May 5, 2017 - Auction Central News

Rago salutes 20th century design with multisession auction May 20-21

Paul Evans (1931-1987), sculpture front cabinet, New Hope, Pa., 1980, 21in x 87in x 17in. Estimate: $145,000-$165,000. Rago Arts and Auction Center image

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago Arts and Auction Center will conduct auctions of early 20th century and modern design on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

Asian items, antique toys among many stars at Oakridge auction May 20

Boxed early version Lehmann Man-Da-Rin in superb original condition, from a UK collection, part of over 100 toy lots in the sale. Oakridge Auction Gallery image

ASHBURN, Va – Oakridge Auction Gallery will conduct its May Fine Estate & Asian Antiques Auction on May 20. The 500-lot auction features fine art, antiques, historical objects, vintage toys and furniture. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

Guernsey’s to auction Jerry Garcia’s ‘Wolf’ guitar May 31

Jerry Garcia playing ‘Wolf.’ Roberto Rabanne image, courtesy of Guernsey’s

NEW YORK – On May 31, Jerry Garcia’s legendary “Wolf” guitar will once again hit the auction block with Guernsey’s – but this time to benefit the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Heritage Auctions May 18 sale focuses on photojournalist Gordon Converse

Gordon Converse (American, 1921-1999), ‘China – Time of Change, 1980,’ gelatin silver, 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches (26.7 x 34.3 cm), dated and annotated. Estimate: $1,000-$2,000. Heritage Auctions image

DALLAS – For over 40 years, photojournalist Gordon Converse traveled to more than 120 countries, shooting photos for the Christian Science Monitor. The award-winning photographer will have a number of prints available during Heritage Auctions’ Photographs Signature Auction in New York City on May 18. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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