Paintings by renowned Indian artists lead Bruneau sale

Watercolor painting by Maqbool Hussain (Indian, 1915-2011), titled ‘Raging Horse.’ Price realized: $16,250. Bruneau & Co. image

CRANSTON, R.I. – Vibrant paintings by prominent Indian artists piqued the interest of bidders at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Estates Fine Art & Antiques auction held on March 14, as an equestrian watercolor on paper by Maqbool Hussain (1915-2011) sold for $16,250 and a figural oil on canvas by B. Prabha (1933-2001) brought $11,875. Prices include the buyer’s premium. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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RR Auction delivers autographed letters in April 8 auction

The original ‘Peanuts’ daily comic strip drawn by Charles Schulz for May 30, 1958. RR Auction image

BOSTON – RR Auction will conduct an online auction of fine autographs and artifacts that will conclude on Wednesday, April 8. Headlining the sale is an original hand-inked four-panel Peanuts daily comic strip drawn by Charles Schulz for May 30, 1958, signed vertically in the last panel with his artist signature, “Schulz.” View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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’35 Ford V-8 heads Moran’s Traditional Collector sale March 29

In 1935 Ford introduced new styling credited to designer Phil Wright. The Phaeton was considered the most desirable model in the Ford lineup. Estimate: $35,000-$45,000. Moran’s image

MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s first Traditional Collector auction of the year is filled with fine selections of silver, fine art, porcelain, furniture and more. Collectors are sure to find something to appeal to every taste, and with all lots and condition reports online, browsing from the comfort of home has never been easier. For the health and safety of our customers, Moran’s has provided ways to bid from home. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Fabulous jewelry featured in online auction March 25  

GIA certified 4.64 carat natural fancy canary yellow cushion-cut diamond ring. Estimate: $55,000-$66,000. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Jasper52 will conduct a spectacular jewelry auction on Wednesday, March 25, that showcases fine jewelry from a variety of designers, eras and mediums. The age of these precious objects ranges from the 20th century to contemporary. Many of the diamonds offered are multi-carats and come in a variety of colors. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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Illinois exhibit marks anniversary of women’s vote

The movement to entitle women the right to vote began in the United States in the mid-19th century but did not culminate until Aug. 18, 1920, when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Buttons like these from 1915 helped sway public opinion. Image courtesy of Hake’s and LiveAuctioneers

MATTOON, Ill. (AP) – The time span of the effort to secure voting rights for women goes far past the 100 years since it became the law in our country.

That’s the compelling story Carolyn Cloyd said she thinks people should know as the United States sees the 100th anniversary of Constitutional amendment that made it possible.

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