Yaacov Agam window installation a top draw at Abell Auction, Sept. 25

Yaacov Agam double-sided polymorph window installation, created for the Spreckels Theater in San Diego, estimated at $200,000-$300,000
Yaacov Agam double-sided polymorph window installation, created for the Spreckels Theater in San Diego, estimated at $200,000-$300,000

LOS ANGELES – A collection of powerful works by Yaacov Agam, Ernie Barnes, Jean Dubuffet, Ed Ruscha and Fritz Scholder comes to Abell Auction Co. as part of the Exceptional Modern Art and California Estates sale on Sunday, September 25. Live bidding for the online auction starts at 9 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Fontaine’s alight with 80+ Tiffany Studios works, Sept. 24-25

Circa-1910 Tiffany Studios Peony Border chandelier, est. $80,000-$120,000

 

 Circa-1910 Tiffany Studios Peony Border chandelier, est. $80,000-$120,000

Circa-1910 Tiffany Studios Peony Border chandelier, est. $80,000-$120,000

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fontaine’s Auction Gallery will present a major two-day auction on September 24-25, containing more than 800 lots, with each session starting at 11 am Eastern time. It will include the collection of Howard and Arlene Lubkin of Rye Brook, New York, and Tiffany Studios lighting from private collections as well as several important estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Qianlong Nine Peaches vase ready to be picked at Hindman, Sept. 23

Qianlong-era famille rose Nine Peaches globular bottle vase, estimate upon request
Qianlong-era famille rose Nine Peaches globular bottle vase, estimate upon request
Qianlong-era famille rose Nine Peaches globular bottle vase, estimate upon request

CHICAGO – A famille rose Nine Peaches globular bottle vase will be the centerpiece of Hindman’s Friday, September 23 Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art auction. The massive, intricately decorated masterpiece will highlight an offering of imperial porcelain. A jadeite necklace from the estate of Hizaso Nagatani, a renowned Chicago collector and connoisseur of Asian works of art is another standout item. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Step right up! Circus rarities to perform at Potter & Potter auction, Sept. 24

Circa-1940 papier-mache figure of a ringmaster or drum major, est. $1,000-$2,000

 

Circa-1940 papier-mache figure of a ringmaster or drum major, est. $1,000-$2,000
Circa-1940 papier-mache figure of a ringmaster or drum major, est. $1,000-$2,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a sale of more than 500 lots featuring the circus archives of John and Jan Zweifel as well as the Museum of Science and Industry’s entire circus exhibit, many elements of which have been on display at the beloved Chicago institution for decades. The auction will take place on Saturday, September 24 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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RR Auction launches PSA Encapsulated series Sept. 22

Signed matte-finish photo of Marilyn Monroe, estimated at $20,000-$25,000
Signed matte-finish photo of Marilyn Monroe, estimated at $20,000-$25,000
Signed matte-finish photo of Marilyn Monroe, estimated at $20,000-$25,000

BOSTON — RR Auction‘s inaugural PSA Encapsulated Auction, taking place on Thursday, September 22, brings a treasure trove of nearly 700 items to the auction block — a diverse assortment of material ranging from straightforward signatures to iconic photographs to intriguing etters and documents. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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