Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Chieftain chair soars to $80K at Clars

This Finn Juhl for Neils Vodder Chieftain chair sold for $79,950. Clars image

OAKLAND, Calif. Clars’ Nov. 16-17 auction presented important designs in modern furniture, an extensive collection of solid gold bars and silver and gold coins, impressive fine art and jewelry. The national and international markets responded vigorously to the investment-level property that was offered. In addition, the second installment of the Robin Leach featured a select offering from his personal paperweight collection that totaled $14,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Oakwood Auctions features Robert Bateman paintings Nov. 30

Robert Bateman’s ‘Lucas Porch’ original acrylic on canvas painting, circa 2001, signed and dated lower right, measuring 35in x 35in (frame size 42½in x 42½in). Estimate: $130,000-$150,000. Oakwood Auctions image

STOUFFVILLE, Ontario – Oakwood Auctions will conduct its Fabulous Estate Finds: Art, Collectibles, Books & More auction on Saturday, Nov. 30, beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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French luxury group LVMH to buy Tiffany for $16.2 billion

LVMH has agreed to buy New York jeweler Tiffany & Co. Image courtesy of Tiffany & Co.

PARIS (AP) – French luxury group LVMH has agreed to buy New York jeweler Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion, adding a famed star to its portfolio that already boasts Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Bulgari.

LVMH said in a statement Monday it will take over the 182-year old Tiffany and its 300 boutiques worldwide at $135 a share. The price tag is higher than the $14.5 billion cash offer LVMH made last month.

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Holabird to offer 4,300+ lots of Americana in Dec. 5-9 auctions  

Early Native American squash blossom necklace, double-strand sterling with spider web turquoise stones set in a leaf design, 32in long. Estimate: $750-$1,500. Holabird image

RENO, Nev. – A five-day Holiday Treasures Auction packed with more than 4,300 lots in a wide array of collecting categories – including  Western Americana, railroadiana, gold, minerals, music memorabilia, mining, art, Native Americana, militaria, aviation, postal history, coins, tokens and more – will be held Thursday thru Monday, Dec. 5-9, by Holabird Western Americana Auctions. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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ArtFaire.us presents works on paper no-reserve auction Nov. 29

Charlene Ashley (American, b. 1953), ‘Self Portrait,’ 2019. Original Charcoal Drawing. 8¾in x 11½in. ArtFaire.us image

TAMPA, Fla. – On Friday, Nov 29, ArtFaire.us will present a no-reserve Black Friday sale titled Works On Paper ~ Holiday Auction, a holiday art fair of festive collectible works on paper including watercolors, charcoal drawings, pastels, photography and mixed media. This is a masterful collection with appeal to both accomplished and beginning collectors. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewel sets from Dresden museum

A gallery at the Green Vault in Dresden, Germany. SvenS D image. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license.

BERLIN (AP) – Thieves broke into Dresden’s Green Vault, one of the world’s oldest museums, early Monday morning, making off with three “priceless” sets of 18th century jewelry that German officials said would be impossible to sell on the open market.

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