Tag: Art Deco

Art Deco is one of the most celebrated and resilient categories in the luxury secondary market, renowned for its geometric discipline, opulent materials, and timeless modern aesthetic. Emerging in Paris in the 1910s and reaching its global zenith during the 1920s and 30s, the movement revolutionized everything from architecture and fine furniture to high jewelry and timepieces. On the auction block, Art Deco pieces are treated as blue-chip assets; the era’s signature emphasis on symmetry, bold色彩 (bold colors), and exotic materials—like platinum, rock crystal, lacquer, and ebony—continues to captivate a sophisticated network of global collectors and design connoisseurs.

3 Press Releases

  • Auction Industry

    Freeman's first online-only auction a success in uncertain times

    A collection of two stainless steel chronograph strap wristwatches, Benrus and Vantage, circa 1950's and 1960's. Diameter: 35 and 37mm, respectively; Length: 8 1/2 to 9 in. Estimate $500-700. Sold for $2,000 (buyer's premium included). On March 24, Freeman’s successfully hosted its first online-only jewelry auction: Luxe | Boutique Jewels…

    Freeman's first online-only auction a success in uncertain times
  • Auction Industry

    Andrew Jones Will Hold Important Back-to-Back Auctions the Weekend of March 21-22 in Los Angeles

    DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Andrew Jones Auctions’ DTLA Collections & Estates auction on Sunday, March 22nd, will feature a vast selection of market fresh furnishings, decorations and accessories, all enticingly priced.  The sale will be held online and in the gallery at 2221 South Main Street in downtown Los…

    Andrew Jones Late Roman mosaic panel of an urn
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    Gorham Silver: Prices, Marks and History

    An American Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service. Sold for $938 via Hindman (September 2019). From silverware to tea services, antique silver has become a timeless staple of an entertainer’s toolkit. Over the years, silver manufacturers around the world have introduced a variety of innovative techniques and motifs that have rendered their…

    An American Silver Four-Piece Tea and Coffee Service. Sold for $938 via Hindman (September 2019).