French fashion designer Christian Ernest Dior was the founder of the famous fashion house, Christian Dior SE. During his lifetime, he worked with several fashion icons and won various awards. Dior’s love for nature greatly influenced his creations. Since the 1940s, animals and floral motifs featured in his designs. Lizard-shaped ornamental pieces, considered to bring good luck, are one of them. A Dior gecko-motif metal brooch is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from Bonhams. Accented by crystals and black enamel, it is signed “Chr. Dior.” Another lot of interest is a David Yurman finger ring. The starburst silver ornament is styled with round diamonds and signed “DY.” The American company was one of the foremost jewelers to combine diamonds and silver.
Two antique Cartier pieces, designed circa 1925, also lead the listings. One is an enamel and hardstone desk clock fashioned with a black geometric enamel frame. It features a carved banded agate body with carved onyx and pyramidal coral studs. The other is a sleek black lacquer vanity case with a foliate design of carved coral, jade cabochons and rose-cut diamonds. Visit Bonhams to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming California Jewels sale.
Fighter pilot Hugh William Eliot’s combat career is regarded as extraordinary, as it spanned five theatres of war. The Hurricane Fighter Ace Wing Commander was killed in action at the young age of 23. An extensive ensemble of Eliot’s belongings is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Eagles Corps International. These include a pair of Second War flying gauntlets, a cockpit light, and a canvas gas mask bag. The collection also comprises two of his flying log books, both of which are annotated “Killed in Action” and stamped “Central Depository Royal Air Force, Apr. 1946.” His Air Ministry Certificate of Competency and License to Fly Private Flying Machines are among the important documents. Another noteworthy item is a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Eliot from F/O Richard Bradley, 19 S.A.A.F. Squadron, containing a poem he composed in memory of their son (dated April 10, 1945).
A massive collection of a CBI Combat Cargo and Troop Carrier Pilot also leads the listing. It includes an original WWII CBI A-2 jacket, CBI-made leather tooled squadron patch, and shoulder insignia. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Militaria, Comics, Art and More sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Freeman’s upcoming sale, featuring works from the 16th to early 20th centuries, will present over 80 lots of fine art by the likes of Carl Moll and Sebastiano Del Piombo. A 1926 oil painting by Carl Moll, an Austrian artist, leads the sale. Moll was an influential landscape artist of the 20th century. Born in Vienna, he also painted still lifes and interiors during his career. He frequently depicted scenic, Impressionist nature scenes from Vienna and its surroundings. In this painting, a view of the Zattere promenade along the Guidecca Canal, Venice is shown.
Another notable lot in the sale is an oil painting titled The Vision of Saint Anthony Abbot. According to the lot catalog, the available canvas is likely to have originated from the studio of Sebastiano Del Piombo (1485 – 1547). He was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance and early Mannerist periods. He experimented widely throughout his career, often dabbling in Classical and religious subjects. Bidders can also consider a black-and-white artwork by Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn. Titled The Raising of Lazarus: The Larger Plate, the work was rendered in 1632. Additional lots of interest include works by Hippolyte Camille Delpy, Giovanni Martellini, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. View the complete catalog of the European Art and Old Masters auction and register to bid by visiting Freeman’s.
Italian-American artist Pino Daeni, born Giuseppe Dangelico and known as Pino, established a prolific and successful career in illustration. He produced thousands of works over the course of his decades-long career, many of which appeared on the covers of romantic novels. Pino was particularly known for his figurative depictions of beautiful women on beaches. An original oil painting by Pino will soon come to auction with Robinhood Auctions in July’s Contemporary Art Auction. Pino’s Solo Act is hand-signed by the artist and comes with a certificate of authenticity and custom frame. Also notable is Yaacov Agam’s serigraph on parchment illustrated version of the Megillah (Book of Esther). The Israeli optical artist’s signature bright colors and geometric shapes surround the Ashkenazic script of the scroll. Different parts of the work can be viewed by rotating the handles, which are protected under a display case.
