NEW YORK – Art Deco, which debuted at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition Internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes), was arguably the most influential of all the design movements.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Bremo Auctions will conduct a fine and decorative arts auction on Saturday, May 19. The 324-lot auction will present many opportunities for bidders to acquire a piece of history or a trinket or two. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Los Angeles-based Julien’s Auctions will present Sports Legends 2018 at New York’s Hard Rock Cafe on May 18. A collection of 300 items of celebrity sporting memorabilia from some of the world’s greatest international football stars from the past 100 years will be offered. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The foundation that supports the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum says it might have to sell artifacts if it can’t pay off a decade-old loan that financed items related to the 16th president.
CHICAGO (AP) – Superman may be the Man of Steel, but he’s no Death Dealer.
Comic books featuring the debuts of Superman, the Joker and Catwoman fetched hundreds of thousands of dollars at a Chicago auction Thursday, but the star was undoubtedly a painting by science fiction and fantasy artist Frank Frazetta.
BOSTON – RR Auction worked with lifelong rock ’n’ roll memorabilia collector John Brennan, to present an exceptional sampling amassed over four decades of following the greatest names in music across the country. RR Auction’s inaugural John Brennan Collection bidding began May 10 and will conclude May 17. View the fascinating fully illustrated auction catalog at LiveAuctioneers.com.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will present an outstanding work by Piet Mondrian on Sunday, May 20, as the hightlight of their Important Fine Art, Decorative Art, Furniture, Jewelry and Asian Art Auction. This important painting will be offered along with several other investment-level works and property, which come to this sale from museums, estates and collections. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.