Available from Sotheby’s this September is an extensive collection of Ming and Qing porcelains, early ceramics, jades, and other items. Among the top lots is a large yellow-glazed bowl bearing a Kangxi mark at the base. Under the Kangxi Emperor, large yellow-glazed bowls with imperial marks witnessed a renaissance during the Jiajing period. Ceramics produced under this rule established standards for later reigns and introduced innovation and technical excellence in pottery making. The available bowl has an egg-yolk-yellow glaze on both sides, with a deep, rounded body that rises to a slightly out-curved rim. Also available is a white-glazed stem bowl, a 15th-century item from the Ming dynasty. These bowls were made for imperial ceremonies during the reign of the Yongle Emperor. As a Tibetan Buddhist devotee, Yongle used these wares in rituals and gave them to Tibetan monasteries. The present stem bowl is characterized by its perfectly balanced profile, typical of the 15th century, and is finished with a lustrous white glaze, called tianbai in Chinese. It is adorned with anhua, or ‘secret decoration,’ representing the Eight Buddhist Emblems.
Among Chinese paintings in the sale, an ink-on-paper hand scroll poem by Ruan Yuan is notable. Ruan Yuan was a major figure in Chinese culture and intellectual life in the early 19th century. Ruan Yuan authored writing in a running script, as seen in this scroll. Bidders can also consider a peach bloom-glazed brush washer from the Kangxi period, a collection of Chinese art reference books, and a pair of archaic bronze ‘tiger’ mat weights from the Han dynasty. Visit Sotheby’s website for more information on this Chinese Art sale and to register to bid. Find more auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
American landscape artist Alfred R. Mitchell was well known for his California Impressionist style of paintings. He worked outdoors in nature and depicted the state’s landscape in his compositions. The upcoming Leonard Auction sale will feature Lumber Mill in Caspar, one such oil on board by Mitchell. Portraying a lumber mill before sunrise, the painting has a gilt frame with artist plaque. Another noteworthy oil landscape in the catalog is a piece by Charles W. Fryer. It depicts tranquil scenery replete with trees, rocks, and a water puddle in a forest.
A sterling silver Glen View Club trophy assortment also leads the listings. It comprises three bowls, a plate, a tray, and a pitcher, all marked ‘sterling’. Another striking assortment is a pottery set by Van Briggle and Fulper. It includes three vases and a planter in matte mulberry glaze and a moth design vase in mountain brown/green glaze, all marked ‘Van Briggle.’ The lot also consists of a vase, a three-legged bowl and a two-handled bowl, all marked ‘Fulper.’ Also of interest is a double circle 14-karat gold charm bracelet. It is designed with seven charms, adorned with engravings, sculptures, and gemstones. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming September Online Auction (Sale #319), visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions. Find the latest auction previews on Auction Daily.
The upcoming two-day September sale from DuMouchelles features a broad selection of fine art, decorative art, and furniture. Leading the first day of the event is an Italian Baroque carved wood and gilded gesso console surmounted with a mirror. This 18th-century piece is elaborately decorated with rosettes, carved leaves, and scrollwork. A piece of rouge marble tops the console. A similar mirror lot will also be available on the first day of this auction. This circa 1890 piece features a Rococo bronze frame and figural motifs. Other notable lots include a Herend porcelain ‘Rothschild Bird’ dinner service that includes 93 pieces. Dishes of all shapes and sizes are included in the set. The wealthy Rothschild family patronized Herend and especially prized the company’s bird patterns. This delicately-painted pattern was renamed for the family in the mid-19th century.
Day Two of this sale focuses on fine art and sculpture from prominent modern and contemporary artists. Leading this section of the catalog is Victor Vasarely’s Ally from 1990. An acrylic on canvas, this geometric piece employs hexagons to create an optical illusion in green, orange, and purple. Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist who helped found and develop the 20th-century Op Art movement. The available work was created near the end of his career, after he had been working with hexagons for decades. Bidders can also consider a bronze sculpture of two bears by American artist Marshall Maynard Fredericks. A major sculptor of Michigan, Fredericks was particularly known for his public artworks. Browse the complete September 2024: Day One catalog and browse other online auctions on Bidsquare. Find additional auction previews and the latest news on Auction Daily.
The upcoming Fall Modern Art + Design auction at Billings will feature nearly 400 lots of 20th-century furniture, objects, lighting, and art. Particularly highlighted is a ‘Snowflake’ chandelier dating back to 1950. It was designed by Finnish designer Paavo Viljo Tynell (1890 – 1973), who is often referred to as the ‘man who illuminated Finland.’ According to the auction catalog, the offered lot is in excellent condition with a light patina throughout. Among the available furniture pieces, a Girafa chair designed jointly by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz, and Marcelo Suzuki stands out. Made in 1990, the chair was produced by the Marcenaria Baraúna workshop in São Paulo, Brazil. This elegant wood chair has a tripod base and a slim backrest resembling a giraffe neck.
