Monthly Archives: January 2010

(FLAT ROCK, N.C.) – A spectacular two-day, multi-estate auction will be held the weekend of Feb. 26-27 by Richard D. Hatch & Associates, at the firm’s spacious gallery facility located at 913 Upward Road in Flat Rock. Over 1,300 lots in a variety of categories will cross the block, as several prominent [Read More]

Cowan’s Auctions, a leader in auctions of significant historical artifacts, has been tapped by Edgar Allen Poe scholar Cliff Krainik to sell at auction a previously-unknown watercolor portrait of Poe by A.C. Smith. Wes Cowan, President and Principal Auctioneer, estimates that the portrait could sell between $30,000 and $50,000. “Cowan’s is delighted [Read More]

Following Sotheby’s outstanding sale of Contemporary Art in New York last November, which soared above high estimate and witnessed all but two lots find buyers, Sotheby’s London Evening Sale of Contemporary Art on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, is set to provide Contemporary Art collectors with the opportunity to acquire important and rare [Read More]

The Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale will take place on 11 February 2010 at 7pm, and will offer 52 lots with a total pre-sale estimate of £26,290,000 to £38,260,000. The auction will represent a broad spectrum of art from the last 60 years and is highlighted by an important core group [Read More]

Sotheby’s is delighted to announce that it will offer for sale the recently rediscovered oil on canvas Self-Portrait with a Black Eye, circa 1978, by the celebrated British artist Lucian Freud (b. 1922) in its London Evening Sale of Contemporary Art on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The self-portrait, which headlines a group [Read More]

Christie’s Hong Kong announced that it will continue developing its business in Asia by strengthening its senior management lineup. To enhance the business-getting capability of our Chairman’s offices in Asia, François Curiel, currently Chairman of Christie’s Europe and France as well as International Head of the Jewellery Department, has been appointed as [Read More]

Beginning in April 2010, Sotheby’s New York will have the privilege of offering the James S. Copley Library, an astonishing survey in original manuscripts of American history and worldwide literary, artistic and scientific achievement. The core of the collection is its remarkable range of handwritten letters, documents, and other manuscripts which trace [Read More]

Freeman’s two-day Fine English & Continental Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts sale, scheduled for January 26 & 27, includes an impressive selection of property consigned from a number of private estates and collections. The first day is focused primarily on English furniture and decorative arts, followed by sections of English and Continental [Read More]

Proxibid, the world’s largest provider of live auction webcasting services, today announced that it will provide live online bidding for an upcoming art and furniture auction presented by Art & Jewelry Auctions. The live auction will take place on Friday, January 22 at 10:00 a.m. PST, with live online bidding commencing at [Read More]

Well known for the sale of militaria and other historic collectibles, Manion’s International Auction House of Kansas City has recently recognized an increase in firearms consignment. “For whatever reason, it is on the rise,” said Manion’s firearms specialist Patrick McWilliams. “We’re seeing more and more variety – everything from $100 shotguns to [Read More]

Two important lifetime collections will be included in the sale, to be held by Tom’s Auctions (IVOR, Va.) – Over 400 lots of antiques and collectibles in a wide array of categories – important stoneware pieces, furniture items, jewelry, good used guns, decorative accessories and more – will be sold at a [Read More]

A trio of intriguing lots related to the father of modern physics, Albert Einstein, from three distinct and important periods of his life, will provide a fascinating survey of one of the great geniuses of all-time when they come up for public auction as part of Heritage Auctions Beverly Hills’ Feb. 11-12 [Read More]

The annual Gentleman’s Library Sale – named most original auction title in 2008 – features the Gavin Littaur collection of antique letter boxes, undoubtedly the finest collection of its type to come to auction according to Bonhams Head of Collectables, Jon Baddeley. The boxes became popular among the landed gentry in the [Read More]

On January 12th, Haiti was struck by a devastating earthquake. Only three days later, the death tolls were estimated to reach between 50,000 and 100,000. In addition, up to 500,000 are suffering from injuries and lack of access to food, water, and shelter. Haitians desperately need our generosity in order to gain [Read More]

Over 350 lots including the contents of two homes will be sold at the Fairfield Auction gallery January 24th. Offerings include a good selection of Americana, paintings, antique firearms, fine silver and other accessories. American and European paintings include works a large oil on masonite by Charles Courtney Curan, May Morning, measuring [Read More]

After 40 years of trading at the top end of the business, legendary English antique dealership, Sampson and Horne, are to sell their entire stock, comprising nearly 800 lots, and attracting a pre-sale estimate of £1,000,000, at Bonhams on 28th April 2010. Widely considered as the leading dealer in British pottery and [Read More]

Bonhams & Butterfields is pleased to offer artwork from the Heller Ehrman LLP Collection in its San Francisco salesroom on Monday, February 8, 2010. More than 340 works of art from the 118-year-old international law firm, founded and headquartered in San Francisco, will be offered to bidders, including paintings, prints, photography and [Read More]

In addition to the Lichfield Auction Centre, Richard Winterton Auctioneers are delighted to announce that the Burton On Trent Salerooms will be re-opening for consignments and general sales. Doors re-open on Monday 18th January and opening hours will be Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm for general consignments Valuation day will [Read More]