Patrick Nagel (American, 1945-1984) Untitled, 1982, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30 inches. Price realized: $112,500. Heritage Auctions image
DALLAS â A flurry of competitive bidding drove Patrick Nagelâs Untitled, 1982, to $112,500 to lead Heritage Auctionsâ Illustration Art Auction April 24. The sale, which boasted sell-through rates of 98.3% by value and 97.6% by lots sold, amassed $1,540,986 in total sales, topping the preauction estimate of $1,073,150 by nearly 44%. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
Extremely important and fine silver-mounted and inlaid presentation pipe tomahawk signed âR. (Richard) Butlerâ and inscribed to Lt John McClellan. Extensively exhibited, including at Smithsonian. Depicted on cover of âIndian Tomahawks & Frontiersman Belt Axes,â and in several other respected reference books. Estimate $300,000-$500,000
DENVER, Pa. â May is a month in which America honors its military, both on Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day. Morphyâs will answer the call for recognition of those whoâve served our country with an exceptional three-day auction traversing the 18th century through modern era. Day 1, on May 27, is titled âFounders & Patriots Arms, Militaria, Documents, Artwork & Rare Imprints from the Era of the American Revolution & the War of 1812.â Days 2 and 3, May 28 and 29, are reserved for a collector favorite: Morphyâs top-notch âExtraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearmsâ sale. View lavishly illustrated, expertly detailed catalogs for all three sessions and bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
An impressive fancy light yellow diamond ring radiant-cut diamond weighing 29.84 carats, with GIA certificate stating fancy light yellow, VS2 clarity. Estimate: $ 350,000-450,000. Freemanâs image
PHILADELPHIA â On Thursday, May 21, Freemanâs will hold its online Jewelry & Watches auction. Spanning periods, the 125-lot auction includes an array of impressive diamonds; colorful gemstones; vintage, retro and antique jewels; and a strong selection of iconic, signed pieces by renowned makers such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, Van Cleef & Arpels, and most notably, David Webb. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
Sir Edward John Poynter, ‘Cave of the Storm Nymphs,’ 1903, oil on canvas. Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) â The nymphs were invited to visit Italy this spring, but they are way too important to travel alone. Curator Lindsay Neal would have to escort them.
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (German, 1884-1976), âRussische Landschaft mit Kreuzwegâ (Russian Landscape with Crosswalk), woodcut, 1919, pencil-signed, board measures 15 3/8in square. Estimate $3,000-$5,000. Quinn’s image
FALLS CHURCH, Va. â On Thursday, May 14, Quinn’s Auction Galleries will present a 188-lot Modern Prints, Posters and Photographs auction with absentee and Internet live bidding available through LiveAuctioneers.