. A George II silver stick with detachable nozzle and maker’s marks of Ebenezer Coker (London 1757), alongside four American silver-gilt sticks from Tiffany & Co. (New York, 20th century), are included. The auction will also offer fine art, furniture, jewelry, Asian art, and more. View the complete catalog of the New York City Estate Auction and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Also known as a gourmette or grumetta chain, a curb necklace is made by twisting metal links to create a fitted interlocking connection. The name is originally derived from a strapping used under a horse’s jaw to keep the curb bit firm and to apply pressure on the chin groove. This curb chain design has become a popular jewelry style statement among women and men. The upcoming Doyle auction will feature one such gold curb link chain necklace. The 18-karat piece measures 35 3/8 inches in length. It is a hollow curb chain with empty space within each link. Another lot of interest is a Gianmaria Buccellati pair of two-toned gold and diamond ‘Étoilée’ earrings fashioned with 18 round diamonds. The famed Étoilée collection was introduced in the 1990s based on Andrea Buccellati’s idea. The design is characterized by four gold-wrought chains intertwined to create rhomboidal shapes. Inside each empty spot is a diamond encased in a Surrealistic fashion.
A striking Kurt Wayne gold, platinum and diamond clip-brooch also leads the listings. It is styled with seven round diamonds, weighing almost 2.15 carats and 76 round diamonds, weighing approximately 8.00 carats. Visit Doyle to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Fine Jewelry sale.
David Drake was an enslaved Black American potter living and working in Edgefield, South Carolina. Also known as Dave the Potter, he was the foremost and significant enslaved artist to inscribe his pottery. He would also carve rhyming couplets along with his signature. A stoneware jar by Drake, produced at Lewis Miles Stony Bluff Manufactory, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Brunk Auctions. It has olive green and honey brown runny alkaline glaze on most of the form. The jar features a tilted ovoid form with midsection slightly curved inwards. It is marked “Lm, May 29 1857, Dave” in bold script across front shoulder with two rows of four punctates. Another rare ovoid piece by Drake is a jug with speckled greenish brown alkaline glaze with evidence of a fingertip at the base edge. It has an applied strap handle with finger mark at the end and a collared spout with rounded rim.
An oil on canvas painting titled Banlieue de Paris by Jean-François Raffaëlli also leads the catalog. The French Realist artist portrays an Impressionist-style suburban landscape with figures of domestic animals. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Premier Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
The latest Tribal, Jewelry, Art, Coins, and Asian sale from Nest Egg Auctions will offer over 230 items from Connecticut estates and private collections. Leading the catalogue is a 1908-P $5 Gold Indian Head Half Eagle coin. The coin was issued in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt as a replacement for the Liberty Head $5 gold coin that had been in circulation for decades. A Native American in a headdress is depicted on the obverse of the coin, alongside the inscription “LIBERTY” and the year of mintage below. An eagle appears on the coin’s reverse, surrounded by the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the denomination “FIVE DOLLARS.” A first of its kind, the new Indian Head design was in recess— the design, lettering, and other elements are embedded into the coin’s surface rather than raised up. The Indian Head design was in circulation until 1933, when Roosevelt ordered all gold coins to be melted into bars in order to alleviate the Great Depression.
Collectors can also consider a Tiffany Lemon Leaf leaded lamp shade. A creation by Louis Comfort Tiffany and Tiffany Studios, this lamp features a glass shade. In the Art Nouveau movement, Tiffany lamps are regarded as one of the most important elements. In addition, the auction will present LeCoultre Atmos clocks, a J E Stevens Black Americana mechanical bank, and a half-stock American percussion rifle. Visit Bidsquare to find more information on the Tribal, Jewelry, Art, Coins, and Asian event and browse other online auctions.
Fortuna Auction’s upcoming Fine Jewels & Watches sale brings a selection of vintage and contemporary jewelry and watches to the 235-item catalog. Among the top lots is a Tiffany & Co. cushion-cut diamond engagement ring. With a platinum setting, this ring features a central diamond with D color and VVS2 clarity. It weighs 4.01 carats and is accented by smaller diamonds of mixed cuts. Also notable is an 8.10-carat Burmese unheated sapphire and diamond ring. The vivid sapphire at the center of this piece is accented by smaller diamonds and is set in 18-karat white gold. It is accompanied by a GemResearch Swisslab (GRS) report noting the origin and unheated condition of the sapphire.
A key vintage lot in this auction is a Victorian-era diamond tiara that can also be worn as a necklace. Old mine-cut diamonds are featured in a silver on 14-karat gold setting. Tiara-necklaces like the available lot were especially popular during the late 19th century, when England imported a large number of new diamonds from South Africa. Additionally, bidders can consider a pair of pigeon’s blood Burmese unheated ruby and diamond earrings, set in 18-karat white gold and arranged in a floral pattern, as well as collectible jewelry from Cartier, Cazzaniga, and David Webb. A range of women’s watches from Bulgari, Rolex, Chopard, and Gerald Genta can be considered as well. To find more information on this Fine Jewels & Watches event, register to bid, and browse other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
