Clars to offer jewelry, art and Danish furniture, April 17-18

Miriam Shapiro, ‘Wind and Air,’ 1993, estimated at $5,000-7,000
Miriam Shapiro, ‘Wind and Air,’ 1993, estimated at $5,000-7,000

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery’s April 17- 18 auction will feature a selection of 20th century design by notable names including George Nelson, Florence Knoll, Fritz Hansen, George Nakashima for Knoll, Nanna Ditzel, and Charles and Ray Eames, as well as several Danish rosewood furniture items, lead by a credenza attributed to Poul Norreklit and estimated at $4,000-$6,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Three art sales collectively total $3M at Hindman

A Set of Joseon Dynasty Studded Armor and Helmet. 19th Century. Price realized: $293,750
A set of Joseon dynasty studded armor and helmet, 19th century. Sold for $293,750 against an estimate of $6,000 to $8,000

CHICAGO – Hindman Auctions saw tremendous engagement in its three days of Asian Art sales on March 25, 26, and 27. The auctions realized nearly $3 million across the three days, reaching the highest total an Asian Art season has ever achieved at Hindman. The Chinese and Southeast Asian Works of Art sale surpassed $2.2 million, more than doubled the presale estimate, and saw competitive bidding throughout. The Japanese and Korean Works of Art and the Asian Works of Art Online sales also exceeded expectations and realized more than $238,000 and $513,000 in sales, respectively.

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Gianguan celebrates Asian Art Week with March 27 auction

A rare group of gilt bronze figures (Guandi, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang)
A rare group of gilt bronze figures (Guandi, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang), Qing Dynasty, $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy Gianguan Auctions
A rare group of gilt bronze figures (Guandi, Guan Ping and Zhou Cang), Qing Dynasty, $40,000-$60,000

NEW YORK — Gianguan Auctions will celebrate the 20th annual Asian Art Week with an auction to be held on Saturday, March 27, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. The sale will feature a fine selection of classical paintings, splendid Sino-Tibetan gilt bronzes, beautiful jades from neolithic to contemporary, Ming and Qing porcelains and Buddhist sculptures from private collections. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com. Continue reading