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Swann African American art sale makes history, sets records

Bisa Butler, ‘Nandi and Natalie (Friends),’ which sold for $75,000

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries’ spring offering of African American Art on April 22 was the second-highest-grossing sale in the 13-year history of the department, with its highest number of participants to date. “I am thrilled to see the continued growth in our African American art auctions with a tremendous sale. Three hundred and ninety eight registered bidders — not counting those on other platforms — competed for eight hours to bid on 220 lots. We set 13 artist records and saw high prices all around for many artists,” noted department director, Nigel Freeman. Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

Ralph Cahoon marine painting swims to success at Freeman’s

Ralph Cahoon, ‘Washed Ashore,’ undated, which sold for $32,760

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s is pleased to announce the results of its April 27 American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts auction, which achieved an 82% sell-through rate. The auction’s top lot, Washed Ashore by Ralph Cahoon, a playful Massachusetts beach scene, sold for $32,760. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

Chinese Export furniture Chinese Export porcelain Freeman's George Washington bust Irish furniture Queen Anne Queen Anne furniture Ralph Cahoon William Penn

Pomodoro, Nakashima led Ahlers & Ogletree March 27-28 sale

‘Sfera,’ limited edition bronze by Arnaldo Pomodoro, which sold for $186,000

ATLANTA – Sfera, a polished bronze limited edition sculpture by the Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro soared to $186,000 in an online Spring Fine Estates & Collections auction held March 27–28 by Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery. The work was the top earner in a sale of more than 1,000 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

Ahlers & Ogletree Arnaldo Pomodoro Ed Mell George Nakashima Ida Kohlmeyer Oushek rug Regency style furniture Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch

Banksy reigned in Heritage Auctions April 22 sale

Banksy, ‘NOLA (White Rain),’ which sold for $162,500

DALLAS – Heritage Auctions’ April 22 Prints & Multiples Signature Auction closed the books at $1.9 million. That sum nearly doubled the pre-auction estimate for the 81-lot event, due in large part to the overwhelming interest in works by Banksy, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, KAWS, and David Hockney, among others. More than 500 bidders from around the globe participated in the auction.

Andy Warhol Banksy David Hockney Heritage Auctions KAWS Picasso Picasso ceramics

1928 Stanley Cup hockey puck scored $66K at Weiss Auctions

Hockey puck from the final 1928 Stanley Cup Game, which sold for $66,000

LYNBROOK, N.Y. – A hockey puck used in the final Stanley Cup game in 1928, won by the New York Rangers 2-1 over the Montreal Maroons, sold for $66,000 in an online-only Sports, Non-Sports, Pulps, Comics & Comic Art auction held April 14 by Weiss Auctions. The puck, seen as the ultimate New York Ranger collectible, came with a silver circular engraved plaque.

Bowman baseball cards hockey hockey puck Magic: The Gathering New York Rangers Stanley Cup Weiss Auctions

American glass brightens Jeffrey S. Evans Apr 22-24 sale

Tiffany Studios linenfold table lamp, which sold for $21,060

CRAWFORD, Va, — The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates April 22-24 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction was the firm’s strongest decorative arts sale to date. The three-day auction consisted of 1,683 lots and competition was intense, with nearly 5,000 registered bidders from more than 40 countries participating.

art glass flatware service Jeffrey S. Evans lamp paperweight Paul Stankard Tiffany Tiffany lamp Tiffany Studios

Neil Armstrong photo takes giant leap to $91K at RR Auction

A Neil Armstrong-signed photo showing the astronaut about to set foot on the lunar surface sold for $91,451.

BOSTON — A Neil Armstrong-signed photograph depicting him taking mankind’s “giant leap” sold for $91,451 at RR Auction during its April 15-22 Space Exploration and Aviation sale. The glossy 10 x 8in photo of Neil Armstrong just before setting foot on the lunar surface is signed “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.”

Buzz Aldrin Neil Armstrong RR Auction Space memorabilia

Maud Lewis painting, watch trade sign charm bidders at Miller & Miller

Prince Edward Island pocket watch trade sign, which sold for CAD $16,520

NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – An oil-on-board painting by Canadian artist Maud Lewis (1903-1970) sold for $25,960, a circa 1865-1870 Prince Edward Island pocket watch trade sign hit $16,520 and a carved slide-top pencil box made around 1800 in Quebec realized $12,980 in an online-only Canadiana & Folk Art auction held on April 17 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

Maud Lewis Miller & Miller auctions parcheesi board pencil box trade sign Waterloo County cupboard

Chippendale chairs sit atop Neue Auctions April 10 results

Chippendale mahogany side chairs, which sold for $33,210

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – A gorgeous pair of Chippendale mahogany side chairs, crafted in Philadelphia in the 1700s, sold for $33,210 in an online-only Fine Estates Collection auction held April 10 by Neue Auctions. The sale featured 432 lots of fine merchandise from the homes of celebrated interior designers. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

Chippendale Neue Auctions oil on canvas Queen Anne furniture trade sign Wedgwood

Cowan’s Native American art auction nears $1M mark

Edith Claymore (Miniconjou, 1858-1910) attributed Cheyenne River pictorial tobacco bag that sold for $100,000

CINCINNATI – Cowan’s April 16 Native American Art auction achieved a price of $997,265, beating its presale estimate by more than $250,000. The sale offered a wide selection of Native art and artifacts from every region of North America and spanning prehistory through the 19th century.

Cowan's Edith Claymore Miniconjou Native American tobacco bag Tsimshian

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