Christie’s to auction The Madoura Collection of Picasso Ceramics

Christie’s announce the sale of The Madoura Collection of Picasso Ceramics – the last ever opportunity for collectors to purchase these works by Picasso directly from where they were made, at the Madoura Pottery in Vallauris, France. The Collection is offered for sale by Alain Ramié, a friend and colleague of Picasso’s [Read More]

Mosby & Co Announces Spring Sales

Mosby & Co. Presents two exciting Spring sales on Saturday April 28th, 2012 and Saturday May 26th, 2012. April’s sale has a great mix and variety of Posters, porcelain, paintings and prints along with toys, advertising, folk art and Americana. Over 100 pieces of carved Soapstone, Porcelain from KPM, Rosenthal and others. [Read More]

Rare Indian chess sets to be auctioned by Bonhams on May 1

An early Indian lacquered ivory figural chess set is one of the highlights of the Chess and Games sale taking place on the 1st May at Bonhams, Knightsbridge. Made in Rajasthan circa 1850, the set is estimated to sell for £7,000 – 9,000 and represents the British East India Company versus Indian [Read More]

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers To Host Police Auction Featuring Confiscated & Forfeited Property

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., will host a police marathon auction featuring vehicles, jewelry, tools, city surplus, school district supplies and equipment, electronics, appliances, computers, commercial equipment, restaurant equipment, sporting goods, household items, furniture and much more on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Items of interest for this Arizona auction include: king [Read More]

Scott of the Antarctic farewell letter for £163,250 at Bonhams

The first of the farewell letters written in the Antarctic by Captain Robert Scott as he realised that he and his team would not survive was sold at Bonhams Polar Sale in London on 30 March for £163,250. It had been estimated to make £100,000-150,000. The letter, which was found on Scott’s [Read More]

Skinner, Inc. to host Discovery auction on April 11 – 12

Skinner, Inc. will host a Discovery auction on April 11th and 12th in its Marlborough gallery. The sale presents an excellent assortment of artwork, with more than 900 pieces on offer. The sale also features furniture and decorative objects that will appeal to both professional decorators and anyone looking for unique home [Read More]

Christie’s New York announce spring Photographs sale on April 5

Christie’s New York presents its spring Photographs sale, on Thursday, April 5. featuring 350 lots, the sale contains exceptional breadth, reaching from the most emblematic images of the 20th and 21st centuries to those that have rarely been seen. The sale also offers an exceptional opportunity for beginning and seasoned collectors alike [Read More]

Bonhams appoints Suzanne Davis as Deputy Chairman Canada

Bonhams fine art auctioneers appoints Suzanne Davis as Deputy Chairman Canada. Ms. Davis will work closely with the Bonhams representatives and offices worldwide to offer Canadian clients exposure to the international marketplace with the company’s sales in London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Sydney. Bonhams successful sourcing [Read More]

Christie’s names Jinqing Caroline Cai as Managing Director China

Christie’s auctioneers has announced the appointment of Jinqing Caroline Cai as Managing Director, China, effective 1 June. In this new role Ms. Cai will lead Christie’s activities in China. Steven P. Murphy, Christie’s CEO, remarked: “The importance of China culturally and economically is profound. We are pleased to reaffirm our commitment to [Read More]

L.S. Lowry Painting for Bonhams London Auction

A stunning painting by L.S. Lowry, entitled Yachts at Lytham St Anne’s is one of the highlights of the 20th Century British and Irish Art sale taking place on the 30th May at Bonhams, New Bond Street. L.S. Lowry, Yachts at Lytham St Anne’s Painted in 1951, Lowry has depicted a peaceful [Read More]

Morphy Auctions appoints Jeroen van Valkenburg as international representative

To address the growing number of consignment inquiries from European collectors, Morphy Auctions has appointed Netherlands-based Jeroen van Valkenburg to the post of international representative. Fluent in Dutch, German, French and English, van Valkenburg will represent Morphy’s at antique shows and collector events across Europe and coordinate the pick-up and shipment of [Read More]