Chinese rosewood furniture earns worldwide audienceNEW YORK — While elmwood may be the most common wood used in Chinese furniture, hardwoods such as rosewood are sought after. The two most coveted forms of Chinese rosewood furniture are zitan and huanghuali, and their beauty is widely admired.
Chinese rosewood desk among rarities at Austin Auction Gallery June 14AUSTIN, Texas – Profusely carved with a pierced crest and nine Foo lions, a monumental 19th-century Chinese rosewood desk worthy of any of the Eight Immortals is the star attraction of Austin Auction Gallery’s sale June 14. It will be one of more than 400 lots offered at the antiques and decorative arts auction, which […]
Spectacular 19th-century Steinway concert grand piano takes center stage at Nadeau’s April 27WINDSOR, Conn. — A spectacular 19th-century Steinway concert grand piano will be offered at Nadeau’s Auction Gallery on Saturday, April 27. Leading the Annual American and Chinese Spring Auction is an instrument that won best in class at the 1876 World’s Fair. It is estimated at $100,000-$150,000. The sale catalog is now open for bidding […]
Alexander Calder tapestry ‘The Star’ leads our five auction highlightsAlexander Calder Tapestry, The Star, $38,400 The Star, a tapestry after Alexander Calder, which hammered for $30,000 and sold for $38,400 with buyer’s premium at Roland New York. GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Alexander Calder (1898-1976) first produced designs for tapestries made at the Aubusson factory in the early 1960s. However, most that come to auction […]