Fine art leads off diverse lineup at Gray’s Auctioneers April 6
Lot 66 – Yaacov Agam (b. 1928), ‘Nines,’ 3-D screenprint on folded paper construction. Estimate: $12,000-$15,000. Gray’s Auctioneers image
CLEVELAND – A diverse and eclectic collection of 451 lots of fine art, furniture and decorative art goes up for auction at Gray’s on April 6.
Fine art on offer spans traditional oils such as lot 7, Bear Hunters by François-Auguste Biard, to a group of op and contemporary art by well-known artists.
The celebrated Israeli artist Yaccov Agam’s Nines, a 3-D screenprint on folded paper construction in Plexiglas box (above) is listed at lot 66.
The compound nom de plume of artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels is Curtis Jeré. Their hip vintage ornamental metalworks range from tabletop ornaments, lamps and bookends, but the most popular pieces are the wall sculptures, like the Raindrops sculpture (below) at lot 69.
Lot 69 – Curtis Jeré (20th Century), ‘Raindrops.’ Estimate: $1,000-$2,000. Gray’s Auctioneers image
A collection wood boxes including several beautiful English tea caddies will be offered. Lot 345 is an English mahogany tea caddy with original crystal bowl and bone inlay around the lock. A great display of marquetry decoration can be found in lot 344, an English bombe shaped tea caddy (below).
Lot 344 – An English bombe shaped tea caddy. Estimate: $200-$400. Gray’s Auctioneers image
Furniture ranges in style from Queen Anne to a few contemporary pieces. Lot 408. A 19th century continental carved fruitwood banquette (below) is in great condition with its caned seat intact.
Lot 408 – A Continental carved fruitwood banquette. Estimate: $1,000-$2,000. Gray’s Auctioneers image
Lot 218 – A 14K yellow gold, diamond, and ruby cocktail ring. Estimate: $1,500-$2,500. Gray’s Auctioneers image
Bid absentee or live via the Internet through LiveAuctioneers. For additional information on any item in the sale, please contact Serena Harragin at 216-226-3300.
