Popular among sports watch models, the Rolex for Tiffany & Co. GMT Master Pepsi watch is a co-branded timepiece. The half-blue and half-red bezel is known to be inspired by the hues of Pan American Airways’ logo. The airlines had originally commissioned the watch from Rolex for its pilots. A 1966 Rolex for Tiffany & Co., GMT Master, “Pepsi,” Ref 1675 is a key highlight of the upcoming Fine Estate auction. The black dial is round with luminous dot, triangle, and rectangle hour markers, white outer minutes track, and small arrow GMT hands. The Oyster Perpetual watch features a case with a stainless steel body and twinlock double safety winding crown. Another notable accessory in the sale is a fly-motif pin styled with blue eyes and a colorless Lucite abdomen. With the wings and thorax accented by colorless rhinestones, it is set in sterling silver and marked “Trifari.”
A large 19th-century Cretan yataghan leads the collectibles section of the catalog. Its silver scabbard is designed with scrollwork, a dragon head tip, and a banded locket. The curved single-edge blade, with etched patterns on either side, has a silver overlay hilt with incised ornamentation. To view the complete auction catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
A set of Three Morgan Silver Dollars is among the highlights of the latest Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Art and Decorative Accessories sale from Nadeau’s Auction Gallery. Symbolizing the Old West, the Morgan Silver Dollar is a testament to American ingenuity and entrepreneurship. As a result of the controversy surrounding whether the United States economy should be based on a “gold standard” or a gold-silver bimetallic system during the early 19th century, Morgan Silver Dollars were created. Lady Liberty appears on the obverse of the coin in a left-facing close-up portrait. She is surrounded by thirteen stars, representing the thirteen original colonies, and the phrase “E Pluribus Unum” (among many, one). Her headband declares “Liberty,” while she wears the “Phrygian Crown” (as given by ancient Romans to freed slaves), representing freedom of thought. To symbolize the reconciliation between the North and South following the Civil War, cotton and wheat are displayed above the crown. Liberty’s neck is inscribed with a small “M” to honor George T. Morgan, the designer.
Bidders can also consider a 144-piece Franciscan masterpiece collection of porcelain dinnerware in the indigo pattern. Franciscan Ware, which first appeared in 1934 as Franciscan Pottery, was manufactured in Glendale, California by Gladding-McBean and Company. Additional items of interest in this sale include a Mary Lou Higgins signed necklace, a pair of silvered candlestick wall sconces, and a large television cabinet in three parts. Find the complete catalog and register to bid by visiting Nadeau’s Auction Gallery.
Designed by Samuel Colt, the Colt Model 1862 police pistol is a cap-fired, muzzle-loading, single-action revolver, manufactured at the company’s factory in Hartford, Connecticut (1861 – 1873). The pistols were purchased by officers during the Civil War as a “back up gun.” A pair of Model 1862 police .36 caliber revolvers is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Blackwell Auctions. They come with a dual-fitted period case with accessories, including flask, oiler, bullet mold, and a pack of Colt bullets. Another striking lot is a pair of bronze figurative sculptures with acrylic/ Lucite bases. Titled Ascent to Victory, the work was designed by Frederick E. Hart. The American sculptor created several public monuments and other artworks. Without much formal training, he acquired hands-on experience, honing his skills under master artisans.
An Eero Saarinen Knoll oval Tulip dining set leads the furniture listings. The dining table is accompanied by six complementing chairs. While the table is designed with a rosewood top and black base, the black chairs have cream leather cushions. Both table and chairs have pedestal bases and original Saarinen/Knoll 1957 metal etched name plates. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming August Exceptional Estates Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
An assembled sterling silver flatware service set comprising 97.34 oz of flatware is available in this upcoming auction, presented by Pook & Pook, Inc. The large set contains spoons, forks, knives, a ladle, and a carving fork, which is sufficient for several courses of a meal. The auction will also offer other sterling silver decorations, including a Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl and plate and a sterling silver Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association trophy. Fine art lots in the catalog include an Alexander Wyant signed oil on canvas painting. Wyant (1836 – 1892) was a Port Washington-born American landscape painter who was friends with George Inness.
