Bruhns to offer Colo. couple’s lifetime collection of art & antiques, Oct. 23-24

18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000
18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000
18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000

DENVER – On October 23-24, Bruhns Auction Gallery will auction the lifetime art and antiques collection of Jack and Linda Keenan, on-site at their elegant Colorado home. The sale features approximately 900 lots of European antiques dating to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, as well as ensembles and accessories from top fashion houses. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kamelot to wrap October with three days of outstanding sales

Jean-Pierre Cassignueul, ‘At the Races,’ $20,000-$40,000
Jean-Pierre Cassignueul, ‘At the Races,’ $20,000-$40,000
Jean-Pierre Cassignueul, ‘At the Races,’ $20,000-$40,000

PHILADELPHIA – Kamelot Auctions will hold three days of sales in late October: French, Italian and American Modern furniture, lighting, and decorative arts on October 26; an interiors sale on October 27; and a continental and Victorian sale on October 28. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Sir Alfred Munnings equine painting wins $500K at Andrew Jones

Sir Alfred James Munnings, ‘The Kilkenny Horse Fair,’ $500,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings, ‘The Kilkenny Horse Fair,’ $500,000
Sir Alfred James Munnings, ‘The Kilkenny Horse Fair,’ $500,000

LOS ANGELES – Fine art, Chinese porcelain and fine silver were standout highlights in the online-only auction of the collection of Lady Victoria White held October 10 by Andrew Jones Auctions. A pair of paintings by the acclaimed British equestrian artist Sir Alfred James Munnings sold for a combined $662,500 in a sale that grossed nearly $1.8 million.

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Robert Peak poster art for ‘Apocalypse Now’ tops $212K at Heritage

Robert Peak, ‘Apocalypse Now’ movie poster illustration, $212,500
Robert Peak, ‘Apocalypse Now’ movie poster illustration, $212,500
Robert Peak, ‘Apocalypse Now’ movie poster illustration, $212,500

DALLAS  – On Oct. 4, Heritage Auctions’ Illustration Art Signature® Auction realized $2.18 million, toplined by the world-record sale of a Marlon Brando painting made for Apocalypse Now by the father of the modern movie poster.

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