Spectacular chinoiserie drew top prices at Andrew Jones saleLOS ANGELES – Andrew Jones Auctions had great expectations going into Part 2 of the John Nelson Collection, held December 12. After all, Part 1, in October, more than doubled its presale estimate to total $1.6 million. Part 2 did not disappoint, as 18th-century European style from England to Italy led the 271-lot white glove […]
Furniture by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne easily beat estimates at Ahlers & OlgletreeATLANTA — Three key lots of the unique furniture designs by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne came to market June 26 at Ahlers & Ogletree as part of their Modern and Contemporary Art and Design sale. Despite sturdy estimates, all three beat their top numbers handily. Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. In all, the […]
Second tranche of the Flower majolica collection delivered stunning results at StrawserKULPSVILLE, Penn. – A Copeland vase produced to mark 100 years of American Independence was among the highlights of the second tranche of the Flower collection of majolica. This model, first shown at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia and then exclusively distributed by the New York retailers J.M. Shaw & Co., took $15,000 ($18,600 with […]
Rose Tarlow’s keen eye and fine designs beautify elite spacesNEW YORK — Tastemaker Rose Tarlow has had her finger on the pulse of California design since the 1970s, when she opened an antiques store in Los Angeles. She makes combining antiques and eclectic items look effortless, a service she offers through her interior design and furnishings business, now called Rose Tarlow Melrose House. She […]