Five Namikawa Yasayuki cloisonné enamels turned in strong performances at AlderferHATFIELD, PA — Five works by one of the greatest exponents of the intricate art of cloisonné enamel were included in Alderfer Auction’s Collectors sale on July 24 and July 25. The four vases and one lidded koro, each signed for the Kyoto workshop of Namikawa Yasayuki (1845-1927), carried modest estimates of $1,000-$2,000 apiece. Working […]
Namikawa Yasayuki cloisonné enamel works offered at Alderfer July 24-25HATFIELD, PA — Five works by one of the greatest exponents of the intricate art of cloisonné enamel are included in Alderfer Auction’s Collectors sale on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. The four vases and one lidded koro, each signed by the Kyoto workshop of Namikawa Yasayuki (1845-1927), carry modest individual estimates of […]
Gallery Report: Swann hosts Bisa Butler’s $75K auction debutATLANTA – At the beginning of every month, ACN columnist Ken Hall delivers top auction highlights from around the United States and the world at large. Here’s his June 2021 edition of Gallery Report. All prices include the buyer’s premium, except where noted. Bisa Butler artwork, $75,000, Swann Auction Galleries Bisa Butler’s (American, b. 1973-) 2007 […]
Bruneau to auction Japanese kimono, textile collection Oct. 26CRANSTON, R.I. – Part of the astounding single-owner collection of Alexander Murray of New York City, including more than 50 pieces of one-of-a-kind, hand-made textiles spanning 250 years of Japanese history, will come up for bid at an auction scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Bid absentee or live online through […]