CRANSTON, R.I. – A Spanish street painting titled Palma De Mallorca Street Scene by the French-American artist Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962), best known as the illustrator for the popular Madeline children’s book series, sold for to take top lot honors at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Antiques & Fine Art Estate Auction conducted on April 14. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Codex, a cryptocurrency and decentralized title registry for the $2 trillion dollar arts & collectibles (A&C) asset class, has unveiled a distinguished catalog of crypto-theme artwork that will be made available at the live Codex Charity Art Auction at Ethereal Summit on May 12, 2018 in New York City. Codex Consortium member and leading online marketplace for collectibles, antiques and fine art, LiveAuctioneers, will enable bidders to participate absentee or live via the Internet from anywhere in the world through its platform.
NEW YORK – In Capsule Gallery Auctions’ diverse spring sale May 10, one can trace the arc of modern and contemporary art through 50 carefully selected works by some of the greatest artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
LOS ANGELES – Coming off another record-breaking season that witnessed the achievement of a world record for a guitar played by Prince sold at auction ($700,000), Julien’s Auctions has announced: “Property from the Life and Career of Prince.” Julien’s will pay tribute to the pop music legend in this exclusive presentation of the seven-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s collection of wardrobe, guitars and memorabilia as part of their two-day Music Icons auction taking place May 18 with Prince and historical items by other music legends on May 19. The auctions will be conducted live in New York. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
WASHINGTON — Nearly 4,000 smuggled artifacts previously purchased by national retailer Hobby Lobby will be returned to Iraq today in a ceremony at the residence of Iraqi ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Fareed Yasseen. Assistant Secretary Thomas Homan, Director of US Customs and Immigration Enforcement, will transfer custody of the artifacts, including cuneiform tablets and bricks and cylinder seals from ancient Sumerian sites. The Antiquities Coalition will attend the ceremony.
NEW YORK – Many necessities of life in ancient times are offered in a Jasper52 Antiquities and Ancient online auction to be held Wednesday, May 9. Rare objects from ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece and beyond will be up for bid. The selection includes sculptures, amulets, figures, vessels and weapons. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.