Archive for May, 2008

The Meguro Gajoen Collection to be auctioned in Mallet Japan Day Sale on June 13th

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Mallet Japan- Modern & Contemporary Art, Day Sale 080613
Auction: June 13 at 4:00pm
Preview: June 10 to 12 from 10:30am to 7:00pm
Mallet Japan’s Modern and Contemporary auction will be held on June 13th in Tokyo.
The sale offers a wide range of items from screenprints by Andy Warhol (Lot 307 Superman: 8,000,000-12,000,000JPY, Lot 306 Bald Eagle: […]

Faberge Elephant Auctioned in Melbourne

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

A carved miniature elephant by Faberge c.1900 discovered in Australia achieved an astounding $52,800 when it was auctioned in Melbourne recently by Bonhams & Goodman’s.
With a pre-sale estimate of $12,000-16,000, the final result was a welcome surprise for the vendor whose grandfather had acquired the miniature whilst in India or travelling from India to England. […]

Bonhams Hong Kong Spring Auction

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Bonhams’ spring auctions of Fine Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Paintings, Fine Western and Jadeite Jewellery, and Fine Modern Wristwatches in Hong Kong will be held on 29 and 30 May at the Island Ballroom, Island Shangri-la Hong Kong.
Public Preview: 27 May 3pm to 6pm
28 and 29 May from 10am to 7pm
30 May from […]

Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

There’s an eclectic mix of classic vehicles at economic environmentally friendly prices at Shannons Melbourne Winter auction on Monday June 2.
Here are some of the highlights:
Unreserved Falcon XWGT
Owned for the past five years by the current owner, the Brambles Red XW GT being auctioned unreserved by Shannons is an older restoration.
It has spent most of […]

Clarke’s June Bug Auction June 2

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

LARCHMONT, NY - Clarke Auction Gallery announces a Monday June 2 General Auction to be held in its Larchmont gallery.
Highlights will include smalls culled by an English collector of 50 years - Herend, Beatrice Potter, Doulton, Wedgwood and Waterford; furnishings including a Gillows two door bookcase and other antiques; American period furniture including […]