Bonhams presents its inaugural auction solely devoted to Oceanic Art on February 11 in San Francisco, with 150 lots of original, diverse works from the regions of Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Indonesia and Australia, that will appeal to both seasoned and entry-level collectors. The auction is timed to occur alongside the 26th Annual [Read More]
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Cowan’s announce it’s second auction dedicated solely to Asian Art. The auction will be held on January 27, 2012 in Cowan’s salesroom. The auction will feature over 500 lots including a wide selection of ivory, jade and porcelain, prints, Chinese furniture, scroll paintings, and reference material. Some of the highlights in the [Read More]
The event will be held in the former Ivor High School building, located at 8430 Bell Avenue. (IVOR, Va.) – Hundreds of select, handpicked items from three prominent Virginia estates –in Franklin, Virginia Beach and Norfolk, plus other consignments — will be sold at auction Saturday, Feb. 4, by Tom’s Auctions & [Read More]
The year 2011 proved to be a great one for Heritage Auctions (HA.com), as the company posted a gross total of more than $806 million, a number that represents the company’s best performance ever. “The bottom line is that service and value will always sell, and Heritage specializes in the very best [Read More]
Sotheby’s will open 2012 global wine auctions on 14 January 2012 at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong with a various owner sale of Finest and Rarest Wines Including the Bordeaux Winebank Collection. Robert Sleigh and Romanee Conti 1990. Photo: Sotheby’s. Highlights include over 200 cases of investment grade Bordeaux from the Bordeaux Winebank [Read More]
Watching, New Jersey – Robert Edward Auctions is renowned for presenting the most respected baseball card and memorabilia auctions in the world. Occasionally, their sales include an interesting Americana item. In April, REA will be presenting one of the most unusual Americana collectible items they have ever offered: 1929 Al Capone Signed [Read More]
Over 100 cars and 35 motorcycles, including several high quality French built cars and three private collections, are to be sold at Bonhams’ next motor car and motorcycle sale that will now be held in Paris on Thursday 2 February 2012. 1935 Delage D8 105 S Streamlined Coupé. Estimate €280,000 – 360,000. [Read More]
The secretary desk was the top earner of the 400 or so lots that changed hands New Year’s Eve. (FLOMATON, Ala.) – A rare, museum-quality mechanical rosewood drop-front secretary desk, made around 1860 and attributed to the renowned American furniture maker Thomas Brooks, sold for $21,280 at only the second auction held [Read More]
Christie’s announces its upcoming auctions of Old Master Paintings and Old Master Drawings on January 25-26, 2012, offering a superb selection of rarities, rediscoveries and masterpieces. The sales will be led by a graceful tondo painting of The Virgin Nursing the Christ Child by Hans Memling, one of two works by this [Read More]
Bertoia Auctions in New Jersey will auction the renowned Richard T. “Dick” Claus collection of nautical toys and boats later this year. The collection will be divided into two parts, with part I to be auctioned on May 12. Part II will be offered in the fall. “We’re thrilled to be handling [Read More]
Gary Sohmers, in conjunction with Philip Weiss, presents a Music Memorabilia Auction, Friday Jan. 20, 2012 at the Weiss Auction Gallery at 1 Neil Court in Oceanside NY, with phone and online bidding. The selection of approximately 300 lots includes Beatles, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Concert Posters, [Read More]
On January 23, 2012, the Bonhams Entertainment Department will offer Property from the Collection of Dr. Arnold W. Klein in Los Angeles. Klein, the noted Beverly Hills dermatologist, philanthropist, and ultimate Hollywood insider, was for many years a close personal friend and confidant to Michael Jackson and many other celebrities. The Collection [Read More]
From January 3 Bonhams will have two new additions to its Brussels office – Blanca Despriet and Joanna van der Lande. Blanca, who has an auctioneering background will support the work of Sophie Lechat and Ellen De Schepper, Bonhams agents in Belgium. She has as a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor [Read More]
Phillips de Pury & Company announces the highlights from the upcoming Modern and Contemporary Editions Auction at 450 Park Avenue. “A graphic winter wonderland will kick off auctions at Phillips de Pury & Company in 2012 at the Park Avenue galleries. The 270 lots of classic to cutting edge modern and contemporary [Read More]
Original works by Ivan Choultse, Edouard Cortes, Jules Dupre, others will headline the auction. (BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.) – Nearly 500 lots of quality fine art, porcelain and decorative accessories will cross the block Saturday, Jan. 14, at the gallery of Elite Decorative Arts, located in the Quantum Town Center at 1034 Gateway [Read More]
Bonhams December 8 Fine Jewellery Sale realised £4.1 million with 82% sold by lot and 90% sold by value. Jean Ghika, Director of the Jewellery Department comments, “We are delighted with such a fantastic result, ending an exceptional year of Fine Jewellery sales at Bonhams. With sale totals up 70% on 2010 [Read More]
Tonya A. Cameron Auctioneers presents the Estate of Theater Critic Dr. Caldwell Titcomb and Other New England Homes on Thursday January 12, 2012. Featuring Mechanical Banks, Tin-Litho, Cast Iron and Wind-Up Toys. T A C AUCTIONS, headed by Tonya A. Cameron is a full service auction gallery specializing in decorative and fine [Read More]
The Buddha carried a pre-sale estimate of $3,000-$5,000 and was easily the auction’s top lot. (HATFIELD, Pa.) – A handsome Chinese gilt-bronze seated Buddha statue, probably made in the late 19th or early 20th century and substantial in size at 20 ½ inches tall, soared to $143,000 at a multi-estate Asian Discovery [Read More]