Bonnard, Klimt and more art stars gather at Capsule Auctions, Oct. 27

Pierre Bonnard, ‘Danseuses,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000
Pierre Bonnard, ‘Danseuses,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000
Pierre Bonnard, ‘Danseuses,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000

NEW YORK – Capsule Auctions will present a sale of American and European Art on Thursday, October 27 beginning at 11 am Eastern time. It will include a range of subjects, from charming landscapes to classical renderings of the human form, surveying centuries of traditional Western art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Illustrations from children’s lit come to life at Swann auction, June 9

Al Hirschfeld, ‘Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,’ est. $15,000-$25,000
Al Hirschfeld, ‘Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,’ est. $15,000-$25,000

NEW YORK — The spring Illustration Art sale at Swann Galleries is set to come across the block on Thursday, June 9. The auction will feature a rich selection of children’s picture book art from the collection of the late Emily and Sam Bush. The sale will also feature theater set and costume design, advertising art, works from notable picture books, literary publications, cartoons and comics from esteemed illustrators. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Star power of Broadway legend Carol Channing dazzles at Abell auction

Carol Channing stage-worn Dolly Levi costume from ‘Hello, Dolly!’, which sold for $23,740
Carol Channing stage-worn Dolly Levi costume from ‘Hello, Dolly!’, which sold for $23,740
Carol Channing stage-worn Dolly Levi costume from ‘Hello, Dolly!’, which sold for $23,740

LOS ANGELES – Abell Auction Co.’s  June 17 online auction of items from Carol Channing’s (1921-2019) Southern California estate drew tremendous activity across all lots, with every piece sold. Buyers ranged from fans and admirers to collectors of entertainment memorabilia. Totaling approximately $406,000, the auction featured Tony and Golden Globe awards received by the Broadway legend, as well as stage-worn costumes, photos, artwork and other personal belongings.

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Schulz, Gorey draw bidders for Swann June 24 illustration art sale

Edward Gorey 1979 postcard design, created for the purpose of replying to his fan mail, estimated at $4,000-$6,000
Edward Gorey 1979 postcard design, created for the purpose of replying to his fan mail, estimated at $4,000-$6,000
Edward Gorey 1979 postcard design, estimated at $4,000-$6,000

NEW YORK — Illustration Art is at Swann Galleries June 24. The sale will feature original works by luminaries such as Al Hirschfeld, Edward Gorey and Jo Mielziner, alongside cover designs for The New Yorker, Sunday comics, book illustrations and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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