Auctions at Showplace presents the rare and unusual, April 24

French articulated artist’s wooden horse model, est. $1,500-$2,500
French articulated artist’s wooden horse model, est. $1,500-$2,500
French articulated artist’s wooden horse model, est. $1,500-$2,500

NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace will present a sale of 280 lots from New York City Metropolitan area estates on Sunday, April 24. Offerings will include furniture by Paul McCobb, George Nakashima, Paul Evans, and Fritz Hansen. Other highlights include a French articulated horse model, Louis Mendez sculptures, and art and prints from Cindy Sherman, Salvador Dali, Daniele Donde, Robert Gwathmey and Umetaro Azechi. A wide array of silver, porcelain, glass, jewelry and paintings complete the sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 unveils gorgeous designer and signed jewelry, Jan. 12

Verdura Mediterranean coral bead necklace with 18K yellow gold, est. $17,000-$20,000
Verdura Mediterranean coral bead necklace with 18K yellow gold, est. $17,000-$20,000

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, January 12, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct an auction of Designer & Signed Jewelry, consisting of 241 lots by the most illustrious boutiques, firms and designers the world over, past and present. Up for bid will be a circa-1980s 18K gold yellow sapphire cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels; a Verdura Mediterranean coral bead multi-strand necklace with 18K yellow gold; a Harry Winston platinum and diamond ring; a vintage 18K white gold and 18K yellow gold Cartier chain necklace; a circa-1950s Boucheron diamond tennis line bracelet; a set of three Diamond Caviar bangle bracelets by Barry Kieselstein-Cord; a ruby, emerald and gold clip pin brooch by Hemmerle; a Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold and platinum ring featuring a 2.02-carat diamond; a circa-1950s Buccellati 18K yellow gold and baroque pearl necklace; a vintage Louis Vuitton yellow gold link bracelet; a circa-1970s Bulgari 18K gold and diamond pin brooch clip featuring an emerald in the shape of a heart, and many more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Auctions at Showplace embraces old-school high style Nov. 21

18th-century Russian or Continental School portrait of a recipient of the Order Of St Andrew, est. $10,000-$20,000
18th-century Russian or Continental School portrait of a recipient of the Order Of St Andrew, est. $10,000-$20,000
18th-century Russian or Continental School portrait of a recipient of the Order Of St Andrew, est. $10,000-$20,000

NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace‘s November 21 sale will feature a diverse offering of objects that will make you think of Park Avenue elegance. It includes old master paintings and opulent antique furniture along with costume jewelry and luxury goods from prime New York Metropolitan Area estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Creative genius shines in Designer Jewelry & Watches sale, Nov. 14

Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000
Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000
Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000

NEW YORK – On Sunday, November 14, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold an auction of Designer Jewelry and Watches. The 573-lot sale includes a 1981 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K yellow gold, platinum and diamond link necklace; a vintage Audemars Piguet 18K white gold and diamond ladies’ watch; a Hermes H D’Ancre 18K white gold and diamond bangle bracelet; an Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold and diamond ring featuring a large orange spessartite stone; a Pasquale Bruni 18K white gold and diamond necklace; a set of 18K yellow gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks by Bulgari; a vintage IWC (International Watch Company) pocket watch in 18K yellow gold; and literally hundreds more outstanding and exquisite pieces. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Sparkling treasures abound in Jasper52’s June 9 Jewelry sale

Vintage men's 14K yellow gold ring with green sapphire and diamonds, estimated at $4,500-$5,500
Vintage men's 14K yellow gold ring with green sapphire and diamonds, estimated at $4,500-$5,500
Vintage men’s 14K yellow gold ring with green sapphire and diamonds, estimated at $4,500-$5,500

NEW YORK – Summer is almost here. Vaccination rates are rising. You need something new to wear to face the world, and to reunite with friends and family and everyone else you missed seeing for more than a year. And about that something new–yes, it can sparkle. It can shine, it can glitter, it can gleam. If it gives you the confidence to venture out, even if it’s only to get coffee at the cafe on the corner, it’ll be worth every penny.

Starting at 4 pm Eastern time on June 9, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Antique to Modern Fine Jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The auction boasts almost 225 lots in all, with each lot representing a tantalizing possibility and the promise of joy to come.

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