Object artist Arman was famous for creating unorthodox sculptures utilizing everyday things. The Nouveau Réalisme co-founder was known to create sculptures known as ‘Accumulations.’ These works were inspired by the Dada movement. Arman’s ‘Accumulations’ sculptures utilize general objects like spoons, hairbrushes, or toy cars. He destroys these objects and assembles them in a way that gives them a new perspective. The upcoming auction from Dane Fine Art presents a sculpture titled Venus Hairspray by Arman. The 1996 bronze sculpture has a silver and blue patina. Another highlight is a 3D screenprint and paper collage titled Tidal Basin by Andy Warhol. It was created for a 1983 Washington Post magazine cover. The auction also showcases Warhol’s screenprints of popular subjects like Campbell’s Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe.
Also featured is a 1995 book consisting of hand-printed intaglios by printmaker Helen Frankenthaler. Valentine for Mr. Wonderful consists of seven intaglios of lithographed poems and images. The handmade paper folio reflects the artist’s interest in Color Field painting and Abstract Expressionism. Items by street artists Mr. Brainwash and BAMBI are also available. Bidders can consider works by Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Louis Icart, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró in this sale. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog, register to bid online on Bidsquare, and browse other online auctions.
The lastest offerings from Bring a Trailer include an ex-Horst Kwech 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750 race car in striking red-orange and blue. An Australian driver and engineer, Kwech was active in the 1960s and 70s. He was the winner of two Under 2.5 Liter Trans Am championships. Kwech drove the available vehicle in several races in the 1970s before selling it to its next owner. It was refurbished in the mid-1990s and restored to its original glory. The available car is powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-four engine and includes a five-speed manual transmission, double-adjustable shock absorbers, a roll cage, and a five-point harness. The vehicle will be sold with an AUSCA custom-built intake manifold as well as assorted historical articles, a logbook, and a bill of sale.
Collectors of more recent luxury cars can consider several other items listed with Bring a Trailer. This includes a 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale that has 1,100 miles following ownership in four states. It was designed by Donato Coco of Ferrari in collaboration with Italian car design firm Pininfarina. Collectors can also consider bidding for a 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe and a 2015 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, both available through early February 2023. Find more information about these vehicles and register to place a bid on Bring a Trailer auction.
A German 800 silver dinner service in the Neoclassical style is among the leading lots in Showplace’s upcoming auction. Each piece has “WTB” for Wilhelm T. Binder of Schwäbisch Gmünd and an “800” marking. They also bear the Reichsmark of the crescent moon and crown. The set comprises six dinner forks, one luncheon fork, and seven dinner knives. Before 1886, German law required silver to be marked “800,” and sometimes “Sterling Germany.” Silver pieces had to be at least 800/1,000-coin standard in purity for export to England and America. By 1888, individual city marks had to be replaced by the compulsory national mark or Reichsmark made of a crescent moon and crown, like the ones on the available silver articles.
An Hermès square silk twill scarf in the “Farandole” pattern by Caty Latham, decorated with butterflies in pastel blues and pinks, is another notable lot in the sale. The history of Hermès silk scarves dates back to its founder, Thierry Hermès, a harness and saddle maker. His love for horse riding is apparent in the earliest pieces of silk scarves the company created in 1937. The motifs have always centered around horses and horse-driven carriages. Each color is added layer upon layer with a technique invented in Japan in the 12th century. The sale also offers jewelry, fine art, decorative art and furniture. Visit Bidsquare to find the listed items and browse other online auctions.
American painter Gertrude Abercrombie (1909 – 1977) was renowned for her enigmatic self-portraits and nocturnal landscape paintings. The imagery in her works evoked emotions of fear, anxiety, and loneliness. One of her artworks, titled The Mysterious Stranger (Man, House, and Lady), is a key highlight of this upcoming Hindman auction. This work prominently highlights a man in a maroon cape and black pants standing on a path that leads to a cubic house. The woman in the house (Abercrombie herself) is seen staring behind the open shutter of one of the windows, the rest of which are all closed including the door. This lot featuring a man, a woman, and a black cat characterizes Abercrombie’s Surrealistic style.
Another noteworthy artwork in the sale is an oil on linen canvas by American artist Ed Paschke (1939 – 2004). Heads in Love illustrates his focus on eye-popping paintings. Paschke made portrait-based art of cultural icons and often relied on photo imagery drawn directly from mass media. An untitled work by American painter Wolfgang Paalen also leads the listings. The oil on canvas, rendered in 1943, is vibrant with bold brushstrokes. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Hindman.
Born in 1913, Conrad Marca-Relli pioneered Abstract Expressionism style. He is predominantly known for his large-scale collages, often crafted from pieces of canvas or linen painted with gestural brushstrokes. Following 1961, he started to employ materials such as synthetic plastics and metals in his work. Helmuth Stone Gallery’s New Year Fine Art & Antiques Auction will showcase Conrad Marca-Relli’s multi-media artwork. The available piece illustrates a combination of geometrical shapes. In the artwork, two multi-colored rectangles are surrounded by a black, square background.
Harry Bertoia’s bronze sculpture will be highlighted in the auction as well. Executed in 1969, the piece shows interconnected branches to create a sphere-like shape. Known for crafting furniture in the Modernist style, Harry Bertoia also dabbled in sculpture and screenprints. In the 1950s, he pursued art as a full-time career. At this time, Bertoia started creating sculptures out of wood and metal. These pieces were made to produce various sounds, such as chimes and gongs. Find more lots and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
An iconic actor, singer and model, Marilyn Monroe was an influential celebrity who made use of her public image. A black wire-bound checkbook issued for Monroe’s personal account at Irving Trust Company, New York City is a key highlight of the upcoming sale, presented by Julien’s Auctions. Labeled “Marilyn Monroe (Personal) / Irving Trust Co. / 4/6/61 – to – 7/14/61,” it has check numbers 1652 through 1765. The notebook also includes two loose pages featuring other financial calculations. Recipients of payments from her account included Dr. James Kenney, Vendome, and Hermans Empire Moving & Storage.
Another striking lot is a reference model from the production of Michael Jackson’s anthology film Moonwalker. With a sharp jawline and cheekbones, the model features silver paint over a fiberglass and plaster body. This model served as a guide for design throughout the transitional shots of a sequence in the movie. The lot also includes a DVD of the film. Additionally, the sale features several noteworthy Pelé-signed jerseys and a boxed set auction catalog from a limited-edition of 500. The three-volume Pelé collection includes photos and details of items offered at the 2016 auction. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Julien’s Auctions.
The British India coinage falls under the East India Company and Imperial issues. The East India Company (EIC) coins were categorized into Madras, Bombay, and Bengal presidencies, minting individual coins until 1835. The upcoming DNW Auctions sale presents rare British India coins. A highlight is a Bombay gold Mohur from 1765. The 15 rupees coin features the East India Company arms on one side. Its reverse features floral motifs with the inscription ‘Bombay 1765’ in the middle. Termed among the King of English East India Company coins, it is a rare specimen. The available Bombay presidency coin contains pure 24-karat Venetian gold. It belongs to the early authenticated gold coin specimens during the silver coin shortage.
Showcased is a 1677 Bombay pattern rupee. It is a rare silver rupee pattern in the name of Charles II. The ‘Rupee of Bombay’ was to be struck in Bombay in 1678. However, the project failed due to the demise of coiner John Morrice and the inefficiencies of George Bower’s dies. Also featured is a 1784 silver pattern rupee from John Prinseps’ coinage from the Pulta mint in Calcutta. The coin bears the name of Shah Alam II in Persian. Princeps’ coinage is rare as it failed local adoption, ceasing production in 1784. The Puddester Collection also presents a Bengal presidency recruiting ticket, the first Bombay presidency silver coin, and an 1830 gold mohur made from steam-powered equipment at the Calcutta mint. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online by visiting DNW Auctions.
Lee Krasner once tore her drawings and threw them on the floor because she hated them. When she saw the scattered pieces again, they looked better to her. Abstract drawings and collages eventually became her specialty. 500 Gallery will soon present Abstract Composition, an oil painting by Lee Krasner, in the upcoming Impressionist, Folk, Pop, and Modern Art auction. Lenore “Lee” Krasner was born on October 27, 1908. She married artist Jackson Pollock. Krasner’s training in depicting human anatomy was more formalized, which inspired Pollack, while Krasner’s art became more unstructured and intuitive like her husband’s. Krasner is now viewed as a transitional figure within abstraction who connected early-20th-century art with the new ideas of post-war America.
A vibrant display of delicate flowers painted in the manner of Sanyu (1901 – 1966) is a notable lot in the sale. Vas de Lys sur Fond Marron (A vase of lilies with red ground) is an oil on Masonite painting. Sanyu came from a wealthy family of silk-weavers, which allowed him to practice art from a very young age. Sanyu also had the opportunity to learn calligraphy from Zhao Xi, a Confucian master of the late Qing dynasty. His early works ranged from nudes and animals to flowers. Minimal compositions and audacious colors unite all of his works. Other notable artists represented in the sale include Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jean Cocteau, Paul Gauguin, Wassily Kandinsky, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. The sale also features a fine selection of paintings, works on paper, and collectibles. Visit Bidsquare to find the listed items and browse other online auctions.
Best remembered for his seascape works, Russian-Armenian Romantic painter Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky was considered a prominent artist of the 19th century. He made over 6,000 paintings during his 60-year-long career. He also featured Armenian themes, battle scenes, and portraiture in his paintings. Storm Over the Black Sea, one such oil on canvas, is a key highlight of Collector Fine Art Auctions’ upcoming sale. Aivazovsky made this painting in 1893. It depicts a sinking ship and a boat with people amid a raging sea with furious waves. Like many of his other works, this painting is dedicated to water and is dominated by the Romantic style.
Another interesting painting is Portrait of Master William Cavendish by Joshua Reynolds (1723 – 1792). The painting illustrates young child William Cavendish (1783 – 1812) seated playfully astride his pet dog. Other notable lots of the coming event include La Belle Fille by William Adolphe Bouguereau, an 18th-century French gesso mirror, a Tiffany English sterling silver water pitcher, and Rufino Tamayo’s artwork Sandias. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Posters play an important role in catching people’s attention and conveying a message. A 1918 World War I masterwork designed by Chicago-based printer E. G. Renesch will soon come under the hammer at Freeman’s. Titled Colored Man is No Slacker, this original chromolithographic masterwork is a rare World War I enlistment poster. Black men were encouraged to enlist in the United States Army during World War I. The available print shows two Black lovers saying goodbye to each other as a regiment of enlisted Black soldiers marches behind them. About 20,000 Black Americans served in the US military following the declaration of World War I in 1917.
Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts Auction will also offer Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This book recounts King’s experiences during the Montgomery Bus Boycott between 1955 and 1956. The book provides evidence of King’s social and religious thoughts as well as his organizational, administrative, and rhetorical abilities. Also available in the auction is Ernest Hemingway’s In Our Time, an assortment of short stories and vignettes set prior to, during, and after World War I. Visit Freeman’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid online.
