Neue Auctions previews April 10 online-only fine estates sale

Life-size wood tack shop horse figure, early 20th century, $2,000-$4,000
Life-size wood tack shop horse figure, early 20th century, $2,000-$4,000

BEACHWOOD, Ohio — Neue Auctions has announced an online-only fine estates auction featuring 432 lots of merchandise from the homes of celebrated interior designers. The sale begins at 10 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, April 10. Absentee and live online bidding are provided by LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading

Early Printed Books on tap at Swann Galleries, April 8

Nicolaus Copernicus, 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium,' second edition, Basel, 1566, $60,000-$80,000.
Nicolaus Copernicus, 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium,' second edition, Basel, 1566, $60,000-$80,000.
Nicolaus Copernicus, ‘De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium,’ second edition, Basel, 1566, $60,000-$80,000

NEW YORK — Early printed books head to auction at Swann Galleries Thursday, April 8 at 12:00 noon Eastern with noteworthy publications relating to early printed medical, scientific and travel works, including a selection of incunabula. Absentee and live online bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading

Three art sales collectively total $3M at Hindman

A Set of Joseon Dynasty Studded Armor and Helmet. 19th Century. Price realized: $293,750
A set of Joseon dynasty studded armor and helmet, 19th century. Sold for $293,750 against an estimate of $6,000 to $8,000

CHICAGO – Hindman Auctions saw tremendous engagement in its three days of Asian Art sales on March 25, 26, and 27. The auctions realized nearly $3 million across the three days, reaching the highest total an Asian Art season has ever achieved at Hindman. The Chinese and Southeast Asian Works of Art sale surpassed $2.2 million, more than doubled the presale estimate, and saw competitive bidding throughout. The Japanese and Korean Works of Art and the Asian Works of Art Online sales also exceeded expectations and realized more than $238,000 and $513,000 in sales, respectively.

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Morphy’s Exceptional Firearms & Militaria Auction slated for April 27-30

Cased pair of circa-1993 bespoke Westley Richards & Co. (England) deluxe-grade sidelock side-by-side game shotguns. Gold-inlaid and engraved by master engraver Allan Brown. One of 11 Westley Richards shotguns generously consigned by the Larry and Brenda Potterfield family with 100% of hammer proceeds directly benefiting the NRA Whittington Center. Estimate $80,000-$100,000

DENVER, Pa. – Expertly curated to the highest standard, the selection awaiting bidders at Morphy’s April 27-30 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria Auction is a diverse offering that includes military and civilian productions rarely seen in the collector marketplace. Nearly 2,000 lots will be presented by Morphy’s over the four days, amply covering such categories as NFA Weapons, Antique and Modern Rifles & Shotguns; Antique and Modern Handguns; Militaria, Swords, Knives, Civil War Firearms & Lincoln Memorabilia; and Fishing Lures & Accessories. Bid absentee or live online via LiveAuctioneers.

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Rock-n-roll icons headline Ruby Mazur’s latest exhibit in Hawaii

A portrait of Prince from Ruby Mazur's 'High Volume' series of paintings.
A portrait of Prince from Ruby Mazur’s ‘High Volume’ series of paintings

MAUI, Hawaii — Following his successful recent new exhibit opening at Hawaii’s Holle Fine Art gallery at 39 Front Street in Lahaina on the island of Maui, during which legendary pop artist Ruby Mazur debuted his latest work, Rock-n-Roll Last Supper, a massive five by 12ft oil on canvas that was three years in the making, the artist is now debuting his new High-Volume series this week, which will be on exhibit through the spring.

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