Peter III was an emperor of Russia in the 18th century, and during his time he established the first state bank in Russia and encouraged mercantilism. Though he is responsible for pulling out of the Seven Years’ War, his reign is largely overshadowed by the fact that he was overthrown by his wife, Catherine the Great, just 186 days after he became emperor, and died soon thereafter. Though his reign was brief, there was time to mint money with his likeness, and one of the rare coins from this period–a 5 ruble gold coin–is available at auction in the Rare Coins, Estates & Collectibles sale offered by DGW Auctioneers Inc.
Among the many gold coins and other items in the sale, PAMP Suisse 999.9 fine gold bars, Valcambi Credit Suisse fine gold bars, South African Krugerrands, and Canadian maple leaf gold coins are notable. Beyond gold items are works of art and textiles from China, Japan, and Persia. A 2007 Toyota Avalon XL 4-Door Sedan with just 62,000 miles is also available in the sale. There are also antique and contemporary pieces of fine furniture, full sets of fine dinnerware, several cut tanzanite gemstones, vintage stereo receivers, several lots of fine bottled wine, and more. Visit Bidsquare to find the complete catalog and browse other online auctions.
Three brothers, Juán, José, and Vicente decided to run a small family workshop named Lladro in the mid-1950s. Today, Lladro figurines have become an internationally recognized brand specializing in handcrafted artisanal porcelain. Nao figurines, in particular, are handcrafted in Spain by skilled Lladro artisans. The term Nao came from old sailing boats from the time of Columbus. The Nao collection often designs porcelain figurines inspired by everyday life. This November, Lion and Unicorn’s upcoming auction will showcase porcelain produced by Nao from the Lladro collection. Like Kitty’s Christmas 2007428, glossy finish porcelain is part of the Nao by Lladro historical collection. It depicts a cat playing with a Christmas hat.
Another highlighted lot is a rare Lladro Porcelain bottle made in 1989. It is a decanter crafted for one of the most popular brandy companies in Mexico, the Carlos I Imperial brandy produced by Pedro Domecq. A myriad of figurines, books, and pottery. Over 700 lots will be made available, including Interested bidders can explore the full listings and register to bid online on Lion and Unicorn.
Bonhams’ California Art auction is comprised primarily of landscape scenes and portraits by American artists such as Guy Rose, and Clarence Hinkle. Guy Rose (1867-1925) was born and raised in Southern California. He was an Impressionist artist known for his scenic landscape paintings. As a prominent artist, farmer, and rancher, the town of Rosemead, California was named after him. Bonhams will offer a painting by Rose, titled Along the San Gabriel Mountains. The framed 1916 oil painting illustrates a scenic view of rolling hills and trees in front of the mountain range, with the artist’s signature at the lower left.
Clarence Hinkle (1880-1960) is another Californian artist represented in the auction. In 1917, he became an instructor at the Los Angeles School of Art and Design. After its closing in 1921, Hinkle began teaching at Chouinard School of Art. Portrait of a Lady by Hinkle depicts a woman with brown hair wearing a black dress with yellow flowers pinned to the front. She is seated with her hands folded and resting on her crossed knees in the painting. Other Californian artists include Alfred R. Mitchell, Francis De Erdely, Franz Arthur Bischoff, and more. View the complete collection and register to bid at Bonhams.
Rare signed jerseys of the NBA’s top 50 players of all time are coming to the market this fall in The Fall Into Action Premium Memorabilia Auction, presented by Activity Auctions. Most of these top players are deceased, making this lot irreplaceable. The signatures on the jerseys were collected over many years by a sports writer. The writer went to the Basketball Hall of Fame each year for the induction. The jerseys bear 44 signatures, and the PSA holders on the bottom have six signatures. The NBA players who signed the jerseys include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Nate Archibald, Paul Arizin, Charles Barkley, Rick Barry, Elgin Baylor, Dave Bing, Larry Bird, Dave Cowens, Billy Cunningham, Michael Jordan, Moses Malone, and Shaquille O’Neal, among others. The jerseys are framed in a large custom-made display.
This sports memorabilia sale will offer sports and music fans a variety of rare collections, including an 1890 signed letter from Claude Monet, Star Wars collectibles, and Warren Buffet and Bill Gates signed display. A Muhammad Ali-signed photo of the boxer knocking his opponent down is a notable lot. Among Hollywood memorabilia, a signed album of Rocky IV is available. It is signed by Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, and Dolph Lundgren. Find the listed items and more online auctions on Bidsquare.
Better known as a wish bone ring, the chevron finger ring has a characteristic V-shape motif predominant in its design. Dating back to 1800 BCE, the V symbol has been associated with different connotations throughout history. For instance, Roman, Greek, and Spartan warriors would wear these rings as a mark of protection. One such chevron ring by David Webb is a key highlight of the upcoming Thanksgiving auction from Fine Estate. Featuring 26 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.3 carats, the 18-karat yellow gold and platinum piece is accented by black and white enamel.
