ASTI, Italy – Nova Ars Auction will offer an interesting collection of decorative arts of the 20th century in an online-only auction Tuesday, Nov. 7. The auction consists of more than 100 lots of ceramic and glass items, furniture, lamps and chandeliers, with many objects made in Italy. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions has announced that Hendrix Era: Property from the Estate of Mitch Mitchell will hit the auction stage for a special one-time-only engagement on Saturday, Nov. 4. Julien’s Auctions will pay tribute to the legendary drummer of the Jimi Hendrix Experience by offering Mitchell’s collection that includes his drum kits, memorabilia, gear, wardrobe and ephemera – all part of their Idols & Icons: Rock ’n’ Roll auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
MEXICO CITY (AP) – A raised fist made of helmets, pick axes and broken rubble rolled ahead of hundreds of walking skeletons, costumed dancers and flowery floats Saturday in Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade, which this year honored the 228 capital residents killed by a Sept. 19 earthquake.
NEW YORK – Original Samurai swords are among the top items in a Jasper52 auction on Saturday, Nov. 4. This online-only auction, with its diverse lineup of antiques and art, showcases the rich history and cultural variety of Asia. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will sell more than 1,000 fresh-to-market lots at their November 2017 Estates Auction on Saturday, Nov. 4, which will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time. This sale includes many luxury items from several prestigious Manhattan and Long Island estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – Leland Little Auctions will present the lifelong collection of Keith and Caroline Gray of Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday, Nov. 4. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
BOSTON (AP) – An Australian citizen who masterminded a scheme to smuggle items made of rhinoceros horn, elephant ivory and coral to China pleaded guilty Tuesday in a U.S. court.
CHICAGO – Antique and collectible cameras that are seldom encountered by collectors will be offered in Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions’ fall sale Nov. 11. More than 200 lots of cameras and photographic accessories comprise the catalog. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
SEATTLE (AP) – A federal judge has disqualified a well-known Seattle attorney and her law firm from representing a man who says glass artist Dale Chihuly failed to credit him for artistic contributions.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) – A second lawsuit has been filed in an attempt to stop a Massachusetts museum from auctioning 40 works of art, including two by Norman Rockwell.