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.
Jewelry, watches kick off Susanin’s major auctions May 21-22
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.
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.
Jeffrey Evans posts colorful lineup for 20th spring glass sale May 22
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates will conduct their 20th annual spring auction of 18th and 19th century glass and lighting on Wednesday, May 22. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
The Hot Bid: Auction Team Breker works the steampunk Writing Ball
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.