31 Press Releases
Tag: Asian Art
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Day 2: Luxury Estates and Private Collections
The second session of the Luxury Estates and Private Collections auction, offered by Great Gatsby’s Auction Gallery, continues the offerings from day one with more works of fine and decorative art, furnishings, jewelry, and antiques. One of the top lots up for bid is a Model B grand piano by…
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Day 1: Luxury Estates and Private Collections
The first day of the Luxury Estates and Private Collections auction, offered by Great Gatsby’s Auction Gallery, will include works of fine and decorative art as well as furnishings, jewelry, and antiques. Among the key lots in this auction is a carved wood sculpture of a nude woman by Francisco…
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Important Two-Day Winter Fine Art, Antique, and Jewelry Auction
The first African-American artist to enjoy a solo exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art was self-taught, relatively unknown, and lacked professional tools and materials. William Edmondson was discovered by a photographer for Harper’s Bazaar who stumbled across his lawn full of sculptures while in Nashville, Tennessee. One of…
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The Holiday Gallery Auction
Leland Little Auctions will present the upcoming Holiday Gallery Auction. In this sale, a variety of collectible vehicles, Asian art, prints and multiples, jewelry, and pottery will be offered. One featured lot is a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS Convertible. This car produces 450 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque. Most…
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Fall Fine & Decorative Arts
J.D. McClatchy was an American poet and public figure, a man who almost won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize. Beyond his work as a writer and critic, McClatchy also collected fine art. His estate, as well as several private New York collections, will be on offer in the upcoming Fall Fine…
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Gallery Auction
A little-known fact about classic cuckoo clocks is their lengthy history, dating back to the first century B.C. These automaton clocks have experienced massive changes over the years, particularly when the Chinese merged their intricate craftsmanship with the existing technology. These clocks and many other decorative and fine art items…
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Contemporary Asian Art Online Only Auction
The Contemporary Asian Art Auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, is a relatively small collection of handpicked art. Of the featured lots creating early interest are two lithographs by Zhang Xiaogang, a contemporary Chinese symbolist and surrealist painter. His stylized portraits—examples of which you will find here—are of Chinese people with…
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The Art of China: Featuring the Arnhold Collection
Private collectors often amass an impressive amount of art in their lifetime. The Art of China auction, presented by Christie’s, primarily contains Chinese figurines, vases, and plates from the collection of the late Gerard Arnhold. Arnhold was a German-Brazilian entrepreneur whose contributions to the arts include serving as the president…
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Asian Art Estate Auction
Asian Art Estate Auction offered by A.H Wilkens is a superior collection of Asian porcelains, paintings, decorative arts and more. The auction exhibits its excellence by presenting a statue of Guanyin (the bodhisattva of infinite compassion and mercy). As Guanyin roughly translates to the followers of Buddha; what makes it…
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Late Summer Estate Auction
The Late Summer Estate Auction, offered by Ahlers & Ogletree, consists primarily of period antiques, fine art, and Asian decorative arts. A painting by Hendrick Mommers titled “Southern Landscape with Shepherdesses and Vegetable Sellers” is among the most valuable pieces up for sale. Mommers was a Dutch golden age landscape…
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Asian Art Day - 1
Unveiling lots of fine Asian artistry, Eldred's Auctioneers will host a three-days Summer Asian Auction. The offerings in this curation will be led by pieces carrying over 400 years of history from Kangxi to Yongzheng and Qianlong periods. All categories of Chinese art are well exemplified on the first day…
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Ancient | Asian | Ethnographic
The ancient Egyptians respected the ibis (a species of bird) enough to mummify them. The Egyptians associated the birds with Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing. A mummified ibis is available in the upcoming Ancient, Asian, and Ethnographic auction presented by Artemis Gallery. Like the mummified bird, most of…
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Monthly Fine & Decorative Art Online Auction
The Monthly Fine & Decorative Art Online Auction for August, offered by Heritage Auctions, is anchored by several interesting works of fine art. A few works receiving the earliest interest are those by French artist Marcel Mouly. Mouly solidified his plans to become an artist when, after a trip to…
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Estate Auction
The collectibles in Estate auction by Fairfield Auctions includes a variety of fine Asian, Americana, Native American art, books, baseball cards, art deco, and estate jewelry. The top-rated item is a 2011 Chevy Suburban car. The white SUV has been a popular choice among SUV’s and often seen as the…
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Urban Art Signature Auction
The Urban Art Signature auction, offered by Heritage Auctions, is an exhibition of urban style art and collectibles. This offering is anchored by a large selection of work by KAWS, which is the moniker and brand name (KAWS ONE) of American artist and designer Brian Donnelly. KAWS paintings, prints and…
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July Gallery Auction
An online auction with the diversity of a traditional market, Leland Little’s upcoming July Gallery Auction is filled with curiosities. The auction house’s competitive bidding structure adds a degree of excitement to this sale—almost every item in the auction has an original asking price of under $50. While bidders jostle…
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Fine Art, Silver, Jewelry, Antiques, Asian, Midcentury Modern & More!
Bringing works from all corners of the world, Clarke Auction Gallery offers fine art, silver, jewelry, antiques, Asian art, Midcentury art, modern art & more in their upcoming auction. Combination of beauty and functionality is evident while browsing the lots. Collectors may find a fine oil painting on canvas displayed…
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Rock N Roll, Hollywood, Fine Art & Estate Material
With 150 lots dedicated to Rock N Roll & Hollywood, some of the biggest names will be featured in Weiss’ Rock N Roll, Hollywood, Fine Art & Estate Material Auction. Exciting lots include a 1970 two-piece, navy-blue track suit, owned and worn by John Lennon. Also signed by John Lennon…
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Doyle at Home
In the upcoming sale Doyle at Home, auction house Doyle offers fine art and décor from prominent estates and collections across the country. A favorite among designers, architects, and magazine editors, the auction series is an exceptional resource for fine living and offers an opportunity to recreate interiors viewed in…
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Furniture, Fine Art, Jewelry and Timepieces by Clars Auctions
The Furniture, Fine Art, Jewelry and Timepieces auction by Clars Auctions features a stunning emerald-cut diamond ring, weighing 5.69 cts., accompanied by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds. It is set in a beautiful platinum mounting. A pair of Vietnamese wooden, polychrome cranes are also offered. Standing tall at 92.5”, each crane…
