June 12 watch & jewelry auction led by Patek Philippe, Rolex

Patek Philippe Reference 3940 perpetual calendar men’s watch, estimated at $35,000-$45,000
Patek Philippe Reference 3940 perpetual calendar men’s watch, estimated at CA$35,000-$45,000

NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A Patek Philippe Reference 3940 perpetual calendar men’s watch with 18K white gold case and clasp; a Rolex Reference 1680 red Submariner Date men’s watch from 1972 with stainless steel case and band; and a VS2 diamond solitaire ring with a 1.99-carat center stone and a 14K white gold band are a few expected highlights in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Watches & Jewelry auction slated for June 12. All estimates quoted are in Canadian dollars. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Isaac Newton’s notes defy gravity at University Archives sale

Two-page manuscript by Isaac Newton, which sold for $118,750 and top lot status
Two-page manuscript by Isaac Newton, which sold for $118,750 and top lot status
Two-page manuscript by Isaac Newton, which sold for $118,750 and top lot status

WILTON, Conn. – A manuscript penned by Sir Isaac Newton, with mathematical notes and calculations relating to Book III of his iconic scientific work Principia, changed hands for $118,750 in University Archives’ online-only auction of rare autographs, manuscripts, artwork, and comic art held on May 26. It was the top-selling item of the 409 lots in the sale.

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Leonardo DiCaprio buys ‘Modern Family’ star’s stunning home

Exterior shot of the 5,000-sq-ft Los Angeles home Leonardo DiCaprio purchased for $7.1 million and gave to his mother. Photo credit: Todd Goodman. Courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals.com
Exterior shot of the 5,000-sq-ft Los Angeles home Leonardo DiCaprio purchased for $7.1 million and gave to his mother. Photo credit: Todd Goodman. Courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

Exterior shot of the 5,000-sq-ft Los Angeles home Leonardo DiCaprio purchased for $7.1 million and gave to his mother. Photo credit: Todd Goodman. Courtesy of TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

LOS ANGELES – Leonardo DiCaprio has come a long way in 20 years. Leapfrogging from Romper Room and Friends to Hollywood A-lister and, at the same time, acquiring a real estate portfolio that might make Ellen DeGeneres envious. His collection includes an L.A. home he bought in the 1990s from Madonna; a fabulous mid-century modern home in Palm Springs that was built for Dinah Shore, which he purchased in 2014; and a $23 million Malibu home he acquired in 2017. But all of his purchases don’t stay in his portfolio – some are given as gifts to family members. In a generous act, DiCaprio recently purchased the Los Feliz home of Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson for $7.1 million and gave it to his mother, Irmelin Indenbirken. A few years ago, he also bought a Los Feliz home for his dad, George DiCaprio, for $4.9 million.

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Intriguing creamware American ship jug to set sail on June 17

Liverpool creamware American ship jug, estimated at $3,500-$4,000
Liverpool creamware American ship jug, estimated at $3,500-$4,000
Liverpool creamware American ship jug, estimated at $3,500-$4,000

NEW YORK – You can rely on the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association. The 200-strong membership represents hundreds of years of experience with handling antiques, particularly Americana, and you know they obtain access to the best material. On June 17, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will host New Hampshire Antiques Dealers: Americana, a 335-lot sale of choice material that reflects and evokes American rural life from generations past. Once again, Clifford Wallach, an expert in tramp art, folk art, and Americana has curated the tantalizing sale. Here are three highlights that demand your attention. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Swann’s June 17 Fine Books sale includes signed James Joyce editions

James Joyce, ‘Ulysses,’ signed deluxe limited issue, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
James Joyce, ‘Ulysses,’ signed deluxe limited issue, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
James Joyce, ‘Ulysses,’ signed deluxe limited issue, estimated at $15,000-$20,000

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries will hold their spring offering of Fine Books & Autographs on June 17. The auction will feature a strong showing of autographs by prominent American political figures, as well as bright minds from both the performing and visual arts. Literature from the 19th and 20th centuries is present alongside a selection of art, press and illustrated books. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bruneau to auction New England estate art and antiques, June 17

Monumental bronze Art Nouveau three-basin fountain, estimated at $2,000-$3,000
Monumental bronze Art Nouveau three-basin fountain, estimated at $2,000-$3,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – An online-only Estate Fine Art & Antique auction featuring more than 300 lots, mostly pulled from prominent estates throughout New England, is planned for June 17 at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Israeli artists earn their due at Jennifer V. Roth June 16 auction

Nirit Takele, ‘Stretching Leg,’ estimated at $4,000-$6,000
Nirit Takele, ‘Stretching Leg,’ estimated at $4,000-$6,000
Nirit Takele, ‘Stretching Leg,’ estimated at $4,000-$6,000

NEW YORK – Jennifer V Roth Auctions presents an auction of fine works by women artists and Ethiopian artists in an exciting June 16 sale titled “Israeli & International Art.” Lots will begin closing at 2 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available now through LiveAuctioneers.

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Literary lions promise roaring success at RR Auction June 16

F. Scott Fitzgerald signed book, The Beautiful and Damned, estimated at $35,000-$40,000
F. Scott Fitzgerald signed book, The Beautiful and Damned, estimated at $35,000-$40,000
F. Scott Fitzgerald signed book, ‘The Beautiful and Damned,’ estimated at $35,000-$40,000

BOSTON – RR Auction‘s June Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale brings almost 900 lots to the auction block, featuring robust art and literature sections with online bidding  through June 16. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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