A popular and successful seascape artist of the 20th century, Montague Dawson specialized in depicting clipper ships from the 19th century and earlier. His works were noted for their intense realism and sense of movement. Available in Bonhams’ upcoming Home & Interiors sale is a seascape painting by Dawson depicting the Torrens in California waters. The oil on canvas is signed in the lower left. This piece has resided in a private Santa Rosa Valley collection since being sold with Coeur d’Alene Art Auction in 2017. Other notable fine artworks in the sale include a painting of Suffolk hounds by Edward Robert Smythe and a portrait of a lady by Spanish artist Rogelio de Egusquiza.
In addition to the fine art lots, this catalog presents a range of antique sculptures and furniture items. Leading this section of the sale is a Roman Grand Tour-type carved marble model of a panther. Carved in the second half of the 19th century in the manner of Antonio Moglia or Francesco Antonio Franzoni, this piece was likely created as a souvenir piece for European youths stopping in Rome during a lengthy European trip. It is possibly made of rare giallo tigrato marble with black spots mottling a yellow surface. Bidders can also consider an extensive Versace for Rosenthal dinner service in the Medusa pattern, a pair of Venetian etched armorial pier mirrors, and a set of 12 George II dining chairs. Visit Bonhams auction to view the complete Home & Interiors catalog and to place a bid.
Surrealist icon and printmaker Salvador Dalí was among the seminal watercolor painters of Spain. His artworks often depicted dreamlike scenarios centering on the subconscious mind, hallucinations, and emotional themes. The upcoming Leonard Auction event presents Twelve Tribes of Israel, a portfolio of 13 original etchings by Salvador Dalí. Created in 1973, each of the etchings represents tribes— Simeon, Levi, Reuben, Judah, Zebulun, and more. It is a prominent example of how the artist’s artworks were influenced by religious themes. The lot includes a multi-motif frontispiece with individually titled folders and a print edition justification page.
Another auction highlight is an oil painting by Dutch post-war and contemporary painter Jan Rijlaarsdam. Titled Early Morning Storm: Paris, the canvas features the cityscape rendered in a palette of grayscale and earth tones. It is painted in a semi-abstract style. Additional lots include a flat and wavy wood sculpture by Doug Ayers, a directional serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan, and silver coin assortments. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog for this April Online Auction (Sale #301) and other online auctions.
The son of an established artistic family, Alexander Calder spent his childhood tinkering with wire, cloth, and other materials. He later dabbled in mechanical engineering before turning to art full-time. This background influenced the geometric, delicately balanced mobiles and paper sculptures that became Calder’s signature. Leading the upcoming Fine Art & Photography sale from URDE Fine Art Auction is an original drawing on cut-out paper by Alexander Calder. This untitled piece from 1966 was executed with crayon and pencil. It portrays a fantastical creature with the body of a giraffe, the high-heeled feet of a person, and an American flag in place of a head.
This timed sale includes a broad selection of photographs and prints from notable artists such as Peter Max, Russell Young, and Ansel Adams. Among the top lots is a hand-signed color model/ publicity cels by Charles Schulz depicting the beloved characters of Charlie Brown and Lucy. In these cels, Lucy plays her classic trick on Charlie Brown, pulling a football away just before he can kick it. Bidders can also consider a 1978 etching and aquatint from Helen Frankenthaler, a 2002 etching by Damien Hirst, and assorted wildlife photography by David Yarrow. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete Fine Art & Photography Auction and find other online auctions.
Sir Alfred Gilbert was an English sculptor whose celebrated landmark, Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in London, features a surmounted winged statue. While the statue is popularly known as Eros, it was actually created to portray the Greek god’s brother, Anteros. A sculpture based on this significant work is a key highlight of the upcoming sale at Hindman. Titled Eros, the aluminum on bronze scroll figurine was cast by Morris Singer Art Founders. Signed and numbered “FAS George Mancini 9/10,” it also has a foundry mark on a planted foot. Another noteworthy sculpture based on Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s work is a bronze figure of Louis XIV on horseback. Cast by Marinelli Foundry in Florence, the 20th-century piece is signed “Fuse Marinelli / Firenze.” Bernini was brought to France to design a new façade of the Louvre, a portrait bust, and an equestrian statue.
