Grandma Moses leads American art offering at Swann Sept. 17

Anna Mary Robertson (Grandma) Moses, ‘Happy Days,’ oil on Masonite, 1961, 18½ x 26½in. Estimate: $50,000-$80,000. Swann image

NEW YORK – Swann Galleries will open the fall auction season with a sale of American art on Thursday, Sept. 17. The sale encompasses the visions of Impressionism, Regionalism and early Modernism, with seaside portraits showcasing various coastal destinations featuring prominently throughout the sale. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Clars auction Sept. 12-13 to feature Raimond Staprans painting

Raimonds Staprans (American, b. 1926), ‘Still Life with Red Piano Stool,’ 1987, oil on canvas. Estimate: $80,000-$120,000. Clars image

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will offer a Raimond Staprans (American, b. 1926), Still Life with Red Piano Stool, 1987, an oil on canvas valued at $80,000-$120,000, at its Sept. 12-13 sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Rock stars lead all-star lineup in Jasper52 auction Sept. 9  

Metallica, Fender bass guitar, circa 2005, signed by the band. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Rock ’n’ roll and pop music take center stage in an entertainment memorabilia auction that will be conducted by Jasper52 on Wednesday, Sept. 9. In addition to signed album covers and stringed instruments, the 73-lot online auction includes movie memorabilia and original comic art. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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