Wyeth family artworks among prizes at Thomaston Place, Aug. 26-28

Jamie Wyeth, ‘Kyle and the Influence,’ est. $100,000-$125,000
Jamie Wyeth, ‘Kyle and the Influence,’ est. $100,000-$125,000

THOMASTON, Maine – The Splendor sale at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, a three-day event taking place from Friday, August 26, through Sunday, August 28, will present important artwork, American folk art and colonial furnishings, modernist design, antiquities and decorative pieces. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Design legends prevailed at Lyon & Turnbull spring Design series

L-R: Josef Hoffmann coal boxes, £32,500; Lalique Hibou mascot, aka hood ornament, £42,500; Lucie Rie footed bowl, £50,000
L-R: Josef Hoffmann coal boxes, £32,500; Lalique Hibou mascot, £42,500; Lucie Rie footed bowl, £50,000

EDINBURGH, U.K. – From the rarest car mascots to the genius of Josef Hoffmann and Lucie Rie, the Lyon & Turnbull spring Design series excelled. Embracing the best in progressive design movements from the Victorian era to the present day, the trio of live online sales – Design Since 1860 (April 20-21), Lalique (April 28) and Modern Made (April 29) – posted a landmark total of £2 million.

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