LOS ANGELES – Property from the Estate of Robert Evans, an auction to be conducted by Julien’s on Oct. 24, celebrates the dazzling life and singular career of the legendary American film producer and studio executive Robert Evans. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
BOULDER, Colo. – Authenticity and provenance form the bedrock of Artemis Gallery’s auction business. In their beautifully illustrated catalogs, the company provides bidders with a virtual history lesson in each of its expertly written catalog descriptions. Scrupulously researched, each item is described in depth and tagged with a record of former ownership and previous appearances at auction, whenever such information is available. Provenance of this type is especially important to bidders who participate in Artemis Gallery’s premium-level “Exceptional Antiquities, Asian & Ethnographic” auctions, the next of which is slated for Thursday, October 8. In this series of upscale auctions, Artemis Gallery presents its finest selections from private and institutional collections, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – You may have heard the old line, “Say it with flowers.” It’s a classic way to express feelings for another person, for any number of different reasons or occasions. But if you really want to make an impression, “Say it with jewelry.” It’s easy to buy tasteful, high-quality jewelry, even if you’re not particularly knowledgeable about jewels or precious metals. You can leave it to the experts at Jasper52, who never fail in putting together auctions of fine jewelry that include the most sought-after designers, gems and design periods. All Jasper52 auctions are online-only events and run through LiveAuctioneers, exclusively.
NEW YORK – Kaminski Auctions is set to host one of the largest and most anticipated auctions of the year. With online bidding through LiveAuctioneers, Fine Furnishings of the Historic Waldorf Astoria New York is an extensive presentation of unique objects from one of the world’s truly legendary hotels. Proceeds from the auction will go to support St. Bartholomew’s Conservancy in its mission to help restore and preserve the exteriors and gardens of fellow neighborhood landmark St. Bartholomew’s Church and Community House, directly across the street from the Waldorf Astoria New York, a celebrated site of history and Byzantine-Romanesque architecture. The St. Bartholomew’s Church Site is a National Historic Landmark, a New York City Landmark, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — Continuing its foray into single-estate auctions, The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., will host an auction of the Orentreich Foundation Art Collection on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. ET, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers. The sale represents the market debut of a trove of artworks collected by the Manhattan and Cold Spring, New York-based medical-research foundation, which has conducted important research on aging, cancer, dermatology, and serum biomarkers.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Blue Box Auction Gallery (BBA) announces its first simulcast auction, to be held October 10 through LiveAuctioneers. Blue Box Auction Gallery was created by licensed auctioneer Jim Weigl. “It was a result of COVID that opened this opportunity for our team. We’re very excited to offer this collection to the world,” Weigl said.
NEW YORK – Vietnamese art has historically received less respect in the world’s art market than many other Southeast Asian countries, but one artist who enjoyed a consistently strong presence in both private collections and at auction was Lê Phổ (1907-2001). Born in Hanoi and schooled there and in Paris, Lê Phổ was one of the first artists to blend Western Impressionism with classical Vietnamese motifs. Today, he is best known for his lush paintings of flowers and lovely women.
NEW YORK – The beauty and versatility of pearls will be on full display October 7 as Jasper52 presents a 186-lot auction of fine pearl jewelry in its many elegant forms. Whether the goal is understated chic or scene-stealing dazzle, the right piece is waiting for you in this very special sale. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
DENVER, Pa. – A high-performance array of bright, beautiful signs, gas globes and early gas pumps will be waiting to impress bidders at Morphy’s 1,162-lot Automobilia & Petroliana Auction on October 14 and 15. Many of the colorful rarities are from collections that were established back when petroleum-related items in pristine condition were much easier to find. As an added bonus, the big two-day event includes a lineup of 12 fantastic motorcycles, starting with a 1948 Indian Chief Roadmaster, one of only 3,000 made during that year. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
CHICAGO – Hindman will offer a selection of over 100 wristwatches and pocket watches in their fall Timepieces auction, October 6, 2020, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers. This sale follows the outstanding success of the spring Fine Timepieces auction, which sold 100% of the lots offered and far exceeded presale estimates. The upcoming October auction will offer classic examples by important makers like Cartier, Piaget, and Patek Philippe. Rolex will lead the auction with a special collection of pocket watches from the Winnetka, Illinois, collection of Mrs. Joseph Levy Jr.