Rago’s ‘Curiouser’ auction Oct. 22 delves into unconventional art

Hand-painted sideshow banner, canvas in colors with iron hooks for hanging at each corner, stamped ‘O’Henry Tent & Company, Chicago, IL, USA,’ 20th century, 92in. x 115in. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. Rago Arts and Auction image

 

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – On Sunday, Oct. 22, Rago Arts and Auction Center will present “Curiouser and Curiouser,” an auction of odd and unusual curios and artwork. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bremo Auctions hosts mid-century modern extravaganza Oct. 21

Antoni Tapies (Spanish, 1923-2012) untitled abstract mixed media, signed verso, open face frame measures 29in. x 34 1/2in.Estimate: $40,000-$60,000. Bremo Auctions image

 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Bremo Auctions will conduct a big 400-lot auction of mid-century modern and decorative arts on Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 auction serves up silver in many beautiful forms Oct. 22

Set of six English sterling silver pint beer tankards, Barker Ellis, Birmingham, 1977, 2,100 grams / 69 troy ounces. Estimate: $3,300-$3,700. Jasper52 image

 

NEW YORK – As the most versatile of precious metals, silver stands as both the backdrop and center stage of a tastefully decorated home. Many beautiful forms of American, British and Continental sterling silver will be offered in a Jasper52 online auction on Sunday, Oct. 22. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading

Art pottery opens Heritage Auctions design sale Oct. 24

Alexandre Bigot (French, 1862-1927), ‘Frog in Pool Bowl,’ circa 1900. glazed stoneware, 9 1/2in. Estimate: $8,000-$10,000. Heritage Auctions image

 

DALLAS – A century of vision and innovation highlights Heritage Auctions’ Oct. 24 Design Auction, presenting a compelling selection of modern and contemporary design. The first session of the design auction is an important single-owner collection of European art pottery. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Capo Auction to spotlight Sandy Gallin estate property Oct. 21

Henry Moore (British, 1898–1986) ‘Thin,’ reclining figure, bronze, 1976, 9.25in. x 4.2in. x 3.6in., signed ‘Moore’ and stamped ‘99.’ Estimate: $60,000-$80,000. Capo Auction image

 

NEW YORK – An exquisite selection of decorative arts items from the estate of legendary entertainment producer and talent manager Sandy Gallin will take center stage at Capo Auction Fine Art and Antiques’ sale on Saturday, Oct. 21. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Roman theater uncovered at base of Jerusalem’s Western Wall

View of a walled street in Jerusalem's Old City, 2007 photo taken by nagillum, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.
A street in Jerusalem's Old City. Photo by Nagillum, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
View of a walled street in Jerusalem’s Old City, 2007 photo taken by nagillum, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License.

 

JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli archaeologists have found the first known Roman-era theater in Jerusalem’s Old City, a unique 1,800-year-old structure abutting the Western Wall.

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’68 Corvette adds muscle to Kaminski Auctions’ onsite sale Oct. 21

1968 Chevrolet Corvette, one owner, odometer reads 108,999, in running condition. Estimate: $6,000-$9,000. Kaminski Auctions image

 

BEVERLY, Mass. – Kaminski Auctions will host their second on-site auction of the month on Saturday, Oct. 21, featuring an outstanding collection of Continental and American antiques at 41 John Wise Ave., Route 133 in Essex, Massachusetts. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Art, history, antiques covered in Jasper52 book auction Oct. 21

‘The Jeweller’s Book of Patterns in Hair Work,’ London: William Halford & Charles Young, Manufacturing Jewellers. Estimate: $400-$500. Jasper52 image

 

NEW YORK – Books on art, history and dozens of disciplines – more than 300 lots – are offered in a Jasper52 online auction Saturday, Oct. 21. Titles range from a 17th-century handwritten manuscript Koran to a pattern book on woven hair jewelry. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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