Jeschke Van Vliet puts its best foot forward with Dec. 8 auction

Tom Wesselmann, ‘Seascape (Foot),’ estimated at €7,000-€10,000
Tom Wesselmann, ‘Seascape (Foot),’ estimated at €7,000-€10,000
Tom Wesselmann, ‘Seascape (Foot),’ estimated at €7,000-€10,000

BERLIN, Germany – On Thursday, December 8, Jeschke van Vliet offers its last Modern and Contemporary Art auction of 2022, which will contain more than 900 lots. Together with the newcomer at the head of the Modern and Contemporary Art department Gabriella Rochberg, Hans-Joachim Jeschke and his junior partner Balazs Jadi have put together an extensive and alluring lineup of American postwar art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Historic arms fire up bidders at Bruneau & Co., Dec. 10

Pair of British Jover flintlock pistols from around the 1770s, estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Pair of British Jover flintlock pistols from around the 1770s, estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Pair of British Jover flintlock pistols from the 1770s, estimated at $3,000-$5,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – Highly collectible 18th- and 19th-century pistols from England and the United States will dominate the list of expected top lots in Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ 320-lot online-only Historic Arms & Militaria auction, slated for Saturday, December 10 and beginning promptly at 10 am Eastern time. It will be the first major winter auction event for Bruneau & Co. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Gemstone tree sculptures top lineup at SJ auction, Dec. 11

Large 15-branch amethyst-clustered sculpture of a tree on clear quartz with a faux tree trunk, estimated at $250-$500
Large 15-branch amethyst-clustered sculpture of a tree on clear quartz with a faux tree trunk, estimated at $250-$500
Large 15-branch amethyst-clustered sculpture of a tree on clear quartz with a faux tree trunk, estimated at $250-$500

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – SJ Auctioneers will bid farewell to 2022 with an online-only auction of 271 lots of jewelry, paperweights, glass art vases, tin collectible toys and trains, silverware, designer scarves and more. The sale will take place on Sunday, December 11, starting at 4 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Black women’s art collective celebrated at Concept Art Gallery sale, Dec. 10

Ashante Josey, ‘Glass Beads,’ estimated at $2,000-$3,000
Ashante Josey, ‘Glass Beads,’ estimated at $2,000-$3,000
Ashante Josey, ‘Glass Beads,’ estimated at $2,000-$3,000

PITTSBURGH – Concept Art Gallery will present a sale titled Women of Visions Benefit Auction on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bidders battle for Mortal Kombat memorabilia at Premiere Props, Dec. 10

One of three shields used by Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage in the film ‘Mortal Kombat,’ estimated at $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Premiere Props and LiveAuctioneers
One of three shields used by Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage in the film ‘Mortal Kombat,’ estimated at $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Premiere Props and LiveAuctioneers
One of three shields used by Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage in the film ‘Mortal Kombat,’ estimated at $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Premiere Props and LiveAuctioneers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – On Saturday, December 10, Premiere Props will auction more than 100 pieces of memorabilia, props and costumes from the Mortal Kombat Universe, one of the best-known entertainment franchises in the world, which spans video games, movies, television shows, animation, a live tour and music. The auction will begin at 11 am Pacific time and will include a live show featuring Chris Cassamassa, the actor who portrayed Scorpion in the films, and Mortal Kombat producer Larry Kasanoff. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Antique trays serve so many different purposes

An English chinoiserie-decorated tole tray brought $3,000 plus the buyer’s premium in February 2021. Image courtesy of Brunk Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
An English chinoiserie-decorated tole tray brought $3,000 plus the buyer’s premium in February 2021. Image courtesy of Brunk Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — December is unquestionably one of the most popular months for hosting parties. From company fetes at grand, historic locations to small gatherings of friends and families in the comforts of home, holiday entertaining is big business. Along with the shopping and cooking tasks, decorating is a prime consideration. Besides the usual holiday decor, there are certain things a smart host needs to stage a winning party. Among the pieces that can tick several boxes are antique trays.

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