In Dane Fine Art’s August Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art, a wide selection of fine art will come to auction, including 20th-century works by Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, and Louis Icart. Available from Oldenburg is a 1966 sculpture titled London Knees from a limited edition published by Editions Alecto Ltd London and Neuendorf Verlag Berlin. Oldenburg designed his Knees project during the mid-1960s, right as miniskirts, go-go boots, and feminism were on the rise. He viewed women’s newly exposed knees as objects of fascination. The artist created a series of London Knees sculptures in miniature, imagining them as vast public sculptures that would one day pepper London. This never came to pass, remaining an unrealized dream.
Contemporary works in the auction catalog include a Damien Hirst Heart Spin Painting from 2009, which bursts with shades of aqua, navy, violet, and gold. Bidders can also consider a stainless steel sculpture by Romanian-American Cubist artist Alexandra Nechita. This piece includes Cubist elements, depicting a woman holding leaves and a flower while gazing down at herself. Additional works by Mr. Brainwash, Robert Indiana, Hebru Brantley, and Gary Mirabelle round out the catalog. To view the complete August Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art listings and view other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
An exceptionally rare scrimshaw and polychrome whalebone walking stick will lead this upcoming auction, presented by Rafael Osona Auctions. Dating to the 1830s, the stick features two full portraits of women atop which is a wraparound flying fish. The available lot measures 30 inches in length and spears to be in fine condition. The auction also features a single, large scrimshaw sperm whale’s tooth from the first quarter of the 19th century. The tooth is carved with an image of a British ship engaged in a battle with another ship. The reverse portrays a ship sailing through the furious waves. Inscribed on the back are the initials ‘L.R’, and IIA’.
An oil on canvas titled Fishing Boats Docked by Emile Albert Gruppe and a whaleman-made chess set and gameboard from 1850 are on offer as well. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming The Marine Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Born in Chatham, Massachusetts, artist Ralph Eugene Cahoon, Jr. spent most of his time sailing, fishing and sketching coastal life. He would illustrate imaginative scenes of mermaids and sailors in whimsical settings. The lighthearted portrayals in his paintings appealed to wealthy and well-to-do patrons. One such oil on Masonite work by Ralph Cahoon is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Rafael Osona Auctions. Titled American Seamen’s Friend Society, it depicts two captains seated and relishing an exquisite dinner served by two mermaids. The captains are apparently discussing their forthcoming voyage on the ship Dashing Wave to Hong Kong, Canton, and Calcutta, departing Derby Wharf on May 4, 1841.
Two other oil on Masonite paintings also lead the catalog. An available work titled Hanging the Nets by Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin won the Norman W. Dodge Prize at the National Academy of Design in 1892. Ahead of her time, Coffin made choices considered unconventional for women back then. Middle Moors, Nantucket by Anne Ramsdell Congdon is a noteworthy landscape work in the sale. Anne was an important member of the Art Colony on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Americana, Fine Art & Decor auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Manierre Dawson was not confident about showcasing his paintings when asked by Arthur Bowen Davies to participate in the International Exhibition of Modern Art, better known as the Armory Show, in 1912. Nevertheless, Dawson (1887 – 1969) exhibited in Chicago and launched his career as a successful avant garde and Cubist artist. An untitled oil painting attributed to Dawson will lead this upcoming New York City Estate Auction, offered by Auctions at Showplace. It is a wood board painting depicting an abstract Cubist composition dated 1912. It is housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Another leading lot is a set of three 20-karat yellow gold bangles. All three are distinct, with different enamel colors and engraved designs. They can be worn as slip-over-the-wrist fixed bangles.
