IOLA, Wis. – Are you or someone you know a deltiologist? If so, Antique Trader applauds you, especially with National Postcard Week 2017 rapidly approaching. Deltiologists (people who collect and study postcards) have been celebrating this collecting interest as far back as the early 20th century, according to the National Postcard Week site.
COLOGNE, Germany – Apple aficionados will have a chance to acquire a unique piece of personal computer history when an original Apple-1 will be offered at Auction Team Breker’s Science & Technology, Automata & Toys auction May 20. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW ORLEANS – Three oil on board figural works by prolific folk artist Clementine Hunter (1886-1988), a beautiful oil on canvas landscape rendering by New Orleans artist Richard Clague (1812-1873), and a Russian icon of the Virgin of Kazan are expected headliners in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s May 13-14 auction. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
CLEVELAND – On May 10, Gray’s Auctioneers will showcase many brilliant diamond and precious gemstone pieces in their spring fine jewelry auction, just in time for Mother’s Day. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
CRANSTON, R.I. – A large and impressive Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze censer and a large Japanese mid-20th century gilt over red lacquer carved wood Kannon Buddha are expected top lots in the auction of an outstanding single-owner Asian art collection planned for Saturday, May 6, by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
PRAGUE (AP) – German artist Gerhard Richter, whose paintings have sold at record prices, has opened his retrospective exhibition at Prague’s National Gallery.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) – An 1886 painting that was stolen as part of a Nazi looting campaign that stretched across Europe during World War II has been transferred to Paris from the University of Oklahoma.
DALLAS – A fine pair of Paul Storr silver-gilt wine coolers for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell sold for $62,500, well above estimates, at Heritage Auctions’ fine silver and vertu auction on April 20. Prices realized were competitive with a strong 91 percent sell-through rate. Absentee and Internet bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – “Mighty fine” was a favorite expression uttered by auctioneer Don Presley in describing the premium items in his sales. Presley is departed but Don Presley Auction gives him a nod with a sale May 21 dubbed “Mighty Fine May Antique, Art Deco & Porcelain.” Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. – Pook & Pook Inc. will conduct an online-only auction of antiques and decorative arts on Monday and Tuesday, May 1-2. Approximately 1,500 lots will cross the auction block in this fast-paced two-day sale. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.