9 hrs LeftThe Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.VOLUPTE US Vintage Gilt Metal Pocket Makeup Mirror$15(5 bids)
1 day LeftDawsons AuctioneersA Napoleon III ebonised single-door pier cabinet. with brass inlay, the door with a central£60
Bid Smart Briefs: MirrorsNEW YORK – We have always been desperate to get a good look at ourselves. The earliest known mirror, found near what is now Konya, Turkey, dates to 6200 BC, predating the Copper, Bronze, and Iron Ages. It was made from obsidian, a form of black glass produced by volcanic eruptions. Human beings did make […]
Two Charles Rennie Mackintosh floral drawings, done 19 years apart, triumph at Lyon and TurnbullEDINBURGH, U.K. – A group of Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) watercolors and drawings sold on behalf of the Glasgow Art Club excelled at Lyon & Turnbull on October 11. The cache of seven works on paper, including four flower studies, had belonged to William Meldrum, Mackintosh’s friend and fellow student at the Glasgow School of Art in the […]
Old World decor, jewelry, timepieces and bronzes bring delight at Akiba Nov. 14DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Collecting interests can be as unique as the individual pursuing their passion. Some follow specific artists or movements; others favor particular media, such as paintings or sculpture; while still others focus on subject matter ranging from fine jewelry to classic comic books. In the end, it all comes down to collecting […]
Gallery Report: Pegge Hopper painting lent Hawaiian vibe to Andrew Jones sale ATLANTA – At the beginning of the month, ACN columnist Ken Hall collects and presents the most interesting auction results from the United States and the world at large. His Gallery Report for August 2023 features many standout sales. All prices quoted include the buyer’s premium, except where noted. Pegge Hopper painting, $23,750, Andrew Jones […]