Archive for March, 2008

A Museum-Worthy Masterpiece Selected By The Artist For The Paris Salon Of 1890 In Bonhams Next Sale Of Greek Art

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Bonhams sale of Greek art on 20 May in New Bond Street includes the painting by Théodore Jacques Ralli (1852-1909)`Praying before the communion at Megara’ which is estimated to make £250,000-400,000.
This exquisite picture, exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1890, is a museum-worthy masterpiece and was selected by Ralli to represent him at the […]

INCREDIBLY WELL RESEARCHED COLLECTION OF ASIAN ARTS ACQUIRED IN THE 1960S AND 1970S TRAVELS TO FLORIDA FOR SALE

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

MELBOURNE, FL - For the first time in its history Mathesonís AA Auction of Melbourne, FL will conduct an auction event live online through LiveAuctioneers.com. Auction owner Lloyd Matheson said, ìWe owe it to our consignors to open up this sale to the world.
And what is so special about this sale? The 800 lot sale […]

Moser, Galleí, Baccarat, Steuben and Tiffany Art Glass, along with Waterford Crystal Team up with Gorham, Fisher, Wallace & Tiffany Sterling

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

(Crystal River, FL) The estate of Dr. Inman has chosen a pair of veteran Florida auctioneers, Charlie Fudge of Crystal River, FL, owner of Professional Appraisers & Liquidators and Kale Albritton of Lakeland, FL, to facilitate the sale of Dr. Inmanís fabulous collection of art glass, silver, fine art, music boxes and antiques. Albritton, who […]

Special Display At Grist Mill Antiques Center

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

For many collectors, country primitive antiques represent Americana at its finest.
Currently, the Grist Mill Antiques Center in Pemberton, New Jersey, is focusing on these charming reminders of bygone days in its special display.
Rustic wooden tools and kitchen implements share space with stoneware crocks and yelloware bowls. Staffordshire figurines and old chalkware provide decorative elements to […]

Locomotive Salesman’s Model To Sell For £20,000 At Bonhams

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

Over 200 years after the world’s first passenger locomotive was built, a very rare and highly important detailed working model of a early 19th century steam engine called Hercules is to be sold by Bonhams. It is expected to fetch £15,000-20,000 at Bonhams’ annual Henley Sale on 19 July 2008.
The American designed and cast […]