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Rolex Yacht-Master, Breguet Transatlantique, and Breitling Cockpit B50 Orbiter Available in Assorted Timepieces Collection
A collection of assorted timepieces will be available in NY Elizabeth’s upcoming auction. One of the leading lots is a 35-millimeter Rolex Yacht-Master. The Rolex Yacht-Master will be showcased alongside watches like Glashutte Original PanoReserve, Zenith Chronomaster El Primero, and Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback Chronograph. The Rolex Yacht-Master was introduced…
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Peter Vanderlaan & Mary Bliss Optical Sculpture and Henry Dasson Bronze Rotary Clock Come to Sale with Akiba Antiques
Peter Vanderlaan and his wife Mary Beth Bliss share an exceptional partnership as they explore innovative optical designs in glass. Their glass sculpture series is a result of Bliss’ creative ideas combined with Vanderlaan's understanding of the material. A 20th-century Lucite block from the series is a key highlight of…
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Clocks and Watches Sale at Skinner Includes Tall Walnut Clock by Edward Duffield
The double-faced clock at 2nd Street and Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia is thought to be one of the first public clocks in America. The clock hung outside the shop of its maker, Edward Duffield, who was one of the leading clockmakers of the 18th century. He also was…
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Eclectic Mix of Fine and Decorative Art Featured in Upcoming Locati LLC Sale
The upcoming auction from Locati LLC will offer a selection of fine and decorative art pieces. A key lot in the event is a painting by William Rickarby Miller titled Sabbath Day Point. It depicts a view of Lake George from the Sabbath Day Point. The 1876 painting is signed…
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Luxury Watchmaking Brands at Sotheby’s Upcoming Fine Watches Auction
From a heavily embellished Bulgari bracelet watch to a historic stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch by Breitling, the lineup at the upcoming sale of Fine Watches by Sotheby’s will have diversity in brands and models. A leading lot is the Diva's Dream bracelet watch by Bulgari. The watch is made…
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Imperial Green Cabochon Jadeite, Patek Philippe Watches, Art Deco Jewelry at Intervendue
Intervendue is coming out of its winter hibernation with Auction XXVI Hibernate. The sale highlights include a cabochon jadeite and 18-karat white gold ring. The jadeite is class A jade that comes with a GIA certificate. Baguette- and marquise-cut diamonds accentuate the imperial green jade. In Chinese culture, jade is a…
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Rolex Day-Date Stella Featured in Upcoming Rago Timepieces Auction
Colored dial Rolex wristwatches, known as Day-Date Stellas, were introduced in the 1970s. These were an extension of the brand’s flagship Day-Date model. A Chatelaine-based company called Stella provided the dyes and veneers for the dials, giving the model its name. The upcoming Rago timepieces auction presents a rare Rolex…
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Pigeon’s Blood Burmese Ruby Earrings and Untreated Zambian Emerald Ring Highlight Fortuna Auction’s Upcoming Sale
The people of Myanmar, formerly Burma, use the term “ko-twe” (pigeon’s blood) to refer to the most sought-after color of ruby. This blood red variety resembles the hue of a pigeon's blood and eyes. Some also liken it to the shade of pomegranate seeds. Prized for its rarity, the blood…
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Rare Dinky Toys Petrol Pump Set Seeks Highest Bidder in Upcoming SJ Auctioneers Event
Dinky Toys were famous for their die-cast model vehicles made by Liverpool-based company Meccano Ltd. Meccano mainly produced toy trucks, cars, aircraft, tanks, and ships. The upcoming SJ Auctioneers event features a rare set of Dinky Toys petrol pumps by Meccano Ltd. The petrol pump and oil bin set was…
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Explore Avant-Garde Artworks and Art Deco Furniture in Nadeau’s Annual New Year Sale
Raoul Dufy was a Fauvist painter well-known for capturing public events. His colorful urban scenes portray Fauvist elements and Cubist perspectives. The upcoming New Year’s Day Auction from Nadeau’s Auction Gallery presents Araut La Course by Raoul Dufy. This painting, which depicts a horse race with air washes and bold brushstrokes, expresses…
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December Jewelry Sale to Include Cartier Necklaces, Art Deco Bracelets, and Emerald Chess set
