NEW YORK – Jasper52 will conduct an online auction of Premium Antiquarian Maps on Tuesday, May 26. This finely curated auction celebrates cartography at its finest. The 123 lots in the auction include antique illustrated maps and views by some of the most significant mapmakers of their times. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
DALLAS – A rare .44-caliber revolver used in the Civil War could bring $50,000 or more in Heritage Auctions’ Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Auction June 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Capsule’s Modern, Post War & Contemporary Art auction on Thursday, May 28, features paintings, drawings and editions from fresh-to-market estates and collections, including works from the estate of Rubin L. Gorewitz, CPA to 20th century artists. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
DENVER, Pa. – It pays to advertise, but investing in rare oil and gas company advertising signage pays even better. That’s the conclusion that can be drawn from Morphy Auctions’ May 13-14 Automobilia & Petroliana sale, which garnered excellent prices across the board and totaled $1.2 million – 20% more than the overall low estimate. Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.
MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s first California & American Fine Art auction of the year achieved strong prices for fresh-to-market works from around the country. The online auction brought out many new bidders who battled for the fine works of art in the sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National WWI Museum and Memorial will reopen to its members on Monday, June 1, and to the general public on Tuesday, June 2.
DALLAS – Each Spring for the last five years, Heritage has compiled an auction devoted to Art Glass and related decorative arts with the objective of meeting every taste and budget. The market has shown considerable buoyancy over the last few years, with some record prices achieved. The selection this spring’s Tiffany, Lalique & Art Glass Including Art Deco & Art Nouveau, which will be held June 4, is more varied than ever before. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Swann Auction Galleries’ Printed & Manuscript African Americana auction on May 7 totaled $741,581 for the 399 lots with an 89% sell-through rate by lot. It was the company’s first live online auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s reports its first online fine art sale of 2020 on May 14 was highly successful. The 58-lot Modern & Contemporary Art auction had a sell-through rate of 95% and achieved over $1 million, just shy of its high estimate. Strong prices were achieved for Latin American, English and iconic American Pop artists. With many consignments from private New York collectors, the auction included notable works by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, and Andy Warhol. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – At first glance, commemorative quilts seem like a narrow niche of quiltmaking. After some research though, they are far more far-ranging than they appear. Quilts provide warmth and comfort but they are symbols of personal expression. Quilts have been made to commemorate graduations, births, retirements, U.S. presidents, special events, politics and social activism, military victories, branches of the armed forces and much more.