Heritage Auctions explores early modern movement with May 25 sale

Four Art Nouveau silver-plated green glass clarets, stamped ‘WMF,’ 16 inches high. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500. Heritage Auctions image

 

DALLAS – Significant collections illustrating the modern movement highlight the 20th Century Design Featuring Tiffany, Lalique & Art Glass Signature Auction will be presented May 25 at Heritage Auctions. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Classic handmade Persian rugs comprise Jasper52 online auction May 21

Tabriz rug, rare leaf design, wool, 9 feet x 16 feet, circa 1890. Estimate: $10,500-$14,000. Jasper52 image

 

NEW YORK – Hand-knotted rugs and carpets have been used as floor coverings since the Bronze Age (between 4000 and 3000 B.C.). Through the ages civilization has developed nothing that can compare to the beauty, warmth and comfort that handmade rugs add to a home. Jasper52 will conduct an online auction of handmade rugs ranging in age from antique to modern on Sunday, May 21. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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