Both started out at Butterfield & Butterfield and both went to George Washington University. CHICAGO, Ill. – Allyson Bradley of Michaan’s Auctions in California and Matthew S. Wilcox of Freeman’s Auctions & Appraisal in Philadelphia have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Appraisal Education, the Chicago-based organization [Read More]
Yearly Archives: 2015
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The vase was the top achiever in the Asian objects category; in all, over 600 lots changed hands. ATLANTA, Ga. – A rare Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain vase dating to the Chenghua period (1465-1487), 8 ½ inches tall and with a milky white glaze, sold for $6,500 at a Summer Estates Auction [Read More]
London – The Scottish artist and landscape painter, William Yok MacGregor, hit a high note at Roseberys London 30 June Fine Art auction, when an oil on canvas entitled “Moonrise” broke the world auction record for a work by the artist. Marcus Grey, Head of Paintings, Drawings and Prints said: “We are [Read More]
London – A selection of 252 pieces of fine jewellery and luxury vintage watches took London by storm last week, when items from the estate of the late Denisa Lady Newbrough and other private UK collections went under the hammer. 188 of the 252 lots sold to bidders in the room, online [Read More]
In the 20th Century and Contemporary Art sale taking place on Tuesday 7th July we have some great Danish and Italian furniture, with British representation from Liberty, and a number of Georg Jensen silver pieces from full canteens to individual items. So for studios, offices, the home or the collector the catalogue [Read More]
Blockbuster June Auction Brings HDH’s US Auction Sales to $20M (Chicago, IL) – In a monumental two-day sale this past weekend, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. confirmed its status as the #1 wine auction house in the US in the first half of 2015 by a wide margin. HDH has the largest [Read More]
YORK, PA – Superheroes aren’t always the product of fantasy. Sometimes they’re ordinary people who’ve gone on to achieve superhuman goals – like the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and baseball legend Martin Dihigo, the only man ever to be inducted in the Baseball Halls of Fame in the United States, [Read More]
The clock had a pre-sale estimate of $20,000-$30,000 but in the end quality fetched a high price. REPAUPO, N.J. – A rare 19th century Chinese gilt bronze with enamel automaton clock boasting elaborate jewel work sailed past its pre-sale estimate of $20,000-$30,000 to finish at $526,750 in a two-day, two-session auction held [Read More]
London –A 22.47ct aquamarine Cartier pendant from the estate of the late Denisa Lady Newborough will highlight the 288 lot section of Fine Jewels, which comprise part of Roseberys Fine Art auction on Tuesday 30 June. A daring socialite of the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and seemingly of every decade until her death [Read More]
London – An outstanding oil painting by one of Britain’s most famous war artists, Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, will highlight Roseberys 30 June Fine Art auction. The painting will sit alongside work by a number of other leading artists including, Grayson Perry RA, Germaine Richier, Paul Gaugin and Mexican sculptor Armando Amaya. [Read More]
From a private UK collection, “Gandhiji” will lead Roseberys first specialist auction of Indian art. The auction will contain works from the 18th century to the modern day. London – An important work by the Indian artist Jogen Chowdhury will highlight Roseberys first specialist auction of Indian Art in London on Monday [Read More]
The Summer Estates Auction will be held in the firm’s gallery at 715 Miami Circle in Atlanta. ATLANTA, Ga. – Over 600 exceptional lots from prominent local estates and collections – to include original artwork, Asian objects, estate jewelry, European and American period furniture, decorative accessories and more – will be sold [Read More]
The auction will be held in the firm’s Pittsfield, Mass. gallery; over 500 lots will cross the block.?? PITTSFIELD, Mass. – A three-session cataloged antique auction featuring over 500 lots in a myriad of categories will be held on Saturday, June 27th, by Fontaine’s Auction Gallery, at 1485 West Housatonic Street, starting [Read More]
Dr Timothy Bolton’s Inaugural Western Manuscripts & Miniatures Sale at Bloomsbury Auctions illustrates the History of Writing and Illuminating Books LONDON, Dover Street – With Dr Timothy Bolton at the helm, the inaugural Western Manuscripts & Miniatures sale at Bloomsbury Auctions on Wednesday 8th July is a journey through the history of [Read More]
It will be a grand event as well as a grand opening, as all lots will be sold without reserve. DOUGLASS, Kan. – The large and eclectic collection of Virginia and the late Dr. Jimmie Downing will be sold on Saturday, July 11th, at the grand opening of Woody Auction’s new facility [Read More]
July’s Exceptional Fine Pictures Sale at Donnington Priory features Munnings, Frederick Herring Snr, & a group of Old Masters from a Scottish Private Collection Following the success of the Fine Pictures Sale in March, Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions continue to build and uphold the reputation of their picturesque Donnington Priory saleroom as [Read More]
BOSTON, MA: Grogan & Company’s June Auction features a high quality and well curated selection of paintings, jewelry, decorative arts, and furniture. The 400 lot auction will be held on Sunday, June 21st at their Beacon Hill gallery. The auction opens with a selection of 19th and 20th century American and European [Read More]
The auction featured 511 lots of Chinese and Asian banknotes, scripophily, rare coins and more. HONG KONG, China – A circa 1900 Chinese, Chefoo Bank $2 issued private banknote sold for $8,430 at an auction held May 24th by Archives International Auctions, based in Fort Lee, N. J. Headlining the auction were [Read More]