CHICAGO – An online-only auction featuring nearly 600 lots of fountain pens, watches and clocks, numismatics, paperweights, rugs and textiles, ethnographic art, trains and toys, books and collectibles is slated for Thursday, Feb. 20, by Susanin’s Auctions, at 10 a.m. Central time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Boca Raton Museum of Art’s executive director, Irvin Lippman, announced two major philanthropic milestones at the museum’s 70th anniversary Gala on Jan. 25. The first announcement was the $1 million contribution by the Gala’s honorary chairs, Jody Harrison Grass and her husband Martin Grass, to benefit the museum’s education initiatives. Jody is the chair of the museum’s board of trustees.
WESTPORT, Conn. – Eager bidders gave a tip of the top hat to Abraham Lincoln in University Archives’ online auction held Jan. 16. Several historically significant lots pertaining to Honest Abe were offered in the sale, with two of them combining for $250,000. In all, 281 lots came up for bid in an auction that grossed nearly $900,000, including the buyer’s premium. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
RENO, Nev. – A four-day Objects of Our Affection auction brimming with over 2,500 lots of numismatics, mining collectibles, Americana, railroad memorabilia and more will be conducted Thursday through Monday, Feb. 14-17, by Holabird Western Americana Collections LLC. Start times are 8 a.m. Pacific time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – HGU New York Hotel announces “The Red Party,” a month-long pop-up show featuring late fashion photographer Bert Stern’s limited-edition photographs of Marilyn Monroe. The exhibition runs from Feb. 4 to March 4.
NEW YORK – A Jasper52 auction of couture fashion – gowns, dresses, boots and bags – will be conducted online on Tuesday, Feb. 4, beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Yves Saint Laurent, Bill Blass, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Prada and Hermes are a few of the fashion designers represented in this carefully curated auction. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
NEW YORK – From statement necklaces to chunky cuff bangles, Southwestern turquoise jewelry has long been sought after for its turquoise, which can take on a variety of hues from pale robin’s egg blue to a vivid greenish-blue. Minerals present in the ground where a particular turquoise stone is found affect its coloration with copper creating a bluer turquoise and iron giving a greener hue.
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Saturday, Feb. 8 is the date set for Michaan’s next Gallery Auction. This is the time and place to discover one-of-a-kind fine collectibles, fine art and Asian art, exciting jewelry and rare furnishings. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
BERKELEY, Calif. – PBA Galleries invites bidders to join them for a special auction in Southern California on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. The sale will feature rare books and manuscripts and takes place prior to the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America book fair in Pasadena, Calif. Held in the Piazza Ballroom of the Pasadena Sheraton (303 E. Cordova St.), it will be just next door to the Pasadena Convention Center, where the 53rd California International Antiquarian Book Fair will be held the following Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host its annual Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunar New Year Festival: Year of the Rat will feature dozens of engaging programs – for visitors of all ages – that reflect traditions from across Asia.