Jasper52 unveils stunning designer jewelry, watches on May 12

Cartier 18K gold, diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire Star bangle bracelet, estimated at $28,000-$34,000
Cartier 18K gold, diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire Star bangle bracelet, estimated at $28,000-$34,000
Cartier 18K gold, diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire Star bangle bracelet, estimated at $28,000-$34,000

NEW YORK – A Cartier Star bangle bracelet, a Cartier Panther tassel necklace, and a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels butterfly-form earrings will compete for top-lot status at Jasper52’s Designer Jewelry and Watches sale, which will be held on Friday, May 12 at 8 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Coveted early 20th Century Design showcased at Rago, May 11-12

Paul Evans sculpture front cabinet, estimated at $75,000-$95,000. Image courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center
Left, exceptional vase by George Ohr with mottled glaze in gunmetal over green, carmine and ochre, estimated at $35,000-$40,000; Right, Paul Evans sculpture front cabinet, estimated at $75,000-$95,000. Images courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center
Left, exceptional vase by George Ohr with mottled glaze in gunmetal over green, carmine and ochre, estimated at $35,000-$40,000; Right, Paul Evans sculpture front cabinet, estimated at $75,000-$95,000. Images courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — Rago‘s Spring Design series of sales — Early 20th Century Design on Thursday, May 11 and Modern Design on Friday, May 12 — will bring multiple important works to auction, including art pottery and ceramics from George Ohr, Toshiko Takaezu, and Saturday Evening Girls; furniture from Wendell Castle, Paul Evans, and George Nakashima; and glass from Lino Tagliapietra and Dan Dailey. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ancient Traces International presents its first US auction, May 14

Large Tang dynasty painted pottery horse, estimated at $15,000-$30,000
Large Tang dynasty painted pottery horse, estimated at $15,000-$30,000
Large Tang dynasty painted pottery horse, estimated at $15,000-$30,000

MOORE HAVEN, Fla. – On Sunday, May 14, starting at 8:30 am Eastern time, Ancient Traces International will hold its debut sale in the United States. The US arm of the UK-based house has been dubbed Ancient Traces International – America, and its first auction consists of more than 300 lots of Asian antiques. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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1st edition Origin of Species from Darwin’s grandson on top shelf at Doyle, May 11

First edition of Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ with provenance to Darwin’s grandson, Quentin Keynes, estimated at $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
First edition of Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ with provenance to Darwin’s grandson, Quentin Keynes, estimated at $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
First edition of Charles Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ with provenance to Darwin’s grandson, Quentin Keynes, estimated at $150,000-$250,000. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Doyle will present an auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on Thursday, May 11, at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Crescent City flaunts its range in compelling two-day sale, May 12-13

Emilio Sanchez, ‘Casita en Miami Rosada,’ estimated at $15,000-$25,000
Emilio Sanchez, ‘Casita en Miami Rosada,’ estimated at $15,000-$25,000

Emilio Sanchez, ‘Casita en Miami Rosada,’ estimated at $15,000-$25,000

NEW ORLEANS – Original oil paintings by Gustave Courbet, Emilio Sanchez, Clementine Hunter and Sir Edwin Henry Landseer; two Rolex watches (one men’s, one ladies’); and vases by Newcomb College potters Maria de Hoa Leblanc and Anna Francis Simpson are just a few of the expected highlights in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Important Two-Day Estates auction slated for Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. The auction, starting at 10 am Central time both days, features nearly 700 choice lots in a wide variety of collecting categories. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Santa Monica Auctions May 6-7 event includes fundraiser for AIDS charity

Andy Warhol, ‘Mao,’ estimated at $70,000-$80,000. Image courtesy of Santa Monica Auctions and LiveAuctioneers
Andy Warhol, ‘Mao,’ featured in the May 7 Modern and Contemporary Art sale, estimated at $70,000-$80,000. Image courtesy of Santa Monica Auctions and LiveAuctioneers

