This January, Potter & Potter Auctions’ will present its Coin-Op, Advertising & Breweriana sale. Among 717 lots, one of the star pieces is a Mills 25 Cent Dewey slot machine. Mills began crafting the slot machines in 1899. The piece is a fine example of the company’s work. Executed in 1900, the reverse-painted glass at the front illustrates a multi-colored tin litho wheel. Atop the cabinet is an ornate cast iron coin head that reads “Two Bits.” Embellished with foliate designs, the offered oak cabinet is finished in antique copper.
Collectors will also find Vic Payne’s The Charge. A renowned Western sculptor, Payne’s career has spanned over 38 years. He often depicts scenes of the American West in his bronze works. The available lot depicts a soldier riding a galloping horse charging into battle. The lot essay for the painting suggests that “Vic Payne depicts a cavalry man whose face shows a mixture of determination and apprehension, as he leads his men and himself into the unknown.” Explore additional lots and register to bid on Potter & Potter Auctions’ website.
A 1962 copy of Marvel’s Amazing Fantasy #15, the comic book anthology that first introduced the character Spider-Man, will soon come under the hammer at Palm Beach Modern Auctions. The available copy received a grade of 5.0 from CGC. It introduces the origin story of Peter Parker (Spider-Man), which would be retold many more times in his dedicated comic book series. The sale includes several other rare and collectible comic books, including a CGC 7.0-grade copy of DC Comics’ Detective Comics #128, which features Batman and the Joker in “Crimes in Reverse.” Comic books featuring the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the Silver Surfer will also be available.
This sale, presented in association with Urban Culture Auctions, focuses on comics, pop culture, fashion, and art from the 1950s to present. Among the top lots is a 110-inch tall painting by American contemporary artist Mark Flood. Executed in 2013, the work is titled RCA 9 and uses small blue squares to evoke hazy pixels. The irreverent artist is known for criticizing and parodying the mainstream art world and its mores. Also on offer is a 2022 Darth Vader sculpture created by CHROMA (Rick Wolfryd) in collaboration Huichol artisans from Mexico; an early “Womb” chair by Finnish-American designer Eero Saarinen; and a 1993 signed folk art painting by American artist and minister Howard Finster. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog and browse other online auctions.
At Nye & Company this January, a Navajo chief’s blanket will lead a curated auction of nearly 300 items. This woven piece from the mid-1870s is classified as “fourth phase” or “third phase variant,” according to tribal experts. The Navajo people learned wool weaving in the 17th century, and they soon developed high standards of excellence for their wearable wool blankets. These versatile items resisted water, were lightweight, and could be used for coverage during the day and warmth at night. The styles of these blankets went through various phases of popularity as Navajo weavers transitioned from using stripes to introducing red rectangles and diamonds. During the “fourth phase,” red diamonds became the focal points of Navajo chief’s blankets instead of appearing in the background. The available example uses these traditional triangle shapes to create a mirror image. White, black, navy blue, and red stripes accent the large diamonds and appear in the background.
The upcoming Estate Treasures Auction from Nye & Company also features a set of six Queen Anne side chairs attributed to William Savery. The 18th-century chairs are made of maple and were produced in Philadelphia. An American cabinetmaker, Savery belonged to a group of Philadelphia craftsmen who worked to recreate the Chippendale style. Additional lots of interest in this sale include an original Edison Electric Pen, a Gothic Revival rosewood table, and assorted silver tableware items from Tiffany & Co., William Comyns, and Gunnar Andersen. To view the complete catalog of this and other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
Tabriz, a major city in Northwest Persia near the Turkish border, is known for its classically styled antique carpets handwoven since the 15th century. These carpets have maintained high technical standards as well as a wide variety of repertoires. Antique Tabriz rugs come in every shade from brilliant rich colors to soft pastels, offering classical medallion designs and allover patterns. They are highly regarded for their quality, which distinguishes them from other Persian rugs. In the upcoming Midwinter Auction, presented by 1stbid, an antique Tabriz rug will be a key focus. The available Tabriz rug features the squinch and dome pattern depicted in Persian mosques with a highly detailed example of a radiating medallion surrounded by a series of irregular pentagons.
Antique Persian rugs and carpets in the sale also include an antique Bakhtiari rug— named after the Bakhtiari nomads, native to the Zagros mountains near Isfahan. Lobed and pointed ivory medallions, with fat cartouche ivory pendants featuring tiny, abbreviated clouds, adorn this Persian rustic rug. Bakhtiari carpets are made from strong, durable wool and are among the strongest Persian rugs. Find the listed items as well as other online auctions on Bidsquare.
Rivich Auction will soon present a curated auction of winter fashion, luxury handbags, and jewelry. Leading the upcoming Style & Elegance sale is a Fendi Zucca Mamma Baguette bag. Crafted of Zucca wool, the bag features the brand’s iconic detailing such as a flap closure, short shoulder drop, and a leather strap. Like all Fendi bags, this has a serial number embossed on the interior of the bag. Other notable bags in the catalog include a 1970 vintage Gucci striped monogram bag, Louis Vuitton Malletier Keepall 50 Bag, and a classic Gucci leather clutch bag.
