Elite collection of Japanese woodblock prints entered in March 31 sale

Utagawa Kunisada, 'The Tama River at Chofu,' from a set of triptychs released in 1854, $2,500-$3,000. Image courtesy Jasper52
Utagawa Kunisada, 'The Tama River at Chofu,' from a set of triptychs released in 1854, $2,500-$3,000. Image courtesy Jasper52
Utagawa Kunisada, ‘The Tama River at Chofu,’ from a set of triptychs released in 1854, $2,500-$3,000. Image courtesy Jasper52

NEW YORK — Jasper52 launches an elite collection of Japanese woodblock prints March 31 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Discover why Japanese printmakers impacted the development of modern art across names like Hasui Kawase, Kogyo and Isoda Koryusai. This sale reveals nuanced techniques and traditional Japanese values. Whether capturing the serenity of a temple or a moonlit ocean, these images exemplify both fine art and elegant decoration. Online bidding is available exclusively through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading

1937 Rockola World Series coin-op dominated Fine Estate’s auction

Rock-Ola World Series Baseball arcade game, estimate $20,000-$25,000. Image courtesy Fine Estate, Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.com
Rock-Ola World Series Baseball arcade game, estimate $20,000-$25,000. Image courtesy Fine Estate, Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.com
Rock-Ola World Series Baseball arcade game, $34,375 including buyer’s premium. Image courtesy Fine Estate, Inc.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — A 1937 Rockola Rock-Ola 1937 World Series Baseball arcade game took top lot honors in Fine Estate, Inc.’s March 21 auction, soaring past expectations to sell for $34,375 (all prices include buyer’s premium), more than three times expectations. Absentee and live online bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading

Jasper52 presents exquisite decorative arts March 31

Brutalist metal wall art, USA, 1970s, $1,100-$1,500. Image courtesy Jasper52
Jumping hare, bronze, Belgium, late 20th century, $400-$500. Image courtesy Jasper52
Jumping hare, bronze, Belgium, late 20th century, $400-$500. Image courtesy Jasper52

NEW YORK — Admirers of the decorative arts will want to mark calendars for Jasper52’s upcoming auction beginning 7 p.m. Eastern March 31. Indulge your table, mantel, garden and more with this diverse array of antique to modern decorative objects. Exquisite vases, impressive dinnerware, and lovely bronze sculptures are among the unique treasures in this sale. Absentee and live online bidding is provided exclusively by LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading

Moran’s art-filled California Living auction set for April 6

Tiffany Studios counterbalance floor lamp, circa 1902-1919, $4,000-$6,000. Image courtesy John Moran Auctioneers

MONROVIA, Calif. — John Moran Auctioneers‘ April 6 California Living auction is filled with fine art and accoutrement perfect for the California abode. The live auction will begin 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. Absentee and live online bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading

Hindman’s $435K literature auction doubles pre-sale estimate

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Bram Stoker (1847-1912), ‘Dracula,’ 1897, $26,500 including buyer’s premium. Image courtesy Hindman

CHICAGO – Hindman Auctions saw outstanding results in its Literature From a Private New Orleans Collection sale, held March 19. The auction realized more than  $435,000, doubling its pre-sale estimate. Online bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading