December 28, 2015 - Auction Central News

Kovels Antiques and Collecting: Week of Dec. 28, 2015

An unusual carriage clock made with Japanese-style decoration sold at an auction in Maine this year $3,355. It was made of embossed brass and glass, and was only 6 inches high. Like all carriage clocks, it had a handle so it could easily be carried on a trip in a horse-drawn carriage.

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – New Years Eve is the holiday that is represented by a clock. Some say a ticking clock is the heart of the home.

Moran’s decorative art auction features diverse lineup Jan. 19

Keith Haring’s ‘Growing 4’ will be brought to the block with an $18,000 to $25,000 estimate. John Moran Auctioneers image

ALTADENA, Calif. – Owing to a recent influx of high-quality auction property, John Moran Auctioneers has added two auction events to the first quarter of 2016. One is an online-only fine art auction on Jan. 27, while the other is a fully cataloged decorative art auction on Jan. 19.

Alexander Hamilton’s powder horn to be auctioned Jan. 11

The Alexander Hamilton Powder Horn, 1773, to be auctioned Jan. 11, 2016 by Sterling Associates

CLOSTER, N.J. – Thanks in no small way to a hit Broadway musical and a New-York Historical Society display of famous dueling pistols, the life of one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton, is being examined with a closer focus.

Fellows jewelry sale features trio of dazzling diamond rings Jan. 14

Lot 202 has five diamonds to dazzle the lucky bidder, with the central stone weighing 2.39 carats. The estimate on this beautiful piece is £6,000-£8,000. Fellows image — Lot 202 has five diamonds, with the central stone weighing 2.39 carats. The estimate on this beautiful piece is £6,000-£8,000. Fellows image

BIRMINGHAM, UK – A trio of spectacular diamond rings is on the agenda to kick off the first Antique & Modern Jewelry sale of 2016 at Fellows on Jan. 14.

Auktionsgespräche: Triumphaler abschluss für deutsche auktionshäuser

‘Helles Sonnenblumenbild’ by Emil Nolde fetched 1.4 million euros ($1.5 million) at Villa Grisebach’s 250th auction. Photo courtesy Villa Grisebach

KÖLN – Trotz politischer Unruhen und einer wankenden Wirtschaft vermelden Kunstauktionshäuser in Deutschland starke Jahresendpreise. Noch immer werden die deutschen expressionistischen Maler bevorzugt; ein handsigniertes Original in Größe einer Postkarte kann Tausende von Euro erzielen.

Auction Talk Germany: Strong finish for auction houses

COLOGNE, Germany – Even with world unrest and a shaky economy, art auction houses in Germany are reporting strong year-end prices. The German Expressionist painters continue to be favored; an original the size of a postcard marked by their hand can fetch thousands of euros.

US top 10 real estate listings include Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch

The former Neverland Ranch, now on the market for $100 million. Image courtesy of Movoto.com and Top Ten Real Estate Listings — The former Neverland Ranch, now known as Sycamore Valley Ranch, in Los Olivos, Calif., is on the market for $100 million. Image courtesy of Movoto.com and TopTenRealEstateDeals

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – According to the real estate websites TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, the ten most expensive homes for sale in the U.S. are all in California and Florida except for one listing in Dallas, Texas.

Taiwan’s ‘Louvre’ opens new museum after 15-year wait

This Spotted Deer sculpture is a favorite public artwork in Chiayi City, Taiwan. Photo by Malcolm Koo, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 International license.

TAIPEI (AFP) – Some of China’s most valuable historic artIfacts went on display in Taiwan Monday at a new branch of one of the world’s top museums, as the island pushes its credentials as a cultural destination.

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