A wide range of fine art will also be available in this auction. Leading this section of the sale is an oil on canvas by Tomory Dodge titled Heavy Weather. This abstract artwork from 2009 is marked with impressive lines and shapes. On the verso, the artist’s signature can be seen along with the title. Collectors can also consider two ‘Pig’ planters by John Follis and Rex Goode in different finishes, an early Antonio Volpe ‘Egg’ rocking chair, and a ‘Ruba Rombic’ vanity set. To view the complete catalog and register to place a bid in the Fall Modern Art + Design sale, visit Billings’ website. Find additional auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
American artist Gertrude Stanwood was born on March 2, 1874. Stanwood, an art teacher at Chicago’s Stickney School, made pottery wares for the Grueby Faience Company. Her vases and art in a wide range of media are highly valued among collectors. A rare and exceptional vase with daffodils by Stanwood is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from Rago. The available Grueby vase is a glazed earthenware with images of daffodils carved on its upper surface. It features the Grueby company’s iconic cucumber-green matte glaze. The artist’s initials and the manufacturer’s brand marks are inscribed on the underside.
Another noteworthy lot is a 1910 rare vase designed by artist Fritz Albert. It is designed for Teco Pottery, a company founded in 1881 by Illinois lawyer William Day Gates (1852 – 1935). The offered piece is characterized by Native American portraits and a distinctive green glaze. A Teco stamp is found on the underside along with the incised number ‘132’. A Favrile Pottery tyg with chard leaves by Tiffany Studios is another top lot. It has three handles. Collectors can also consider examples by Newcomb College, George Ohr, Artus Van Briggle, the Martin Brothers, and more. Visit Rago to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming American & European Art Pottery sale. Find more auction previews by visiting Auction Daily.
The origins of cuff bracelets trace back to the times of ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Adorned as protective amulets, these bracelets were designed in gold. They were also considered to be symbols of power and safety. A Zolotas 22-karat gold set of cuffs and necklace fashioned in an early Greek style is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Winbids Auctions. Each cuff fits up to 8.5 inches and measures three inches in width. The necklace fits up to 17 inches and measures 3.25 inches in width. Established in Athens in 1895 by Efthimios Zolotas, the jewelry maker is known for its signature designs, primarily drawing inspiration from antiquity. Another noteworthy piece in the catalog is an 18-karat yellow gold and silver snake bangle. It is studded with old mine diamonds and two ruby cabochon gemstones.
A platinum Diamonds by the Yard necklace, weighing 44.9 grams, also leads the listings. It is styled with 124 diamonds, together measuring approximately 45 carats. Two bracelets made of gold and platinum are of interest as well. One is a Calderoni Italy 1900 Art Nouveau Liberty piece, and the other is a French flexible bracelet created by Emile Rattan. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Falling Into Elegance: Estate Jewelry sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions. Visit Auction Daily for more auction previews and press releases.
Bonhams is offering a rare 16th/17th-century Huanghuali horseshoe back armchair in its upcoming Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art, and Snuff Bottles auction. Huanghuali or fragrant rosewood chairs were among the most famous pieces of furniture from the Ming Dynasty. This horseshoe-back chair was a singular chair for the head of the household or authoritative officials, often positioned in front of a large painting screen, a setup depicted in both Ming dynasty paintings and woodblock illustrations. The most striking feature of the chair is the rectangular central cartouche on the back splat, which depicts the pictorial subject of Pinghua Qinggong (flower offering). Black splats with such representational renderings are extremely rare. The gracefully curved crest rail has five sections joined by pressure-pegged scarf joints terminating in out-swept hooks with a low-relief chi dragon. The chi dragons on this chair closely resemble the style of carving found on a dressing table cabinet from the late Ming-early Qing period.
A very rare brown-splashed Qingbai ‘Sheng Player’ ewer from the Northern Song Dynasty is also available in the auction. Figural water vessels are extremely rare, and the present example— with its fine details and well-executed iron-spot glaze— is one of the best in its category. The domed vessel is lively modeled and carved as a musician wearing a floral crown and a flowing blouse with floral roundels over a long-pleated skirt. Her hands hold a wind instrument sheng, which serves as the spout opposite the handle. The facial features are depicted with large ‘phoenix’ eyes, her mouth blowing into the tube connecting to the sheng. A blue-tinted glaze covers the piece inside and out. View the full Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art, and Snuff Bottles auction catalog on Bonhams’ website, and find other auction previews by visiting Auction Daily.