Also highlighted in the sale is a 14K gold & sapphire necklace and ring. The rectangle-shaped pendant of the necklace has an elegant design and is marked 585. The ring bears a sparkling sapphire in the middle and falls into US size 9.5. Bidders will find a 1980s Canadian fox fur full-length coat and a vintage Gucci ‘G’ belt buckle as well. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Florence-based artist Agnolo di Cosimo, also known as Bronzino, was an Italian Mannerist painter. In 1539, the artist was commissioned to work for art decorations for the wedding of Cosimo I de’ Medici and thereafter became the court painter of the family. Bronzino’s portrait of a young man with a quill and a sheet of paper is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from Sotheby’s. The portraiture exudes stylishness combined with a sense of detached pride. Most likely a self-portrait of the artist, the oil on panel measures 30.5 inches by 21.63 inches.
Pieter Brueghel the Younger’s The Wedding Procession is another striking artwork on offer. The composition depicts a peasant’s wedding procession heading to a church, led by bagpipers. The groom stands out with his vibrant red hat, while the bride is dressed in a dark-colored robe and is wearing headgear. In the background is a vista view of greenery and a body of water. John Constable R.A.’s oil on canvas titled Helmingham Dell also leads the catalog. Constable visited Helmingham Dell in 1800 and explored the park, replete with old oak trees. He initially drew a sketch and years later transformed it into this full painting. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Sotheby’s auction.
Young-Il Ahn had a tumultuous upbringing during the Korean War. Despite everything, he managed to go to school and complete University. His career eventually made him settle far away from Korea, in sunny California— a landscape Ahn was familiar with and liked. The upcoming Studio Fine & Decorative Art – Online Only auction, presented by John Moran Auctioneers, will showcase an abstract composition of three birds by Young-Il Ahn. The available painting is an exemplary piece by the pioneering Korean-American abstract painter who often channeled distressing experiences at sea from his past into canvases. The online-only auction also offers fine art by Peter Moran, Sam Hyde Harris, DeWitt Parshall, Paul Landacre, Ellen Burpee Farr, and others.
An array of Asian, Indigenous North American, and African cultural items are also highlights of the auction. A Japanese folding screen from the Meiji Period (1868 – 1912), marked Takashimaya, is available in the auction. The panels depict a bamboo forest and stream to the recto, and painted silk panels depict mountainous landscapes to the verso. A late 19th- to early 20th-century Redlich & Co. sterling footed bowl is a notable lot among decorative art. The sterling bowl has a reticulated floral design and scalloped edges. The auction also offers a wide variety of fine art, ceramics, art glass, textiles, and home furnishings ranging from 19th-century Continental to modern and contemporary. Visit Bidsquare to find the listed items and browse other online auctions.
Mogôk Valley in Myanmar has been a major source of rubies for centuries. An interesting legend is associated with the discovery of the Burmese gemstone in this region. It is believed that when a group of hunters were shooting crows, they found rubies in the claws of the retrieved birds. Exploring further, they found rubies lying all over, which is how the Mogôk area became culturally and geologically significant for ruby mining. A ring studded with a natural ruby from Myanmar (former Burma) is a key highlight of the upcoming Fine Estate Inc. auction. Designed in 18-karat white gold, it is fashioned with an oval-cut ruby that weighs 2.53 carats. It is accented by 124 diamonds, including round brilliant-cut and princess-cut that together weigh 2.06 carats. Another noteworthy lot in this sale is an unmounted emerald-cut aquamarine, weighing 110.36 carats.
Harry Raymond Henry’s oil on canvas, The Carnival of Nature, leads the fine arts section of the catalog. Henry is known for painting the lyrical landscapes of Southern California in his famous Pointillist style. To view the complete catalog for this and other online auctions and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.
The upcoming sale of furniture, fine art, and lighting, offered by Cain Modern Auctions, features a fully loaded 2019 Ford Explorer Sport. This model includes all-wheel drive, an infotainment system, and all leather interior. The infotainment system features an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The all-leather interior has red stitching. Additional features include power-folding third-row seats, all power windows, and heating/cooling for the steering wheel and seats. Ford’s Explorer Sport has a 365-hp twin-turbo V-6 engine and EcoBoost when extra power is needed. EcoBoost engines deliver power while achieving about 30% better fuel efficiency and 15% fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
This auction will also feature a custom-made chandelier for Sylvester Stallone from his Beverly Park home. It was recently owned by Adele. The chandelier, designed by Paul Ferrante, was manufactured in Los Angeles. It was part of the feather collection, made from old iron with Dutch metal leaf interior finish. Other auction highlights include a circular Amoenus swivel sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, a colored serigraph by George Littlechild titled Peggy Bull, and a selection of glass chandeliers from estate theaters. Visit Bidsquare to find the listed items and browse other online auctions.
The upcoming NY Elizabeth auction of assorted timepieces will highlight a Cartier Calibre de Cartier watch. The French jeweler and watchmaker launched the first Calibre de Cartier model in 2010. Some of its distinct features include generous case size, Roman numeral hour markers, and sword-shaped hands. The available lot comes with a 42 mm case size and is equipped with automatic movement. Its round shape, blue crown, and no visible screws around the bezel give the watch a regal look. Today, the Calibre de Cartier collection includes time-only, chronograph, and diver models.
Apart from Cartier, the auction offers the undisputed classic of all modern Rolex watches, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual. The available model has a 26 mm case, domed bezel, and automatic movement with a simple, no-frills design. The Oyster Perpetual collection is marked by a waterproof oyster case, chronometric precision, and self-winding of the movement. The luxury watch brand updated its collection in 2020 by adding new dial colors. Other available watch designs in the upcoming sale include the Tag Heuer Carrera, Rolex Datejust, and Breitling Avenger Night Mission. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
