Fine Estate, Inc. will offer a 1964 Porsche 356 C in its upcoming December auction. A Porsche legend, the 356 series stands out for its refreshing departure from the norm. In its role as the first official model, the Porsche 356 was continuously improved, modified, and perfected, becoming a formidable rival both on the track and in showrooms. With its lightweight design, excellent handling, and avant-garde appeal, the 356 became a timeless classic. Despite the end of production of the 356 in 1965, the beloved brand had established a distinctive style of the sports car that continues to resonate today, both visually and mechanically. The available vehicle was formerly purchased in 1998 from a seller in Pittsburgh, PA. On the date of purchase, the mileage was 106,781. According to the Bill of Sale, the previous owner purchased the car in 1992. As per the list provided, the car owner made several upgrades to this vehicle.
A crate of 12 bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon from the California-based Jordan Winery also leads the listings. Jordans Vineyards provide the majority of the grapes for this Bordeaux blend, while some fruit comes from other prestigious vineyards. Featuring black cherry, cassis, blackberry, and dark chocolate flavors, the 1997 Jordan is rich and deeply textured. With hints of cedar and sweet leather, oak and vanilla support the soft notes. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog of this and other online auctions.
Hindman’s December Prints & Multiples auction is led by several notable ceramics from Pablo Picasso, as well as a color relief printed etching, aquatint, and engraving from Frank Stella’s groundbreaking Moby-Dick (Domes) series. This ten-year project was Stella’s tribute to Herman Melville’s classic novel and to the Abstract Expressionist artists who preceded him. The available work was executed in 1992 and is numbered 23/23 in pencil. The piece references Chapter 69 of Moby-Dick, in which a whale’s carcass is left at sea to decompose, leaving behind a nasty shock for other seafarers. Stella captures the horror of the moment with dizzying curved lines and a riot of color.
Additional fine prints and multiples from modern and contemporary American masters will be on offer with Hindman this December. This includes a peaceful lithograph from Wayne Thiebaud. Dated 1990, Bow Ties shows several rows of striped and polka dotted ties in warm-tinted colors. Bidders can also consider Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup II: Scotch Broth from 1969, Jeff Koons’ Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus (Magenta) from 2013, and KAWS’ Untitled (Snoopy) from 2021. Browse the complete catalog and register to bid by visiting Hindman.
German-American painter Albert Bierstadt (1830 – 1902) was renowned for depicting lush landscapes and grandeur of the American West. He completed over 500 artworks during his lifetime. Bierstadt developed a flair for art at a young age, when he made crayon sketches. His most significant work remains The Rocky Mountains, Lander’s Peak, rendered in 1863. One of Bierstadt’s major artworks titled Catskill Creek is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from George Cole Auctions & Realty. The signed painting captures Catskill Creek, one of the major tributaries to the Hudson River Estuary. The art emphasizes the artist’s fascination with nature and Western landscapes.
A fancy 14-karat gold ring also leads the listings. The central round diamond weighs approximately .84 carats and has a VV-1 to VVS-2 clarity. Two baguette diamonds weighing around .22 carats surround the center stone. The sale offers furniture, watches, clocks, textiles, and more. To view the full catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Cartier’s Panthère is a characteristic motif that traces its origins to Paris. When its founder Louis-François Cartier named his close aide, Jeanne Toussaint, as the Head of Creation, she took her fascination for panther patterns to a whole new level. In association with designer Peter Lemarchand, Toussaint made the big cat an inspirational motif for Cartier’s Panthère designs. Three-dimensional figurative pieces, featuring the panther-inspired designs, became the prominent style of the jeweler. Two Panthère de Cartier lots are the key highlights of the upcoming luxury jewelry sale, presented by AAA Auction Gallery. One is a white gold ring set with precious stones. The 18-karat white gold piece features pear-shaped emerald eyes, onyx and brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 8.41 carats. The other Panthère lot is a bracelet of 18-karat white gold. It is set with two emerald eyes, one onyx nose, and 1,827 brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing 5.46 carats.
Two Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklaces also lead the listings. Both necklaces feature the iconic clover-shaped motifs inspired by the architecture of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Jonas, a leading brand in the upholstery industry, is famous for its fine handmade upholstery and furniture. The fourth-generation family business with exclusive clientele functions from its Manhattan workroom. Stair’s upcoming ‘Thursday Morning at Stair’ auction will now offer a pair of linen and chintz upholstered sofas by Jonas. Upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon linen and Les Indiennes chintz fabric, the sofa carries the Jonas label. The offered lot is a beige-colored sofa that has a contemporary yet soft approach look. It comes with four square-shaped cushions in floral prints and elegant sofa base legs. The outside back of the sofa and arm panel sides have floral print patterns that match the cushions.
