Artful silver teapot hits full steam at $18,000

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Michael and Maureen Banner (Americans, 20th century), hand-wrought teapot of sterling silver and enamel, 16 1/8 inches high. Price realized: $18,000. Kaminski Auctions image

 

BEVERLY, Mass. – Kaminski Auctions sold a silver teapot for $18,000 on Jan. 17, a record for the auction house. Renowned New England silversmiths Michael and Maureen Banner crafted the 20th century vessel.

LiveAuctioneers chose the teapot (above) to feature in Art Daily as “Best Photo of the Day,” giving the piece added exposure prior to the auction.

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Flashback to midcentury modern

Lot 74 – Italian mid-century brass and chrome chandelier with Lucite accents, designed by Gaetano Sciolari, 36 x 24in. Estimate: $1,500–$2,000. Tonya A. Cameron Auctions image
Lot 74 – Italian midcentury brass and chrome chandelier with Lucite accents, designed by Gaetano Sciolari, 36 x 24in. Estimate: $1,500–$2,000. Tonya A. Cameron Auctions image

 

WAKEFIELD, Mass. – Midcentury modern furnishings are at the forefront of an estates auction to be conducted by Tonya A. Cameron Auctions on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

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3-bedroom suite: Van Gogh exhibit moves into Chicago museum

Vincent Van Gogh, 'Bedroom in Arles,' second version, September 1889. Oil on canvas, 72 x 90 cm, Art Institute of Chicago
Vincent van Gogh, ‘Bedroom in Arles,’ second version, September 1889. Oil on canvas, 72 x 90 cm, Art Institute of Chicago

 

CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago exhibition next month will mark the first time in North America that three versions of a famous Vincent van Gogh painting will be shown together.

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