Americana treasures abound at Jeffrey S. Evans, June 24-25

American full-body molded-copper rooster weathervane, est. $5,000-$8,000
American full-body molded-copper rooster weathervane, est. $5,000-$8,000
American full-body molded-copper rooster weathervane, est. $5,000-$8,000

MT. CRAWFORD, Va., – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates will host its 42nd Semi-Annual Premier Americana Auction on June 24-25. The two-day event features consignments from several important collections as well as a large selection of choice objects from various individuals, estates and institutions. The Americana Auction will be preceded by 561 lots of early American glass and lighting on Thursday, June 23, which includes a large selection of objects deaccessioned by the Bennington Museum. Overall, with nearly 1,400 lots of high-quality, fresh-to-the-market material to be sold over the weekend, the auction is sure to generate excitement in the collecting community. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Devotional art provides much to contemplate at Gianguan Auctions, June 25

Korean 15th-century Joseon dynasty seated gilt bronze Buddha Amitabha figure, $4,000-$5,000
Korean 15th-century Joseon dynasty seated gilt bronze Buddha Amitabha figure, $4,000-$5,000
Korean 15th-century Joseon dynasty seated gilt bronze Buddha Amitabha figure, $4,000-$5,000

NEW YORK – Gianguan Auctions will host a special Devotional Art online auction on Saturday, June 25, beginning at 10 am Eastern time. The 124-lot sale will feature a collection of bronze, ceramic and jade statutes as well as works of art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Stage and screen prizes ready for their close-ups at Doyle, June 24

Edith Head original costume design drawing for Judy Garland for the 1963 film ‘I Could Go On Singing,’ est. $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

 

Edith Head original costume design drawing for Judy Garland for the 1963 film ‘I Could Go On Singing,’ est. $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Edith Head original costume design drawing for Judy Garland for the 1963 film ‘I Could Go On Singing,’ est. $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Doyle will present its second annual Stage & Screen auction on Friday, June 24 at 10 am Eastern time. Following the success of the inaugural Stage & Screen auction in spring 2021, the upcoming sale chronicles the diverse history of the performing arts, celebrating film, theater, music and dance. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Disney fans will relish Akiba’s June 21 auction ‘Mickey Mouse and His Friends’

Disney porcelain figure of Cinderella and Prince Charming, est. $100-$1,000

 

Disney porcelain figure of Cinderella and Prince Charming, est. $100-$1,000
Disney porcelain figure of Cinderella and Prince Charming, est. $100-$1,000

DANIA BEACH, Fla. – Akiba Antiques will present The Mickey Mouse and His Friends auction on Tuesday, June 21 at noon Eastern time. The 609-lot sale will appeal to both established collectors and regular Disney fans. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Morphy’s to auction 677 lots of rare collectible coins and currency, June 22

$1,000 paper currency Federal Reserve Note, Series 1934A Chicago. Estimate $2,500-$3,000

DENVER, Pa. – Absentee bidding is now under way for all 677 lots in Morphy’s Wednesday, June 22nd Coin & Currency Auction. The live portion of the event will take place on auction day at the company’s spacious central Pennsylvania gallery starting at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Contemporary artworks are lively additions to Clars’ June 17 sale

Gordon Onslow Ford, ‘Mountains of Desire,’ est. $50,000-$70,000
Gordon Onslow Ford, ‘Mountains of Desire,’ est. $50,000-$70,000
Gordon Onslow Ford, ‘Mountains of Desire,’ est. $50,000-$70,000

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will hold a Summer Modern + Contemporary Art + Design sale on Friday, June 17. The offered works will span numerous movements and mediums. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Porsche modified by sculptor Robert Morris to set pace at LAMA, June 23

1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, modified by its owner, sculptor Robert Morris, est. $250,000-$350,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA

 

1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, modified by its owner, sculptor Robert Morris, est. $250,000-$350,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA
1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, modified by its owner, sculptor Robert Morris, est. $250,000-$350,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA

VAN NUYS, Calif. – The headlining lot at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)‘s Art + Design sale on Thursday, June 23 will be a truly singular Porsche: the modified 356 Speedster from the collection of Minimalist sculptor Robert Morris (American, 1931-2018). The Morris Porsche Speedster is estimated at $250,000-$350,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Heads up! Antique headgear and other great militaria at Hindman, June 21-22

Model 1821 US infantry shako, est. $4,000-$6,000
Model 1821 US infantry shako, est. $4,000-$6,000
Model 1821 US infantry shako, est. $4,000-$6,000

CINCINNATI – The Civil War and American militaria collection of Bruce B. Hermann, an internationally renowned specialist in military antiques, will highlight Hindman’s June 21 to 22 American Historical Ephemera and Photography Auction. With an extensive background in American and Western European military history, Hermann has more than 30 years of experience collecting and dealing in 16th- to 20th-century militaria. Hermann also served as an appraiser on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow for 11 seasons. The sale offers bidders an opportunity to compete for exceptional historical items that represent Hermann’s passion for history and American militaria. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Snap judgment: no duds in Doyle’s June 21 Photographs sale

Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Andreas Gursky, ‘[Hyatt Regency Hotel], Atlanta, 1996,’ est. $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Doyle will present an auction of Photographs on Tuesday, June 21 at 10 am Eastern time, showcasing fine examples spanning the history of the genre, from early photographs to contemporary works. The sale also includes a small selection of photobooks. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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