Another lot of interest is a glass Nebbia Lunare vase designed by Thomas Stearns. The top portion of the translucent vase has fine vertical incisions in stunning blue shades, while the lower portion is cased in dark-brown hued glass. American designer Stearns (1936 – 2006) was known for his exceptional glassblowing techniques and glass sculptures. The sale also offers jewelry, decorative art, fine art, textiles, and more. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Born in the Netherlands, Sir Peter Lely spent most of his life in England, where he became a significant portrait painter to the court. Lely is well known for his skillful and sensuous portraits of royal women. When he was appointed as Charles II’s Principal Painter in Ordinary, the demand for his work grew exponentially. Lely would often paint a sitter’s head and his pupils would complete the remaining painting, especially for series-based works. A portrait of a noblewoman, attributed to Lely, is a key highlight of the upcoming sale by Showplace Antiques. This oil on canvas depicts a sitter dressed in a silky burnt orange and blue colored outfit with a big flower pot in the background. The frame bears a plaque with artist’s name at the bottom. Another very interesting artwork is Jason Woodside’s acrylic and aerosol on canvas. It portrays abstract trompe-l’œil painting of vibrant and contrasting geometric patterns. The image has a three-dimensional optical illusion on a two-dimensional surface.
James Mont’s Asian mid-century modern set of five dining chairs also leads the listing. Designed circa 1955, the chairs are fashioned in walnut with Asian-inspired upholstered seats and back rests. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog and other online auctions.
A rare neon blue unheated Brazilian paraíba tourmaline and platinum ring is among the key highlights of Joshua Kodner’s upcoming Fine Jewels sale. The central stone weighs in at 12.11 carats and is accented with a simple diamond setting. Discovered in 1989, paraíba tourmalines are especially prized for their vivid blue colors, which are caused by the presence of copper and manganese. They are named for the Brazilian Paraíba state in which they were first found. The International Gem Society notes that the paraíbas with saturated neon blue shades are the most highly valued of the category. Another key lot featuring paraíba tourmalines is a 60.00-carat diamond and tourmaline bracelet. A band of neon blue paraíbas runs through the bangle; these gems originate from Mozambique.
This sale features other extraordinary gemstones, including a 30.00-carat Zambian emerald that stars in a classic diamond and platinum ring. Zambia closely follows Colombia in the production of high-quality emeralds. Zambian emeralds retain notes of other colors in their cores, adding depth and visual appeal. Other key lots in the event include a natural fancy color diamond necklace with over 100 carats of stones, a Rolex Daytona 18-karat yellow gold Cosmograph wristwatch, and colorful jewelry pieces from David Webb. Visit Bidsquare to browse the complete catalog of this and other online auctions.
Founded by Pino Rabolini in 1967, Italian jewelry house Pomellato is counted among the top European jewelers of the world. Its designs are known for their solid and rounded forms, characteristic pavé setting, and use of varied color gemstones. A Pomellato ring from its classic Sabbia collection is a key highlight of the upcoming Holiday Jewelry sale from Creative Design Collective. It is set in 18-karat yellow gold with burnished diamonds. The Sabbia collection is celebrated for its highly fashion-forward styles crafted with gemstones of vibrant colors and varied shapes. Another diamond ring leading the listings is a baguette-cut diamond piece set in 18-karat gold. Baguette-cut diamonds feature straight edges in rectangular or tapered shapes.
The sale also features two striking rings set with noteworthy gemstones. One is a vintage-looking gold ring fashioned with emerald, diamond, and pearl. The other is a citrine with sapphire studded in 14-karat yellow gold. Another notable citrine gemstone ring on offer was designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. In 1968, Cummings began designing for the company under the guidance of Donald Claflin. This association lasted for 16 years. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Kodner Galleries will present its Fine French Furniture & Decoration Auction this holiday season. Leading this event is a François Linke antique French Louis XVI-styled commode, modeled after the work of Guillaume Benneman and Joseph Stockel. Attractive features include a white marble ormolu mantel clock mounted on a marble top. Fine acanthus and garland motifs appear across the surface of the commode. The piece has an armorial scene centralized on the large door with fluted column supports, and it stands on four paw feet. Another notable lot in the sale is an antique French ormolu patinated clock in bronze. This annular clock is held by three figures draped with golden garland details around their arms and waists. They support the spherical clock. The base is a marble platform mounted with a rosette and scroll motif.
Fine art offerings in the auction include paintings from E. Giachi and Felice Carena. The 19th-century Italian oil on canvas by E. Giachi is titled An Exciting Night. It depicts a woman surrounded by men playing a musical instrument and singing to her. From Symbolist painter Felice Carena comes an artwork titled Natura Morta, signed and dated 1966. Three bottles of well-preserved Perrier Jouet Grand Brut champagne will also be available. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Owing to its elongated form, the kite-shaped diamond emerged as a fancy cut variety during the Art Deco period of the 1920s. The rhombus-like, symmetrical diamonds are a blend of step-cuts and brilliant-cuts. These diamonds are usually used as side stones to bring in a sense of balance to the design of a ring. A finger ring styled with kite-shaped diamonds is a key highlight of the upcoming Important Jewelry sale, presented by Hindman. Set in platinum, it is designed with one cushion brilliant-cut diamond, weighing 7.03 carats and two kite-shaped diamonds, together weighing approximately 0.65 carats. Another striking piece is an unheated Burmese sapphire and diamond ring. It features one oval mixed-cut sapphire and 16 pear-shaped diamonds, weighing approximately 4.50 carats. Untreated Burmese sapphires are coveted for their rarity and intense hue.
A Graff Colombian emerald and diamond ring mounted in platinum also leads the catalog. It features one emerald and two tapered baguette-cut diamonds. Another striking lot is a pair of jade ear clips comprising two round mixed-cut colorless zircons. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Hindman.
