Elmer Crowell decoy big attraction at Guyette & Deeter sale Nov. 9

Rare and important calling green-winged teal drake by Elmer Crowell. From the Cunningham collection. Fine paint detail. Carved crossed wingtips with feather carving detail and fluted tail. Crowell’s oval brand is on the underside. Decoy is also identified on the underside. From the Cunningham collection. Guyette & Deeter image

 

ST. MICHAELS, Md. – Guyette & Deeter will hold their 31st annual fall decoy auction on Thursday, Nov. 9. The sale, which has a projected gross over $2 million, will be held at the Talbot County Community Center, on U.S. Route 50 in Easton, Maryland. Over 400 decoys and related items will be sold, with prices ranging from $150 to $175,000. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Napa’s di Rosa gallery closes following California wildfires

Mark di Suvero’s sculpture For Veronica (1987) photographed on October 10, 2017. Di Rosa staff is currently working with conservators to assess artworks that were affected by the smoke and determine the professional cleaning measures required.

 

NAPA, Calif.—Due to the recent Northern California wildfires, di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa is closed until further notice. This includes postponement of all events related to the upcoming exhibition Be Not Still: Living in Uncertain Times, including the press preview scheduled for November 2 and opening reception on November 4.

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Julien’s sports auction Nov. 3 has bidders going for the gold

1994 FIFA World Cup gold winner’s medal awarded to a player from the champion Brazil national team. Estimate: $45,000-$55,000. Julien’s of Hollywood image

 

CULVER CITY, Calif. – A stunning collection of 165 items of sporting memorabilia from the world’s greatest sports stars of the past 100 years will be sold on Nov. 3rd in Los Angeles by Julien’s of Hollywood. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Phillips auctions Paul Newman Rolex watch for record $17.8M

The Paul Newman Rolex Daytona, auctioned by Phillips on Oct. 26, 2017 for $17.8 million. Image courtesy of Phillips

NEW YORK – (ACNI) Last night in New York City a Rolex Daytona wristwatch formerly owned and worn by screen legend Paul Newman was auctioned for $17.8 million. It was the highlight of the Winning Icons: Legendary Watches of the 20th Century sale conducted by Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo, and set a new world record for a watch at auction.Continue reading

Early Rockwell work may bring $1M at Heritage Auctions Nov. 3

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894-1978), ‘Lazybones,’ oil on canvas, 26in. x 24in. Estimate: $1 million-$1.5 million. Heritage Auctions image

 

DALLAS – Recently returned to a family after it was stolen more than 40 years ago, Norman Rockwell’s endearing Lazybones (Boy Asleep with Hoe) is expected to sell for more than $1 million in Heritage Auctions’ American Art Auction on Friday, Nov. 3. The 1919 Saturday Evening Post cover makes its auction debut, highlighting an exceptional array of Golden Age illustration. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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