Peerless collection of Native American kachina dolls at Heritage, Oct. 14

Hopi dance figure with coiled snake, estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Hopi dance figure with coiled snake, estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Hopi dance figure with coiled snake, estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – On October 14, Heritage Auctions will present the Alan Kessler Collection Ethnographic Art Signature® Auction, featuring selections from Kessler’s famed collection of Native American kachina dolls. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Glass treasures, from paperweights to Tiffany, at Jeffrey S. Evans, Oct. 13-15

Unique Chris Buzzini butterfly and bouquet lampwork paperweight, estimated at $3,000-$5,000

 

Unique Chris Buzzini butterfly and bouquet lampwork paperweight, estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Unique Chris Buzzini butterfly and bouquet lampwork paperweight, estimated at $3,000-$5,000

MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Fall Fine & Decorative Arts Auction contains a wide selection of desirable material, from contemporary paperweights and Tiffany art glass to Mid-century Modern and Continental furniture. The auction will take place during three days: Thursday, October 13; Friday, October 14; and Saturday, October 15. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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California bear-motif fire extinguisher grenade heads to Michaan’s Oct. 14-15 sale

Amy Nelder, ‘Casa de Munecas,’ estimated at $400-$600
Amy Nelder, ‘Casa de Munecas,’ estimated at $400-$600

ALAMEDA, Calif. – This October, Michaan’s Auctions will hold two auctions in addition to its monthly Annex Auction. On Friday, October 14, it will hold a Traditional & Old Masters Auction, in which fine art, furniture and decorative arts from the Baroque era to the Barbizon school will be offered. The monthly Gallery Auction will conclude the auction week on Saturday, October 15 and will include a circa-1890 fire extinguisher grenade and a Chinese coromandel lacquer screen. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Exceptional antique maps unfurled in New York, Oct. 12

Charles Booth 1902 map charting poverty in London, showing the well-heeled areas of Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and others, estimated at $2,500-$3,000
Charles Booth 1902 map charting poverty in London, showing the well-heeled areas of Mayfair, Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and others, estimated at $2,500-$3,000

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, October 12, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Exclusive Premium Antique Maps Auction, which will contain more than 400 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kovels’ 2023 Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide available now

Cover of the 2023 edition of ‘Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide,’ which was released on September 27. Image courtesy of Black Dog & Leventhal
Cover of the 2023 edition of ‘Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide,’ which was released on September 27. Image courtesy of Black Dog & Leventhal
Cover of the 2023 edition of ‘Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide,’ which was released on September 27. Image courtesy of Black Dog & Leventhal

NEW YORK – The Kovels are the most trusted source for both the casual and expert collector. With 12,500 actual prices and 3,150 full-color photographs, Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2023 (Black Dog & Leventhal; release date September 27) features exceptionally well-organized, wide-ranging and up-to-the-minute information, and includes more tips, marks, logos and photographs than any other competitive title.

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