Wright to auction preeminent Italian glass collection May 23

Ercole Barovier, Intarsio vase, Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1961-63, fused glass tesserae in five colors with controlled air bubbles, 10.5 w. x 5.25 d. x 13.5 h. in. Estimate: $30,000–$40,000. Wright image

CHICAGO – On May 23, Wright will present one of the most important private collections of postwar Italian glass ever assembled. Built by a Chicago couple, the collection of over 100 works features important pieces by Paolo Venini, Ercole Barovier and Dino Martens and captures the innovation and spirit that define postwar Murano glass. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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John Moran spring jewelry events May 21 in full bloom

Set of sapphire and diamond jewelry by George Brooks. Estimate: $1,500-$2,000. John Moran Auctioneers image

MONROVIA, Calif. –  Moran’s conducts jewelry auctions every spring and winter, and Moran’s Spring 2018 jewelry auction catalogs are filled with fun, colorful finds appropriate for the season. Starting Monday, May 21, at noon Pacific Time, the Fine Jewelry auction features 178 lots of watches by makers such as Patek Philippe, antique seals and fobs, Scottish pebble jewelry, and designer pieces by David Webb and Van Cleef & Arpels. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Dozens of luxury watches comprise Jasper52 auction May 23

Rolex Submariner 16618 18K gold 40mm wristwatch, perpetual and self-winding movement. Estimate: $27,335-$43,995. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Jasper52 will present a highly curated online auction consisting of antique, vintage and modern watches on Wednesday, May 23. This premium sale features the most sought-after names in watchmaking such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Panerai and Vacheron Constantin – all in excellent condition. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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