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – On Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, Santa Monica Auctions will present a series of sales. The May 6 event will consist of two presentations: a photography sale, starting at 1 pm Pacific time, followed by a charity auction supporting the non-profit Focus On AIDS (FOA). The May 7 session will feature modern and contemporary art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Underdog, Winnie the Pooh and more share stage at May 10 sale of animation cels

‘Away We Go’ sericel featuring Underdog and Sweet Polly Purebred, signed by Joe Harris, estimated at $120-$150
‘Away We Go’ sericel featuring Underdog and Sweet Polly Purebred, signed by Joe Harris, estimated at $120-$150
‘Away We Go’ sericel featuring Underdog and Sweet Polly Purebred, signed by the characters’ creator, Joe Harris, estimated at $120-$150

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 10, starting at 1 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Animation Cels 1930s-1990s & Illustration Art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Capsule Auctions welcomes spring with appealing variety of art & antiques, May 11

Vincent Arcilesi, ‘Trees at Charlevoix,’ estimated at $300-$500
Vincent Arcilesi, ‘Trees at Charlevoix,’ estimated at $300-$500
Vincent Arcilesi, ‘Trees at Charlevoix,’ estimated at $300-$500

NEW YORK – On Thursday, May 11, Capsule Auctions presents LX: Spring Fine Arts and Antiques, an eclectic sale spanning an incredible variety of items including paintings, prints, sculpture, books, carpets, furniture and design. Featuring items from the 18th century to present day, the sale will represent a wide range of styles, offering something for every collector to discover. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Tiffany Studios rose windows make auction debut at Freeman’s, May 18

Circa-1905 Tiffany Studios rose window, created for St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania, centered on the image of a dove representing the Holy Spirit, estimated at $150,000-$250,000
Circa-1905 Tiffany Studios rose windows, created for St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania, each individually estimated at $150,000-$250,000

Circa-1905 Tiffany Studios rose windows, created for St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania, each individually estimated at $150,000-$250,000

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s Thursday, May 18 Design auction presents a one-of-a-kind collecting opportunity: two stunning rose windows originally created for St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in West Philadelphia. Presented at an estimate of $150,000-$250,000 each, the windows are noteworthy not only for their beauty and opulence, but also their singularity: the sale marks the first time a Tiffany Studios rose window has ever been offered at auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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PBMA presents third offering from Tupperware corporate art collection, May 6

Rico Baca, auctioneer and co-owner of Palm Beach Modern Auctions, rotates a Jorge Marin sculpture on its base. The monumental kinetic bronze, estimated at $3,000-$5,000, is one of dozens of pieces from the Tupperware Brands Corporation art collection that appear in the May 6 sale. Photo credit Palm Beach Modern Auctions staff
Rico Baca, auctioneer and co-owner of Palm Beach Modern Auctions, rotates a Jorge Marin sculpture on its base. The monumental kinetic bronze, estimated at $3,000-$5,000, is one of dozens of pieces from the Tupperware Brands Corporation art collection that appear in the May 6 sale. Photo credit Palm Beach Modern Auctions staff
Rico Baca, auctioneer and co-owner of Palm Beach Modern Auctions, rotates a Jorge Marin sculpture on its base. The bronze, estimated at $3,000-$5,000, is one of dozens of pieces from the Tupperware Brands Corporation art collection that appear in the May 6 sale. Photo credit Palm Beach Modern Auctions staff

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. – On Saturday, May 6, Palm Beach Modern Auctions (PBMA) will present the third sale featuring works from the art collection of the Tupperware Brands Corporation. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The works represent several genres and styles: geometric abstracts, Color Field paintings, landscapes, botanical scenes and florals. Many are by central Florida artists, including works by Doris Leeper of DeLand, Steve Lotz of Orlando and Luis Sottil of Tampa. To the delight of PBMA Co-Owner and Auctioneer Rico Baca, the careers of some of these artists have blossomed in the intervening years.

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