NEW YORK – Capsule Auctions presents Bright Stars, a curated selection of works by modern, postwar and contemporary artists including Manoucher Yektai, Amedeo Modigliani, Andy Warhol and many more on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
Mr. Brainwash paintings presented at New River Fine Art
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – “Keep It Real: The Artworks of Mr. Brainwash Presented by New River Fine Art” (now through Dec. 20) is an exhibition at New River Fine Art that explores the alternative macrocosm of internationally renowned Post-Pop artist, Mr. Brainwash, as he explores bold color, graffiti-style markings, splatter paint, black stencils, silkscreened iconology and audacious street art aesthetics.
Freeman’s Modern & Contemporary Art Auction earns $2.7M
PHILADELPHIA – Freeman’s Modern & Contemporary Art auction on Nov. 17 realized over $2.7 million. With highly competitive bidding throughout the sale from bidders both online and on the phone, the auction achieved an impressive 95% sell-through rate and established record prices for works by Alexander Calder and Clyfford Still. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
Luxury watches have their hour in the sun at Miller & Miller
NEW HAMBURG, Ontario – A Rolex Explorer wristwatch and an Omega “Pre-Moon” Speedmaster watch, both from the 1960s, sold for $29,500 and $23,600, respectively; an 1880s Gilbert No. 8 floor standing jewelers regulator clock realized $8,850; and an 1890s watercolor painting by the renowned American artist Frederic Remington also brought $8,850 in Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.’s online-only Watches, Jewelry & Decorative Arts auction held Nov. 21. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
Hermann Historica to wrap 2020 with huge auction Dec. 7-11
GRASBRUNN, Germany – Hermann Historica’s online-only five-day sale running from Dec. 7–11 is the rousing finale of the auction year 2020. More than 3,600 lots will be offered. With 641 lots from all special fields of interest, the auction compares favorably with the live auctions held for many decades in their in-house saleroom. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
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BTS contributes costumes to Julien’s Musicares benefit
LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions has announced Musicares® Charity Relief Auction will take place live in Beverly Hills on Jan. 29th.
Marburger Farm dealers thankful for successful show
ROUND TOP, Texas – While the nation slugged out the days before the election, a COVID-weary crowd pulled off a blissful and careful week at the Marburger Farm Antique Show. Gratitude ruled: “Thank you for wearing your mask!” “Thank you for coming!” “Thank you for bringing these beautiful things to this beautiful place.” And the ever-present, “Oh, I needed this show. Thank you!”
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Hadid-designed museum in China to open in 2023
SHENZHEN, China – The future Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, designed by British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, will become a pearl of the Guangzhou–Shenzhen Science Technology Innovation Corridor. The museum will be a key destination to learn and explore the power of science and technology and understand their impact on our life and future.Continue reading
Tate Modern reschedules Kusama mirror room exhibition
LONDON – Tate Modern’s special presentation of two immersive mirror room installations by Yayoi Kusama will be on view from March 29, 2021, to March 27, 2022. This year-long focused exhibition, originally scheduled to open in 2020 to celebrate the museum’s 20th anniversary, will showcase these much-loved works by one of the most celebrated artists working today. Tickets will be released in the coming days. Follow Tate’s social media channels for updates.
Shenandoah Valley antiques: slice of Americana
NEW YORK – Nearly everyone has heard of the Shenandoah Valley, either through song, history class or an item that was produced there by the many artisans who populated the region in the 18th and 19th century. More on that shortly, but first a brief geography lesson: The Shenandoah Valley is a fairly modest stretch of land that straddles northwestern Virginia and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. To the east are the Blue Ridge mountains. To the west is the edge of the Alleghenies. Three rivers loosely define the region: the Potomac, the James and, of course, the Shenandoah.