WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – An exhibit of astronaut Neil Armstrong’s personal papers is opening at Purdue University ahead of the 50th anniversary of his famed walk on the moon.Continue reading
Astronaut Neil Armstrong exhibit on view at Purdue
Bronzes, silver, rare Louis Vuitton mini trunk grace Sterling’s Mar. 20 auction
NORWOOD, N.J. – Sterling Associates is known for its eclectic auctions of fine art, furniture, lighting and other quality collectibles sourced from tri-state-area estates. An integral part of Bergen County, New Jersey’s arts community for two generations, Sterling’s online-only sales are unique in that all goods may be previewed ahead of time at the company’s physical premises in Norwood. Continuing that tradition, on March 20 the Sterling team will conduct its first spring 2019 event, a diverse 212-lot auction of fine art, jewelry and estate goods. Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.
Woody Auction showcasing cut glass rarities March 22-23
DOUGLASS, Kan. – A two-day American Brilliant Cut Glass auction featuring more than 10 sparkling cut glass lamps, 10 gorgeous punch bowls, numerous unique and hard-to-find patterns, rare Amberina candelabras and fantastic cut-to-clear pieces will be held March 22 and 23 by Woody Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading
George Michael art collection a big hit at London auction
LONDON – Christie’s much-anticipated auction of the art collection of George Michael has realized £9.3 million / $12.3 million / €10.8 million. Proceeds from the auction Thursday will be used to continue the late British singer and songwriter’s philanthropic work.
Woodblock print sale March 31 pictures scenic Japan
NEW YORK – Major names in 20th century Japanese printmaking are featured in a Jasper52 auction scheduled for Sunday, March 31. This online auction is composed of 125 beautiful woodblock prints by the likes of Hiroshi Yoshida, Hasui Kawase, Tokuriki Tomikichiro, Takahashi Shotei, Junichiro Sekino, Ogata Gekko, as well as Western artists who work in the Japanese tradition, such as Paul Binnie. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
Some Irish Belleek as scarce as four-leaf clovers
At the height of the Great Irish Famine, John Caldwell Bloomfield, an amateur mineralogist, inherited an estate which encompassed Belleek, a village in County Fermanagh (today Northern Ireland). Devastated by the distress he witnessed, the young man vowed to return the village to prosperity. As luck would have it, his land held abundant amounts of raw materials required to produce ceramics. So true to his word, in 1857, Bloomfield founded the Belleek Pottery.
Founding Fathers sign in for University Archives sale March 27
WESTPORT, Conn. – Historically important letters handwritten and signed by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, Confederate States President Jefferson Davis and legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett, plus a rare patent assignment document signed by Albert Einstein will be featured in University Archives’ next online-only auction on Wednesday, March 27. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Crescent City Auction Gallery loaded for major sale March 23-24
NEW ORLEANS – An unusual 1880 American carved mahogany cabinet desk executed in the style of Wooton, two bird depictions by New Orleans artist George Louis Viavant and three wonderful objects by Fabergé are just a few of the expected highlights in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Important Spring Estates Auction scheduled for the weekend of March 23-24. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
Bob Dylan’s guitar from ‘Blonde on Blonde’ album to be sold
DALLAS – Bob Dylan’s personally owned 1965 Fender Electric XII 12-string electric guitar, which he played during sessions for his seventh LP album Blonde on Blonde, may rewrite music history when it crosses the auction block this Saturday, March 16, at Heritage Auctions.
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Long-lost Caravaggio painting to have NYC showing
NEW YORK – Judith and Holofernes (1571-1610), the long-lost painting by Caravaggio, will be heading to Adam Williams Fine Art in New York for its only U.S. and North American exhibition May 10-17. The free and open exhibition will give the public a chance to view the masterpiece that was discovered five years ago in an attic in Toulouse, France, where it had lain forgotten for over 100 years.