Notable collectibles in the sale include Cedric Hartman bronze model ‘91 CO floor lamps and an antique Persian silver tray. Designed in 1978, the bases of the Hartman lamps are signed “Cedric Hartman Omaha.” Hartman (American, b. 1929) is a contemporary artist born in 1929. The lamps available in the sale are made of stainless steel, brass, and aluminum. They have a CO Reflector shield, with 120V Philips dual envelope halogen. The reflector rotates 155 degrees on the socket, and the socket rotates 180 degrees on a vertical pivot. The offered Persian tray has a highly decorated rim with a repousse technique of figures and flowers. The inner surface has incised decoration of foliage and a central motif of warriors and horses, probably from a battle scene. The weight of the silver tray is approximately 38.6 ounces. View the complete catalog of this New York City Estate Auction and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
The upcoming Beverly Hills Automotive sale, presented by NY Elizabeth, showcases a Porsche 964 Carrera 4 wide-body coupe. Porsche introduced a limited-edition coupe in 1994— the Carrera C4 Wide-Body— to enhance its 911 Carrera Coupe lineup. The 964 generation featured a largely new platform while keeping the 911 design to a great extent. Exclusively available in the North American market, the Carrera 4 Wide-Body was similar to the 964 Turbo 3.3. The Carrera 4 was the first 964 model to feature an all-wheel-drive system that provided enhanced all-weather performance. The available car comes with an M64 engine that produced 247 horsepower and was paired with a five-speed Getrag ‘G50’ transmission to send power to the front and rear wheels. In 1994, production of the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Wide-Body ended with 267 examples built.
The sale will also offer a 1962 Maserati 3500GTI. As with all Carozzeria Touring vehicles, the 3500 GT’s alloy body was constructed using the company’s iconic Superleggera construction method. This example is finished in a black and sand-beige interior color scheme. Season 5 of FantomWorks, a reality show about classic car restoration, featured the car. The Maserati 3500GTI road car is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, a six-cylinder carbureted engine with 240 horsepower, and front-wheel disc brakes. View the complete Beverly Hills Automotive sale catalog and browse other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Leading the upcoming California Living sale from John Moran Auctioneers is an original oil on canvas painting titled Tandem Surfing #2 by Hank Pitcher. Known for his portrayal of Californian culture and coastal regions, Pitcher is among the most gifted contemporary artists of modern times. Born in Pasadena, California in 1949, he graduated from UCSB’s College of Creative Studies in 1971. His works are included in the collections of the Syracuse Museum of Art at Syracuse University, New York, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The available lot was painted by Pitcher in 1987. It shows a young woman standing on a man’s shoulder as he rides his surfboard fearlessly.
Another artwork of note in the catalog is Approaching Storm by Grant Wood. The American artist was one of the leading Regionalist painters in the 1930s. Wood’s subject matter often included the rural American Midwest, Iowa cornfields, and mythic topics. His works were incredibly detailed and realistic. Additional lots of interest include original drawings by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), a collection of Paolo Soleri bells, Arts and Crafts oak furniture by Stickley, and more. For detailed information on the California Living sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
A Claude Monet-attributed work titled Personnage au Chapeau is a leading lot in the Decorative Elegance Auction, presented by 500 Gallery. It is an 1867 oil on carton board bearing several interesting marks, stamps, and inscriptions, signed “Cl. M.” Monet (French, 1840 – 1926) often found himself in financial difficulties. Monet’s paintings were often rejected and were not a commercial success during his early years. After the birth of their first child, Monet and his first wife, Camille Doncieux, experienced financial hardship and despair. This unfinished portrait likely dates from this time. Commissioned portraits generated occasional income more rapidly for Monet. The available portrait depicts a young person wearing a hat and a white shirt. The hat creates a shadow, offering a strange look to the character, whose eyes do not appear immediately to the viewer. Another notable painting in the sale is Alligator Pears, which is attributed to Georgia O’Keeffe (American, 1887 – 1986). It is a 1920s oil on sack cloth by the American modernist painter known as the Mother of Modernism.
