CINCINNATI – Cowan’s once again proved itself as one of the premier folk art and Americana auction houses in the world as rare and unique pieces drew intense interest in Cowan’s March Fine & Decorative Art Auction on March 10. It was also a good day for the antique furniture, Asian art, and fine silver categories, all of which saw several lots soar past their estimates. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
MINNEAPOLIS – Revere Auctions, a world-class fine arts auction house known for their digital savvy and diverse range of local, national and international clientele, have opened their first location in Minneapolis in the historic International Market Square. Their first auction will occur on March 24, featuring works by top artists including Jasper Johns, Frank Stella, George Rickey, George Morrison and LeRoy Neiman. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates will continue the dispersal of the massive 65-year collection assembled by Barbara Sisson of Charleston, W.V., in a two-day single-owner auction on March 23 and 24 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern each day. Mrs. Sisson collected across numerous categories and was a noted author and researcher of American paperweights. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
BLENHEIM, Ontario – The RM Sotheby’s Group will conduct its Fort Lauderdale sale April 6 and 7 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. South Florida’s premier collector car auction will now be held under the RM Auctions brand and joins the RM Sotheby’s Group’s annual roster of global auction events. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Surprises and choice items will abound in Fontaine’s Auction Gallery’s antiques and fine art auction on Saturday, March 24, at 11 a.m. From not one but three handcrafted Italian cellos to a rare French industrial animated cyclist mantle clock, a wealth of fine offerings will tempt buyers. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
BOSTON (AP) – The battle over the proposed sale of dozens of works of art by a Massachusetts museum is headed to the state’s highest court.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) – A letter written by Alexander Hamilton will go to the highest bidder at an auction to raise money for restoration work at a Virginia museum.