ROME (AP) – Artemisia Gentileschi was unusual for achieving success as a female painter in the male-dominated art world of the 17th century. But many admirers know her more for her fame in courageously testifying – including under torture – against a painter who repeatedly raped her when she was a teen.
PARIS (AP) – Scam. That was Henrietta Schubert’s first thought when lawyers told her a 16th century Flemish painting hanging in a French museum belonged to her Jewish grandparents, who had sold it in 1938 to secure their passage from Nazi Germany to America.
NEW YORK – On Dec. 10, Gianguan Auctions will present an exceptional collection of Chinese antiquities and paintings that celebrate China’s heightened artistic standards. The emphasis is on Neolithic to Qing Dynasty works of art, including a painting by Song Meiling, exceptional Qing and Ming ceramics and jade carvings. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.Continue reading
ASTI, Italy – An interesting design collection of decorative arts of 20th century with many lots of ceramics, furniture, lamps, chandeliers and glass works is being offered by Nova Ars in an online-only auction Dec. 6. Many of the objects were designed and made in Italy by such celebrated designers as Gio Ponti, Angelo Mangiarotti, Tito Agnoli and Piero Fornasetti. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.com.
MONROVIA, Calif. – A bounty of antique, retro, costume and designer jewelry sure to delight any taste and fill any gift requirement this holiday season will be on display at John Moran Auctioneers on Dec. 6. The auction features a lineup of excellent examples from leading design houses including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. Moran’s fine jewelry auction will begin at noon Pacific and will be followed by a decorative art session as well as a selection of important Chinese objects. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.
NEW YORK – Furnishing a home or apartment from the ground up starts with floor covering, and nothing beats the appearance or feel of Persian rugs. More than 100 antique and semi-antique rugs handmade in village workshops of the Middle East will be sold at a Jasper52 online-only auction on Sunday, Dec. 4, starting at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.com.