HOUSTON – There was spirited bidding on the floor on May 21 as Simpson Galleries celebrated its 60th anniversary with its first live in-house auction since February of 2020. The more than 450 lots on offer included important traditional and modern paintings; Asian works of art; fine Continental furniture; European porcelain; sculpture; glassware and crystal by Lalique and Baccarat; Texas and Houston historical documents; sterling silver by Gotham and Barton; estate jewelry and mid-century Modern design.
The Sex Pistols (left, Sid Vicious; center, Steve Jones; and right, Johnny Rotten) on stage in Trondheim, Norway on July 21, 1977. The legendary punk band’s anthem, ‘God Save the Queen,’ which debuted during Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, has been re-released to mark the British monarch’s Platinum Jubilee. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Riksarkivet (National Archives of Norway), Belledbladet NA Arne S. Nielsen. It was taken from Flickr’s The Commons, which determined that no known copyright restrictions apply.
LONDON (AP) – In Britain, there are several traditional elements to a royal anniversary: pageants, street parties, the Sex Pistols. Queen Elizabeth II and the Pistols have been linked since the punk pioneers released the song God Save the Queen during the 1977 Silver Jubilee that marked the monarch’s 25 years on the throne. The anti-authoritarian anthem – not to be confused with the actual British national anthem of the same name – has been re-released for Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, or 70 years as Queen. It’s one of a raft of cultural tie-ins – critics might say cash-ins – spurred by the royal milestone.
DALLAS — Dallas Auction Gallery enjoyed strong results in fine art, watches and Chinese antiques in its May 25 Fine and Decorative Art Auction. The sale featured a selection of Texas, European and Contemporary art from various estates, as well as Chinese antiques and estate jewelry.
Everlast training boxing gloves used by Muhammad Ali during the 1970s, est. $5,000-$7,000
CHICAGO – On June 6 and 7, Hindman will offer 610 lots of trading cards and memorabilia from many of the sports world’s most cherished luminaries in the firm’s Sports Memorabilia auction. The sale will be offered in two sessions, beginning with trading cards on Monday, June 6 and concluding with memorabilia on Tuesday, June 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Two works by street artist Mr. Brainwash and a 1951 Bernard Buffet limited edition lithograph will fight for top lot status in Jasper52’s Fine Art, Prints and Multiples auction, which will be conducted on Wednesday, June 8, beginning at 3 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
