In April 2012 an extremely generous benefactor donated a very impressive group of Islamic and Indian works of art on paper to benefit the University of Oxford. Following the success of this sale, which realised almost £1.5 million, Christie’s is pleased to announce details of Part II of A Private Collection Donated [Read More]
Unique Auctions are bringing to auction a major collection of works by the artist Franklin White (1892 – 1975). Franklin White’s works can be seen in public museums, art galleries and private collections around the world. The majority of Franklin White’s work has never been available on the art market. The sale [Read More]
Bonhams kicks off its autumn season of Fine & Rare Wine sales on 13th September with a wonderfully broad selection of wines from top producers in all corners of the world. The auction will take place in New Bond Street, London. Three private collections, all from professional storage, include a magnificent range [Read More]
A gallantry group of WWI medals set to sell at West Midlands’ auction house Cuttlestones’ Friday 7th September Specialist Collectors’ Sale in Wolverhampton tells a fascinating story of two local brothers’ experiences of the Great War. The lot comprises of two sets of medals awarded to the Tivey brothers of Newcastle-under-Lyme, one [Read More]
Skinner, Inc. will host an auction of American Indian & Tribal Art on September 14th in its Marlborough gallery. Beginner and advanced collectors alike will enjoy the beautiful designs and rich cultural traditions of the material on offer. Now is a great time to jump into the market for American Indian art; [Read More]
On the 27th September this year 101 of the rarest Henry III Pennies from the Brussels Hoard will go under the hammer in London, over 100 years after they were first discovered in July 1908. A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd is delighted to be offering these coins for sale in celebration [Read More]
Can anyone guess for what purpose this mysterious object is for? Probably dating from the eighteenth century the hollow body is made from a gourd which has been moulded to shape and has Chinese script on the surface. The cover is made of ivory with a pierced tortoiseshell dome set into it. [Read More]
Christie’s announce that an original mercury thermometer, invented by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit in 1714 and the only remaining example in private hands, is to be offered at auction in October 2012. One of only three thermometers ever created by the famous physicist, the others are owned by Museum Boerhaave, in Leiden, the [Read More]
Skinner, Inc. will host a Discovery auction on September 12th and 13th in its Marlborough gallery. The two-day sale of almost 1600 lots presents an excellent assortment of jewelry and silver, couture and textiles, paintings, books, musical instruments, furniture, and decorative objects. Mariano Fortuny Silk Pleated Delphos Gown with Murano Glass Beadwork [Read More]
Weschler’s first Capital Collections Estate auction of the season begins Friday, September 14th at 10 a.m. with a stunning selection of jewelry, American & European fine art, furniture and decorative arts, Asian works of art, and rugs. Exhibition preview will run from Saturday, September 8th through September 13th at Weschler’s Washington, D.C. [Read More]
Skinner, Inc. will host an auction of Fine Jewelry in its Boston gallery on September 11, 2012. The sale will feature over 700 lots of fine diamonds, natural pearls, colored stones, signed pieces, artist jewelry, and antique jewelry. The collections of New York gallery owner Joan Sonnabend and American sportswoman Hope Goddard [Read More]
“This parcel is location, location, location being located next to I-95 Exit 130A and Route 3. Very seldom do you get to the opportunity to buy in an already developed area this close to I-95,” said John Nicholls, president of the company. “Use it now or hold until later, but be here [Read More]
Christie’s announce the September Sale of American Art in New York on September 25. Lead by two superb Norman Rockwell drawings, the sale features over 160 lots by eminent American artists, including Greg Wyatt, Mary Cassatt, and Mario Korbel, among others. Comprised of Impressionism, Modernism, Westerns, Illustrations, and bronzes, and with estimates [Read More]
“The Woodbridge home will make an excellent primary residence, starter home or investment property and is close to many Northern VA commuter destinations while the Bumpass property offers country living with all the modern amenities. Both properties offer new owners a great opportunity to own or invest in property that will meet [Read More]
Christie’s is to auction a rare original Apple personal computer, now known as the Apple-1, serial number 22, directly from the estate of Joe Copson, a former Apple employee. Realised in 1976 by the Apple Computer Company, the Apple-1 machine was designed and each model hand-built by Steve Wozniak. His friend Steve [Read More]
Have you ever heard a group of young teens discussing art? The curious ones usually ask, “What’s all the fuss about a Husain?”, or “Why did Souza draw those distorted faces?”, Well, here’s hoping their questions can be answered. Introducing the Saffronart ‘Walkthrough on Art’ for thirteen to sixteen year old teenagers! [Read More]
A remarkable collection of 22 match-worn shirts from the inaugural season of the F.A. Premier League will go under the hammer at Bonhams Sporting Memorabilia sale on 26th September, in Chester. The collection is estimated at £30,000 – 35,000 and each shirt is framed with printed details of the player. The shirts [Read More]
The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, at 8655 Roswell Road in Atlanta, the new location. (ATLANTA) – Red Baron’s Private Reserve – the new incarnation of the venerable auction firm formerly known as Red Baron Antiques – will hold an inaugural sale on Saturday, Sept. 29, in its new gallery [Read More]