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Fine Jewelry, Luxury Accessories, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency
Lacloche Frères is a French jewelry brand founded in the 19th century that has boasted a range of royal clientele, including Queen Alexandra, the King of Greece, His Majesty George I, Napoleon III, and Edward VII. Founded by Hendricks Lacloche, the luxury brand has branches in Paris, London, and New…
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Baseball - Sports - Historical
Babe Ruth made his second-to-last public appearance at Yale University in June of 1948, a couple of months before dying of cancer. The police officer guarding him that night was a man named Salvatore Adinolfi. During the event, the Hall of Famer looked over to Adinolfi and asked if he…
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Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana
Hindman’s upcoming auction of Books and Manuscripts, including Americana, is sourced in part from the collection of Rhoda H. Clark, a businesswoman and book collector. Clark helmed the Monastary Hill book bindery after four generations. Available items from her collection include examples of Monastery Hill bindings, such as the complete…
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Estate Jewelry, Art, & Collectibles
Several pieces of diamond jewelry stand out in the upcoming Estate Jewelry, Art, & Collectibles auction, offered by Kodner Galleries. One of these, a platinum necklace, was made with over 100 emerald-cut diamonds. The necklace has a total weight of 60.50 carats and measures approximately 18 inches long. In addition…
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Ancient Jewellery, Weaponry And Classical Art
The Ancient Jewelry, Weaponry, and Classical Art auction, presented by Pax Romana, will highlight the fossilized skeleton of a Psittacosaurus dinosaur. The lot comes with a nearly complete dinosaur skeleton, as well as fossilized materials from within its stomach. The Psittacosaurus is also known in English as a "parrot lizard.''…
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Online Only Decorative Arts
The Online Only Decorative Arts auction, presented by Pook & Pook, features pieces ranging from armoires to ethnographic art. Among the key lots is a Pennsylvania hard pine schrank. Popular in the 18th century, schranks were a type of armoire that typically held clothing and bedroom linens. One of their…
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Russian Fine Art & Antiques
Russian painter and archaeologist Nikolai Roerich advocated for the preservation of art and architecture during war times. The Roerich Pact, signed by the United States and the Pan-American Union in 1935, is considered his most important achievement in protecting the arts. The upcoming Russian Fine Art & Antiques Auction, offered…
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Photography and Multiple Prints Auction
The Photography and Multiple Prints Auction, offered by Morton Subastas, is anchored by pieces from Mexican artists Rufino Tamayo and David Alfaro Siqueiros. Both Tamayo and Siqueiros are best known for their murals. Their available work reflects many aspects of their shared Mexican heritage and political views. Drawings and paintings…
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Country Americana
Canton porcelain has been exported to the West since the 1600s. Toward the end of the 18th century, Canton porcelain decorated the homes of many wealthy Americans. The blue and white pieces are known to have decorated the tables of Martha and George Washington. The upcoming Country Americana Auction, presented…
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March Fine Jewels
Available in the upcoming March Fine Jewels auction, offered by Fortuna Auction, is a 4.95-carat diamond ring. Set in platinum, the piece features a pear brilliant-cut diamond and two tapered baguette-cut diamonds. Included with the lot is a GIA report stating the gem’s D color and VVS1 clarity. According to…
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March Estate Fine Art & Antiques
The upcoming March Estate Fine Art & Antiques auction, offered by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, is anchored by works of fine art, decorative art, and furniture. One of the featured lots in the sale is an Impressionist oil painting by Norwegian artist Fritz Thaulow, titled Woman by a River. As…
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Morton Weekly
Morton Subastas will offer the upcoming Morton Weekly auction, set to feature a selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more. Serio Hernández’s Turquoise Eye sculpture is particularly highlighted. This bronze piece resembles a standing figure holding an eye. Hernández got his start in the 1960s working for the Los Angeles-based…
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Spring Estates & Modern Art Auction
The first Rolex 6542 GMT-Master was introduced in 1954 to fulfill Pan-Am Airlines’ request of a watch that could simultaneously display two time zones at once. A 24-hour hand and a rotating bezel were included in the original model. The GMT-Master was named after the Greenwich Mean Time, which could…
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Photographs (Fotografia) Milan
Luigi Ghirri was particularly interested in exploring landscapes and architecture through the lens of Conceptual Art. When exploring the ideas of his surroundings, Ghirri used early color photography and filters to evoke nostalgia. A set of 33 Ghirri photographs will be offered in the upcoming Fotographia auction, offered by Milan-based…
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Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery – Day 2
The second day of the Fine Art, Antiques & Jewelry auction hosted by Elstob & Elstob Auctioneers offers antiques and fine art. Lots range from a Mouseman oak chair and a 48-key Wheatstone concertina to a painting of a Russian icon and a 1942 German Nazi aluminum bomb fuse. Highlighted…
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Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery – Day 1
The first day of the upcoming Fine Art, Antiques & Jewelry auction, presented by Elstob & Elstob Auctioneers, offers a selection of decorative art, Asian works of art, jewelry, and more. Showcased in the auction is a pair of Chinese gold dragon bangles that come in a Tiffany & Co.…
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Prints + Multiples
The upcoming Prints + Multiples Auction, offered by Rago, will present a selection of works from both Modern and contemporary artists. On offer are several recognizable prints by Andy Warhol, including pieces from his Campbell’s Soup can series. Soup varieties represented are Vegetable, Old Fashioned Vegetable, and Onion. A related…
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Decorative Furnishings and Accessories, Custom, Jewelry and Silver Auction
During the reign of Louis XV in France, the highly decorative and luxurious style of Rococo came into popularity. Furniture created in this style is characterized by the use of rare woods, the focus of ornate and fantasy motifs, and a balance between comfort and elegance. A set of six…
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Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture Auction
José Gerardo Murillo Cornado, better known by his pseudonym, Dr. Atl, was a key figure in Mexican social justice issues during the mid-20th century. Educated in philosophy and criminal law, he was known at the university where he worked as ‘the agitator.’ Through all of his political activities, Dr. Atl…
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February 15th Exceptional Estates Auction
Peter Max is known for his brightly colored Pop Art paintings, which are often described as psychedelic. Blackwell Auctions showcases paintings by Peter Max in the upcoming Exceptional Estates Auction. Highlighted among them is an acrylic painting titled Umbrella Man in Blue III from his Umbrella Man series. The auction…