An old-fashioned American Christmas traditionally includes a statuesque, fragrant tree, topped by either an angel or star and accompanied by a vintage toy train that chugs energetically around its base to announce that Santa has arrived.
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Monthly Archives: December 2011
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On December 17, Christie’s 20th Century Decorative Art & Design sales in New York will showcase the entire range of 20th Century Decorative Arts, from Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, and Art Deco, to the Modernist and Contemporary movements. Th…
Sotheby’s New York December 6, 2011 auction of Important Watches & Clocks sale achieved $8,832,572, selling a strong 85.9% by lot and well within pre-sale expectations of $6.7/9.6 million. This marks the highest-ever total for an ‘Important W…
Bonhams presents works of art in every category of collecting in its auctions of Fine Asian Works of Art and Asian Decorative Art to be held December 20-21. Together, these sales will put more than 900 objects on the auction block, obtained from private collectors, estates and institutions throughout the United States. […]
Nearly 300 items will be offered in the Fine Books & Manuscripts auction, December 15 at Bonhams in New York. Being one of the last auctions of this year, and adding to holiday anticipation, the sale boasts several Christmas-related items among it…
7th ANNAUL BRIGHTON MASONIC ANTIQUE SHOW. Saturday, March 3, 2012 58 reputable dealers with quality merchandise $3 admission per person (586) 214-3784 or (810) 231-2864 Proceeds from admission will sponsor scholarships for local graduating Seniors. Food and beverage available. Discounted lodging is available at Kensington Inn in Howell – Phone (800) 395-8892 […]
A Rattray & Co. Scottish Gold Presentation Bowl, circa 1931, inscribed with the coat of arms of the 14th Earl of Strathmore, and the house’s motto, IN TE DOMINE SPERAVI, is expected to bring $50,000+ as the top lot of Heritage Auctions’ Dec. 7…
A circa 1860 studio camera that was used by Mathew Brady, the quintessential Civil War photo-documentarian and one of America’s greatest photographers, is being offered by Heritage Auctions on Nov. 30 as part of its Americana & Political Memorab…
A pair of important Fran?ois Linke (French, d. 1846) Kingwood and Tulipwood Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine Cabinets with Wedgwood Jasperware Plaques, made in Paris, circa 1900, may bring $200,000+ as the top lot in Heritage Auctions’ Dec. 7 Decorative A…
Sotheby’s New York sale of Important Judaica on 14 December 2011 will offer important examples of Hebrew ceremonial metalwork, illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, original decorative bindings and fine art. The auction is led by the most imp…
A rare and previously unrecorded plate by the important Maiolica artist Francesco Xanto Avelli, dated 1537, has been uncovered by Lyon & Turnbull auctioneers. The plate was discovered on a regular house valuation and is expected to realise over £…
The top lot at Heritage Auctions’ $1.84 million Lalique & Art Glass Signature® Auction, was a superb Tiffany Studios Daffodil table lamp that brought $56,763. All prices include 19.5% Buyer’s Premium.
“This beautiful lamp was r…
Bonhams is pleased to offer Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts on December 5 in Los Angeles. The 350-lot sale will feature an array of works for varied tastes and collecting levels from the 16th through the 20th centuries, with a focus on Engl…