Sotheby’s London announces the sale of a remarkable group of works by British artists on behalf of The Dartington Hall Trust, to be sold as part of Sotheby’s sale of 20th Century British Art on Wednesday, 16th November 2011. The works, comprising paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures and ceramics by artists including Ben [Read More]
Daily Archives: November 2, 2011
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Christie’s Hong Kong sale of Important Watches of 30 November will offer over 550 rare timepieces valued in excess of HK$85 million/US$11 million. This vast selection features the world’s leading makers, with haute horology examples showcasing the best of fine watchmaking over the last four centuries. In addition to a wonderful selection [Read More]
Christie’s announces it has been selected to present the sale of Property from the Collection of John W. Kluge Sold to Benefit Columbia University, a large and wide-ranging collection of artwork, furniture and decorative arts that will be offered for sale in several major auctions, starting with four important sculptures by Henry [Read More]
Swann Galleries’ auction of Atelier 17, Abstract Expressionism & The New York School on Thursday, October 27 offered approximately 140 prints and other works by Stanley William Hayter and the artists he taught and inspired through his work at the Paris Atelier, and later in New York. Jackson Pollock’s Untitled drypoint and [Read More]
Richard Winterton Auctioneers are enjoying a record Autumn so far with some major collections being sold. September saw the Longdon House sale together with many other large estates and strong results saw the old single auction total, which has stood for 15 years, smashed! This was quickly followed with the exciting single [Read More]
The expected top lot is a gilt bronze work by the sculptor Raoul Larche (est. $20,000-$30,000). (SCHODACK, N.Y.) – Coming on the heels of a successful estate sale on Oct. 29, at which a massive single-owner collection in a variety of categories was sold to a packed house of bidders, Finney’s Auction [Read More]
Bonhams is to sell a treasure trove of material about Orson Welles’ hidden masterpiece regarded by the director as his favourite film. It is estimated at between £60,000-80,000 and will be offered in the Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Historical Photographs Sale in London on 22 November. ‘Chimes at Midnight’, (Falstaff in the [Read More]
Bonhams are to auction one of the only known 14th century instruments, an exceedingly rare equal hour horary quadrant marked with the badge of King Richard II, at its Fine Clocks and Scientific Instrument Sale on 13 December 2011. Dated 1396, this extraordinary British time-telling mathematical instrument, which has come to light [Read More]
ALL THAT GLISTENS….. Matthew Barton Ltd’s largest sale so far and includes section devoted to ceramics A FASCINATING collection of Judaica Silver from The Manchester Great, New & Central Synagogue will be among the highlights of Matthew Barton Ltd’s auction of Silver, Works of Art, Jewellery, Ceramics and Objects of Vertu. The [Read More]