DALLAS – A pair of paintings by Newell Convers Wyeth, the patriarch of arguably the greatest family of American artists, could produce seven-figure results in Heritage Auctions’ American Art auction May 3. The auction will also feature 16 Norman Rockwell paintings. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Long awaited googly-eyed doll achieves $22,800 at Alderfer Auction
HATFIELD, Pa. – Emotions ran high on April 3 as the last doll offered at Alderfer’s doll auction sold for $22,800. The winning bidder had waited decades for this German “googly-eyed” doll to come up for sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
Fine art headlines Charleston Estate Auctions spring sale April 28
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Charleston Estate Auction’s will hold their annual spring premier event Sunday, April 28. The auction features an exceptional selection of fine art, a large collection of American sterling silver, gorgeous rugs, antique furniture, fine jewelry, bronzes, Nippon porcelain, scarce baseball cards, decoys, antique fly reels and sporting books. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
J. Garrett Auctioneers selling interior designer’s collection April 27-29
DALLAS – The lifetime collection of Sandra Clements, one of the South’s most formidable figures in the antique, auction and interior design trades for the past 40 years, will be sold over the course of three days, April 27-29, by J. Garrett Auctioneers. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Notre Dame fire was a warning bell, but will Europe listen?
PARIS (AP) — It’s a thin line where the patina of age on Europe’s countless monuments gives way to the onset of neglect. Like with so many loved ones, all is assumed to be fine, until suddenly it’s not.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum tackles visitors’ color blindness
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The vibrant colors and hues in Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings soon will be on full display for color-blind visitors.
Morocco is a trove of Jewish history if you know where to go
NEW YORK (AP) – With its mountains and desert, beach resorts and Berber villages, Morocco is a feast for travelers of all kinds, including those who want to explore the kingdom’s deep Jewish roots.
Self-taught art masterpieces to star in Slotin auction April 27-28
BUFORD, Ga. – Slotin Auction, specializing in self-taught art, is also the premier auction house for bringing major folk and outsider art collections to the block. The April 27-28 edition is sure to pique the interest in any collector looking for exceptional examples by important artists from several premier collections. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.