Thauvet Besley-marked sterling silver teapot leads our five lots to watchThauvet Besley-Marked Sterling Silver Teapot ALAMEDA, Calif. — A teapot by the New York silversmith Thauvet Besley (circa 1691-1757) is estimated at $1,500-$2,500 at Michaan’s Auctions on Friday, October 20. Although he was born of Huguenot parentage in either Charleston, South Carolina or the city of New York, Besley (there are various spellings of his last name) worked in […]
Jasper52 beautifies your home with Furniture, Home Decor and Collectibles, April 26NEW YORK – On Wednesday, April 26, starting at 4 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold a sale of Furniture, Home Decor, and Collectibles. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Art and mid-century furniture rose to the top at Rivich saleCHICAGO – On February 19, Rivich Auction presented Gimme Shelter: Design in the 20th C., a formidable collection of mid-century art and design. Highlights of the auction included items from the set of Chicago-filmed hit TV show Empire, artwork from esteemed artists Hollis Sigler and Duncan Hannah, and choice post-modern pieces that kept the bids coming […]
Mid-century Modern collectors will say “Gimme” at Rivich, Feb. 19CHICAGO, Ill. – On Sunday, February 19, Rivich Auction will present an auction titled Gimme Shelter: Design in the 20th C. Highlights include items from the set of the Empire TV series, artwork from Hollis Sigler and Duncan Hannah, a breathtaking collection of Mid-century Modern furnishings and pieces, and also eclectic post-modern items. Absentee and Internet live bidding […]