An ultra-thin Audemars Piguet Gübelin (Ref. 5093) wristwatch made in the Vallée de Joux, the birthplace of Audemars Piguet, is a leading lot in the upcoming Holiday Jewels Online Auction from Hindman. The valley, nestled in the Jura Mountains of Geneva, is the birthplace of high-end Swiss watchmaking. The 18-karat white gold wristwatch offered in the auction is a rare time-only watch from Audemars Piguet, probably made in the 1950s or ‘60s. It is co-signed by the Swiss retailer Gübelin, one of the premier retailers of high-end wristwatches. The offered piece has a 35mm case diameter, textured white gold bezel, off-white dial, and black baton numerals. It also has a manual wind movement and an integrated black suede strap signed by Audemars Piguet. Another leading lot is a diamond ring with an old European cut diamond weighing 2.22 carats.
The holiday sale also offers items such as a diamond and plique-à-jour enamel butterfly brooch. It contains numerous round brilliant-cut, transitional-cut, old European, and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats. The butterfly brooch has colorful gradient plique-a-jour enamel wings and two ruby eyes mounted in silver-topped gold. Hindman will present 300 pieces of jewelry, ranging from everyday essentials to special occasion items this season. Find the listed lots and more on Hindman.
A selection of rare Orders, Decorations, Medals, and Militaria will be offered up for sale in the upcoming Noonans auction. One of the most impressive pieces of the catalog is a set of seven Knight Bachelor’s medals and badges belonging to Commander Sir Geoffrey E. Duveen of the Royal Marines. In 1926, King George V created the badge for a British Knight Bachelor. Knights Bachelor rank below knights of chivalric orders and are the oldest type of British knights.
Another noteworthy lot in the auction is a collection of six O.B.E. medals awarded to Major C. L. Chapman of the Royal Marine Brigade for his service in the defense of Antwerp and Gallipoli. Founded by King George V on June 1, 1917, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) is an order of chivalry awarded by the British monarchy. Also included in the upcoming auction are British World War I campaign medals, including the 1914 Star, presented to Captain F. N. Fargus of the Royal Naval Division and Royal Navy. Browse the full catalog or submit a bid by visiting Noonans.
This early December fine art and collectibles sale, presented by Zeitgeist Gallery LLC, will particularly highlight a silver-plated bronze centerpiece designed by Maison Desny. The Parisian brand enjoyed a prolific but short existence during the late 1920s and early 30s. It embraced avant-garde styles and architectural elements. The available Maison Desny centerpiece displays those qualities with its half-moon form and short legs that evoke bridges and roads. Other notable lots include a matching clock and chandelier set from Ferdinand Barbedienne, a 19th-century French metalworker known for his bronze decorative art and reproductions. Executed in the Napoleon III style, the available garniture features cloisonné enamel and ormolu details.
Other key lots in the auction include an acid-cut box from Daum. This partially gilded box from circa 1930 includes a signature along the base. Working at the forefront of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, Daum glassmakers constantly experimented with their styles and methods. The available box shows delicate flowers and leaves in relief, drawing the eye to the thin linework. Bidders can also consider an oil painting by José María Mijares, a Cuban visual artist associated with the artist group Los Diez Pintores Concretos, as well as a 1950s-era calla lily Italian lamp. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog and browse other online auctions.
French painter Edouard Léon Cortès (1882 – 1969) was known as “the Parisian Poet of Painting.” He was noted for his Impressionist images of Paris, illustrating the romantic cityscapes in varied weather conditions and settings. Le Quai du Louvre vers le pont des Arts, one such monumental painting by Cortès, is a key highlight of the upcoming Helmuth Stone Gallery sale. In this oil on canvas, Cortès portrays the landmark street with his characteristic subtleness. The artist depicts intonations of weather and light with delicate brushwork and colors. Two noteworthy paintings by Impressionist artist Emile Albert Gruppé also lead the listings. One is a New England winter landscape portraying leafless trees in snowy woodlands. The other is a harbor view titled Morning Chores. Gruppé was greatly influenced by Claude Monet, the leader of the French Impressionist movement.
The sale also features James Edward Buttersworth’s ship portrait. It depicts a scenic marine view with careful detailing and an elegant sense of movement. The 19th-century English painter was counted among the leading ship portraitists in the United States during his time. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
One of the leading jewelry brands in the world, Fred Paris has been creating luxury jewelry and watches since 1936. The Paris-based company has been owned and used by dignitaries and royalty. Set up by Fred Samuel, the brand is synonymous with quality and modern designs. The upcoming Jewelry Unlimited auction, offered by Rago, spotlights a signed Fred Paris diamond, gold, and steel jewelry set. It includes a ring, bracelet, and pair of earrings. Each of these has coil steel bands to which round brilliant-cut diamonds with gold terminals are attached.
The auction presents various luxury jewelry items such as brooches, earrings, rings, pendants, and cufflinks. A ruby, diamond, and gold necklace is among the key highlights of the event. There are vintage watches as well, such as a 1915 gold, enamel, and diamond wristwatch with a square dial surrounded by rose-colored diamonds. Visit Rago to find the complete catalog and register to bid.
