Halloween, a shortened form of “All Hallow Even,” marks the eve of All Saints Day, when souls of the dead and undead roam the earth. In olden times, it evoked not only mankind’s fear of the dark but also of dark powers. When wild winds whistled or will-o’-wisps glimmered through midnight mists, some folk kept evil away by banging raucous clangors. Others spun tales to still their pounding hearts.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – November will be twice as nice at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery with not one but two auctions, kicking off a choice selection to include R.J. Horner furniture, art glass table lamps, paintings and sculpture on Saturday, Nov. 2, followed up with two classic Cadillacs, a select grouping of clocks and cellos and much more on Nov. 16. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
LONDON – Bid for Wine.com, a leading wine auction marketplace, will conduct an auction of collectible spirits on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading
NEW YORK – From French Modernist chandeliers to mid-century industrial lamps, a Jasper52 online auction to be held Wednesday, Oct. 30, has everything needed to light up a room or desktop. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
LOS ANGELES – Jay Leno has a 1920 Cunningham V-Series roadster in his garage. Soon other collectors will have a chance to own a rare classic from this pioneering automaker from Rochester, New York. Burbank-based Activity Auctions will offer a rare 1930 Cunningham V-7 series town car at auction on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading
CINCINNATI – The James B. Scoville Collection, one of the most complete 19th century Great Plains collections to ever come to market, sold for a combined $923,625 spearheading Cowan’s $2 million American Indian and Western Art auction Oct. 10-11 (both figures include a 25 percent buyer’s premium). Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present Treasures from a Couture Closet, Part II, on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time/1:30 p.m. Eastern. Offering a diverse selection of elegant, luxury goods from several collectors and estates, the sale features over 135 lots of purses, scarves, shoes, clothing and jewelry – many from the world’s most coveted international designers and fashion houses. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Fine Estate Inc. is offering another fascinating selection of fine art and antiques to the auction block this month. On Sunday, Oct. 27, they will be offering Asian art including collections of tansu and blue and white porcelain, designer furniture, fine art and silver including a spectacular centerpiece bowl from Tiffany and Co. Absentee and live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Jasper52 will host a Rare and Coveted Designer Accessories auction on Wednesday, Oct. 30. This online auction offers some of the world’s rarest and most coveted designer accessories. From one-of-a-kind Birkin bags to limited edition jewelry designs, these lots cannot be found anywhere else. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. – The leaves may be falling as autumn hits Pennsylvania, but auction prices across all categories seem to have caught an updraft. Pook & Pook’s the Oct. 3-5 auction – their largest catalog ever – realized $1,977,596. Out of the 1006 lots offered, 981 sold, yielding a 97.5 percent sell-through rate. In-house live, phone and absentee bidders numbered 358, while cyberspace bidding stole the show with 1,931 bidders registered across two platforms. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.