The upcoming Wright auction will highlight the work of several influential artists, from Ed Paschke and Eugene Von Bruenchenhein to Robert Mangold and Wesley Willis. Sculptures and works on paper by artists from the 20th and 21st centuries can also be found. A piece by German painter Markus Linnenbrink will feature in this auction. Linnenbrink is associated with Abstract Expressionism, Drip painting, and installation pieces. Highlighted in this sale is his artwork painted in shades of red, maroon, orange, and green. This work is signed and dated ‘Markus Linnenbrink 2000 Portugal III’.
Los Angeles-based artist Bruce Rubenstein (1955) was born in New York. Rubenstein is known for his large-scale paintings featuring abstract motifs, organic shapes, and subtle figures. In this auction, his 2020 The King of Bridge Plaza (from The Crown Series) is available. This abstract piece is characterized by strong composition and soft colors. A gouache on canvas titled Newz! from Math Bass, a sculpture by The Haas Brothers (Nikolai and Simon Haas), and a colorful oil canvas by Ed Paschke can also be found. Visit Wright to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming 20|21 Art: The Chicago Edition sale.
The history of Sèvres porcelain dates back to 1738. This is when the Marquis Orry de Fulvy acquired the license to manufacture porcelain in the Saxon manner from the French King Louis XV. In those days, Sèvres porcelain objects were often combined with exquisite ormolu decorative mounting. Ormolu is a bronze gilding technique that involves application of a ground, high-karat gold-mercury blend to the surface. The upcoming sale from Showplace Antiques will feature a pair of Sèvres ormolu porcelain urns with gilt bronze mounted bases and handles. Each piece is adorned with hand-painted scenes of landscapes and courting lovers on a cobalt blue background. The covers are ornamented with pinecone form finials. Another highlight is a credenza inspired by Dorothy Draper. The rectangular-shaped black and white credenza has black lacquered corps accented by white lacquered paneling. It consists of three short drawers flanked by two cabinets.
An oil on canvas artwork depicting a classical scene of Artemis, goddess of the hunt, also leads the catalog. Most likely a French painting, it portrays three Amazon warriors holding bows and arrows. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming New York City Estate Auction, July 9 sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Sibyls were considered to be oracles or prophetesses in Ancient Greece. They prophesized at holy sites. An oil canvas highlighting Sybil leads the upcoming sale from NY Elizabeth. The painting, titled Philadelphia, was created by an Italian Old Master in the 18th century. In the canvas, Sybil is portrayed as a young girl who wears an elegant pearl necklace and pearl earrings. She is dressed in a white and black flowing gown. The lighting techniques and attention to detail add vigor to the portrait.
Another item of interest in this sale is a large oil on canvas painting by a Dutch Old Master artist. The 17th-century artwork portrays the marriage ceremony between Joseph and the Virgin Mary. Along with the priest, two floating cherubs can be seen with flowers in their hands. Also available is a 16th-century portrait showing a stern man in black clothing in front of a countryside background. According to the lot description, this work may be an early and significant portrait of Pietro Perugino’s companion and gem cutter. Perugino was a renowned Italian Renaissance painter of the Umbrian school. View the complete 2328 | Centuries of British Fine Art sale catalog and browse other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
The Harrisburg 2023 sale, presented by Mecum Auctions, will take place in late July. Leading the auction is a 1977 Ford Bronco, serial no. U154GLY63311. As first-generation models, the 1977 Broncos offered plenty of features. A major selling point of the 1977 Ford Bronco was its fuel storage capacity. The available car features a 14.4-gallon fuel tank instead of a 12-gallon tank. Additionally, unlike most first-generation Broncos, this model has a gas door rather than a cap. The front axles on this 1977 Bronco are Dana 44s, while the rear axles are Ford 9’s. The vehicle is also equipped with a 6.2L/525 HP V-8 engine, automatic transmission, a hydro-boost brake system, four-piston brake calipers, locking hubs, and hydraulic steering. Documentation includes restoration receipts totaling $161,000.
