Italian minimalist artworks on exhibit at De Buck GalleryNEW YORK – De Buck Gallery will present an exhibition titled “A New Visual Dialogue,” which will bring together works by Italian masters ranging from the 1950s to present. Inspired by Lucio Fontana’s influence and the impact of the Zero movement, the exhibition highlights the shared minimalist tendencies that sprang up in the Italian art […]
John Swisegood Inlaid Walnut Corner Cupboard leads our five auction highlightsJohn Swisegood Inlaid Walnut Corner Cupboard, $41,250 HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – John Swisegood (1796-death date unknown) lived in the Zink family’s log cabin constructed by John Jacob Zink (1788-1866) while building this inlaid walnut corner cupboard from timber milled on the farm around 1814. The cupboard was bequeathed to John Jacob’s son, who went by the […]
Alberto Vargas pin-up art from the Playboy magazine collection sashays to Julien’s March 28-30GARDENA, Calif. — Twenty-four original Alberto Vargas works formerly in the Playboy magazine collection are the star attractions at Julien’s Auctions‘ ICONS: Playboy, Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe three-session sale taking place Thursday, March 28 through Saturday, March 30. The catalogs are now open for viewing and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Originally commissioned by Hugh Hefner […]
Murano glass and mid-century designs posted strong results at WrightCHICAGO – The market for Murano glass and mid-century design continued to demonstrate its resilience in the hammer prices seen at Wright December 13 with its Important Italian Glass and Design sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) was an Italian architect and follower of Frank Lloyd Wright. Revered in his native […]