Among furniture lots, a painted pine two-part cupboard is particularly notable. This 19th-century piece has retained an old scrubbed blue surface. Apart from this, a robust Kenneth Eisenberger Chippendale-style secretary is available. It measures 96 inches by 42 inches. This auction offers antique decorations, Asian decorative arts, jewelry, and more. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Online Only Decorative Arts sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, inventors of Macintosh computers and the brand the world today knows as Apple, changed the world with their innovations. An Apple-1 acquired by the current owner in 1980 at the Computer Hobbyist Show in Framingham, Massachusetts is available in the Apple, Jobs, Computer Hardware sale, presented by RR Auction. This rare lot is a fully operational Apple-1 computer (also commonly known as the Apple I, or Apple Computer 1), complete with Steve Wozniak’s signature in the prototype area, signed during a 2017 event at Bryant University. This computer was in use throughout the 1980s. It was brought to an operational state by Corey Cohen at the Myapplecomputer labs in May/June 2023. A video of it running and functioning is available upon request. Steve “Woz” Wozniak had always wanted a computer of his own. He even built a computer using discrete components called the “Ice-cream computer” with a friend. By March 1, 1976, Wozniak completed the basic design of the Apple I computer. After getting the design rejected by HP on five occasions, Steve Jobs stepped in. Together they launched Apple.
Another historic lot is a Wells Fargo bank check filled out and signed by Steve Jobs and countersigned by Steve Wozniak. The check is payable to Ramlor, Inc. for $116.97 on March 19, 1976. This temporary check, issued upon opening Apple’s first bank account, bears the same routing and account numbers as other early Apple Computer Company checks offered in the sale. It was signed at Apple’s first official address at ‘770 Welch Rd., Ste. 154, Palo Alto,’ an answering service location they used while operating out of the famous Jobs family garage. Apart from Apple memorabilia, the sale offers a Nikola Tesla painting by Giovanni DeCunto, a limited-edition Apple Lisa and iPhone pin, tie tack, and mini books. View the complete catalog for this RR Auction: Apple, Jobs, Computer Hardware sale and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Captain Beefheart created Day Barrette in 1989. This oil on canvas leads the upcoming Art and Design Auction from Freeman’s. Captain Beefheart, born Don Van Vliet (1941 – 2010), was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist of the Magic Band. Beefheart began painting and sculpting at a young age. At nine, he won a sculpting competition for children organized for the Los Angeles Zoo. He painted dinosaurs, fish, African mammals, and lemurs. His artworks reflect his obsession with animals. In an interview with David Letterman, Beefheart tells the audience that he started calling himself Captain Beefheart because he has a lot of beef towards human actions regarding animal cruelty. Apart from being famous for his enigmatic persona, he has claimed to be a descendant of Peter Van Vliet, a Dutch painter who knew Rembrandt. Beefheart also claimed to be related to adventurer and author Richard Halliburton and cowboy actor Slim Pickens.
Peter Voulkos was known as a master of expressive ceramics. Voulkos (1924 – 2002) was an American artist who established the ceramics department at the Los Angeles County Art Institute and UC Berkeley. His hand-built, glazed stoneware piece from circa 1951-52 is another leading lot in the sale. This bull sculpture is one of two unique pieces created by the artist at the Archie Bray Foundation in Montana. Other notable lots include a birch cabinet by John Cederquist and glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly. View the complete catalog of the Art and Design Auction and register to bid by visiting Freeman’s.
Leading the upcoming sale from Wiederseim Associates, Inc is an 18-karat white gold ladies’ wristwatch by luxury Swiss watchmaker Chopard. The Happy Sport Chrono watch comes with a mother-of-pearl dial comprising Roman numerals and seven free-floating pink and white diamonds. The bezel is set with two rows of pink diamonds and white diamond-set sides, a diamond briolette crown, lugs, and buttons. It has a 40.00 mm case diameter and an original Chopard pink lizard strap. The Happy Sport Chrono model watches were launched in 1993 by Chopard.
