Lincoln, Washington head RR Auction’s signature sale Feb. 7

Presidential flag used in the White House during the administrations of four U.S. presidents between 1969 and 1989. The beautiful double-sided rayon flag measures 50 in. x 36 in. Estimate: $22,000-$27,500. RR Auction image

BOSTON – RR Auction will celebrate Presidents Day early with a Fine Autographs and Artifact auction Feb. 7 that features a selection of historical documents, manuscripts and correspondence representing the presidents of the United States. The fully illustrated catalog can be viewed on LiveAuctioneers.

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PBA Galleries sale Feb. 11 stars President Tyler family archive

Five items relate directly to the Civil War, including letters from a Confederate prisoner of war. Fourteen items in the archive relate to Confederate veterans and veterans organizations. PBA Galleries image

SAN FRANCISCO – PBA Galleries will auction the Tyler-Goodwyn Family Archive of President John Tyler descendants containing approximately 265 letters, documents, writings and manuscripts, plus silver cups and spoons, an engraved gold pocket watch and other family memorabilia circa 1832-1980. The archive will be offered on Sunday, Feb. 11, in an early morning sale in Pasadena, Calif., to coincide with the 51st California International Antiquarian Book Fair. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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More antiques, sculptures in Bruneau & Co. lineup Feb. 3

Figural bronze sculpture by Mexican-born American artist, Jose Luis Cuevas (1934-2017), of a mother and child, done in 1985, 10 ½ inches tall. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers image

CRANSTON, R.I. – Fresh off a highly successful Winter Antiques & Fine Arts Auction on Jan. 6 composed of 379 lots of fine items from prominent New England homes, Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers will present another big antique and fine art sale on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Modern portraits draw attention to Michaan’s Feb. 10 sale

Lai Kui Fang (Singaporean b. 1936), ‘Portrait of Woman in Burgundy,” oil on canvas. 39 x 19 in, signed and dated lower right: ‘Lai Kui Fang, Paris 1972.’ Estimate: $4,000-$6,000. Michaan’s Auctions image

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s Gallery Auction, one of few remaining recurrent live auction events in the Bay Area, offers buyers a traditional hands-on experience while also reaching a global base online. Michaan’s Feb. 10 sale offers diverse estate property of fine quality and excellent provenance. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Viking, Roman jewelry paired in Jasper52 auction Jan. 31

 

Viking women’s coil bracelet 9th-10th century, 2 ¾ in inside diameter, gilt bronze, Estimate $600-$800. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Ancient Roman and medieval jewelry, including Viking items, comprise a Jasper52 online auction to be held Jan. 31. Two of the many choice pieces are a Viking women’s coil bracelet and a Roman gold earring depicting a sea creature. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Yayoi Kusama prints stand out in I.M. Chait auction Jan. 28

Screenprint on paper by Yayoi Kusama (Japanese, b. 1929), patterned red dress bearing a ‘Kusama’ tag; signed, dated 1982 and numbered 51/70 in pencil to lower margin; 20 ¾ in x 17 7/8 in (image, approx.). Estimate: $5,000-$7,000. I.M. Chait image

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Two screenprints by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama are featured in an I.M. Chait International Fine Art Auction to be conducted Sunday, Jan. 28. The 200-lot auction also includes Asian antiques, fine art and jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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20th-century Italian glass goes solo at Wright auction Jan.25

Archimede Seguso, rare Ad Anelli vase, Vetreria Archimede Seguso, 1948, internally decorated ribbed glass, 10 in high x 12.75 in diameter. Estimate: $15,000-$20,000. Wright image

CHICAGO – Wright is will continue its groundbreaking auction series of important Italian glass with a 75-lot sale devoted to that category on Thursday, Jan. 25. This highly vetted sale will feature seminal works of 20th century Murano glass chosen from several international private collections. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Capo Auction kicks off 2018 with variety of art, antiques Jan. 27

James Kennedy (Irish, b. 1962-), ‘Family Grouping,’ oil on incised Masonite, 2010. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000. Capo Auction image

NEW YORK – In their first auction of the new year, Capo Auction Fine Art and Antiques in New York will spotlight a superb assortment of decorative items, fine and contemporary art and select furniture at their upcoming auction on Saturday, Jan. 27. Absentee and Internet bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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