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Sterling Silver Flatware from Tiffany & Co., Graff Washbourne & Dunn Items Available in Upcoming Doyle at Home Auction
A Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Olympian set comprising 196 ounces of flatware is available in the upcoming Doyle at Home Auction, presented by Doyle. The large set contains forks, knives, spoons, a ladle, a sugar sifter, and a carving fork, which is enough for several courses of a meal.…
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Drawing of Queen Elizabeth II by Andy Warhol, Fine Art by Tully Filmus Highlights Upcoming New Years Eve Auction
The New Years Eve Auction, hosted by Nest Egg Auctions, features a drawing of the late Queen Elizabeth II by American Pop artist Andy Warhol. Warhol excelled in the Pop Art movement, which brought the symbols from popular culture into the realm of fine art. The piece belongs to 1985’s…
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Work by French Impressionists Eugène Boudin and Georges D'Espagnat to Cross Akiba Antiques’ Block
One of the first French artists to paint outdoors, Eugène Boudin was an early source of inspiration for Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Claude Monet. Boudin captured airy landscapes and street scenes, often with a delicate light blue palette. Among the highlights of Akiba Antiques’ latest auction is an oil painting signed…
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Reed & Barton Silverware Set and Edward Hald Orrefors Fish Graal Lead SJ Auctioneers’ Upcoming Sale
The well-known American silverware maker Reed & Barton introduced Francis to the first, sterling silver tableware pattern in 1906. Designed by Ernest Meyer, a French silversmith, this pattern is distinctive compared to usual flatware designs. Francis the first comprises 15 fruit and flower clusters with detailed designs. A Reed &…
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Gorham Tea Kettle and Flying Cloud Clipper Ship Model Lead Willow Auction House’s Upcoming Sale
After Dutch traders introduced tea to Europe around 1610, it became a quintessential infusion in the Western world. The beverage was served in fine silver and ceramic vessels. Later, American silversmiths were particularly inspired by the Continental and English styles of teapots. One such vintage American Gorham sterling silver tilting…
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Akiba Antiques to Auction Loló Soldevilla, Ancient Vietnamese Guom Saber, and More
Cuban artist Loló Soldevilla worked at the height of the concrete art movement, which was dedicated to the artistic potential of geometric shapes and abstraction. Soldevilla was an avid traveler who distilled many influences into completely new work. A large mixed media painting by Loló Soldevilla leads Akiba Antiques’ upcoming…
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Antique Gorham Cinderella Sterling Silver Tray and Vintage See & Play Walt Disney Castle Set at SJ Auctioneers
Connecticut-based designer Adolph H. Reimherr originally designed the “Cinderella” pattern round plate in sterling silver for Whiting Manufacturing Company. After Gorham Company acquired Whiting in 1924, it launched the Cinderella silverware under its brand name in 1925. An antique tray by the American manufacturer leads the upcoming sale from SJ…
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SJ Auctioneers Will Present Designer Silverware and Diamond Jewelry
The upcoming SJ Auctioneers sale will showcase a collection of designer silverware, jewelry, toys, and trains. A diamond necklace with 18-karat white gold and diamonds is on offer. The four-layer necklace features diamonds that weigh a total of 50 carats. The diamonds are graded H-I in color and VS-SI in…
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Abstract Watercolor Painting by Dong Kingman Showcased in Upcoming Leonard Auction Event
California Style School artist Dong Kingman was among the seminal watercolor painters of America. He was famous for his cityscapes depicting the urban lifestyle in San Francisco and New York City. The upcoming Leonard Auction event presents Guanajuato, Mexico, a watercolor landscape by Dong Kingman. The available painting portrays a scene at Plaza…
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Paul Cézanne’s Two-Sided Drawing of His Son Leads Nye & Company’s Estate Treasures Auction
Paul Cézanne is one of the most influential Post-Impressionist artists in the history of modern painting. Over 40 years, Cézanne made over 1,000 paintings, of which nearly 200 are portraits. He often sketched his father, mother, sister, uncle, son, art dealer, himself, and Marie-Hortense Fiquet. Cézanne executed several painted and…
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American Sterling Silver and Fine Art Available With Old Kinderhook Auction Company
The upcoming Multi-Estate Auction, presented by Old Kinderhook Auction Company, will particularly highlight sterling silver pieces. A decorative wine carafe from Howard & Co. leads the listings. Manufactured around 1895, this carafe sports an applied grape and leaf decoration around the neck with an engraved monogram on one side. Other…
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Artwork by Joan Miró and Luxury Watches From Showplace Antique + Design Center
The International Watch Company, known as IWC, is a Swiss watch manufacturing brand founded in Schaffhausen in 1868. Founder Florentine Ariosto Jones wanted to create timepieces with modern American manufacturing methods and Swiss craftsmanship. In the year 1980, IWC introduced its first chronograph watch. Following the Porsche Design Chronograph were…
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Marion Fall Auction
Sir Robert F. Marx was best known for his scuba diving and marine archeology expertise. He discovered over 5,000 shipwrecks over his career. His first was the SS Winfield Scott in California, which he traded for gold coins. Several lots featuring artifacts from Marx’s estate are available in the upcoming…
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ABC: Estate Finds, Day 3 of 4
During his time in the military, Ian Fleming felt inspired by a British secret agent who went by the code name ‘White Rabbit.’ This inspiration led to the creation of the James Bond series that features a fictional intelligence officer. Flemings’ first book, Casino Royale, was published in 1953 in…
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Online Only Decorative Arts
A collotype print of Andrew Wyeth’s The Reefer is one of the highlighted lots in the upcoming Luxe Boutique Auction, presented by Pook & Pook, Inc. In the piece, a man wearing a reefer jacket walks down the stairs. In front of the figure, the viewer can observe rays of…
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Jewelry, Luxury Acc, Sterling Silver, Coins
The Morgan silver dollar series, minted in Carson City, is among the most sought-after currencies in the United States. The CC Morgan dollars were first struck in 1878 and depict the history of the American Wild West. Only 13 coins were part of the series. Carson City, until 1859, was…
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Online: Art & Antiques - Day 2
Tiffany Studio’s Art Nouveau lamps were first made in 1893 by Tiffany designer Clara Driscoll. These leaded glass lamps were handmade by the company’s skilled artisans through the copper foil method. The upcoming Art & Antiques sale, presented by Cottone Auctions, highlights a leaded glass and patinated bronze pomegranate table…
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The Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts Announces First Webinar
The Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts (ASJRA) has announced it will sponsor its first virtual lecture on June 7 at 2 p.m. ET. Seeing in Silver: The Jewelry, Objects and Sculpture of Michael Galmer will be the topic of the lecture given by ASJRA co-Director Elyse Zorn…
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Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse was one of the most influential and prolific sculptors of the mid-19th century. He worked with materials ranging from porcelain to marble and pioneered new treatments of traditional themes. Carrier-Belleuse was also one of the first sculptors to organize public sales of his works at auction. Available in…
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Online Only Auction
This April, Leonard Auction will present a collection of fine art, sterling silver, vintage timepieces, minted coins, and other items in the Online Only Auction. A standout lot is a bronze figure titled Torero, which evokes the abstract image of a Spanish bullfighter. The sculptor, Venancio Blanco, and his bullfighter…