A 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 with a 7.2L Elephant L V-8 engine is another leading lot. It is powered by a 6.1-liter V8 engine that delivers 1,100 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet of torque. Other notable features include a limited-slip rear differential and the firmest suspension. Offering comfort, style, and impressive performance, the Challenger is an example of what an old muscle car could look like in a modern form. Visit Mecum Auctions for more information on the upcoming Harrisburg 2023 auction and to place a bid.
Ancient Egyptians were obsessed with reaching eternity following the death of the god Osiris by his brother Set. Isis, Osiris’ devoted wife, collected his body parts with the aid of the other gods to restore her husband. Thus, Osiris became the first mummy and the mythological basis for Egyptian embalming practices. It was believed that the deceased wrapped inside the sarcophagus would be brought to life if their name was called again. The earliest known stone sarcophagi were used by Egyptian pharaohs of the third dynasty (about 2686 to 2613 B.C.E.). These were designed to remain above ground. An ancient Egyptian wooden sarcophagus front (circa 664 to 332 B.C.E.) is a leading lot in The Tastemaker auction, presented by Freeman’s. This sarcophagus was created from carved wood depicting a male figure. He wears a wig with a wide beaded covering over his chest. The male figure was created using pigment and gesso. The face is colored in yellow-gold pigment. The reverse is unadorned but with small remnants of the wrappings still attached, raised on a bespoke mount.
Also available is a Louis XVI-style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany pedestal regulator clock. This clock was modeled after the 1785 model attributed to the Studio of Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734 – 1806). The one available in the auction was created by François Linke (French, 1855 – 1946), with works by Dufaud between 1902 to 1910. The clock has three parts of gilt bronze mounts. The upper section with enamel dial is inscribed “F. Linke/ A Paris.” The back with a door revealing mechanism is surrounded by gilt bronze celestial putti holding garlands. The lower two parts include a tapered pedestal with a case door on paw-form feet decorated with floral garlands, urns, cornucopias, horns, and foliate motifs. Collectors can also consider fine porcelain and ceramics, luxurious Persian rugs, intricately crafted American- and European-made furniture, French and Spanish paintings, and glass works by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Tiffany Studios. View the complete catalog of The Tastemaker auction and register to bid by visiting Freeman’s.
Dave McGary was a renowned sculptor noted for his portrayal of Native American people. A keen interpreter of their culture and history, McGary set up a studio in Ruidoso, New Mexico in 1981. He is celebrated for his finely-crafted bronze works that accurately depicted the detailing of human form, including muscles and skin. He would begin working on a subject in his studio only after thorough research and observation, which involved extensive travels to the plains. McGary’s Touch the Clouds, a cold painted and patinated bronze sculpture on rotating wood base, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Brunk Auctions. The work is notable for its highly realistic portrayal of clothing and accessories. It is signed on the naturalistic base “Dave McGary 1995” with a thumbprint.
An oil on canvas painting by English artist Augustus Wall Callcott also leads the listings. Titled A Frigate and Fishing Vessel on the Channel, it is framed in original ornate gilt wood. The landscape painter specialized in river and coast scenery so much so he displayed only landscape works for several years. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Premier Auctions, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Susannah Margaretta “Daisy” Makeig-Jones was a renowned pottery designer for Wedgwood, an English luxury accessories maker. She was well known for her illustrious Fairyland Lustre series. Some of her pieces featured mythical motifs inspired by fairy tales and other legends. The upcoming auction from Freeman’s will feature one such unusual Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre bowl. The large octagonal glazed and gilded bone china piece is signed in initials, “SMM-J” (for Susannah Margaretta Makeig-Jones). Crafted in the “Firbolgs I” pattern, it has a list of Herefordshire places displayed on the top part of the interior and to the center.
Another striking Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre vase designed and decorated by Daisy Makeig-Jones is a long glazed and gilded bone china ware. Adorned with the “Imps on a Bridge” and tree serpent patterns, it displays a printed Wedgwood Portland Vase mark and handwritten “Z5360.” A fine solid black jasperware Portland vase also leads the listings. The limited edition stoneware is finely polished and finished with a “waxy” surface. Visit Freeman’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming All the Variety and Perfection: The Wedgwood Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin & Suzanne Borow Rubin sale.
