Thomaston Place Auction Galleries plans gala weekend May 31-June 2

Patek Philippe platinum tank form wristwatch. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries image

THOMASTON, Maine – As the spring flowers bloom and snowbirds return to Maine, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will present many exciting new discoveries at their spring three-day feature auction on May 31-June 2. With its refreshing inventory of fine watches and jewelry, Asian rarities, paintings, modern sculpture, antique and modern furniture, antiquities and decorative treasures from around the world, this sale offers items of interest for everyone. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jewelry, watches kick off Susanin’s major auctions May 21-22

Engagement ring set boasting a 3.28 carat, prong-set emerald cut center diamond with J color and VVS-1 clarity, four bezel set baguette diamonds and a platinum band (est. $15,000-$20,000). Susanin’s Auctions image

CHICAGO – An original gouache painting done around 1930 by the French painter Maurice Utrillo, an engagement ring set boasting a 3.28-carat, prong-set emerald cut center diamond, and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe Calatrava men’s watch with original alligator band are a few expected top lots in back-to-back auctions planned for May 21 and 22 by Susanin’s Auctions. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Milton Avery’s ‘Girl by Harbour’ makes waves at Rago’s fine art auction

Milton Avery’s ‘Girl by Harbour’ makes waves at Rago’s fine art auction

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – An oil on canvas by Milton Avery titled Girl by Harbour achieved the highest price ever for a piece of flat art sold at Rago Auctions, selling for $564,500 on May 4. Rago Auction’s May Fine Art sales realized $3.63 million. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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The Hot Bid: Auction Team Breker works the steampunk Writing Ball

The Malling-Hansen Writing Ball, circa 1870s. Auction Team Breker image

What you see: A Malling-Hansen “Writing Ball,” the first commercially produced typewriter, circa the 1870s or so. Auction Team Breker estimates it at €70,000 to €90,000, or $78,000 to $100,000.

The expert: Nick Hawkins, U.K. representative for Auction Team Breker, on behalf of founder Uwe Breker.

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