First editions abound in Turner Auctions book sale March 31

Color plate in ‘The Birds of California: A Complete Scientific and Popular Account of the 580 Species and Subspecies of Birds Found in the State’ by William Leon Dawson, 1923, complete four-volume set. Estimate: $400-$600. Turner Auctions + Appraisals image

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.

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Fine antique Persian rugs entered in online auction March 28

Mahajeran Sarouk rug, 13 ft. 11 in. x 10 ft. 5 in, circa 1900, northern Persia, wool on cotton. Estimate: $12,000-$15,000. Jasper52 image

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.

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Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly could soar at Jasper52 sale March 27

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K white gold and diamond Flying Beauties ring, 3.11 carats, 4.5 ring size. Estimate: $38,000-$46,000. Jasper52 image

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.

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Waverly’s March 22 sale offers signed L.C. Tiffany book

Book titled ‘The Art Work of Louis C. Tiffany,’ signed by Tiffany himself, printed in 1914, one of only 502 issued and one of 492 that were printed on Japon vellum, numbered 354. Est. $2,000-$4,000. Waverly Rare Books image

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.

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Rare mid-century lighting featured in Nova Ars sale March 27

Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, ceiling lamp, circa 1940, 80 x 35 cm, 32 x 14 in. Estimate: €3,000–€3,500. Nova Ars image

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.

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Neiman ballet painting in spotlight at Revere Auctions March 24

LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012), ‘La Dansuese Le Ballet,’ 1948, oil on board, 17 x 14 in., original frame 25 ½ x 22 ¾ in. Estimate: $8,000-$10,000. Revere Auctions image

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.

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Paperweight collection to open Jeffrey Evans sale March 23-24

Over 2,000 paperweights will sell on the opening day of the auction. Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates image

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.

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Ford GT leads RM Auctions’ Fort Lauderdale sale April 6-7

As part of the Ford Motor Co. centennial celebration, Ford debuted the retro-styled GT. A modern homage to Ford’s racing heritage, the car celebrated the highly successful GT40 program of the 1960s, which won Le Mans four consecutive times. Just 4,033 examples were produced for 2005-2006. Estimate: $300,000-$350,000. RM Sotheby’s image

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.

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Clocks, cellos have lead roles in Fontaine’s auction March 24

A handcrafted cello by Leandro Bisiach (Italian, 1864-1946) is one of two Italian cellos in this sale. Fontaine’s Auction Gallery image

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.

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