Coral sculptures sell for $66,550 at Elite Decorative ArtsBOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – A Chinese hand-carved red coral sculpture of four Guan Yin – Buddhist deities of mercy and compassion – from the Qing Dynasty, and a Chinese hand-carved red coral group figure depicting two Guan Yin with flowers throughout, each knocked down for $66,550 to share top lot honors at Elite Decorative Arts’ […]
Estate and designer jewelry head to market in New York March 12NEW YORK — The newly announced Estate and Designer Jewelry sale at Jasper52 on Tuesday, March 12 represents a golden opportunity to add style and luxury to any collection. The catalog is now open for bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the highlights is a Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18K gold, coral, and […]
Paloma Picasso creates jewelry that has sparkle and substanceNEW YORK – Once upon a time, not that long ago, men were the purchasers of most women’s jewelry, which they gave as gifts to the women they loved. As social mores and fashions have evolved, that has changed. By the 1960s, propelled by the feminist revolution, women began buying their own jewelry as well […]
African American whaler scrimshaw topped $9K at Bruneau & Co.CRANSTON, R.I. – A 19th-century work of scrimshaw carved on board a whaling ship with an all-African American crew sold for $7,250 ($9,060 with buyer’s premium) at Bruneau & Co. on January 22. The finely worked sperm whale tooth depicts a detailed view of a bustling city and its harbor and the name John & […]