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‘Poltar,’ a 1988 Op Art acrylic painting by Victor Vasarely, achieved $55,000 plus the buyer’s premium in December 2021. Image courtesy of Le Shoppe Auction House and LiveAuctioneers.

Victor Vasarely’s Op Art still casts a potent spell

Slip-decorated redware shallow bowl, dated 1802 and attributed to John Leidy II, estimate $10,000-$20,000 at Conestoga September 28.

Slip-decorated 1802 redware shallow bowl leads our five lots to watch

Harry Winston cocktail ring featuring an oval mixed-cut natural blue Ceylon sapphire of 12.65 carats and also five carats of tapered baguette-cut diamonds, which sold for $200,000 plus the buyer’s premium in December 2022. Image courtesy of Brunk Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Bid Smart Briefs: Sapphires

John Chambers 1968 'Planet of the Apes' orangutan first-mast head mold, estimate $4,000-$6,000 at Van Eaton.

Hollywood makeup legend John Chambers is the star at Van Eaton September 21

Alexander Calder Braniff 'Flying Colors' desk model, $31,750 with buyer's premium at John Moran.

John McKaughan Jr.’s Braniff aviation collection soared at John Moran

William Glackens, 'Bathers, Walker’s Pond (New Hampshire),' estimate $40,000-$60,000 at Freeman's Hindman.

Ten works by William Glackens come to market at Freeman’s Hindman September 22

Joseph Henry Sharp, 'Hunting Son: Young Medicine Man of Taos,' estimate $150,000-$250,000 at Caza Sikes.

Three works by Joseph Henry Sharp, led by ‘Hunting Son’ portrait, top Caza Sikes September 25

Sir John Lavery, 'Paisley Lawn Tennis Club,' estimate £400,000-£600,000 ($523,000-$785,000) at Lyon & Turnbull.

Works from The Paisley Art Institute collection presented at Lyon & Turnbull September 26

C. B. Engel & Son trade sign, estimate $4,000-$6,000 at Hudson Valley.

Alfred Selnick antique trade advertising collection arrives at Hudson Valley September 23

1934 Paul Colin-designed poster for the French film ‘Zouzou’, starring Josephine Baker, estimate $10,000-$12,000 at Poster Auctions International.

Jack Rennert’s collection of Paul Colin posters and maquettes headlines Rago’s first Poster Auctions International sale September 25

All Auction Results Bid Smart The Five Upcoming Auctions

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, diamond, and ruby ring, estimate $7,000-$8,000 at Jasper52.

Sparkling Splendor: Exquisite Jewelry Auction set for New York September 25

Harry Winston cocktail ring featuring an oval mixed-cut natural blue Ceylon sapphire of 12.65 carats and also five carats of tapered baguette-cut diamonds, which sold for $200,000 plus the buyer’s premium in December 2022. Image courtesy of Brunk Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Bid Smart Briefs: Sapphires

Alexander Calder Braniff 'Flying Colors' desk model, $31,750 with buyer's premium at John Moran.

John McKaughan Jr.’s Braniff aviation collection soared at John Moran

Slip-decorated redware shallow bowl, dated 1802 and attributed to John Leidy II, estimate $10,000-$20,000 at Conestoga September 28.

Slip-decorated 1802 redware shallow bowl leads our five lots to watch

Sir John Lavery, 'Paisley Lawn Tennis Club,' estimate £400,000-£600,000 ($523,000-$785,000) at Lyon & Turnbull.

Works from The Paisley Art Institute collection presented at Lyon & Turnbull September 26

1934 Paul Colin-designed poster for the French film ‘Zouzou’, starring Josephine Baker, estimate $10,000-$12,000 at Poster Auctions International.

Jack Rennert’s collection of Paul Colin posters and maquettes headlines Rago’s first Poster Auctions International sale September 25

All Auction Results Bid Smart The Five Upcoming Auctions

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, diamond, and ruby ring, estimate $7,000-$8,000 at Jasper52.

