Heritage Auctions to feature urban art March 24

Shepard Fairey (b. 1970), ‘May Day Flag Red (Version 2),’ 2010, stencil and mixed media collage on canvas, 32 x 50in, signed and dated lower right. Heritage Auctions image

DALLAS – Original works by leading urban artists such as KAWS and Shepard Fairey are among top highlights of Heritage Auctions’ Urban Art Auction on Tuesday, March 24. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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FBI agent’s G-men items in John McInnis lineup March 21

G-Men tin litho friction toy motorcycle, 10in long, made in Japan by Hadson and featuring a steerable hard rubber front wheel and G-Men graphics. Estimate: $300-$600. John McInnis Auctioneers image

AMESBURY, Mass. – A Collector’s Novelty Auction featuring the G-Men and tobacciana collections of the late FBI agent William L. Rosenbaum – plus vintage pinball machines, slot machines, general advertising and novelty lots from other collectors – will be held Saturday, March 21, by John McInnis Auctioneers. The auction will begin at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Pax Romana to auction ancient jewelry, weaponry, classical art, Mar. 29

Greek bronze winged helmet, Late Classical of Chalcidian type, circa 400 BC, heavy sheet metal with cheek-pieces, plume-holder, and distinctive wings. Ex Axel Guttmann collection. Estimate £40,000-£60,000 ($49,000-$73,600)

LONDON – Discerning collectors of antiquities and ancient art know the Pax Romana name represents uncompromising quality and authenticity. While the London firm, headed by Dr. Ivan Bonchev (PhD, University of Oxford), conducts business from a tastefully appointed gallery in central London, many of its sales to international customers are transacted through LiveAuctioneers’ online-bidding platform. The next fully curated event – a no-reserve auction of ancient jewellery, weaponry and classical art – will take place on Sunday, March 29.

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Kamelot to conduct series of auctions in late March

Pegge Hopper (American, B.1936), ‘Reading Letter,’ oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1974. Kamelot image

PHILADELPHIA – Kamelot Auctions welcomes spring with three sales this month. Thursday, March 26, will feature two auctions: a fine art sale commencing at noon Eastern time, with Selections from the Collector’s Vault kicking off immediately after at 2 p.m. Taking place on Saturday, March 28, will be an English & Continental furniture and decorative arts sale, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ansel Adam’s ‘Moonrise’ to light up Clars sale March 22

This most famous photograph by legendary photographer Ansel Adams titled ‘Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico’ will be offered for $30,000-$50,000. Clars image

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will present the most famous and iconic photograph by legendary photographer Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984) titled Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico. This black-and-white photograph features the moonlit homes and cemetery of a quiet community. Perhaps the most eye-catching element of the photograph, however, is the stark contrast between the glowing moon and darkened sky—a striking visual that Adams himself was obsessed with obtaining. On Sunday, March 22, Clars will present Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941, the signed gelatin silver print (image) measuring 15½ inches high by 19¼ inches wide. This iconic work will be offered for $30,000-$50,000. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Superheroes will prevail in online auction March 14

Action Comics #335. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Jasper52 will sell more than 300 lots of superhero comic books – no Sad Sacks or Archies – in a no-reserve online auction on Sunday, March 14. Many of the titles are Silver Age comic books from the 1960s. Popular characters from both DC and Marvel are represented. Because this is a no-reserve auction, each lot will sell to the high bidder, no matter how low the winning bid may be. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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Decorative arts stand out in Neue Auctions’ March 21 sale

Art Deco bronze sculpture by Marcel Andre Bouraine (French, 1886-1948), titled ‘The Juggler,’ 1925, depicting a woman juggling as she balances on an onyx sphere. Estimate: $2,000-$4,000. Neue Auctions image

CLEVELAND – Fresh off a highly successful fine arts sale in February that saw auction records fall for several prominent artists, Neue Auctions will move into spring on Saturday, March 21, with an online-only Decorative Arts & Antiques auction that will feature ceramics, glass and art glass, silver, Asian works of art, jewelry and carpets, beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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March in Montana offers finest Western art March 20-21

Bob Kuhn (1920-2007), ‘Herd King,’ 18 x 26in, acrylic on paper, signed lower right. Estimate: $20,000-$30,000. March in Montana image

COEUR d’ ALENE, Idaho – Western art lovers looking for a fast-paced, high-energy auction should bid in the March in Montana Auction on March 20 and 21. The 33rd March in Montana sale promises to be one of the best. Offered are some of the finest historic works to come out of Montana in years. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Huge camera collection forms Bruneau auction March 28

Canon Model IV S 35mm rangefinder camera, circa 1952-1953, including neck strap, skylight filter and lens cap, plus one Serenar 50mm f/1.8 lens. Estimate: $300-$500. Bruneau & Co. image

CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, in partnership with Coronado Trading of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, will present a camera and lens extravaganza sale on Saturday, March 28, at the Bruneau & Co. gallery. In all, more than 800 lots will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Salcedo Auctions features fine Philippine art, jewelry March 14-15

H.R. Ocampo, ‘Bosquejo II,’ 1969, oil on canvas. Salcedo Auctions image

MAKATI CITY, Philippines – Works by H.R. Ocampo, Arturo Luz, Justin Nuyda and Roberto Chabet, among many others, will be offered at Salcedo Auctions’ Important Philippine Art Sale on Saturday, March 14, on the company’s 10th anniversary. A fine jewelry and watches sale will follow on Sunday, March 15. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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