A Régence-styled gilt bronze mounted mahogany, kingwood, and tulipwood grand piano also leads the catalog. The late-19th-century piece was crafted by Paris-based piano maker, Gaveau. The Régence period marked a shift from straight-lined forms to those hinting the Rococo style. Visit Hindman to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming European Furniture & Decorative Arts sale.
The upcoming Asian Arts auction at Freeman’s features nearly 300 lots of fine porcelain, decorative pieces, art, and artifacts spanning different periods and styles. A key highlight in the ceramics section is a pair of elegant Imperial Chinese “Balsam Pear” bowls. Chinese porcelain decoration is characterized by four colors with a rich history in Chinese art and culture. As a relatively recent development, famille rose porcelain dates from the early 18th century. Enamels in pink, red, and gold define this style. Decorative items like vases, jars, and other larger pieces reflected this style, which was popular with the elite of China. The rare pair of Imperial Chinese “Balsam Pear” bowls featured in the auction are on circular bases with slightly flared lips. Both are decorated with vines, bamboo, and butterflies with an underglaze seal mark on the underside.
Another notable lot is a Chinese bronze-covered ritual wine vessel. With its elaborate decoration, this wine vessel shows the splendor of ritual ceremonies during the Shang and early Zhou periods. The piece may represent a family shrine’s accumulated wealth during the Zhou conquest of the Shang. Formerly, this piece belonged to a New York City private collection. Additional lots available in the auction sessions include Chinese patinated bronze censors, a large Vietnamese bronze drum, Chinese cloisonné vases, and more. Visit Freeman’s to find more information on the Asian Arts sale and to place a bid.
Maynard Dixon (1875 – 1946) was a well-known artist of the American West. A self-taught artist, Dixon grew up in Fresno, California and pursued art from an early age after being encouraged by his mother. A Dixon painting titled Abandoned House, Contra Costa Co., Cal. is available in the upcoming Western Art auction, offered by Bonhams. It is signed, inscribed, and dated ‘Maynard Dixon / Contra Costa. May 1931.’ This painting represents a difficult time in Dixon’s career. Life was tough due to the Depression, and cultural tastes were moving towards Modernism. It was in this uncertain period that Dixon day-tripped to Contra Costa County and executed Abandoned House, a subject that certainly reflected his thoughts and concerns about his future.
Bonhams will offer more than 100 lots representing the natural landscape, Native Americans, and cowboys of the American West. They showcase the talents of local artists. The Water Girl at Walpi (circa 1910) by William Robinson Leigh (1866 – 1955) is a notable lot. It is an oil on canvas by an illustrator known for his painted Western scenes. Leigh traveled to the American West, Africa, and many other locations for inspiration but maintained a studio in New York City. He made illustrations for and wrote the book Frontiers of Enchantment: An Artist’s Adventures in Africa, exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History. Visit Bonhams auction for more information on the upcoming Western Art auction.
American artist Robert Wyland’s deep-rooted connection with whales began as a teenager when he first visited Laguna Beach, California with his family. A passionate environmental activist, he is noted for his well-known public art project, Whaling Walls. This includes life-size outdoor murals, painted to bring to light the plight of whales. The upcoming sale from Robinhood Auctions will feature some of Wyland’s original sea-life works. Titled Island Time and Sunset Watch, two of them are paintings on canvas. One portrays the tail of a whale rising out of mystical sea waters, whereas the other illustrates a diving bottlenose dolphin. Both paintings include a certificate of authenticity.
