GENESEO, N.Y. – Cottone Auctions celebrated 30 years in business in style with a 519-lot sale on March 19 that grossed around $1.7 million. Leading the charge was a porcelain enamel on steel work by the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein titled Modern Painting in Porcelain. It brought $189,750. Works by Alexander Calder also did well, as did Tiffany lamps.
NEW YORK (AP) – A rare 1776 broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence is coming to a New York City auction next week.
It’s estimated to bring about $160,000 when Heritage Auctions offers it on April 5.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Smithsonian and Bill Cosby can’t seem to escape one another. After facing criticism for an exhibit of works from Cosby’s personal art collection, the Smithsonian plans to include two items related to Cosby at its new African-American history museum on the National Mall.
BEVERLY, Mass. – Kaminski Auctions will sell Part Two of Le Grand David and his Spectacular Magic Company’s collection of props, original artwork, paintings, memorabilia and magic illusions on April 10.
NEW ORLEANS, La. – An exceptional pair of 19th century gilt and patinated bronze and marble ewers, a stunning Lalique clear and frosted crystal swan centerpiece on a mirrored plateau, and an oil on canvas painting by noted Ghanaian artist Ablade Glover (b. 1934) will come up for bid April 16-17 at Crescent City Auction Gallery.