A Victorian 14-karat yellow gold jewelry suite also leads the listings. It comprises a festoon-style chain necklace fashioned with six cushion-cut hessonite garnets set in foliate-motif black enamel frames. The suite also includes two detachable pendants designed with pear-shape hessonite garnets and a pair of detachable drop earrings highlighted by one pear-cut hessonite garnet. Another Victorian lot of interest is a star ruby and emerald 14-karat rose gold necklace. It features 56 oval and round star ruby cabochons combined with square and rectangular step-cut emeralds weighing a total of approximately 7.54 carats. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Haji Jalili carpets from Tabriz are known worldwide for their luxurious feel and exquisite beauty. They are characterized by their excellent weaving quality and detailed designs as well as vibrant colors. In addition to having a beautiful sheen, these magnificent antique rugs are extremely durable due to the use of silk. In the upcoming 1stbid sale, an antique silk Haji Jalili Tabriz rug will be a key highlight. Haji Jalili is credited with rejuvenating Tabriz as a global rug weaving capital through his work on antique Tabriz rugs. This rug features attached oval shapes and arabesques that encircle every four botehs.
Aside from Persian carpets, the catalog provides an extensive collection of French, Belgian, and Flemish tapestries. After the work of 18th-century French court painter Charles Coypel, illustration tapestries with decorative surrounds first appeared, reaching the height of their popularity under Maurice Jacques and François Boucher. Featuring Boucher’s elegant compositions and Jacques’ delicate border designs, these tapestries were among the most excellent and spectacular produced at Gobelins Textile Manufactory in France. For more information about the sale as well as other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
American painter Eric Sloane (1905 – 1985) was renowned for his brilliantly illustrated books on American folklore and cultural history. As a painter, he produced over 15,000 artworks. Sloane was best known for his evocative landscape paintings and his most famous painted work is probably the skyscape mural, Earth Flight Environment, which is on display in the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. One of Eric Sloane’s significant artworks, titled Sunset at 15,000 Feet, is a key highlight of the upcoming auction from George Cole Auctions & Realty. The all-original, untouched signed painting depicts various cloud formations and an aircraft flying in the sky. The art emphasizes the artist’s fascination with clouds and sky activities.
An antique parcel-gilt bronze figure of Buddha also leads the listings. The lot features Lord Buddha with a contemplative expression, holding a wand in front of his face. The sale offers jewelry, furniture, fine art, automobiles, clocks, and more. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
The upcoming Akiba Antiques Gavel Gavel! sale will particularly highlight a rare and significant heavy gauge stainless steel dining table with a glass top. The brushed chrome and steel “coronet” dining table displays artist Ron Seff’s contemporary design techniques and Modernist style. The solid steel table base with a distinct finish features a curved composition that can accommodate a glass top up to 96 inches, according to the lot essay. Also notable in this sale is a selection of jewelry and fine watches. Leading these items is an elegant 18-karat gold and diamond evening necklace. The dangling strands of the chain are studded with round and baguette-cut diamonds.
A vintage P. Sormani jewelry box will come to this November auction as well. Created in 1862, the exotic box is carefully crafted with burl French Thuya wood. The little treasure vault equipped with a brass frame has well-organized drawers, shelves, and a sterling silver frame for the mirror. Marked along the inner lock is “P. Sormani Exposition De Loundres 1862.” Fine vases, antique swords, and a vintage Jaeger LeCoultre brass Atmos clock are also on offer. Visit LiveAuctioneers to view the complete catalog and register to place a bid.
After Dutch traders introduced tea to Europe around 1610, it became a quintessential infusion in the Western world. The beverage was served in fine silver and ceramic vessels. Later, American silversmiths were particularly inspired by the Continental and English styles of teapots. One such vintage American Gorham sterling silver tilting tea kettle on stand is a key highlight of the upcoming sale, presented by Willow Auction House. The burner, stand, and kettle are marked “Gorham Sterling” with lion passant, anchor, and G devices. Gorham was one of the most influential American silver manufacturing companies of its time. Another noteworthy American lot is a model of the famous record-setting clipper ship “Flying Cloud” on a stand with a glass case. Built by Donald McKay, it has a plaque inside the case with important information inscribed on it.
The sale features a dining or conference table influenced by the style of Frank Lloyd Wright. The 20th-century piece has a large table top on four pedestal form legs. A Viking Professional gas stove and oven also leads the listings. It includes four burners, a vent, and an electric oven. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Willow Auction House.
What started as a fancy goods shop in 1838 is today one of the world’s most recognized jewelry houses. Tiffany & Co., founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and his business partner J. B. Young, chose a prime spot along Broadway for their store. Tiffany and Young became known for the purity of their jewels and British standard silver. A platinum Tiffany & Co. ring centering a 5.13-carat oval-cut diamond with D color and VS2 clarity is a top lot in Freeman’s upcoming auction. The center diamond is flanked by two near colorless tapered baguette-cut diamonds with SI clarity. The total estimated weight of the diamonds is 5.96 carats. The ring comes with a GIA certificate.
Another brand name synonymous with luxury gifts is Van Cleef & Arpels. A shared sense of family loyalty, innovation, and a love of jewelry brought Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef together in 1895. This collaboration led to numerous innovative pieces of jewelry. A Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet designed as invisibly set calibré-cut sapphires mounted in 18-karat gold is also a notable lot in the auction. The sapphire rows are separated by platinum stations set with round brilliant-cut diamonds with G – H colors and VS clarity. The diamonds together weigh 1.35 carats. The sale also offers a Bulgari Tubogas Serpenti watch, Rolex Red Submariner men’s watch, and other vintage watches. Find the listed items and more on Freeman’s and register to place a bid.
