HUDSON, N.Y. – Stair will offer the contents of Sir John Richardson’s lower Fifth Avenue loft on Sept. 16 -17 in what the company believes will be one of its most interesting “lifestyle” sales to date. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
BIRMINGHAM, UK – A rare Art Deco diamond bracelet from esteemed jewelry designer and silversmith Hennell will be offered at a Fellows auction Sept. 17. The rarity of this alluring piece, which is set entirely with diamonds, is represented by the fact that Fellows has never sold a piece of Hennell jewelry before. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Those who knew the late Brian Maiher described him as one of the most passionate and astute collectors of railroadiana, petroleum-related memorabilia and fire-related antiques in the entire country. On Aug. 29, Maiher’s many friends in the hobby, as well as fellow collectors who knew of him only by reputation, had the opportunity to bid on his extraordinary 40-year estate collection. Milestone Auctions hosted the event at their spacious suburban-Cleveland venue, where in-house attendees competed vigorously against a strong contingent of phone and Internet bidders. The final tally revealed that 40% of the winning bids had been placed by gallery guests, who were eager to claim their purchases and transport them home for immediate display. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
CINCINNATI – Cowan’s Auctions will offer the remarkable Plains and Eastern Woodlands collection of Robert P. Jerich in its Sept. 18 American Indian Art auction. The Jerich Collection is expected to be the highlight of the 462-lot auction, which also features the first portion the rattle collection of Dick Jemison, Alabama, an estate from Ohio of fresh to the market Pueblo and Plains material, and a sizeable section of ancient art of the Eastern Woodlands. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
DENVER, Pa. – One of the most enjoyable aspects of collecting antique toys is attending an auction, discovering that elusive piece you’ve been chasing for years, then bidding on it and experiencing the thrill of taking it home. Morphy’s is a place where many great toy discoveries have been made, and more are on the horizon Sept. 23-24 when the company presents an outstanding lineup of rare and coveted toys and banks from long-held collections. The auction will be held at Morphy’s 45,000-square-foot gallery, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.
CHICAGO – Hindman Auction’s Fine and Important Jewelry auction on Tuesday, Sept. 15, will feature an exceptional selection of signed pieces, diamonds and antique and contemporary jewelry. The sale offers fine jewelry featuring an exquisite selection by Jean Schlumberger including some of his most iconic designs. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
KANSAS CITY, MO. – When World War I exploded in the late summer of 1914, armies took the field in bright uniforms and navies steamed to sea flying the colors of their nations. For the ensuing years of global war until the peace treaty was signed on June 28, 1919, most history has centered on battles, leaders and empires.
NEW YORK – Covering a period of nearly five centuries, printed and manuscript Americana will cross the auction block at Swann Galleries on Thursday, Sept. 24. This auction is exceptionally varied in content and subjects covered, from colonialism and the Westward expansion of the United States, to presidential material and firsthand accounts by ordinary people of important historical moments. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.