PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s Oct. 29 auction of Modern & Contemporary Art features important examples from a wide range of artistic movements including Minimalism, Pop Art, Color Field Painting, Cubism, Op Art and Abstract Expressionism. Notable lots include significant and fresh-to-market examples by artists such as Helen Frankenthaler, Zao Wou-Ki, Ellsworth Kelly, M.F. Husain, Jules Olitski, Henri Matisse, Patrick Heron, Claes Oldenburg and Jules Pascin. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
The Hot Bid: Frank Lloyd Wright chair from Price Tower sells for $13,750
NEW YORK – On occasion, The Hot Bid revisits remarkable antique and vintage collectible that have sold. Today’s subject is a futuristic armchair designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Section of long-lost sculpture returned to LA Central Library
LOS ANGELES – A 50-year mystery has been solved, at least in part, with the return of a section of Los Angeles Central Library’s long-lost sculpture titled Well of the Scribes. It was discovered in Arizona, begging the question, where are the other two pieces?
Benefit Shop Foundation auction Oct. 23 spans the globe
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc. will present a far-ranging auction Oct. 23 during its monthly Red Carpet event, spanning the globe and the centuries to bring bidders a wide variety of notable and fine items. Offerings range from a notable collection of African carvings to a mix of contemporary paintings, antique primitives, French porcelain, Asian art and antiques from many countries. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
Julien’s to auction guitars, estate property of Steely Dan’s Walter Becker, Oct. 18-19
LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions will present “Property from the Estate of Walter Becker,” a two-day celebration of the musical artistry of famed Steely Dan co-founder, co-songwriter, bassist, producer and guitarist, on October 18 and 19 live at The Standard Oil Building in Beverly Hills and live online through LiveAuctioneers. Rocking the auction stage will be an exceptional and massive collection of the jazz rock legend’s stage-played and recorded guitars made by D’Angelico, Sadowsky, Gibson, Fender, Martin and others as well as amplifiers, speakers, recording gear and ephemera.
Ram Prakash Singh presents art devoted to love Oct. 22
ALLAHABAD, India – Ram Prakash Singh, an internationally recognized auction house and auctioneer, will offer more than 1,200 artworks in an auction titled Love – Paintings & Artworks on Tuesday, Oct. 22, beginning at 7:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.