Additional artists with work in the catalog of this auction include Mr. Brainwash, with several original mixed media works and prints, as well as assorted paintings by American muralist Robert Wyland. Many of these original Wyland paintings feature variations on the sea, including depictions of sea turtles, dolphins, and leaping whales. To find more information on the Contemporary Art Auction and place a bid, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
This July, Rivich Auction will present more than 200 Americana and Native American collectibles in its upcoming sale. Among the highlights is a bronze sculpture after the style of Frederic Sackrider Remington, an American sculptor, painter, illustrator, and writer known for his portrayals of the American West. Native Americans, the US Calvary, cowboys, and other Western symbols were a particular focus of his works from the last quarter of the 19th century. A frequent traveler to the West, Remington was inspired by the culture and the way of life that he experienced. He greatly admired the intrepidity and roughness of the cowboys and soldiers he met there. The available Buffalo Hunt bronze statue, based on Frederic Remington’s artwork, is handcrafted in the lost wax casting technique. It was reproduced accurately after Remington’s original.
Several Native American items are also on offer in the auction. A highlight is a Native American Acoma pottery vessel. One of North America’s oldest communities, the Acoma Pueblo, is widely recognized for its pottery styles and methods. The community has been using these techniques since its founding in 1150. Acoma pottery generally exhibits fluted rims and thin walls, paintings of animals, geometric patterns often in black and white, or warm, muted hues, without glaze. Visit Bidsquare to find more information on How to Make It in America: Americana & More and browse other online auctions.
John Moran Auctioneers will present its ReDesigned auction in mid-July. Leading this sale is a 1921 patinated bronze sculpture by Prince Paul Troubetzkoy. The son of a Russian diplomat and member of a distinguished family of landed gentry, Troubetzkoy was a self-taught artist who embraced the naturalism of Auguste Rodin. The offered sculpture is titled Danseuse jambe droite levee and depicts Lady Constance Stewart-Richardson, a British dancer and author. The dancer appears to be mid-spin in this sculpture with one leg extended in front of her and one arm flung behind. Another notable sculpture in the catalog is Sergio Bustamante’s Fish cooling (Peces refrescandose), a ceramic and paint work from an edition of 50. The contemporary Mexican Surrealist is known for his dream-like compositions and off-kilter depictions of humans and animals. In the available piece, golden and silver fish overflow from a bucket. Behind is a running faucet. Above the scene, a human face peeks out from a small window.
Several works by Richard Wyatt Jr. are notable among the fine art offerings. This includes 1992’s Spike Lee 40 Acres. Wyatt is perhaps best known for his murals located in and around Los Angeles, CA. The available acrylic painting shows the American filmmaker and a clear blue sky. Behind him, a donkey kicks over a sign reading “40 Acres,” a reference to Lee’s film production company. Other artists with work in the sale include Elena Von Kohn, David Gihooly, Itzchak Tarkay, and Harold von Schmidt. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete ReDesigned catalog and find other online auctions.
Philadelphia-based artist Elizabeth Osborne has built a career on bridging the interests of formalism and psychology. Her paintings explore the possibilities of line and color without adhering to a specific artistic movement. A 1985 painting by Osborne will soon come to auction in Dane Fine Art’s Luxor Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art. The offered piece, titled Still Life with Amish Quilt, makes extensive use of symmetry and symbolism. Three vases holding irises dominate the middle ground. Before them is a plate of peaches, a pale pink conch shell, and a notebook. Another notable lot in the auction is a contemporary woodblock print on paper by Jim Dine. The Red Talisman was executed in 2018 and comes from a limited edition of five.
