SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Vogt Galleries’ Western & Texas Arts Auction on Saturday, Aug. 22, will feature 291 lots including original artwork, saddles and spurs, turquoise jewelry, early firearms, maps, documents, and Western memorabilia. The auction will start at noon Central time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
Freeman’s Luxe: Boutique Jewels sale Aug. 20 includes watches
PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, Aug. 20, Freeman’s will hold its Luxe: Boutique Jewels auction. It is the latest in Freeman’s online Luxe Sale Series, which aims to bring high-end jewelry and lifestyle objects to beginning and lifelong collectors alike. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Spratling flatware tops $34K at Moran’s Made in Mexico sale
MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers’ Made in Mexico auction boasted a 95% sell-through rate, cementing the popularity of fine and decorative art from Mexico on the world stage. Robust online and phone bidding could be seen throughout the day as many pieces soared over their high estimates. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
The Hot Bid: Beatles concert poster sets world record
NEW YORK – On occasion, The Hot Bid revisits remarkable antique and vintage collectibles that have sold. Today’s subject is a rare concert poster that sold at Heritage Auctions in April 2020.
What you see: An original 1966 Beatles Shea Stadium concert poster that sold for $137,500, which set and a new world auction record for an original concert poster.
Edward Wormley: modern designer mindful of classics
NEW YORK – One of the greats of the Modernism movement in furniture design was undoubtedly Edward Wormley (1907-1995). As one of America’s most prolific and leading designers, he spent over three decades of his career at Dunbar (save for a short break when he worked for its competitor, Drexel), designing up to two lines a year.