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Louis Icart Painting and Daum Glassware on Offer With Treasureseeker Auction
Louis Icart’s famous Art Deco paintings drew heavily on his experience working in the fashion industry. In the early 20th century, the young Icart moved to Paris for a career in art and illustration. He found luck working on the cutting edge of fashion, which was emerging from centuries of…
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Judith Ripka Jewelry and Hermès Bags at Doyle
Doyle will soon present a curated auction of fine jewelry and luxury handbags from several private estates. Among the top lots is a white gold and diamond cuff bracelet from Judith Ripka. Founded in 1977, the New York City-based company specializes in luxury jewelry that “fits seamlessly into a woman’s…
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Buccellati Jewelry and Japanese Shin-Hanga Prints Available With DGW Auctioneers
In the early 20th century, traditional ukiyo-e prints were in decline, and a new style of Japanese printmaking had taken hold. Artisans used the old techniques to depict new subjects, often traditional Japanese themes that were romanticized to appeal to a Western audience. DGW Auctioneers will soon present a selection…
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Fine Jewelry Collections at Skinner Showcase the Craftmanship of Mario Buccellati
When Mario Buccellati turned 28 years old, he opened a store in Milan. His debut show at Madrid’s 1920 Exposition caught the attention of many. Buccellati was eventually recognized across Europe for his skill with textural gold jewels and intricate silverware. Commonly referred to as the Prince of Goldsmiths, Buccellati…
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Robinson Crusoe Umbrella Drawing and 10-Carat Intense Yellow Diamond Ring Lead Grogan & Co Auction
Robinson Crusoe is the eponymous castaway in Daniel Defoe’s famous 1719 novel. In the story, Crusoe washes up on an island far from the rest of the world. He creates an umbrella out of things he finds on that island to remember his former civilization. Inspired by an illustration of…
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Jewels From Jessica McCormack, Bulgari, and Piaget at Christie’s
Jessica McCormack’s ‘day diamonds’ attract royal patrons and celebrities such as the Duchess of Sussex, Victoria Beckham, and Rihanna. McCormack’s diamond accessories are made for working women and carry an heirloom legacy. The upcoming Christie's auction highlights a pair of Jessica McCormack diamond earrings. The 18-karat yellow gold, silver, and diamond…
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Freeman’s to Offer Pieces by Buccellati, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels
A renowned Italian jewelry brand, Buccellati flourished in the jewelry world between the 1920s and the 1960s. Mario Buccellati started a small shop in Milan in 1919. Often called the Prince of Goldsmiths, his works helped revive the Renaissance style. An 18-karat gold, ruby, and diamond necklace by Buccellati highlights…
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Miller & Miller's online-only Watches, Jewelry & Decorative Arts Auction will be held on Saturday, November 21st at 9 am
The auction is a collector’s dream, filled with luxury watches by makers such as Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe, fine jewelry and a nice mix of decorative art. Beautiful Swiss Omega ‘Pre-Moon’ Speedmaster watch (1962, Ref. 105005-62), in a stainless steel case, engraved to the previous owner on the caseback…
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White Oaks: Single Owner Auction - Session 1
A family-run Italian fine jewelry and watch company, Buccellati was established in 1919 by Mario Buccellati. After the death of its founder in 1965, the firm was managed by four of his sons. One of the key highlights in the first session of the upcoming White Oaks: Single Owner Auction, presented…
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Hindman's auction to feature an exceptional collection of signed jewelry
Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, Yellow Gold and Enamel 'Dot Losange' Bangle Bracelet. Consisting of a semi-flexible bangle bracelet with blue paillonnè enamel and studded with yellow gold accents. Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000. CHICAGO, IL.-Hindman Auction’s Fine and Important Jewelry auction will be held on Tuesday, September 15 and will feature…
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Dining In | New York
Mario Buccellati was one of the first Italian goldsmiths to establish a shop on Fifth Avenue in New York. He was often called the “Prince of Goldsmiths” for his popularity among the royalty of Europe. He was greatly influenced by the motifs of the Renaissance period, which ultimately became his…
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Fine Jewelry and Watches
Launched in 1956, the Day-Date was the first self-winding and waterproof chronometer watch by Rolex. Designed by the founder Hans Wilsdorf, the Rolex flagship model has a built-in calendar that displays the full day and date. It is popularly known as the “Rolex President” due to its symbolic bracelet and…
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Oil on canvas still life painting by Russian artist Nicolai Fechin (1881-1955) brings $262,500 at Andrew Jones Auctions
Bidding for the circa 1925 painting, titled Still life with flowers and fruit, opened above the high estimate and quickly climbed to its final selling price. Oil on canvas painting by Nicolai Fechin (Russian, 1881-1955), titled Still life with flowers and fruit (circa 1925), signed lower right, 20 inches by…
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Jewelry Week / Silver - Watches & Clocks - Coins - Session 3
In the 1960s, Rolex replaced its Chronograph watch series with a more cosmetic version called the Rolex Cosmograph. The Cosmograph watches have a bezel engraved tachymeter scale as opposed to the conventional dial-printed Chronographs. To advocate the brand’s association with speed, Rolex launched the Cosmograph Daytona in 1963. Named after…
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Important Jewelry
In 1866, Jacob Dreicer and his wife, Gittel, immigrated to New York from Russia. Two years later, the couple opened Dreicer & Co. They were the first American jewelers to introduce the latest diamond cuts from Paris, often creating pieces equalling the better-known Parisian houses. Dreicer & Co. was liquidated…
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Jewelry Online
Although the American gold dollar coin was proposed several times during the 1830s and 1840s, it was authorized in 1849 only after the California Gold Rush increased the supply. However, the gold dollar became a rarity owing to the American Civil War and the consequent economic crisis. One of the…
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Jewels Online Sale
An Adler necklace and earrings set with a mix of 178 round diamonds and 618 round pink sapphires is one of the key lots in the upcoming Jewels Online sale, presented by Christie's. Another lot of interest is a pair of colored diamond earrings, each set with a rectangular yellow…
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Exceptional 20th C. Design Auction
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne were a father-son artist duo recognized for their union of art and furniture. After treating pieces of metal with special soil, their works aged and appeared antique. One of their pieces is featured in the upcoming Exceptional 20th Century Design Auction, presented by William Smith Auctions.…
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Fine and Important Jewelry
The upcoming Fine and Important Jewelry Auction, presented by Hindman, will offer over 300 lots of jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and more. Among the highlighted lots is a Hawaii convertible jewelry set by Van Cleef & Arpels. Three flowers are centered on a double…
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Fine Jewels
Dating back to the Edwardian era, bombé rings have a distinct dome shape. The name originates from the French word for 'bomb' and aptly describes the rounded style of the ring. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a coveted engagement band. A diamond bombé ring by Graff is…