The upcoming sale at Doyle will feature fine art, Asian antiques, and furniture from the Montgomery County Lady Collections. Among the top lots is an 1887 painting by Susan Catherine Moore Waters. Susan Waters was among the first American women painters who specialized in painting portraits and animals as a profession, visiting towns to get commissions, a method more typical of men during the 1800s. Unlike her female contemporaries, Waters signed her paintings using her name or initials in legible, cursive writing. Her paintings usually featured detailed settings but also depicted figures in stylized positions and poses. The available work, titled Guarding the Sheep, is an oil on canvas and is signed by Waters on the lower side. Other notable works of fine art in the catalog include an 1876 oil on canvas painting by John Charles Maggs, titled A Coach Driving Across a Bridge. The artist gained fame for depicting the energy and tensile motion of moving horses in his portraits of English coaches and hunters. The offered piece is dated and comes with the artist’s signature in the lower left corner.
Another lot of interest in this auction is a reverse-painted glass chandelier by Danish-born glass artist Ulla Darni. Her pieces are unique works of art depicting the artist’s original designs on hand-forged ironwork. A thumbprint and Darni’s signature appear on each piece. Bidders can also consider a lapis lazuli and gold bronze clock by Caldwell. The New York City-based manufacturer specialized in decorative metalwork and electric lighting throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Visit Doyle to view the complete catalog and browse the A Prominent Pennsylvania Collection: Property from a Montgomery County Lady sale catalog. Find more auction previews and news by visiting Auction Daily.
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Potter & Potter Auctions’ upcoming Coin Op & Advertising sale offers collectors a glimpse into the past with assorted mechanical items of bygone eras. Among the top lots is an Edison stock ticker from circa 1900. This piece comes to auction on a cast iron base. Atop is an ink box, paper spool, and glass dome. A plaque on the ticker shares the following history: “This authentic old self winding stock ticker was designed by Thomas A. Edison in 1870. It was used for about eighty years for receiving stock and commodity quotations from the nation’s leading exchanges.” American inventor E. A. Calahan created the first stock ticker in 1867, aiming to minimize the inefficiencies of having messenger boys rush between offices with stock market information. Edison built on and improved Calahan’s invention by making it smaller and smoother to operate. It was one of Edison’s first inventions, and it helped catapult him to fame.
Elsewhere in the catalog, bidders will find assorted arcade games and mechanical curiosities. This includes a fortune telling arcade machine featuring a silk-clothed donkey that spins a ship’s wheel to tell the player’s fortune. The piece includes a marquee at the top, advertising the donkey’s powers to solve problems. Additional lots of interest include a French arcade automaton theater with ten vignettes from the early 1900s. Arranged in a neat row, these miniature theaters depict a cobbler in his workshop, firemen addressing a burning building, a farmer grabbing a pig, and other scenes. A red cast iron Mutoscope (an early motion picture device) from 1928 and assorted 1950s advertising signs will be available as well. View the complete Coin Op & Advertising sale and register to place a bid by visiting Potter & Potter Auctions. Find more auction previews and news on Auction Daily.
Hungary-based porcelain company Herend has been producing fine art porcelain since 1826. Herend manufactures fine porcelain home decor and dinnerware with handcrafted and beautifully painted designs. A set of three porcelain figures of the Hungarian actress Madame Deryne will be available in SJ Auctioneers’ upcoming sale. The figures are mounted on square pedestals with slight forward tilts. This set features Deryne strumming a guitar and wearing a full-length ruffled bow dress in blue, pink, and light green with elaborate details. The figures measure about 8.5 inches high and six inches wide. A bronze sculpture from Loet Vanderveen is equally noteworthy. With a variety of subtle patinas, Vanderveen’s sculpture designs offer distinctive expressions.
The sale also includes a Buccellati silver dish. This collection is inspired by the generating power of nature. The Italian Silversmiths at Buccellati are known for their skill to shape and form new designs that reflect the beauty of nature. The offered piece is crafted in sterling silver and numbered 925/1000. Also available is a Mickey Mouse Bradley luminous alarm clock by Walt Disney. Mickey appears in the dial’s center with his arms serving as hands for the hour and minute. Additional lots of interest include a Bulgari Tubogas yellow, rose, and white gold choker necklace, a signed chess set by Swarovski, and a pair of French champagne flutes with a Daum signature. To browse the complete Super Luxury Jewelry, Silverware, Toys & Decor auction and place a bid, visit LiveAuctioneers. Find more auction previews and news by visiting Auction Daily.