An early to mid-20th-century Indonesian woven Ikat textile is leading the upcoming Emporium Auction, presented by Brunk Auctions. The Ikat mat has a purple background with coral, blue, and beige figural and geometric designs. The available Ikat textile has designs influenced by imagery from Western flags, pictures, and coins. The lower edge carries Western-inspired figures in red, blue, and beige striped borders. This is a fine example of Indonesian hand-woven cotton textiles. Indonesia’s relationship with cotton fabric is strong, long, and dispersed. Across the 17,000 islands of Indonesia, the tradition of Ikat production was perfected over time with regional designs that still exist today. The Iban of Borneo, the Toba Batak of North Sumatra, and cultures throughout Nusa Tenggara – from Flores to Sumba – have a strong warp Ikat tradition.
An Asian artifact to consider in the sale is a five-panel Chinese fresco painting. These frescos, possibly from the Ming dynasty, have multicolored pigment on plaster with raised piped pigment tracing, all mounted on wood boards. They depict celestial beings carrying staves, wearing hanfu, and moving gracefully. Frescoes have existed in China since the Han dynasty, and they have flourished from then on. Chinese frescos are recognized and sought for their artistic merit. Other lots to consider are a late 19th-century Napoleon III ebonized secretaire and a Chinese hardwood apothecary cabinet, possibly from the 19th century. View the complete Emporium Auction catalog and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.
The upcoming sale from Auctions at Showplace will present over 200 lots of fine and decorative art, including works by José de Rivera and Winston Roeth. Among the top lots is a 1980 brass sculpture by de Rivera, an Abstract Expressionist sculptor best known for his curvilinear bronze and steel works. De Rivera is renowned for Infinity (1967), a polished steel arabesque constructed from a steel plate and threaded rod. It is installed on the National Mall in front of the National Museum of History and Technology in Washington, D.C. The available work, titled Construction No. 280, is a kinetic sculpture in brass mounted on a motorized pedestal of black lacquer. Using abstract constructions, de Rivera explored space, motion, and light, resulting in commissions for the World’s Fair and public works for museums, airports, hotels, and colleges.
Other notable lots in the sale include paintings by Winston Roeth. In his paintings, Roeth explores issues of color, light, and space from a phenomenological perspective. In order to experiment with the surface extensively, the artist applies several layers of pigments mixed with polyurethane dispersion and water. In his work, Roeth strives to turn pigments into light by achieving color saturation. This sale features a geometric painting on paper with gold ink. Additional lots of interest include works by Mac Wells, Daryl Hughto, Gaston Sebire, and Charles and Ray Eames furniture. Visit Bidsquare for more information on the upcoming New York City Estate Auction, July 23 and to browse other online auctions.
American-born visual artist Andy Warhol was famous for his Pop art. His early works were inspired by his mother, Julia Warhola, who was also an artist. With celebrities and everyday objects as his core subject matter, Warhol rendered vibrant and iconic silkscreen prints. Triple Fish, one such original screenprint on paper by the artist, is a key highlight of the upcoming Dane Fine Art sale. The rare, limited edition artwork was made by Warhol in 1983. The black and white screenprint depicts three fishes with their mouths open.
With more than 1,000 lots available in the catalog, this event presents a wide range of multiples, posters, and prints by contemporary artists. One such lot is The World is Beautiful (Pink), a 2020 color screenprint on canvas by Mr. Brainwash (a pseudonym for Thierry Guetta). Numbered from the rare artist-proof edition of five, the offered work shows a playful monkey with a spray can in hand. Also available is Damien Hirst’s Spaceship Spin Painting and an original cast bronze sculpture titled Lady in Red by Itzchak Tarkay. Interested collectors can explore the entire Affordable Art Sale catalog, register to bid online on Bidsquare, and browse other online auctions.