A work after Frida Kahlo’s vibrant self-portrait with a monkey is another notable lot. It is a 1947 oil on canvas, framed in gilt, signed and dated with an import sticker from South America. Kahlo (Mexican, 1907 – 1954) often expressed her struggles through art, exploring themes such as identity, gender, and Mexican culture. Her unique style combined Surrealism, folk art, and symbolism, often featuring self-portraits that vividly depicted her pain and resilience. Kahlo’s artworks continue to inspire and influence artists worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world. View the complete catalog of this Decorative Elegance sale and register to bid in other online auctions on Bidsquare.
A Claude Monet-attributed work titled Personnage au Chapeau is a leading lot in the Decorative Elegance Auction, presented by 500 Gallery. It is an 1867 oil on carton board bearing several interesting marks, stamps, and inscriptions, signed “Cl. M.” Monet (French, 1840 – 1926) often found himself in financial difficulties. Monet’s paintings were often rejected and were not a commercial success during his early years. After the birth of their first child, Monet and his first wife, Camille Doncieux, experienced financial hardship and despair. This unfinished portrait likely dates from this time. Commissioned portraits generated occasional income more rapidly for Monet. The available portrait depicts a young person wearing a hat and a white shirt. The hat creates a shadow, offering a strange look to the character, whose eyes do not appear immediately to the viewer. Another notable painting in the sale is Alligator Pears, which is attributed to Georgia O’Keeffe (American, 1887 – 1986). It is a 1920s oil on sack cloth by the American modernist painter known as the Mother of Modernism.
A work after Frida Kahlo’s vibrant self-portrait with a monkey is another notable lot. It is a 1947 oil on canvas, framed in gilt, signed and dated with an import sticker from South America. Kahlo (Mexican, 1907 – 1954) often expressed her struggles through art, exploring themes such as identity, gender, and Mexican culture. Her unique style combined Surrealism, folk art, and symbolism, often featuring self-portraits that vividly depicted her pain and resilience. Kahlo’s artworks continue to inspire and influence artists worldwide, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world. View the complete catalog of this Decorative Elegance sale and register to bid in other online auctions on Bidsquare.
The ancient rug making tradition in Tibet goes back hundreds of years. Tibetan carpets were originally made of wool called changpel, which comes from the highland sheep. These rugs are used for varied purposes, including flooring, wall hangings, horse saddles and seating. The knotting technique used in Tibet is considered to be distinct from the carpet-making crafts in the rest of the world. However, the Tibetan rug weaving industry declined after the Chinese invasion in 1959. It revived in the 1970s but not in Tibet, instead in Nepal. A mid-century Tibetan-Nepalese brand Yssima Nini Ferrucci room-sized rug is a key highlight of the upcoming sale, offered by 1stbid. A combination of bright and muted colors, the Chinese-styled carpet is designed with abstract and asymmetrical zebra-striped patterns.
Another noteworthy carpet is an antique Sewan Kazak piece from Armenia, South West Caucasus. Woven with bold patterns in natural hues, the rug is adorned with geometric and medallion designs in a prayer directional layout. Primarily made in villages, the Caucasian rugs are woven with materials sourced from tribal provinces. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Mid-Summer Art & Rug Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
The Saint-Gaudens double eagle is a $20 gold coin regarded as the most attractive in the history of American coinage. Named after its designer, the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, it was struck by the United States Mint between 1907 and 1933. A pair of 1925 Saint-Gaudens $20 gold double eagle coins is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Millea Bros. Ltd. Measuring 34mm in diameter, the gold coins weigh approximately 34 grams each. With many of the double eagles melted by the government in the 1930s, it is estimated that fewer than 2,000 Saint-Gaudens double eagle coins exist today.
An antique mahogany and tulipwood console desserte leads the furniture section of the catalog. It is fashioned with a Breche d’Alep marble top, single drawer, four fluted legs and a marble under-tier with brass gallery. The late-19th or early-20th-century side table is styled in the manner of Louis XVI furniture. Another striking antique piece is a delft blue underglaze white ceramic and iron hardware secrétaire cabinet. It has an arched top and shell crest, two shelves, a larger drawer above three stacked drawers and cabriole legs. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming ABC: Estate Finds sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
