Yellow diamond ring sparkled brightly at Freeman’s May 19 sale

Fancy light yellow diamond ring, which sold for $308,700
Fancy light yellow diamond ring, which sold for $308,700
Fancy light yellow diamond ring, which sold for $308,700

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Freeman’s is pleased to announce the results of its May 19 Jewelry and Watches auction, which confirms Freeman’s leading market position as a destination for fine pieces from renowned makers and houses. Art Deco designs performed particularly well, but the 157-lot sale saw competitive bidding from both phone and online buyers for a wide range of styles and pieces. An impressive fancy light yellow diamond ring achieved $308,700, leading the sale and surpassing the piece’s high estimate.

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Mira Nakashima designs rise to top of Hindman sale

Mira Nakashima coffee table, which sold for $28,125, more than five times its estimate
Mira Nakashima coffee table, which sold for $28,125, more than five times its estimate

CHICAGO – Hindman’s Modern Design sale saw outstanding results on May 20, and ultimately realized more than $865,000. Competitive bidding across multiple platforms led to estimates being surpassed, and works by acclaimed designers such as Mira Nakashima, Martin Szekely, Christopher Ries, and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne achieved top prices. Works by renowned designers Warren Platner, Stanislav Libensky and Jaroslava Brychtova, Vladimir Kagan, David Easton, and Florence Knoll also saw strong engagement.

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Jasper52 offers Americana, Folk Art and Outsider Art, June 3

1845 sampler stitched by Susan Locke of Lexington, Massachusetts, estimated at $3,000-$3,500
1845 sampler stitched by Susan Locke of Lexington, Massachusetts, estimated at $3,000-$3,500
1845 sampler stitched by Susan Locke of Lexington, Massachusetts, estimated at $3,000-$3,500

NEW YORK – Once again, trusted expert Clifford Wallach has curated an Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art auction for Jasper52, which means its contents will be a richly panoramic representation of rural American life from decades if not centuries ago. Starting at 6 pm Eastern time on June 3, it contains more than 550 lots of paintings, textiles, and decorative objects. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Whitney Houston mural highlights new building in Newark’s arts district

GRAMMY Museum-commissioned mural of Whitney Houston, who was a Newark, New Jersey native. Image provided by Striker Management

NEWARK, N.J. – Baldwin Equities and Striker announce that 45 William Street will hold its grand opening May 29, 2021, from 10am-2pm. Located in the heart of Newark’s arts district, 45 William Street is also the site of a brand-new GRAMMY Museum-commissioned, large-scale mosaic mural of Whitney Houston (1963-2012). Houston was a native of Newark and one of the best-selling recording artists of the 1980s and ’90s.

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Baseball legends star in Hindman June 8 sports memorabilia auction

1930s Babe Ruth- and Lou Gehrig-signed Babe Ruth Home Run Special Spalding baseball, estimated at $10,000-$15,000
1930s Babe Ruth- and Lou Gehrig-signed Babe Ruth Home Run Special Spalding baseball, estimated at $10,000-$15,000
1930s Babe Ruth- and Lou Gehrig-signed Babe Ruth Special Spalding baseball, estimated at $10,000-$15,000

CHICAGO – On June 8, Hindman will present its Sports Memorabilia auction, which will offer objects that reflect legendary athletes across multiple sports. Items will showcase athletes such as Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and Tiger Woods. The 256-lot auction features property from the collection of acclaimed journalist and author Allen Abel. Spanning Abel’s career of over four decades, the collection includes on-site ephemera from some of the most celebrated moments in sporting history. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Scarce Confederate revolver featured in Heritage June 6 auction

Confederate Rigdon, Ansley & Co. C.S.A. single action revolver, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Confederate Rigdon, Ansley & Co. C.S.A. single action revolver, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Confederate Rigdon, Ansley & Co. C.S.A. single action revolver, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

DALLAS – A Confederate revolver, one of only about 1,000 of its kind, will find a new home when it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature Auction June 6. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Vintage travel posters power Potter & Potter to $405K result May 15

Charles Allen's 1960s-era ‘Hawaii’ poster, which sold for $2,640
Charles Allen’s 1960s-era ‘Hawaii’ poster, which sold for $2,640

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter‘s May 15 Vintage Posters, Prints & Works on Paper event was the image of success from start to finish, busting through the sale’s preauction high estimate to realize more than $405,000. After a day of spirited bidding, 56 lots realized $1,000-$2,000; 13 lots made $2,001-$9,999; and two lots broke the $10,000 mark. (Lots linked to images reflect hammer prices.)

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Bidders ready to pounce on Ai Weiwei work in John Moran June 9 auction

Ai Weiwei, ‘Swatter,’ estimated at $12,000-$18,000
Ai Weiwei, ‘Swatter,’ estimated at $12,000-$18,000

Ai Weiwei, ‘Swatter,’ estimated at $12,000-$18,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers is excited to announce the Postwar & Contemporary Art + Design sale taking place on June 9, beginning at 10 am Pacific time. We are thrilled to offer property from two private notable collections in this 227-lot sale: the collection of the Dharam Damama’s, an internationally acclaimed dealer/collector duo, and the Blake Byrne collection. Both are sure to thrill modern and contemporary art lovers alike. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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De Sede’s ‘Non Stop’ sofa enjoys endless popularity

This de Sede Non Stop sofa realized $12,000 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2018 at Material Culture.
This de Sede Non Stop sofa realized $12,000 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2018 at Material Culture.
This de Sede Non Stop sofa realized $12,000 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2018 at Material Culture.

NEW YORK — The 1970s were not as celebrated for iconic furniture designs as the two preceding decades, when modern furniture came into its own. Still, the decade witnessed some historic contributions, and unquestionably, one of its most striking designs was de Sede’s DS-600 modular Non Stop sofa.

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