Carlo Bugatti furniture stole the show at Bolli & RomitiROME — In 1902, while visiting stands at the Esposizione Internationale d’Arte Decorativa Moderna in Turin, the queen of Italy congratulated Carlo Bugatti on his ‘Moresque’ style of furniture. He reportedly replied, “You are mistaken, majesty, this style is mine!” Bugatti (1856-1940) was undoubtedly a product of 19th-century European Orientalism, and his ideas were much […]
Early Japanese tin toys stole the show at Milestone’s $1.3M saleWILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions marked a major milestone of its own with its New Years Antique Toy Extravaganza on January 13, selling nearly $1.3 million across 723 lots and notching its first million-plus toy sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. “In our ten-year history we’ve had other million-dollar-plus auctions, but this was our […]
Antiquarian books for children stole the show at Andrew JonesLOS ANGELES — For its final sale of 2023, Andrew Jones Auctions brought to market an eclectic mix of antiques, design, Asian art and perhaps most interestingly, a number of vintage children’s books that outperformed their estimates by large multiples. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Paper tunnel books — which treat the viewer to […]
Guilty pleas entered by three from burglary ring that stole art, including Warhol, PollockSCRANTON, Pa. (AP) – Three of nine people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in a burglary ring that authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania say stole artwork – including works by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock – as well as antique weapons, sports memorabilia and other items from museums and other institutions during two decades.