Hindman to auction parade of American historical treasures, Sept. 14-15

Kentucky State Agricultural Society coin silver presentation pitcher, est. $10,000-$20,000
Kentucky State Agricultural Society presentation pitcher, est. $10,000-$20,000

CINCINNATI – On Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15, Hindman will offer an array of furniture, paintings and decorative arts that reflect numerous critical figures and moments in American history. Highlighting this fall’s American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts auction will be two Andrew Clemens sand bottles, for which Hindman holds the world auction record. Also, a selection of portraiture and paintings will be offered, featuring a portrait of the African American actor and abolitionist Ira Aldridge. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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John Moran’s Aug. 23 auction showed off Mexico’s rich art traditions

 

Matilde Poulat Matl silver and gem-set dove and basket necklace, $5,525
Matilde Poulat Matl silver and gem-set dove and basket necklace, $5,525

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers‘ August 23 Made in Mexico sale drew bidders from near and far who showed interest in the 300-lot sale, which featured fine and decorative art and jewelry from Mexico, Cuba, Central and South America, as well as some from the Los Angeles Latino community.

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Ming Dynasty peony dish could reach $500K at Heritage, Sept. 20-21

Peony-patterned Chinese dish, glazed with copper, est. $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

 

Peony-patterned Chinese dish, glazed with copper, est. $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Peony-patterned Chinese dish, glazed with copper, estimate $300,000-$500,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – A masterwork of Ming dynasty porcelain will serve as the centerpiece of Heritage Auctions’s Sept. 20-21 Asian Art Signature® Auction. The peony-patterned Chinese vessel is exquisitely glazed with copper, and was collected by Dr. Cornelius Osgood, the curator of Yale’s Peabody Museum, and his wife, Mrs. Soo Sui-ling Osgood. The dish is estimated at $300,000-$500,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Dogs and their people bonded forever in new book of antique photos

A photograph from the Anthony Cavo book ‘LOVE IMMORTAL – Antique Photographs and Stories of Dogs and Their People.’ Courtesy of Harper Design

NEW YORK – A newly published book titled LOVE IMMORTAL (Harper Design 9780063204294; $25.99) presents for the first time more than 200 photographs from the private collection of longtime antiques collector, dealer, and appraiser Anthony Cavo. This artfully designed collection of Daguerrotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, cartes de visite, and sepia and black-and-white images includes an entertaining mix of historical anecdotes, true stories, superstitions, excerpts from literature, letters, quotes, and fun facts that are sure to make this book irresistible to dog lovers and to those with an interest in photography.

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Costa Rican currency adds more than face value to Doyle’s Sept. 13 sale

Costa Rican 1865 Cien Pesos (100 pesos) note, est. $2,500-$5,000
Costa Rican 1865 Cien Pesos (100 pesos) note, est. $2,500-$5,000
Costa Rican 1865 Cien Pesos (100 pesos) note, est. $2,500-$5,000

NEW YORK – Doyle’s auction Coins, Stamps, Bank Notes, Sports Collectibles & Medals, scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 at 10 am Eastern time will showcase a wide selection of American and world rarities from prominent collections and distinguished estates in the New York area and other regions of the country. The fascinating offerings will appeal to seasoned buyers and new collectors alike. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Peter Collingwood elevated weaving from craft to art

A Peter Collingwood macrogauze wall hanging achieved $23,023 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2022. Image courtesy of Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.
A Peter Collingwood macrogauze wall hanging achieved $23,023 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2022. Image courtesy of Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — British surgeon-turned-weaver Peter Collingwood (1922-2008) was so passionate about elevating weaving from handicrafts to legitimate art, he pushed its boundaries. Taking apart looms and reassembling them in new ways, he reimagined the process by which textiles could be made, and became one of Britain’s foremost weavers.

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