Contemporary artworks are lively additions to Clars’ June 17 sale

Gordon Onslow Ford, ‘Mountains of Desire,’ est. $50,000-$70,000
Gordon Onslow Ford, ‘Mountains of Desire,’ est. $50,000-$70,000
Gordon Onslow Ford, ‘Mountains of Desire,’ est. $50,000-$70,000

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will hold a Summer Modern + Contemporary Art + Design sale on Friday, June 17. The offered works will span numerous movements and mediums. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Porsche modified by sculptor Robert Morris to set pace at LAMA, June 23

1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, modified by its owner, sculptor Robert Morris, est. $250,000-$350,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA

 

1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, modified by its owner, sculptor Robert Morris, est. $250,000-$350,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA
1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, modified by its owner, sculptor Robert Morris, est. $250,000-$350,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA

VAN NUYS, Calif. – The headlining lot at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)‘s Art + Design sale on Thursday, June 23 will be a truly singular Porsche: the modified 356 Speedster from the collection of Minimalist sculptor Robert Morris (American, 1931-2018). The Morris Porsche Speedster is estimated at $250,000-$350,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Heads up! Antique headgear and other great militaria at Hindman, June 21-22

Model 1821 US infantry shako, est. $4,000-$6,000
Model 1821 US infantry shako, est. $4,000-$6,000
Model 1821 US infantry shako, est. $4,000-$6,000

CINCINNATI – The Civil War and American militaria collection of Bruce B. Hermann, an internationally renowned specialist in military antiques, will highlight Hindman’s June 21 to 22 American Historical Ephemera and Photography Auction. With an extensive background in American and Western European military history, Hermann has more than 30 years of experience collecting and dealing in 16th- to 20th-century militaria. Hermann also served as an appraiser on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow for 11 seasons. The sale offers bidders an opportunity to compete for exceptional historical items that represent Hermann’s passion for history and American militaria. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Snap judgment: no duds in Doyle’s June 21 Photographs sale

Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Doyle will present an auction of Photographs on Tuesday, June 21 at 10 am Eastern time, showcasing fine examples spanning the history of the genre, from early photographs to contemporary works. The sale also includes a small selection of photobooks. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Trains and automobiles fuel Miller & Miller’s June 18 sale

 

Fully restored 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, est. CA$45,000-$60,000
Fully restored 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, est. CA$45,000-$60,000

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A fully restored 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, a 1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe convertible sedan and a 1930s Service Station Equipment Co., Ltd. Canadian double gasoline pump are just a few of the treasures that await bidders in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Petroliana, Railroadiana & Advertising auction planned for Saturday, June 18 at 9 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All estimates quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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