The upcoming jewelry and watches sale from WinBids Auctions will include notable statement pieces of emerald, diamond, and yellow gold from brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron. Among the top lots is a chess set made entirely of Colombian emeralds. Carved light green pieces face off…
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Sotheby’s to Offer Cartier Crash Watch and Other Notable Timepieces
Sotheby’s upcoming Fine Watches auction will present an example of Cartier’s Crash 18-karat yellow gold wristwatch. It is a limited edition piece that was completed around 2001. Cartier’s London boutique on Bond Street created the original Cartier Crash model. The asymmetrical shape of Crash is an example of the company’s…
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Keeping Time in New York at Phillips, From Rolex to Cartier
At first, the Daytona series didn’t sell as well as other watches in the Rolex line. Yet after the style gained a famous wearer— Paul Newman— the watch came to nearly eclipse other styles in popularity. Newman often wore his reference 6239 Daytona watch in movies and at car races,…
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Kashmiri Sapphires and Fancy Yellow Diamonds Sparkle in Fortuna’s Jewelry and Watch Auction
As the calendar approaches the holiday season, Fortuna Auction will present its Jewels & Watches sale. It offers statement pieces of iconic designer jewelry and watches across all style periods. Top picks from the auction include a GIA-certified 16.07-carat natural fancy yellow diamond ring and a flawless six-carat emerald-cut diamond.…
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Hyperrealistic Carole Feuerman Sculpture and Danish Modern Furniture Lead Salmagundi Club Benefit Auction
“I’m idealizing the human form, it’s not life as it really is. It is more dreamlike, a magical state of how I want it to be,” Carole Feuerman has stated about her art. She combines Hyperrealism and other techniques to create distinct sculptures. Hyperrealism is an art movement that started…
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Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Jewelry Garners Attention in Upcoming Intervendue Event
The upcoming Intervendue auction presents a Rolex Submariner Date 41mm men’s black watch. Famously known as the Diver’s Watch, the 1968 Rolex Submariner Date series was popular among divers for its water resistance feature. It has a rotating unidirectional bezel, Oyster bracelet, and luminous hands and indices. Its trademark characteristic is its Cyclops…
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A Rare Chopard L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier Leads Upcoming Fortuna Auction Event
The upcoming Fortuna Auction sale highlights a Chopard L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier Tourbillon 18-karat white gold watch. To celebrate its 150th anniversary, luxury watch manufacturer Chopard introduced its L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier series. The wristwatch design pays tribute to the horological excellence of founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard. This limited-edition series consists…
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Plique-à-Jour Enameled Jewelry by René Lalique Featured in Upcoming Doyle Auction
René Lalique was famous for his ornaments made from unique materials. During the 1890s, he created jewelry designs around opals, pearls, and amethysts and used enamel to decorate these adornments. The upcoming Doyle jewelry auction presents a dragonfly bracelet by René Lalique from this era. The available openwork jewelry piece…
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Willow Auction House Presents Norman Rockwell Artist’s Proof, Steinway Piano, & Collectibles
One of the best-known images from the American civil rights movement is The Problem We All Live With by Norman Rockwell. The piece depicts six-year-old Ruby Bridges on her way to the all-white Frantz Elementary School. Four deputy U.S. Marshals accompany her. It was originally published in the centerfold of…
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Sotheby’s Offers Audemars Piguet, Rolex, and Other Fine Watches
In the upcoming Sotheby’s fine watches auction, numerous Swiss luxury timepieces will be available. Particularly showcased is an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore ‘Restivo’ watch. Making its first appearance in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore collection lends a sportier look to the traditional wristwatch. Measuring 44 millimeters in diameter, this…