20 Press Releases
Tag: oil paintings
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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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Home and Interiors
The golden age of carousels, between the 1890s and 1920s, saw more than 2,000 carousels hand-carved and painted by the master woodcarvers of America. The Great Depression marked the fall of the carousel market as many of these hand-carved carousels fell into disrepair or were demolished. Interest in the carousel…
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Studio Decorative Art Auction & Studio Fine Art Auction
Nikolay Milioti was a key figure in the Russian ‘Blue Rose’ group. He drew his inspiration from the mystical imagery of Mikhail Vrubel. A 19th-century floral still life by the Russian artist is a key lot in the upcoming two-session Studio Decorative Art Auction and Studio Fine Art Auction, offered…
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Decorative Arts and Fine Art
The upcoming two-day Decorative Arts and Fine Art auction presented by Bunte Auction Services, Inc. features paintings and etchings by Wallace Nutting, Ada Walter Shulz, Hiroshi Yoshida, John James Audubon, Frank Benson, and others. Hiroshi Yoshida, one of the best-known artists of the shin hanga style, had a great affinity for…
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African-American Art from the Johnson Publishing Company
Founded in 1942 by John H. Johnson, the Johnson Publishing Company became influential in the African American community by launching Ebony and Jet magazines. After Johnson’s passing in 2005, the company was handed down to his daughter, Lisa Johnson Rice. Johnson Publishing Company was one of the nation’s largest and…
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A New Dimension of Tradition: Important American Folk Art, Proceeds of the Sale to Benefit a New Folk Art Initiative at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Founded in 1870 and opening its doors to the public on July 4, 1876, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts currently welcomes more than a million visitors each year. Sotheby’s is offering the upcoming auction, A New Dimension of Tradition: Important American Folk Art, to benefit the Museum…
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Triumphant Grace: Important Americana from the Collection of Barbara and Arun Singh
The Americana genre explores the charm and nostalgia of the country’s past, from paintings and illustrations of rural life and factories to the work of self-taught artists and handmade crafts. Sotheby’s will highlight a selection of Americana in the upcoming Triumphant Grace auction, featuring the collection of Barbara and Arun…
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DECEMBER ESTATES
Indian artist B. Prabha was known for her elongated figures of rural women, each painting executed in a single dominant color. Inspired by Amrita Sher-Gil, she entered the art world at a time when India had few women artists. Working mainly in oil, she was one of the most prolific…
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Native American & Spanish Colonial
Turner Auctions + Appraisals is set to offer the upcoming Native American & Spanish Colonial auction. In this sale, Indigenous and European baskets, rugs, oil paintings, and jewelry will be available. Highlighted is a painting by Victor Higgins. The artist was just fifteen years old when he left his parents…
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Russian Fine Art & Antiques
In the Russian Fine Art & Antiques auction presented by Shapiro Auctions, you will oil paintings, porcelain, and more. Included is a Vasily Polenov (circa 1876) oil painting titled “The Herzegovian on Lookout.” Polenov was a Russian artist known as the “Knight of Beauty” as he seemed to embody both…
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European, Asian, and American Fine Art & Antiques
The European, Asian, and American Fine Art & Antiques auction is presented by Shapiro Auctions. The sale includes oil paintings from artists such as Robert Indiana and Andre Brasilier. A late 19th century porcelain-mounted wood vanity with mirror, a late 18th century wooden figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, and other furniture…
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The Great Perez de Salazar Collection | Antiques Auction.
Born to an influential Mexican family, Francisco Pérez de Salazar aspired to create one of the country’s finest and most extensive art collections. Over the course of his life, he succeeded. He built The Great Perez de Salazar Collection, which will soon cross Morton Subastas’ auction block. Exceptional paintings, sculptures,…
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September 29th Estate Auction
Estate Auction offered by Thos. Cornell Galleries, Ltd., on September 29 features a plethora of items, from antique rugs to jewelry and furniture to oil paintings. Showcased is a beautiful antique Persian Serapi rug, circa 1890. This combination of blue, red, and tan rug features a flower pattern with various…
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American & European Works of Art: Fine Paintings & Sculpture
The American & European Works of Art: Fine Paintings & Sculpture auction offers the best of oil paintings and sculptures from around the world and across all genres. Starting with an oil painting from Fitz Henry Lane (1804-1865) titled “Vessel Returning from Surinam.” The painting shows several boats sailing the…
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Fall Premiere
Susanin’s Fall Premiere Auction features 580 lots of fine and decorative arts, Asian art, Native American baskets, furniture and much more. Taking center stage in the auction is a collection of Tiffany Studios mosaic glass zodiac panels. These Marshall Field & Company Men’s Grill panels depict Aquarius, Libra, Leo, Cancer,…
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Mexican Fine Art & Antiques
The Mexican Fine Art & Antiques Auction showcases stunning religious oil paintings, riding saddles from the time of the Revolution, medallions, and more. Morton Subastas offers the finest of Mexican history in this auction. A 19th-century painting by Joseph (José) Joaquín Magón featuring the Virgin Mary surrounded by beautiful cherubs…
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Prints, Multiples and Photography. Includes European and American Vanguards Work
Many important pieces are showcased in the Prints, Multiples and Photography Auction by Morton Subastas includes European and American Vanguards work. One such work is from an American pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997). Lichtenstein was a leading figure in the 1960s art movement. He often parodied comic strips. His 1964…
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The Collector’s Sale: American Furniture, Folk, and Decorative Arts
The Collector’s Sale: American Furniture, Folk, and Decorative Arts auction by Freeman’s Auction has 115 Americana-style items from the 19th and 20th centuries. Bring home a piece of history with a set of eight federal-style chairs. True to the federal period, these mahogany chairs feature shield backs, spade feet and…
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Rock N Roll, Hollywood, Fine Art & Estate Material
With 150 lots dedicated to Rock N Roll & Hollywood, some of the biggest names will be featured in Weiss’ Rock N Roll, Hollywood, Fine Art & Estate Material Auction. Exciting lots include a 1970 two-piece, navy-blue track suit, owned and worn by John Lennon. Also signed by John Lennon…
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Estates Sales
Roland Auctions NY presents Estates Sales by Roland Auctions. Included is a pair of elegant 18K gold and diamond clip-on earrings. White gold is the center of a flower surrounded with round brilliant and baguette diamonds. Each earring has approximately 88 stones. Another featured item is a landscape oil painting…
