CINCINNATI – An extraordinary 18th century Eastern woodlands pipe previously owned by well-known collector Clem Caldwell was the top lot of a busy sale day at Cowan’s Auctions Sept. 23. The pipe, which sold for $132,000 (including a 20 percent buyer’s premium), was the object of one of the many bidding wars that spurred Cowan’s Fall American Indian & Western Art Live Salesroom Auction to a $1.25 million total. Absentee and Internet bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery hosted the final sale of an exciting 2016/2017 fiscal year with their monthly Fine Art, Decorative Art, Furniture, Jewelry/Timepieces and Asian Art Auction. Fine art was the star at this event, but great success and surprises were seen across all categories. Overall, the Sept. 16-17 auction earned $1.7 million, contributing to Clars’ $20 million year and making it the second most successful year in the firm’s history. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – A pair of bronze mounted agate urns topped Capo Auction Fine Art and Antiques sale Aug. 26 selling to an online bidder through LiveAuctioneers for $4,250.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – Leland Little Auctions’ Fall Quarterly Auction on Sept. 16 broke auction records for five North Carolina artists. This auction, which featured the Estate of Esther B. Ferguson, totaled $1.3 million. Jewelry, photographs, historical maps and furniture were also sold. Absentee and Internet bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
MONROVIA, Calif. – Following the uncertainty caused by extreme weather seen throughout the South, Moran’s was anxious heading into their Traditional Collector auction Sept. 12. However, the excellent selection of property featured in the catalog brought out the buyers from all over the country and beyond, who cast bids online, by telephone and in person throughout the 3 ½-hour event. The sale achieved a respectable sell-through rate of 75 percent overall. Absentee and Internet bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
CINCINNATI – Despite years of reports to the contrary, the paper collectible market proved itself to be alive and well in Cowan’s Eric C. Caren – How History Unfolds on Paper Auction. The September 8, 2017 sale, with Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers, featured some exceptional pieces of American History from the Eric C. Caren Archive, the single-most significant private collection of historic documents in the United States.
LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago Arts and Auction Center’s Coins and Currency Auction on Aug. 24 brought $319,674 in sales. Of the 459 lots of rare and ancient coins and currency, early American coppers, including a 1838 Matron Head large 1 cent coin, were among the highest performing. Previously undervalued in the market, these early copper coins are gaining interest within the budding young numismatic community. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
DALLAS – Heritage Auctions recorded 14 six-figure sales in its recent Platinum Night Sports auction, but it is the seven-figure result that has both the sports and the art world buzzing after a protracted online bidding war extended into the early morning hours on Sunday.
CINCINNATI – Bidders utilizing LiveAuctioneers.com helped themselves to many of the top lots – particularly sterling silver – in Cowan’s Summer Fine & Decorative Arts auction on July 29.
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Chihuly glass, Cartier jewels and Buccellati sterling silver shone brightly at Michaan’s July 8 sale of fine art, furniture, collectibles and jewelry. Sell-through at this monthly event, known as the Gallery Auction, was excellent. The list of top lots went far beyond the realm of well-known artists and designers, extending to Navajo blankets, rare books and European dolls. Absentee and Internet bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading