A 1945 Rolex Chronograph Oyster leads the upcoming Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags auction, offered by Doyle. In 1945, Rolex introduced its Datejust watch, the first self‑winding wrist chronometer to indicate the date in a window on the dial. The available vintage Chronograph Oyster remains one of the last few pieces without automatic features. This 36mm wristwatch (ref. 4537) is made in gold and is mechanical with a circular refinished white dial. The watch has triangular batons numerals, and three subsidiary dials of minutes, hours, and seconds with a round push-button Chrono. The outer chapter ring has a tachymeter scale, an inner telemeter scale, and a screw-down Rolex Oyster cross crown.
Among luxury handbags, a two-tone woven clutch in 18-karat yellow and rose gold is a noteworthy lot. The opening trim of the clutch features a marquise-shaped emerald, 16 round emeralds, and 120 single-cut diamonds (together weighing approximately 2.95 carats.), set in gold and platinum. The interior has mirrors, framed and loose. The auction also highlights a two-color gold and diamond ring in 14-karat yellow and white gold. The round diamond of the ring weighs 2.02 carats and comes with a GIA report stating I color and SI1 clarity. The auction also features Hermès and Fendi handbags. Visit Doyle to find the listed items and register to place a bid.
A blend of azurite and malachite found in nature, Azurmalachite is often banded and used in making jewelry and decorative pieces. The gem, which combines bold blue and deep green hues, is prized for its rarity by collectors. A David Webb 18-karat yellow gold Azurmalachite and platinum necklace is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Akiba Antiques. The Italian vintage necklace also includes alternating cabochon rubies. Each link is adorned with inlaid Azurmalachite and accented with round-cut diamonds. Another noteworthy Italian lot on offer is a late 19th-century monumental terracotta fountain. It features intricately carved figures with a large circular water holding reservoir. With the fountain nozzle fitted on top, it is designed with metaphorical scenes of dancing putti reliefs and other figures.
An oil on canvas portrait by the well-known artist Thomas Hovenden leads the fine art listings. Titled Reverie, the painting portrays an image of a woman dressed in blue and seated while lost in thought. Hovenden’s artworks have been displayed in various museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Irish American artist and teacher spent a major part of his life in the United States painting realistic scenes. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit LiveAuctioneers.
A curated selection of antique, vintage, and modern rugs, many offered with no reserve, will soon be presented by Nazmiyal Auctions. Among the leading lots of the sale is a 16th-century Spanish silk brocade measuring approximately seven feet by six feet. The brocade is covered in richly rendered birds, flowers, and arabesques. Brocade is defined by the Antiquarian Society of the Art Institute of Chicago as “a collective name for a rich and heavy silk fabric with flowers, foliage, figures or other patterns, woven in colored silk with or without gold and silver thread.” It especially thrived in 15th to 17th-century Europe at the height of the Renaissance.
Also notable is a large Chinese Art Deco rug from circa 1920. During this era, weavers moved away from symmetry and traditional patterns in favor of controlled asymmetry and low-contrast colors. Simpler patterns also prevailed over busy allover designs in Art Deco rugs. The available example features branching trees, seaside structures, and hanging light fixtures that break down the boundary between the rug’s border and center. Bidders can also consider a 19th-century Chinese silk ceremonial robe, antique Persian Serapi rugs, Haji Jalili carpets, and an antique Irish Donegal art and craft rug. Visit Nazmiyal Auctions to view the complete catalog and view other online auctions.
Leading Orion Antiques’ New Beginnings auction is a vintage Native American squash blossom necklace. The sterling silver neckpiece comes with 11 U.S. Morgan dollar pendants. The pendant has an ornate border with stars and an image of Lady Liberty. According to the lot description, the chain with hook clasp is in a good condition. Once a symbol of wealth and status, the first squash blossom necklace was likely made in the late 1870s or early 1880s by the Navajo people. Typical features include silver beads with a horseshoe-like pendant at the bottom called the Naja.
Another significant lot in the upcoming sale is the canvas artwork Walking in Public by Haitian painter Jacques Gabriel (1934 – 1988). Born in Port-au-Prince, Gabriel studied at the New School for Social Research in New York. His works have been showcased in America, Italy, Jamaica, and the Museum of Modern Art in Paris. Other significant lots in the event include a vintage Egyptian 900 silver round tray, a semi-antique Gabbeh tribal rug, a Chinese Ming-style pedestal stand, and more. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
A third rail is a metal railway track set on either side of a track to supply electrical power to the running train. Before the introduction of third rails, electricity was provided through overhead wires. A Sunset Models 3rd rail O gauge Southern Pacific cab forward model is a key highlight of the upcoming sale, presented by Turner Auctions. It is available in original packaging along with its shipping carton. Sunset Models has been selling brass scale model trains since 1975. Another significant lot in this sale is the Lionel 6-38071 SP cab forward 4-8-8-4 loco and tender. The real-life Southern Pacific Railway route passes through the rugged Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges.
A Williams Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 model locomotive and tender in original packaging also leads the catalog. The locomotive has a four-wheel leading truck, two sets of eight driving wheels, and a four-wheel trailing truck. The real-life Union Pacific is a freight-hauling railroad operating 8,300 locomotives and running through 23 states of America. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Turner Auctions.
Briggs Auction, Inc.’s upcoming sale will present a single-owner lifetime collection of Peter Rabbit memorabilia. The large and varied catalog includes illustrations, books, and collectibles related to the character. First imagined by Beatrix Potter in 1893, Peter Rabbit officially debuted in 1902 with the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Other authors soon adapted the character to launch their own stories. These included Thornton Burgess, a prolific American author of children’s stories. Burgess’ version of Peter Rabbit was illustrated by Harrison Cady and published in comic strip form. This auction features numerous drawings of Peter Rabbit by Cady. Among the top lots is a Harrison Cady signed watercolor painting showing a dapper Peter standing by a pond while other woodland creatures jump around him. Other available illustrations show recurring friends and foes in Peter’s world, including bears, foxes, and hippos.
Several dolls and figurines depicting Thornton Burgess’ version of Peter Rabbit are also available. Many were produced by the Quaddy Playthings Manufacturing Company during the 1910s. Particularly notable is a set of three Peter Rabbit Quaddy dolls with hand-painted heads and wool clothing. Other available lots include sets of Peter Rabbit postcards, books, and club pins. Visit LiveAuctioneers to view the complete catalog and register to bid.
British biochemist Archer John Porter Martin, CBE FRS was an outstanding figure in the world of science. He shared the 1952 Nobel Laureate Prize in Chemistry for the invention of partition chromatography, along with biochemist Richard Synge. A collection of awards and honors bestowed upon Archer Martin, including the gold coin for the prestigious award, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale by Noonans. The Nobel Prize coin portrays a bust of Alfred Nobel on one side. On the obverse, it has two robed female figures, representing Science and Nature. The collection also includes a 1951 gold medal by P. H. Lundgren after C.G. Qvarnström (1849). It depicts the bust of Jacob Berzelius on one side. On the reverse is the illustration of Genius standing, filling a cup held by Isis, who is seated.
A Kings of East Anglia, Æthelstan (825-40) penny is another significant lot that leads the sale. According to R Naismith’s corpus records, there are only two examples of Æthelstan portrait pennies, which were struck by Eadnoth from two obverse and two reverse dies. This coin, possibly the fourth known specimen, was struck from the same dies. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Noonans.
Dutch animalier artist Melchior d’Hondecoeter was well known for painting exclusively avian subjects. His paintings often portrayed geese, pigeons, ducks, magpies, peacocks, and some exotic bird species. One such antique oil painting attributed to Melchior is a key highlight of Lion and Unicorn’s upcoming sale. It depicts a landscape view with hens and chicks and illustrates their plumage in great detail. Japanese–French painter and printmaker Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita’s pencil and pastel portrait of a young woman also leads the catalog. He was celebrated for combining both traditional Japanese and contemporary European styles in his artworks.
The sale also features a noteworthy 19th-century vintage Russian silver and enamel cigarette case. This very rare piece is a significant work by famous Fabergé master Ignaty Sazikov. The enamel work silver box with a hinged lock is designed in the shape of a closed book. It bears a total of nine markings to include ‘Sazikov’ in Cyrillic script. A circa 1950 Persian Isfahan silk warp hand-knotted rug is another striking lot. Crafted by highly experienced weavers, it is finely woven with white silk, which accentuates the birds and floral motifs. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Lion and Unicorn.
Trade flourished between China and Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Canton port was a prime location for these overseas trades of luxury Chinese goods. Hong punch bowls are among the noteworthy artifacts that recorded this exchange. These punch bowls featured paintings of warehouses or hongs located on the Canton riverfront. The upcoming Sotheby’s auction features a hong punch bowl from the Qianlong period. The available porcelain ware depicts the continuously lined hongs along the Canton harbor. The multiple flags in front of the hongs date the bowl’s manufacturing period from 1780 to 1785. Its interior has floral motifs in green, red, and gold.
Also featured is a still life painting by French Rococo painter Jean-Baptiste Oudry. His still-life paintings received recognition from Kings like Louis XV. Oudry’s artwork was notable for its intricate detailing and mastery of the chiaroscuro technique. The available oil painting portrays fruits and a purse containing coins and cards assembled on a stone shelf. Another highlight is a circa 1780 George III console table with papier-mâché adornments. Attributed to Henry Clay, the console showcases the utilization of Clay’s ‘new Improved Paper-ware.’ The semi-circular parcel gilt cream table utilizes papier-mâché panels in the manner of Henry Clay. The auction also presents The Majesty of Greenwich by James Webb. The artwork depicts the influence of Naturalism and Romanticism on his work. Collectors can also consider multiple Chamberlain Worcester porcelain articles, pieces of George II and Regency furniture, and famille rose porcelain. Interested collectors can explore the entire catalog and register to bid online by visiting Sotheby’s auction house.
Born in 1796, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot was a French painter who is celebrated for his depictions of landscapes. Most of his works were inspired by Impressionism. Corot contributed to the art world by pioneering a new landscape painting style named the Souvenirs in the 1860s. His style often incorporated a lake and trees painted in a silver hue. One of his works is presented in the forthcoming European Art auction, hosted by Christie’s. The oil on canvas piece shows a scenic view of a lake.
One of the highlighted lots is Lord Frederic Leighton’s Samson and Delilah. Leighton was among the most influential artists of the Victorian era. Besides being known for his paintings, he was also eminent for starting a new movement in British sculpture in his late career. Neoclassicism became his trademark over his oeuvre. The available piece depicts a tender moment in the story of Samson and Delilah following her betrayal. Explore more items and register to bid online on Christie’s.
