Celestial expectations for famille rose sphere vase at Doyle, Sept. 21

Chinese famille rose porcelain celestial sphere vase, estimated at $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Chinese famille rose porcelain celestial sphere vase, estimated at $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

Chinese famille rose porcelain celestial sphere vase, estimated at $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Doyle will hold an auction of Asian Works of Art on Wednesday, September 21, starting at 10 am Eastern time. This highly-anticipated auction presents the arts of China, Japan and across Asia spanning the Neolithic Period through the 20th century. Showcased will be exceptional porcelains, bronzes, jades, snuff bottles, pottery, scholar’s objects, furniture and paintings from prominent collections and estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Colorful Calder and glorious glass await at Cottone, Sept. 23

Alexander Calder, ‘The Beams,’ est. $40,000-$60,000
Alexander Calder, ‘The Beams,’ est. $40,000-$60,000
Alexander Calder, ‘The Beams,’ est. $40,000-$60,000

GENESEO, N.Y. – Cottone Auctions’ late summer Fine Art & Antiques auction, scheduled for Friday, September 23, will feature fine items from private institutions, estates and individuals. The sale will begin at noon Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Three 19th century vehicles motor to the top of Miller & Miller sale

1899 Stanley Stanhope Model No. 1 Locomobile, CA$44,250
1899 Stanley Stanhope Model No. 1 Locomobile, CA$44,250
1899 Stanley Stanhope Model No. 1 Locomobile, CA$44,250

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Three motor vehicles from the turn of the previous century – a 1907 REO Model A five-passenger touring car, an 1899 Stanley Stanhope No. 1 Locomobile and a prototype of the 1911 Model H REO pickup truck – sped away for a combined $120,950 in Miller & Miller Auctions’ online-only Petroliana & Advertising auction held on September 10. All figures quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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Prestige jewelers and designers featured in Jasper52’s Sept. 21 jewelry sale

Turquoise butterfly pendant on a leather cord, estimated at $1,200-$1,500
Turquoise butterfly pendant on a leather cord, estimated at $1,200-$1,500
Turquoise butterfly pendant on a leather cord, estimate $1,200-$1,500

NEW YORK – A turquoise butterfly pendant on a leather cord, a 14K gold sapphire and diamond ballerina ring, and a vintage sterling silver and turquoise bowguard will likely earn top lot status at Jasper52’s Antique to Modern Fine Jewelry sale, which will commence on Wednesday, September 21 at 4 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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