Among the top lots of this sale is a 1998 chromogenic print depicting professional tennis star Anna Kournikova by David LaChapelle. The carefully-crafted photo places Kournikova in a cherry red outfit, standing beside a matching leather couch. Her pose evokes a rock star, with a tennis racket in place of a guitar. Several contemporary works by Mr. Brainwash are available as well, including Watch Out! (Large Red), a 2019 screenprint that references Keith Haring’s “Barking Dog” motif. Interested bidders can view the complete catalog of the Luxor Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
In the latest auction from Bid Global International Auctioneers LLC, 350 lots of diamonds will cross the auction block. Each diamond contains a laser-inscribed GIA-certified number on the girdle and is accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America (GIA) report and Accredited Gemological Institute (AGI) New York appraisal certificate. Among the top lots in this sale is a 10.08-carat oval-cut diamond. It has D color and FL clarity. The auction house notes that this gem has excellent symmetry and polish; it is a recently-cut stone. Another notable diamond in the catalog is an 8.18-carat emerald-cut gem. This lot also has D color and FL clarity.
Several pairs of loose diamonds are on offer in this auction, which can be customized in a ring, bracelet, brooch, or earrings. One lot includes two round-cut diamonds that each weigh 5.01 carats. The stones bear only small differences in color and clarity. Complete details about their quality and condition are available through the auction house, as well as three-dimensional spinning images, Hearts & Arrows images, and certificates of authenticity. Interested collectors and gemologists can consider other types of diamonds in this event, including a 16.40-carat natural fancy brown-yellow diamond with an emerald cut. Other available diamonds feature heart cuts, princess cuts, and pear cuts. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete ‘Creme de la Creme’ Investment GIA Diamonds catalog and browse other online auctions.
Keith Haring (1958 – 1990), an American artist whose Pop art emerged from the New York graffiti subculture of the 1980s, believed that the purpose of art was to critique and influence popular culture. He would draw his iconography on a blank advertising board in train stations or where there was an empty space. His artworks had agency. Haring wanted to communicate through his art about subjects like safe sex, awareness about STDs, racism, suppression, and more. International Youth Year is a hand signed lithograph in colors on paper from the rare edition of 1,000, by Keith Haring. This lithograph is among the leading lots in Dane Fine Art‘s July Sale of Modern & Contemporary Art. It was completed in 1985 and was published by The World Federation of United Nations Associations New York.
Another artist to emerge from the street scene is KAWS. Born Brian Donnelly in 1974, KAWS is an American artist and designer. The artist got his start by defacing billboards and bus stops, introducing characters like Chum and his tag name, KAWS. Creator of Companion and the cross-eyed mask, his works include repeated use of a cast of figurative characters, motifs, and icons initially painted in two dimensions and later realized in three dimensions. Untitled VII (Urge) is an original silkscreen on paper available in the upcoming sale. Completed in 2020, it comes from a rare limited-edition of 250. It is hand signed by the artist. Artwork by KAWS, a blue-chip artist, has attracted the secondary market and is a favorite of many contemporary art collectors. The auction will also offer photography, sculptures and carvings, paintings by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Julian Opie, Mr. Brainwash, and many others. View the complete catalog of July Sale Of Modern & Contemporary Art, and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Although there are some unrecorded accounts of the use of engagement rings by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, the first documented version traces their history to 1477. This was the year when Archduke Maximilian of Austria presented a diamond engagement ring to Mary of Burgundy in the imperial court of Vienna to mark the betrothal. Thereafter, the practice of gifting diamond rings to loved ones became widespread. Today, engagement rings are considered a significant part of marriage. A platinum engagement ring studded with three diamonds is a key highlight of the upcoming auction, presented by Doyle. One center stone of about 3.03 carats is flanked by two stones, weighing about 0.55 carats each. Another noteworthy jewelry lot is a Cartier gold bead multi-strand necklace. Designed in 18-karat gold, it has a stacked arrangement graduating down the neck. Two Boucheron men’s bracelet watches also lead the catalog. Both are designed in 18-karat gold with stones.
The sale also features three pairs of striking vintage gold spoons and forks. Also of interest is a lot consisting of seven silver plates. Visit Doyle to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Provident Loan Society Jewelry, Watches, Silverware & Coins sale.