The upcoming Annual Holiday Fine Jewelry auction, presented by O’Gallerie, will showcase a selection of fine jewelry. One highlighted lot is a diamond and 18-karat white gold strap bracelet. It features round and baguette-cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of 9.5 carats. Tiffany & Co. collectors can consider a pearl and gold necklace in this catalog. The ten-strand necklace designed by ace French and Spanish fashion designer Paloma Picasso looks regal with shining white pearls. The chain ends with an 18-karat yellow gold hook clasp, stamped 1982.
The auction will also present an antique diamond and ruby necklace. The ornament features a sterling silver necklace surrounded by 39 round-cut diamonds and calibre-cut rubies sitting perfectly above two larger diamonds. The total weight of the necklace is 13.7 grams. A tourmaline and diamond pendant necklace is another notable lot. It includes a triangular blue-green tourmaline that sits below a round bezel set and a brilliant-cut diamond. The pendant hangs from an 18-inch wheat chain of 14-karat white gold. To find the listed items and view additional pieces of fine jewelry, visit O’Gallerie.
One of the first French artists to paint outdoors, Eugène Boudin was an early source of inspiration for Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Claude Monet. Boudin captured airy landscapes and street scenes, often with a delicate light blue palette. Among the highlights of Akiba Antiques’ latest auction is an oil painting signed by Eugène Boudin and dating back to circa 1894. Resting in an elaborate gilt frame, the piece shows a group of sailboats along a dock. Another notable French artist featured in the catalog is Georges D’Espagnat. He was a Post-Impressionist artist who rejected a formal education from the École des Beaux-Arts and instead learned from observing Old Master paintings. The available D’Espagnat painting depicts a young woman sitting with two children in a field, each absorbed by the objects in their hands.
Beyond fine art, this auction features an antique Meissen porcelain lidded urn covered in delicately sculpted flowers and foliage. Along the base, a cherub extends a benevolent hand. Collectors can also consider a bronze cat sculpture from Nano Lopez, a 1973 Romanée-Conti Burgundy wine with intact labels, sets of Gorham sterling silver flatware, and more. View the complete listings and register to place a bid for any of these items by visiting LiveAuctioneers.
Robert Henri was an American painter well-known for featuring urban realist subjects. The upcoming Freemans’ Auction features an oil painting Spanish Gypsy (Dolores) by Henri, executed in 1924. It depicts Dolores, a Madrid-based gypsy woman with her hands folded neatly in front of her. The available painting beautifully captures the spirit and complexity of Spanish culture. It also shows Henri’s decades-long fascination with Roma subjects, which he featured in many paintings. This painting and other featured lots come from the collection of Charles and Virginia Bowden.
Another key highlight of the auction is a painting by American artist Bo Bartlett. The Promised Land is considered one of Barlett’s most sought-after works. It depicts three characters atop a dory rowing on the high seas amid the vast, open sky. Also on sale are fresh-to-market works by John Sloan and William Glackens, and portraits by George Luks and George Bellows. Collectors can also explore the artworks of Sarah Paxton Dodson, Albert Bierstadt, and George Bellows. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Freeman’s.
The well-known American silverware maker Reed & Barton introduced Francis to the first, sterling silver tableware pattern in 1906. Designed by Ernest Meyer, a French silversmith, this pattern is distinctive compared to usual flatware designs. Francis the first comprises 15 fruit and flower clusters with detailed designs. A Reed & Barton set of Francis the first Sterling flatware is a key highlight of the upcoming sale by SJ Auctioneers. The set comprises 72 pieces of silverware and comes with a green zip-up box with a fabric top. Another noteworthy lot is a Gorham mixed metals Y50 sterling silver holder. The copper jardiniere vase with applied 3D strawberry plant and spider retains its original patina.
The sale also features a striking fish-graal glass vase signed “Edward Hald Orrefors”. It has a clear glass decorated with motifs of a fish school swimming underwater. The flora and seaweed designs are overlaid with a thick glass layer. The fish-graal technique of glassmaking was introduced in the 20th century by Swedish sculptor Edward Hald for Orrefors. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit SJ Auctioneers.
British cartographer Henry Popple worked on the map of North America during 1727 – 1733. It is considered a highly significant map in cartographic history. The upcoming auction by Swann Auction Galleries will feature this large engraved map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto. With harbor plan border panels, the key map has original hand color in outline and 20 engraved map sheets (15 double-page, five full-page). It also features an engraved armorial bookplate of British politician John Plumptre. Another interesting map is John Melish’s illustration of the United States with the contiguous British and Spanish possessions. The massive-sized map is segmented and mounted to the original linen back with silk edging. It tidily folds into original marbled paper self-wrappers. The Scottish mapmaker is celebrated for publishing some of the foremost maps of the US.
The sale also features John James Audubon’s “Black Bellied Darter” (Plate CCC XVI). It is a hand-colored aquatint and engraved plate Birds of America on woven paper by Audubon, an American self-trained artist and naturalist. Audubon was noted for his studies and detailed illustrations of American bird species. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Swann Auction Galleries.
