SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will offer modern and historical books from the 16th to 20th centuries on Saturday, March 31. Offering over 170 lots from several collections and estates, the online sale features renowned modern books, some signed and/or with photographs; large multiple-volume leather-bound sets; literary collections of famous authors; a Thesaurus Sacrarum in Latin printed in 1585, with Old and New Testament Biblical stories; military works, including an 1861 map of Washington, D.C.; and groupings of assorted books. Many books are first or early editions. Others include engravings, illustrations, photographs and/or maps. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Fine antique Persian rugs entered in online auction March 28
NEW YORK – More than three dozen antique rugs and another 25 vintage rugs will be offered in an online auction to be conducted by Jasper52 on Wednesday, March 28. These handmade carpets, many in excellent condition, carry as much utilitarian as artistic value, accentuating any home with their rich tradition. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Picasso pitcher, Singer painting stand out at Gray’s March 28
CLEVELAND – A striking Clyde Singer painting titled Art Exhibit, dated 1963, opens Gray’s March 28 auction, a sale that also features works by Picasso and Miro as well as fine jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly could soar at Jasper52 sale March 27
NEW YORK – Designers’ interpretations of flora and fauna are featured in a premium jewelry auction presented by Jasper52 on Tuesday, March 27. This highly curated fine jewelry auction showcases exceptional pieces in a variety of mediums. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Waverly’s March 22 sale offers signed L.C. Tiffany book
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Rare books, manuscripts, maps, autographs, prints, photographs and ephemera spanning several centuries are up for bid in a catalog auction slated for this Thursday, March 22, by the Waverly Rare Books division of Quinn’s Auction Galleries. Interested collectors can view all 413 lots in the online catalog now and bid absentee or live via the Internet through LiveAuctioneers.
Rare mid-century lighting featured in Nova Ars sale March 27
ASTI, Italy – Two mid-century modern lighting fixtures are attracting attention to Nova Ars online auction to be conducted on Tuesday, March 27. The sale represents an interesting design collection of decorative arts of the 20th century, much of it designed and made in Italy. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Neiman ballet painting in spotlight at Revere Auctions March 24
MINNEAPOLIS – Revere Auctions, a world-class fine arts auction house known for their digital savvy and diverse range of local, national and international clientele, have opened their first location in Minneapolis in the historic International Market Square. Their first auction will occur on March 24, featuring works by top artists including Jasper Johns, Frank Stella, George Rickey, George Morrison and LeRoy Neiman. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Paperweight collection to open Jeffrey Evans sale March 23-24
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates will continue the dispersal of the massive 65-year collection assembled by Barbara Sisson of Charleston, W.V., in a two-day single-owner auction on March 23 and 24 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Eastern each day. Mrs. Sisson collected across numerous categories and was a noted author and researcher of American paperweights. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Ford GT leads RM Auctions’ Fort Lauderdale sale April 6-7
BLENHEIM, Ontario – The RM Sotheby’s Group will conduct its Fort Lauderdale sale April 6 and 7 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. South Florida’s premier collector car auction will now be held under the RM Auctions brand and joins the RM Sotheby’s Group’s annual roster of global auction events. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Clocks, cellos have lead roles in Fontaine’s auction March 24
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Surprises and choice items will abound in Fontaine’s Auction Gallery’s antiques and fine art auction on Saturday, March 24, at 11 a.m. From not one but three handcrafted Italian cellos to a rare French industrial animated cyclist mantle clock, a wealth of fine offerings will tempt buyers. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.