Kaminski Auctions launches fall schedule with Asian antiques Sept. 17

Qianlong jade censer with zitan wood stand, 3 1/2 in. x 5 1/2 in. Provenance: New York private collection. Estimate: $60,000-$90,000. Kaminski Auctions image

 

BEVERLY, Mass. – Kaminski Auctions kicks off its fall schedule with a two-session auction on Sunday, Sept. 17 starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. Session One features an important collection of Asian antique porcelain from the Wayland Collection. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Clars Auction Gallery features Latin American art Sept. 16-17

Taking center stage in the fine art offerings will be this work by Carlos Mérida (Guatemalan, 1895-1984) titled ‘El Tono.’ This work will be offered for $80,000–$120,000. Clars Auction Gallery image

 

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will wrap up their very successful 2016/2017 fiscal year on Sept. 16-17 with an exceptional Fine Art, Decorative Art, Furniture, Jewelry/Timepieces and Asian Art Auction. The sale will feature an important collection of Latin American art along with significant offerings across all categories. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Julien’s to host exciting online-only Celebrity House Sale, Sept. 17

Ebony Yamaha C3 Conservatory Collection grand piano with two speakers below piano case, and bench. Formerly owned by Lance Bass of NSYNC. Est. $2,000-$4,000

 

CULVER CITY, Calif. – Wouldn’t we all love to take a peek inside the lavish homes of Hollywood A-listers? On Sunday, September 17th, world-renowned Julien’s Auctions of Southern California will take bidders on a virtual tour of celebrity homes via a timed, online-only auction of nearly 200 lots of furniture, decorative objects and fine art. All of the items are from celebrity estates and can be bid on through LiveAuctioneers.

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Carl Faberge nephrite elephant among rare gems in GWS Auctions jewelry sale Sept. 9

Karl Faberge nephrite elephant statuette with solid gold tusks and gold-set diamond eyes in a Faberge leather casket, 3 1/2 pounds, 7 in. long x 4 in. high x 2.5 in. wide. Estimate: $75,000-$80,000. GWS Auctions Inc. image

 

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. – Fabulous gems and jewelry – from Carl Faberge to Cartier – will be offered in an online auction by GWS Auctions Inc. on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific time, 1 p.m. Eastern. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Crescent City Auction Gallery features Newcomb Pottery in Sept. 16-17 sale

More than a dozen lots of Newcomb Pottery will be sold on day one of the auction. Crescent City Auction Gallery image

 

NEW ORLEANS – Fine collections of Newcomb Pottery, original artwork by Southern artists, silver, estate jewelry, French and American period furniture, mantel and tall-case clocks, are a few of the fine items that will be sold Sept. 16-17 by Crescent City Auction Gallery. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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1902 Liberty $10 gold proof coin earns $66,275 at Rago auction

This U.S. 1902 Liberty $10 gold proof coin sold for $66,275, a record for the coin in this grade. Rago Arts and Auction Center image

 

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago Arts and Auction Center’s Coins and Currency Auction on Aug. 24 brought $319,674 in sales. Of the 459 lots of rare and ancient coins and currency, early American coppers, including a 1838 Matron Head large 1 cent coin, were among the highest performing. Previously undervalued in the market, these early copper coins are gaining interest within the budding young numismatic community. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bronze censer among treasures in Heritage Auctions’ Asian art sale Sept. 12

Rare Chinese Imperial cloisonné and gilt bronze censer and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, 37 in. high x 30 in. wide. Estimate: $200,000-$400,000. Heritage Auctions image

 

DALLAS – A rare Chinese Imperial cloisonné and gilt bronze censer and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, is expected to be the top lot in Heritage Auctions’ Asian Art Auction on Sept. 12 in New York. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Antiques, fine art, firearms comprise Bruneau & Co. auction Sept. 16

Small oil on board painting by William Aiken Walker. Estimate: $5,000-$8,000. Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers image

 

CRANSTON, R.I. – An oil on board genre painting by William Aiken Walker, a Chinese Ming dynasty Junyao purple splashed footed pottery bowl, a set of 12 Mintons for Tiffany scenic porcelain game bird plates and an English double-barrel shotgun manufactured by Westley Richards will all come up for bids at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Fall Antiques, Fine Art, Firearms & Asian Auction on Saturday, Sept. 16. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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