Sparkling Splendor: Exquisite Jewelry Auction set for New York September 25

September 20, 2024 / Upcoming Auctions

Harry Winston cocktail ring featuring an oval mixed-cut natural blue Ceylon sapphire of 12.65 carats and also five carats of tapered baguette-cut diamonds, which sold for $200,000 plus the buyer’s premium in December 2022. Image courtesy of Brunk Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Bid Smart Briefs: Sapphires

September 20, 2024 / Bid Smart, Featured

Alexander Calder Braniff 'Flying Colors' desk model, $31,750 with buyer's premium at John Moran.

John McKaughan Jr.’s Braniff aviation collection soared at John Moran

September 20, 2024 / Auction Results, Featured

Slip-decorated redware shallow bowl, dated 1802 and attributed to John Leidy II, estimate $10,000-$20,000 at Conestoga September 28.

Slip-decorated 1802 redware shallow bowl leads our five lots to watch

September 19, 2024 / Featured, The Five, Upcoming Auctions

Sir John Lavery, 'Paisley Lawn Tennis Club,' estimate £400,000-£600,000 ($523,000-$785,000) at Lyon & Turnbull.

Works from The Paisley Art Institute collection presented at Lyon & Turnbull September 26

September 19, 2024 / Featured, Upcoming Auctions

1934 Paul Colin-designed poster for the French film ‘Zouzou’, starring Josephine Baker, estimate $10,000-$12,000 at Poster Auctions International.

Jack Rennert’s collection of Paul Colin posters and maquettes headlines Rago’s first Poster Auctions International sale September 25

September 19, 2024 / Featured, Upcoming Auctions

Slip-decorated redware shallow bowl, dated 1802 and attributed to John Leidy II, estimate $10,000-$20,000 at Conestoga September 28.

Slip-decorated 1802 redware shallow bowl leads our five lots to watch

Jean Michel Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co ‘Bird on a Rock’ aquamarine brooch with box, $54,600 with buyer’s premium at Fortuna August 13.

Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co ‘Bird on a Rock’ aquamarine brooch leads our five auction highlights

English wool merchant trade sign in the form of a ram, $20,000 with buyer’s premium at William Smith July 31.

Circa-1880 English Wool Merchant’s Trade Sign leads our five auction highlights

Edward Faulkner 22K gold Greco-Roman running key-wound pocket watch dating to 1748, estimate $8,000-$12,000 at Hess Fine Auctions September 28.

Edward Faulkner 22K Gold Greco-Roman Running Keywind Pocket Watch Dating to 1748 leads our five lots to (um) watch

‘Farbform 2 Nacht (Colorform 2 Night)’ by Lothar Schreyer, $9,170 with buyer’s premium at Wright July 25.

Lothar Schreyer, ‘Farbform 2 Nacht (Colorform 2 Night)’ leads our five auction highlights

Walter Launt Palmer untitled oil seascape, $60,000 ($78,000 with buyer’s premium) at Revere Auctions July 24.

Walter Launt Palmer untitled oil seascape leads our five auction highlights

Mt. Washington Burmese uranium glass vase, estimate $1,500-$2,500 at Jaremos September 11.

Mt. Washington Burmese Uranium Glass Vase leads our five lots to watch

Bourbon County, Kentucky cherry and poplar sugar desk, which sold for $16,380 with buyer’s premium at Main Auction Galleries July 21.

Cherry and Poplar Sugar Desk from Bourbon County, Kentucky leads our five auction highlights

Brushed stainless steel Pouf Vague or Wave Bench by Maria Pergay, which sold for $8,125 with buyer’s premium at Neely Auction July 21.

Maria Pergay brushed stainless steel bench leads our five auction highlights

‘Anheuser-Busch Beer On Draught’ reverse-on-glass illuminated sign, estimate $250-$250,000 at Morean Auctions September 8.

‘Anheuser-Busch Beer On Draught’ Reverse-on-glass Illuminated Sign leads our five lots to watch