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Work by Established and Emerging Artists at Hindman, From Tom Uttech to Julio Le Parc
Hindman’s August Fine Art & Design Selections sale juxtaposes works from established and emerging artists, ranging from Alan Shields and Purvis Young to Isamu Noguchi and Pier Giacomo. Among the top lots is an oil painting by Tom Uttech, a Wisconsin-based artist who has a well-established exhibition history. His landscapes…
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Alex Katz Lithograph, Jewel-Inlaid Turkish Dagger Available With Akiba Antiques
Akiba Antiques’ upcoming Summer tour event will feature an ornate 18th-century Turkish dagger inlaid with coral and turquoise. During the 18th century, the Ottoman Empire ruled present-day Turkey and enjoyed a generation of peace after an intense warring period. The printing press, Western-style artillery, and technical education all rose to…
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Antique Disney Collectibles and Vintage Edward Wormley Furniture Highlight Akiba Antiques’ Upcoming Sale
The fictional Disney dog Pluto is one of the most popular star characters in the animation world. This golden yellow adventurous dog first appeared in the 1930 cartoon movie The Chain Gang. He also made a comeback this year as a character sighting at the 2022 Epcot International Festival of…
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Artemis Gallery to host March 24 Exceptional Auction featuring museum-quality antiquities, Asian, ethnographic, fine and visual art
Featured: Ancient Egyptian boat model discovered near Luxor, Ancient Greek pottery, exquisite Imperial Roman marbles, rare Pre-Columbian art, Asian sculptures, fossils BOULDER, Colo. – Discerning collectors of cultural art always look forward to Artemis Gallery’s auctions produced under the “Exceptional Antiquities” banner. That particular series of sales represents the finest…
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Harry Bertoia’s Kinetic Sculpture Available in Early Spring Auction
The American sculptor Harry Bertoia was a prolific metal worker known for timeless art pieces. The artist initially worked at the Evans Product Company and later designed furniture for Knoll. Around the 1950s, Bertoia decided to dedicate his time to art and began creating sculptures from wood and metal. The…
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American Fine Art & Percossi Papi Brooches Come to Auction
Diamond and gemstone jewelry items from Percossi Papi will be available in Kodner Galleries’ upcoming auction. Percossi Papi is known for its maximalist style, which the Italian brand describes as what “Lucrezia Borgia might wear if she were alive and kicking.” This sale will include two gemstone and enamel brooches…
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Category Spotlight: Outsider Art at Auction
Historically, the art world has not been kind to those who deviate from social norms. Innovation is generally greeted with suspicion, even if it is later accepted and celebrated. The outsider art category evolved to better acknowledge and halt this pattern. Christie’s will bring a collection of outsider art to…
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Antique Jewelry and 20th-Century Art Lead Akiba Antiques’ Upcoming Event
In late 1800s Europe, empire waistlines were out and the medieval look was in. Wealthy women began to favor an ultra-luxe style that emphasized precious metals. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that this style became accessible to the masses. Flappers paired their straight-lined gowns with gold mesh purses, often…
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Estate Jewelry, Art & Collectibles
Purvis Young’s Sail Boat Scene with Sharks is one of the notable lots in the upcoming Estate Jewelry, Art, & Collectibles Auction. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Young began admiring the textures of found objects in his early career. The self-taught artist combined paintings with found materials that ranged…
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New York City Estate Auction
Showplace Antique + Design Center’s upcoming New York City Estate Auction will present several pieces of vintage jewelry from brands such as Rolex, as well as works of fine art. Featured in the latter category is Ellsworth Kelly’s screenprint titled Dark Gray and White. One of the key jewelry items…
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Self-Taught, Outsider & Folk Art – Nov. 10
On the second day of the upcoming Self-Taught, Outsider & Folk-Art auction, Slotin Folk Art will feature well-known outsider artists such as Howard Finster, Purvis Young, and Mose Tolliver. One key lot is an English cane from the 1880s, the handle carved to resemble a male bust. A phrenology design…