Also highlighted in the sale is an 8.75-carat fancy sapphire ring from Van Cleef & Arpels. The exquisite piece is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, with a round solitaire sapphire of VVS-F6 clarity and color. Surrounding the center stone are round-shaped pavé diamonds totaling 2.48 carats. The total weight of the ring is approximately 6.4 grams. Other notable lots in the sale include a Cartier platinum ruby and diamond ring, an impressive sterling silver tea service, and an 18-karat yellow gold Elsa Peretti/ Tiffany & Co. snake belt. View the complete catalog of Christmas in August! Sale and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
The Whisky & Whiskey – The Camouflage Collection Part II auction, offered by Sotheby’s, features an assortment of legendary bourbons and rye whiskies, plus rare Macallan Distillery bottles, some older than 50 years. Leading the collection is a Macallan 72-year-old in a Lalique crystal decanter. Whisky of this exceptional quality in Lalique symbolizes a new era for the brand, combining masters across whisky, crystal, architecture, and craftsmanship. The spirit was first produced in the 1940s during the period of optimism and reinvention that followed World War II, and both the distillery and the Genesis Decanter were inspired by this era of reinvention. In keeping with the outstanding architectural complexity of the new Macallan Distillery, this whisky is presented in an exceptional and bespoke crystal decanter. Burgess Studio designed the presentation case for the decanter, which was crafted by NEJ Stevenson, Her Majesty’s cabinetmakers.
Another lot of interest in this sale is the Hakushu peated malt whisky. In this centennial edition, the Hakushu 18-year-old peated whisky is given a whole new perspective. Fresh and mild with a smoky core, this single malt is remarkably smooth, resulting from maturation across several casks. The available lot has been carefully aged for 18 years to celebrate Suntory’s 100th anniversary. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Sotheby’s.
The largest mammal in the animal world, the elephant is a popular motif in fine jewelry designs, inspired by various trends and traditions. Considered sacred across South East Asia, the animal is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Ganesh, an elephant-headed deity in Hindu mythology. Since time immemorial, the majestic creature has been regarded as a strong connection between paradise and earth in African cultures. It is also a significant icon of wildlife preservation today. An elephant-motif jewelry set is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from Doyle. The lot comprises a cuff bangle bracelet, pair of hoop earclips, and a band ring. The duel-toned white and yellow gold pieces are studded with round diamonds and small round emeralds for the elephants’ eyes. An Ilias Lalaounis lion’s head bracelet also leads the catalog. The braided gold piece is designed with detailed manes, two pairs of small round ruby eyes, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds.
Another notable accessory in the auction is an 18-karat rose gold-plated sterling silver serpent bracelet-watch from Alexis. It is fashioned with quartz, turquoise and off-white enamel scales, as well as a diamond and white gold hood. Visit Doyle to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags sale.
Leading the upcoming Summer 2023 International Fine Art Sale from Barridoff Auctions are two paintings by American Abstract Expressionist artist Lynne Drexler. She was a promising young artist who studied under Hans Hofmann and Robert Motherwell in the 1960s. Despite achieving commercial success, Drexler was often overshadowed by her male contemporaries. Her work began to resurface in 2022, when several of her paintings sold for over $1 million with Christie’s. Available in this auction is Drexler’s Keller Fair Racetrack, an early work from 1959. The oil on canvas is dominated by lush shades of pink, red, and orange, arranged in abstract smudges that suggest a field of flowers. Also available is Meadow’s Edge, a 1967 painting that features yellow swirls and detailed Pointillist sections.
Several paintings by Modernist artist Bo Bartlett are also on offer. Bartlett specializes in realistic paintings that contain unexpected or even magical elements. The subjects in his paintings often appear in unusual positions or in a slightly peculiar context, giving the viewer pause. Notable in this sale is Bartlett’s The Landlord’s Daughter, a 1995 oil on canvas painting showing a young woman sitting in a bathtub. A dress hangs on the red wall behind her. In Bartlett’s HOBO (After Annigoni), which is also available with Barridoff Auctions, a man sleeps between the roots of a tree. Additional works by Rolph Scarlett, Dahlov Ipcar, Frances Hewitt, and others will be available. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full Summer 2023 International Fine Art Sale catalog and find other online auctions.
