BEACHWOOD, Ohio – A small collection of paintings attributed to the Indian artist Purkhu of Kangra (active circa 1780-1820), two paintings by the Indian artist Badri Narayan (1929-2013), and a 17th century Shah-nameh (or Book of Kings, Iran’s central literary work) are all part of Neue Auctions’ online-only fine art and antique auction that will be held Saturday, Feb. 20. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Charleston Estate Auctions’ Feb. 28 sale contains a large group of 18th and 19th century fine Chinese antiques, fine and vintage jewelry, American and European fine art, art glass, American and English sterling silver, fine porcelain, antique American and other furniture, and sports trading cards. Included is a large group of Canton ware and other porcelain from the estate of Dr. Fraser Wilson of Charleston S.C. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions held its Cold War Relics Auction Featuring the KGB Espionage Museum Collection on Feb. 13. The event offered nearly 500 of the rarest and most important artifacts from the U.S., Soviet Union and Cuba during the Cold War-era ever to be assembled and offered at auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
WILTON, Conn. – An exceptional handwritten presidential address signed by Thomas Jefferson and directed to the Cherokee Nation in 1806, a spectacular document written and signed by Albert Einstein regarding his theories on gravity and relativity, and a letter handwritten and signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 concerning the transportation of troops by rail during the Civil War are just a few of the expected top lots in University Archives’ online-only auction of rare manuscripts, autographs and books slated for Wednesday, March 3. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
CRANSTON, R.I. – An online-only Fine Art & Antique auction that’s loaded with 345 lots of paintings, decorative arts, fine furniture, jewelry, silver, Asian arts and collectibles, pulled from prominent estates and collections all across New England, is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25, by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. The auction has a start time of 6 p.m. Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
MOUNT CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Winter Americana Auction contains a wide range of material and will include everything from rare advertising and holiday collectibles to country furniture and folk art. The large auction will take place over three days, Feb. 25-27. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Prison-made handicrafts have been a common practice for centuries as it kept the prisoners busy and gave them some purposeful activity while also serving as a profitable commercial enterprise for the prisons.