Neil Armstrong sketch cleared for liftoff at University Archives, Sept. 28

Circa-1990 sketch hand-drawn and signed by astronaut Neil Armstrong, depicting important elements of the Apollo 11 moon landing, estimated at $90,000-$110,000
Circa-1990 sketch hand-drawn and signed by astronaut Neil Armstrong, depicting important elements of the Apollo XI moon landing, estimated at $90,000-$110,000
Circa-1990 sketch hand-drawn and signed by astronaut Neil Armstrong, depicting important elements of the Apollo 11 moon landing, estimated at $90,000-$110,000

WILTON, Conn. – A pen sketch hand-drawn and signed by Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, a manuscript fragment in George Washington’s hand from the first draft of his first Inaugural Address in 1789, and the Black-Scholes-Merton formula handwritten and signed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert C. Merton are just a few of the expected superstar lots in University Archives’ online-only auction slated for Wednesday, September 28, beginning at 10:30 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ernie Barnes baseball scene should round the bases easily at Hindman, Sept. 28

Ernie Barnes, ‘Untitled (The Stare),’ estimated at $80,000-$120,000
Ernie Barnes, ‘Untitled (The Stare),’ estimated at $80,000-$120,000

CHICAGO – Hindman will offer a compelling selection of contemporary American art in its Wednesday, September 28 Post-War & Contemporary Art auction, highlighted by distinguished names who have recently taken the art world by storm. Among the offerings in this sale will be works by Ernie Barnes, Fred Eversley and Nathaniel Mary Quinn. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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New York museums to disclose artwork looted by Nazis

The facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, photographed in September 2019. A state law passed in August requires museums to post signs that identify works looted by Nazis between 1933 and 1945. The Met has identified 53 such works in its collection. All were acquired after they were returned to their owners or heirs, but Met officials announced an intention to label them regardless. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Hugo Schneider. Shared under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.0 Generic license.
The facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, photographed in September 2019. A state law passed in August requires museums to post signs that identify works looted by Nazis between 1933 and 1945. The Met has identified 53 such works in its collection. All were acquired after they were returned to their owners or heirs, but Met officials announced an intention to label them regardless. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Hugo Schneider. Shared under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.0 Generic license.
The facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, photographed in September 2019. A state law passed in August requires museums to post signs that identify works looted by Nazis between 1933 and 1945. The Met has identified 53 such works in its collection. All were acquired after they were returned to their owners or heirs, but Met officials announced an intention to label them regardless. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons, photo credit Hugo Schneider. Shared under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.0 Generic license.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Museums in New York that exhibit artworks looted by Nazis during the Holocaust are now required by law to let the public know about those dark chapters in their provenance through placards displayed with the stolen objects.

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Purity and playfulness coexist in Capsule Auctions’ Sept. 22 sale

Henry Codax, ‘Untitled (Rouge),’ estimated at $5,000-$8,000
Henry Codax, ‘Untitled (Rouge),’ estimated at $5,000-$8,000

NEW YORK – Capsule Auctions presents Nowadays, an exciting collection of contemporary art and photography, on Thursday, September 22, starting at 1 pm Eastern time. The sale showcases dozens of hard-to-find and new-to-auction works by some of the most sought-after contemporary artists. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Stars say Tiffany zodiac-theme mosaics will excel at Heritage, Sept. 28

 

Set of six zodiac-themed mosaics created by Tiffany Studios for a restaurant inside the Marshall Field & Company department store in Chicago, est. $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Six zodiac-themed mosaics created by Tiffany Studios for a restaurant inside the Marshall Field & Company department store in Chicago, est. $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – A set of six zodiac-themed mosaic panels created by Tiffany Studios will headline the Pursuit of Beauty: Art Nouveau, Art Deco & Art Glass Signature® Auction, a sale taking place at Heritage Auctions on Wednesday, September 28. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Edgy Paul Evans sideboard rose to the top at Roland sale

Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard, $50,000
Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard, $50,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions hosted its final auction of the summer season on September 10. Coming out on top were a Mid-century Modern Paul Evans wall-mounted sideboard and a gilt framed Chinese scroll, as well as a Renoir lithograph.

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Gertrude Abercrombie celebrated in single-owner sale at Hindman, Sept. 28

Gertrude Abercrombie, ‘Self and Cat (Possims),’ estimated at $300,000-$500,000
Gertrude Abercrombie, ‘Self and Cat (Possims),’ estimated at $300,000-$500,000
Gertrude Abercrombie, ‘Self and Cat (Possims),’ estimated at $300,000-$500,000

CHICAGO – Hindman will present Casting Spells: The Gertrude Abercrombie Collection of Laura and Gary Maurer, the most comprehensive selection of Gertrude Abercrombie paintings to ever come to market, on Wednesday, September 28. As the most distinguished collectors of Abercrombie works, Laura and Gary Maurer’s collection of 21 magical and mysterious career-spanning works by the enchanting artist will provide bidders a unique opportunity to compete on the widest offering and some of the physically largest paintings by the Queen of the Bohemians. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Lifetime art glass collection tempts bidders at Woody Auction, Sept. 24

Signed Richard cameo art glass vase by Loetz, estimated at $2,500-$4,500
Signed Richard cameo art glass vase by Loetz, estimated at $2,500-$4,500

Signed Richard cameo art glass vase by Loetz, estimated at $2,500-$4,500

DOUGLASS, Kan. – The lifetime collection of Karen and Van Turner of Oklahoma – a remarkable assemblage that features a strong showing of French cameo glass but is also well-rounded with art glass, Belleek, Peachblow, Royal Doulton, Pickard, Loetz and Royal Bayreuth – will come up for bid on Saturday, September 24 at Woody Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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The small world of Britain’s now-classic Dinky Toys

This circa-1935 Dinky pre-war No.28/2 trade box (A1009), including six delivery vans, achieved $11,505 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2019. Image courtesy of M&M Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
This circa-1935 Dinky pre-war No.28/2 trade box (A1009), including six delivery vans, achieved $11,505 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2019. Image courtesy of M&M Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
This circa-1935 Dinky pre-war No. 28/2 trade box (A1009), featuring six delivery vans, achieved $11,505 plus the buyer’s premium in August 2019. Image courtesy of M&M Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Dinky Toys are a beloved collectible that were first produced in 1933 by Frank Hornby of Hornby Railways, a British maker of model electric trains. These die-cast zinc cars and vehicles were first known as Hornby Modelled Miniatures and were designed as accessories to the company’s O gauge train line.

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