OAKLAND – Clars Dec. 15-16 auction was led by an exceptional array of Asian fine art, antiques and decorative art which came to the sale from several fine California estates, private collections and institutions. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – If there was one takeaway from the Benefit Shop Foundation’s Dec. 5 Red Carpet Auction, it was that fine design never goes out of style. Buyers had an eye for statement pieces that make a home special and found plenty at the auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
BEVERLY, Mass. – The Kaminski Auctions Annual Thanksgiving sale is a favorite of the calendar year. Old friends, dealers and clients that are home for the holiday pass through the auction gallery at the preview or attend the auction. There is a festive atmosphere and both days are always well-attended by families and guests seeking something fun to do after the Thanksgiving feast. This year’s sale, Nov. 24-25, was no different. With a packed gallery, it was exciting to see the spirited bidding from the floor throughout the auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Milestone Auctions’ Dec. 8 Winter Spectacular featuring estate finds and long-held collections turned out to be a lively international event, with energized bidders from all four corners of the Earth taking part online and over the phone. Boosted by competition from a busy gallery, the sale took in $408,000, inclusive of 20 percent buyer’s premium. Absentee and Internet bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
DENVER, Pa. – Fine and decorative art of utmost quality and rarity shared the spotlight alongside premier timepieces and jewelry at Morphy’s Dec. 5-6 auction, which closed the books confidently at more than $4 million. Holding court over the 1,539 lots of elegant antiques and luxury goods was an 18K gold Rolex timepiece that had created a buzz in the watch-collecting community ever since its consignment was first announced. It attracted worldwide bidder interest and ultimately sold over the phone for $578,100. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
DALLAS – A collection of exceptional knives and an ornate double-barrel shotgun led the final total for Heritage Auctions’ Dec. 9 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Auction to $1.49 million. The auction included the sale of more than 130 lots to benefit the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum based in Claremore, Oklahoma. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW HAMBURG, Ontario – A patinated bronze sculpture by Emile Louis Picault (French, 1860-1915), used as the mascot for the Ten-Mile Corinthian Automobile Championship of 1906 in Ormond Daytona Beach, Florida, sold for $43,660 at an auction held Dec. 8 by Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
LAKE WORTH, Fla. – The Pre-Holiday Sale for Market Auctions Inc. held Dec. 5 and concluded with a number of significant sales. Market Auctions continues to impress with substantial attendance and numerous registered bidders online, on the phones and on the sales floor at the Palm Beach Art, Antique & Design Showroom. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
LAMBERTVILLLE, N.J. – Rago Auctions’ Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 jewelry auctions brought in a total of $2.4million in sales for 147 consignors, increasing Rago’s 2018 jewelry sales by 24 percent over 2017 while retaining a stellar sell-through rate above 90 percent. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading
MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s final prints and multiples auction of the year was filled with a curated selection of fine art prints from important artists including Chuck Close, Alexander Calder, Takashi Murakami and many more. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.