Damien Hirst’s The Empresses (H10-2 Nur Jahan) is a key highlight of the sale. The limited edition laminated giclee on aluminum composite is screenprinted with glitter. It is part of a series dedicated to significant women rulers in history. This one honors Nūr Jahān, the most powerful woman of 17th-century India. It portrays kaleidoscopic patterns inspired by the mosaic ceiling of the mausoleum the empress had designed for her parent’s tomb. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
A diptych oil painting by Jan Valentin Saether (1944 – 2018) takes center stage in an upcoming sale from Cain Modern Auctions. Saether, a Norwegian figurative painter, was one of the pioneers of the Neo-Figurative movement that emerged in Norway. He experimented with sculpture and different media besides classical figurative painting. The available untitled oil canvas depicts two open boxes, one empty and the other featuring a bearded man with curly hair. The composition reflects the artist’s fine attention to detail. Saether started art schools in Los Angeles and served as a professor of figurative painting at the National Academy of the Arts in Oslo for many years.
Another notable lot in this sale is a set of six Cadette dining chairs by designer and furniture maker Dakota Jackson. The chairs have solid mahogany frames with a veneered back and an espresso-stained finish. They have fully upholstered brown-colored seats of premium Italian calfskin leather. Other noteworthy furniture pieces in the catalog include a Ledletto queen bed by Cini Boeri, a French center table in brass and wrought iron with an octagonal slate top, and a 2007 circular swivel sofa by Antonio Citterio. The latter piece was designed by Citterio for the Maxalto collection for B&B, Italia. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog for this April Auction, Furniture, Art, Lighting sale and other online auctions.
Artist David Mann is famous for painting Native American subjects in scenes of everyday life. His depictions are particularly noteworthy for their attire and background. He portrayed the Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains in the 19th century, before they were moved to reservations. One such untitled work by Mann is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Toomey & Co. It depicts a Native person on horseback, guiding his herd. Mann’s paintings often emphasized the role of horses in the lives of Native Americans. Another noteworthy lot in the sale is a painting by Robert Kipniss, titled Landscape. The composition portrays trees and a row of houses in a field, evoking a feeling of solitude. It also exemplifies the American painter’s use of a subtle color palette, mostly comprising black and white hues.
The Shoreline by Wesley Willis also leads the catalog. The artist used colorful marker pens to illustrate an urban scene with intricate detailing. The musician and visual artist from Chicago suffered from schizophrenia yet immersed himself in his art. Equally striking is Abraham Jacob Bogdanove’s Norton’s Ledge (Monhegan Island, ME). He is celebrated for his seascape paintings of Monhegan Island. Visit Toomey & Co. to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Fine Art sale.
Wash Day at St. Tropez is a bright and colorful oil on canvas by E. Charlton Fortune (1885 – 1969). This painting, signed as Charlton Fortune, was exhibited in the Grand Palais, Salon de la Société des Artistes Français (Paris) around 1927. Acquired from a private collection in the United Kingdom, it is a leading lot in the upcoming California Art auction, presented by Bonhams. E. Charlton Fortune was a leading plein-air painter from California. Although she is known as a Californian artist, she spent a great deal of time living and working throughout Europe in the late 1920s. The present work likely dates from the two years she spent in the South of France when Saint-Tropez was a humble fishing village.
Painted in 1936, East 5th (Street) by Phil Paradise is an oil on canvas that contrasts with the sunny, colorful image of the 1920s by E. Charlton Fortune. East 5th (Street) is a time capsule of life in New York after the Great Depression. People are lounging in a rundown hotel lobby as a man is getting a shave and a haircut in the local barber shop next door. Philip Herschel Paradise (1905 – 1997) showed extraordinary talents in his early years after training at the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. He traveled to the East Coast in the 1930s, painting in various locales and selling paintings through galleries in New York. These rare early examples of his paintings give viewers a snapshot of everyday urban and rural life from a bygone era. Visit Bonhams auction house for more information on the upcoming California Art auction and to place a bid.
