NEW YORK – Three watercolor paintings by African American artist Thornton Dial are among the highlights of a 500-lot auction of Americana, folk art and outsider art that will be conducted by Jasper52 on Thursday, Dec. 19. Handcrafted tramp art boxes, vintage signage, baskets and quilts are just a few of the added attractions in this expansive Americana sale. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
BERKELEY, Calif. – On Thursday, Dec. 19, PBA Galleries will offer an auction of over 450 lots of rare works of Americana, travel, exploration and cartography. Included are important materials from the Richard Kelton Collection, with much on South Sea exploration, China and Capt. James Cook, and with several original log books kept by clipper ship Capt. Philip Dumaresq. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Nearly 100 pieces of Viking, ancient and medieval jewelry will be offered in a Jasper52 auction on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Rings, pendants and amulets, most of which have been restored for contemporary wear, are presented in this online auction. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s Dec. 15 Traditional Collector auction is sure to be a charming event with music boxes, fine art and furnishings filling the sale. Many of the lots come from three important Southern California collections. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
AMESBURY, Mass. – A John McInnis Auctioneers will present its December Discovery Estates Auction on Sunday, Dec. 15, starting at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
HATFIELD, Pa. – On Thursday, Dec. 12, Alderfer Auction Co. will sell to the highest bidder an important handwritten letter detailing the Revolutionary War battle of Germantown that was fought on October 4, 1777, between British forces led by Gen. William Howe and the Continental Army led by Gen. George Washington. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions will present Property from the Estate of Mrs. Nancy Sinatra on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The sale features a collection of fine art, furniture and decorative art, silver, jewelry and more owned by the legendary Hollywood couple, Frank and Nancy Sinatra Sr., during their marriage as well as items collected by Mrs. Sinatra over her long life. Over 650 lots, offered for the first time at auction, will be sold at Julien’s Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
BERKELEY, Calif. – On Thursday, Dec. 12, PBA Galleries will offer an auction of over 400 lots of rare writing instruments. Included are numerous fine Montblancs from the Writers Series, Patron of Art Series and Artisan Editions. Also in the sale is a splendid assortment of vintage pens, including many Montblancs and Parkers and two vintage Namiki Goldfish maki-e pens. Rounding out the sale are over 200 fine modern limited pens from a diverse array of makers, including Montegrappa, OMAS, Pelikan, Cartier, Krone, Visconti, Aurora and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading
NEW YORK – Capsule Gallery Auctions will present Signed and Numbered: 20th Century Editions & Photography on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Fine Art, extraordinary timepieces, dazzling jewelry and important Asian art will take center stage at Clars’ auctions Dec. 14-15. The investment level property to be presented comes from prominent California estates as well as museums, private institutions and special collections. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.