Art Deco-style bronze jardiniere, 54½in tall. Sold for $26,620
ATLANTA – A monumental Art Deco-style bronze jardiniere sold for $26,620, a Cartier-style 18K gold and diamond panther collar necklace finished at $20,520, and a brass plaque depicting a stylized face by Roy Lichtenstein realized $14,520 in Ahlers & Ogletree’s three-session April Estates & Collections auction held April 20, 21 and 22 in Atlanta.
Nicola Simbari, ‘Sail Boats in Puerto Marques,’ estimated at $4,000-$6,000
ATLANTA – An equestrian study in oil by Rosa Bonheur (French, 1822-1899), a scene of colorful sailboats on a beach by Nicola Simbari (Italian, 1927-2012), and a large bronze winter scene sculpture after Evgeni Lanceray (Russian and French, 1848-1886), are among the expected top lots in Ahlers & Ogletree’s three-session April Estates & Collections auction. It is slated for Thursday, April 20, Friday April 21 and Saturday, April 22, starting at 10 am Eastern time all three days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Thomas E. Mails, ‘Hualapi Country,’ estimated at $6,000-$8,000
ATLANTA – Vibrant Native American-themed paintings by Frank McCarthy (1944-2002), Emmi Whitehorse (b. 1956-) and the Reverend Thomas E. Mails (American, 1920-2001) are expected headliners in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Art of the American West & Native American Art & Objects auction on Friday, February 24. The sale, beginning at 10 am Eastern time, will feature 255 lots of fine art of the American West and Native American objects, including pottery, fine art and rugs. Featured artists, in addition to McCarthy and Whitehorse, will include R. Farrington Ewell, Joe Beeler, Walt Gonske, Curt Walters, Alan Houser, Clyde Aspevig and Dan Namingha. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Robert Jessup, ‘Rabbit Lecturing to a Hare,’ $18,150
ATLANTA – A Lalique Anemones Grand vase and pedestal sold for $24,200, an artist proof’s bronze sculpture on a brass base by German-Israeli artist Tolla Inbar brought $20,570, and a painting by Robert Jessup (American, b. 1952-) realized $18,150 at a sale of items from Atlanta entertainment attorney Joel A. Katz held January 12 by Ahlers & Ogletree.
Jean de Botton, ‘Les Quatre Cavaliers de l’Apocalypse,’ estimated at $3,000-$6,000
ATLANTA – Items from the Atlanta home of entertainment attorney Joel A. Katz, more than 550 lots in all, will come up for bid in an unreserved auction planned for Thursday, January 12 by Ahlers & Ogletree. New Year’s Signature Estates auctions will also be held live and online Friday, January 13 and Saturday, January 14. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Ladies’ Vacheron Constantin 18K gold Metiers d’Art Lady Kalla diamond watch, estimated at $150,000-$175,000
ATLANTA – An array of timepieces and jewelry from the collection of philanthropist and entertainment attorney Joel A. Katz, as well as Civil Rights attorneys and law professors Marjorie and Ralph Knowles, will appear in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Important Jewelry & Fine Timepieces online auction on Friday, November 18. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Janet Fish, ‘Provence,’ estimated at $30,000-$60,000
ATLANTA – A vibrant picnic still life painting by Janet Fish (American, b. 1938-) and an unpublished 1946 manuscript draft of Woody Guthrie’s (American, 1912-1967) book I Spin You Spin are a few of the expected highlights in Ahlers & Ogletree’s two-session, online-only Fall Fine Estates & Collections Auction planned for the weekend of October 28-29. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Nyoman Gunarsa, ‘Balinese Dancers,’ $20,000
ATLANTA – A vibrant and colorful four-panel painting by Nyoman Gunarsa (Indonesian, 1944-2017), titled Balinese Dancers, sold for $20,000 in a three-day Fine Estates & Collections auction held August 25-27 at Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery. The painting was the top achiever of the 1,289-lot event, which totaled a robust $1.39 million.
Gerhard Richter, ‘Schwarz – Rot – Gold IV,’ est. $8,000-$16,000
ATLANTA – Artworks by Gerhard Richter (German, b. 1932-), Jean Baptiste Van Loo (French, 1684-1745), Igor Tulpanov (Russian and American, b. 1939-) and Eastman Johnson (American, 1824-1906) are among the expected top lots in Ahlers & Ogletree’s three-day, online-only Fine Estates & Collections auction planned for the weekend of August 25-27, starting at 10 am Eastern time all three days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Sophie Ryder, ‘Minotaur Sniffing a Daisy,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
ATLANTA – Ahlers & Ogletree’s three-session Fine Estates & Collections auction, June 9-11, will be a feast for the eyes and a veritable trip around the world for bidders looking to add quality items to their homes or collections. Start times all three days are 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.