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Estate Auction
Thos. Cornell Galleries, Ltd. presents a selection of furniture, decorative arts, and antiques in the upcoming Estate Auction. Among the available French, American, and English furniture pieces, an English Regency-style rosewood cabinet is a highlight. The marble top cabinet bears an ornament of painted metal instead of a carving, which…
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English, French Antiques & Estates Day 1
Austin Auction Gallery offers a selection of English and French antiques during the first session of the upcoming two-day auction. A highlight of this first day is a jumper carousel horse by Charles Carmel, who was among the most prolific carvers of the era. Carmel carousel animals were highly decorated with…
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Special Auction of French Furniture
The French Renaissance occurred between the 15th and early 17th centuries. This cultural and artistic movement began when Francis I, a patron of the arts, took the throne. In response, French craftsmen created deeply carved furniture to reflect Roman sensibility. These craftsmen designed furniture inspired by Michelangelo and Raphael, often depicting…
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Palm Beach Collections
The upcoming Palm Beach Collections auction, offered by Hindman, will feature contemporary and post-war works from the Boca Raton Museum of Art. A selection of modern furniture, Art Deco pieces, and decorative arts will be available. A highlight of the auction is a 1984 Rosenthal porcelain tea set designed by…
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Fine French Furniture & Decoration, Jewelry and Coins
The upcoming Fine French Furniture & Decoration, Jewelry and Coins auction, offered by Kodner Galleries, will include an example of the Nautilus, the first sports watch designed by Patek Philippe. Launched in 1976, the Nautilus was marketed as the world’s most expensive steel watch. This watch impacted the jewelry industry…
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Millea Bros Select, Day 3
Before the early 20th century, photography lay at the fringes of the art world. It was governed by Pictorialism, a style that manipulated photographs to mimic paintings and drawings. Paul Strand, an emerging photographer at the time, worked to reject Pictorialism and establish photography as a medium in its own…
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REdesigned
For those looking to refurbish and revive a space, whether it is a room or a home or an office, the upcoming REdesigned auction will offer a wide selection of fine art and furniture, décor including paintings from some artistic masters. John Moran Auctioneers are presenting seascape by romantic painter…
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DESIGN | FRENCH | ITALIAN | AMERICAN
The influence of Jean-Michel Frank cannot be compared. The minimalist interior designer was known for his elegant furniture and luxury materials, introducing a new layer of refinery to mid-century modernism. Two lounge chairs following Frank’s style are presented in the upcoming Design | French | Italian | American Auction offered…
