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Friday Afternoon At Stair
The upcoming auction, presented by Stair, offers fine and decorative art from around the world. Among the highlighted lots are several chinoiserie pieces. In the 17th century, trade between China and France expanded. This increased the demand in France for Chinese-inspired art. Coming from the French word “chinois,” or “Chinese,”…
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March Decorative Arts & Antiques Auction
When the United States raised the cost of European silver imports during the 1840s, John Gorham, of Gorham Silver, saw an opportunity for domestic growth. Less than 20 years later, he was accepting commissions from Mary Todd Lincoln, the First Lady of the United States. A Gorham sterling silver flatware…
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Important Single-Owner Collection Featuring Works by Andrew Wyeth
Instead of embracing Abstraction, many of Andrew Wyeth’s works focused on the natural landscape and everyday scenes from his rural Pennsylvanian life. One of Wyeth’s pieces, Helga in Orchard, is a portrait of the neighboring housekeeper that he painted over 200 times in the 1980s. This watercolor will be featured…
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Italian Art Glass and Decorative Art
The Italian Art Glass and Decorative Art auction, offered by Turner Auctions + Appraisals LLC, is an assortment of collectibles and artworks. The sale features an extensive variety of colorful Italian glass, plus several Lalique items. The pieces of art are primarily from the 19th and 20th centuries, ranging in…
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Asian Auction : Day 3
With over 300 products, the spectrum of selection covers something of interest for every collector on the third day of the auction. Like decorative arts, antiques, collectibles, and furniture with standards that speaks for itself. Beautiful work by Lee Man Font from the 20th century is an oil on canvas depicting…
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August Gallery Auction
The August Gallery Auction, offered by Leland Little, is primarily a collection of home and office décor. Among the fine antique pieces are three music boxes, one of which is a Regina Coin-Operated table top unit. Regina was an American producer who made these musical instruments. They were usually built…
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Maine & Beyond Day - 2
As the first day wraps up with high spirits, the second day of Thomaston Place Auction starts with a flawless oil on canvas by John Stobart. An artist known for his love of on-site paintings. The painting sits right at the top of the charts of featured items with 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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Art, Design and Collectibles Part I – No Reserve
The Art Deco period was marked with colors and hope, a joyful style to usher in 20th century optimism. The ceramics and porcelains that emerged from this period are especially representative of its delicate beauty and fineness. Whitley’s offers the upcoming Art, Design and Collectibles auction as a sweeping take…
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Emporium Auctions
Calendars are marked for Brunk Auctions' upcoming Emporium Auction. Reasons include Asian works of art and favorites like a young boy feeding a rooster who decorates a pair of Chinese rose cups, Kangxi the emperor marked six gilt black and cobalt blue Chinese vases, and beautiful Buddhist calligraphy on two…
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European Furniture & Decorative Art
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction by Skinner features over 600 decorative pieces including fine china, silver, and ceramics, as well as furniture of the 18th through 20th centuries. With bids beginning from $50 to $7,500, the auction has a variety of categories and price points for European ware. …
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The Michael J Kittredge Collection
The Michael J Kittredge Collection auction offered by Rafael Osona Auctions features many furnishings from the Kittredge family estate “ACKlandia” on Nantucket Island. After amassing a large fortune in the candle business, the Kittredges formed the Kittredge Foundation, supporting many Massachusetts hospitals and schools, and cultivated a large decorative arts…
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Pavilion Online: Chinese Art
Christie’s Pavilion Online: Chinese Art auction offers centuries of art in one location. Largely stemming from the collection of Quek Kiok Lee acquired during the 1960s through the 1980s, this auction is particularly good for the collector wishing to add Imperial Era pieces. Highlights include a Tang Dynasty sancai-glazed camel,…
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VARIETY AUCTION | Ancient & Ethnographic
The Ancient and Ethnographic auction offered by Artemis Gallery features a variety of antiquities from around the world including pottery, jewelry, and textiles. Dating from the 2nd century BCE to 20th century CE, the range of objects is vast and with bids starting from $100-$1,800, provides an accessible opportunity for…
