Sotheby’s London will offer 18 monumental works from the Jerwood Sculpture Collection in its Modern and Post-War British Art Evening and Day Sales on 10th and 11th May 2012. Highlights from the Collection, which has been exhibited in the grounds of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire since 2005, include important works by Antony [Read More]
Daily Archives: April 11, 2012
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A stunning selection of diamonds, sapphires, rare pieces with unusual settings and items of royal provenance will be offered in the Fine Jewelry sale taking place at Bonhams on April 25th in London, New Bond Street. A 1987 sapphire and diamond ‘Fuschia’ brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels is one of the [Read More]
Bonhams is pleased offer several artworks from the Serendipity Bookstore in Berkeley, CA on May 21 during its ‘Made in California: Post-War & Contemporary Art’ auction. Highlights from the collection will include “Untitled (Magic Mountain),” 1955 (est. $10,000-15,000) by noted San Francisco artist, Jess (Collins). Peter Howard [1939-2011] of the landmark Bay [Read More]
The Antique Arms and Armor auction at Bonhams, June 11, will feature such highlights as a sword presented to Civil War Major General Ambrose E. Burnside, as well as a cased pair of the earliest known dueling pistols made by the prestigious English gun-maker, James Purdey. The historic figural hilt presentation sword [Read More]
An intricate cameo brooch gifted by Caroline Bonaparte, the younger sister of Napoleon I that was sourced in Scotland is one of the highlights of the Fine Jewellery sale, taking place at Bonhams on April 25th in London, New Bond Street. Designed by the Roman gem-engraver Nicolo Morelli who was patronised by [Read More]
Christie’s announced the forthcoming Antiquities sale and The Groppi Collection, to be held on Thursday, 26 April 2012 at Christie’s South Kensington saleroom. Altogether featuring 397 lots, the auction is expected to realise between £5.8 million and £8.6 million. The April sale follows a successful 2011 for Christie’s Antiquities department, with sales [Read More]