The Princeton University Art Museum will present Gifts from the Ancestors: Ancient Ivories of Bering Strait, a major exhibition that brings to light the artistry and life practices of the hunters who worked across two millennia in what are now the American and Russian sides of Bering Strait. On view October 3, [Read More]
A tireless worker, businessman and traveler, the curious, sensitive Alfred Baur collected some 7,000 Asian pieces from 1907 to 1947. In 1924 and advised by the Japanese art dealer Kumasaku Tomita, he began his Chinese porcelain collection, composed of “…small, rare pieces…”, showing a remarkable artistic knowledge that paired elegance and simplicity [Read More]
Specialists in world coins and treasure items Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC has released their sixth and largest Treasure Auction, available immediately for viewing on their website, www.sedwickcoins.com. This auction features well over $1 million in coins, ingots, artifacts and books, almost all of it opening at very reasonable levels. Because of the [Read More]
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon opened the special exhibition “Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: The Art of the Superhero.” Featuring rare and valuable works by some of the most admired artists in the history of superhero comics, gathered from private collections from across the country, the [Read More]
Bonhams & Butterfields was honored to present The JZ Knight Collection on September 27, 2009. Amassed over a decade, the Collection featured eclectic and unique examples of period furniture, decorative arts, carpets and paintings from the 17th through 20th centuries with a particular focus on European and American elegance. Each item offered [Read More]
Yesterday’s sale of the Chelsea Collection of Severin Wunderman raised a remarkable £881,940 in total, with 90% of all lots selling. The extraordinary furniture and fittings of the home of ‘Time Lord’, Severin Wunderman, who built up the Gucci watch franchise and owned the Swiss watch brand Corum, excited bidders on a [Read More]
A gorgeous late 18th century Pennsylvania Chippendale tiger maple desk, probably Lancaster County and crafted from strikingly figured tiger maple with poplar secondary, sold for $41,400 against a pre-sale estimate of $5,000-$10,000 at a multi-estate Historic Hillsborough Auction held Sept. 19 by Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. The desk was [Read More]
Cackleberry Farm Antique Mall will be hosting a 13th Annual Columbus Day Weekend Antique Extravaganza Sale on Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12. During this event, visitors will have a free chance to win one of many door prizes, also a free gift with every purchase, plus free balloons for the [Read More]
Asian arts expert James Callahan couldn’t believe his eyes when a guest produced four pieces of carved Chinese jade at the Raleigh ANTIQUES ROADSHOW event. Callahan’s estimate of the set, including a bowl crafted for the Emperor himself — as much as $1,070,000 — sets a new ROADSHOW record. This show-stopping moment [Read More]
Sotheby’s London will offer for sale on Thursday, October 29, 2009 Books and Manuscripts from the prestigious English library of Archibald, 5th Earl of Rosebery, from the family seat in Scotland. The selection of 132 lots, estimated to raise in excess of £600,000, comprises an exceptional bibliophic collection – including exceptionally bound [Read More]
If there ever was a time when Oz lovers were recognized and understood for their nostalgic passion it may be this week as Oz and the world celebrates 70 years of timeless wonder. For those of us who grew up watching this magical event once a year, the memorable reflection is somewhat [Read More]
Rare survivals of American craftsmanship from the 18th and 19th centuries and a rediscovered duck decoy are among the highlights of the upcoming mid-season sale of Important American Furniture, Folk Art & Prints at Christie’s New York. The September 30 auction includes over 100 historic items and is expected to realize in [Read More]
Skinner, announced its Fine Musical Instruments Auction will be held on Sunday, October 11th in its Boston gallery at noon. Vintage Guitars This sale will feature a generous offering of twelve vintage guitars and one collectible ukulele from C.F. Martin & Co. Highlights include highly decorated 19th century guitars and two large [Read More]
Bonhams & Butterfields was pleased to offer Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts on September 14, 2009 in Los Angeles. The highly curated 300-lot auction featured a select array of works, showcasing pieces from the 16th through 20th centuries with a focus on English, French, Italian, Spanish and German items. “The September [Read More]