Everard to auction art, jewelry, furniture from fine Southern estates, June 20-21

Framed view of Sanford Robinson Gifford’s (American, 1823-1880) ‘Hudson River Scenery,’ artist-signed oil on canvas on board. Size: 22in x 31 3/8in framed; 10¾in x 19 15/16in sight. Authenticated by leading Sanford Robinson Gifford scholar Dr. Ila Weiss. Provenance: a Bluffton, S.C. private collection via family descent from a New Jersey art collector who had inherited the work in the mid-1940s. Estimate $60,000-$80,000

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The carefully curated selections featured in Everard Auctions’ June 20-21 Southern Estates and Collections online auction exemplify centuries of excellence and quality across a broad range of fine and decorative art. Highlights include a newly discovered and expertly authenticated waterscape by Sanford Robinson Gifford, John J Audubon’s White Heron, a sizable collection of outsider art, sterling silver, mid-century modern furniture, Asian art, jewelry, watches and autographed sports collectibles. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Crowell plover trio could fly away with $1.5M at Copley July 9-10 sale

Top: The Waring turned-head dust-jacket plover; middle, the Waring skyward-gazing dust-jacket plover; bottom, the Waring feeding dust-jacket plover, all by A. Elmer Crowell. Each carries an individual estimate of $300,000-$500,000.
Top: The Waring turned-head dust-jacket plover; middle, the Waring skyward-gazing dust-jacket plover; bottom, the Waring feeding dust-jacket plover, all by A. Elmer Crowell. Each carries an individual estimate of $300,000-$500,000.
Top: The Waring turned-head dust-jacket plover; middle, the Waring skyward-gazing dust-jacket plover; bottom, the Waring feeding dust-jacket plover, all by A. Elmer Crowell. Each is individually estimated at $300,000-$500,000.

HINGHAM, Mass. – On July 9 and 10, Copley Fine Art Auctions, the nation’s premier decoy and sporting art auction house, will host the Sporting Sale 2021. The sale, consisting of 507 lots, will offer buyers the opportunity to acquire world-class paintings and bird carvings. The auction will begin at 10am Eastern time on both days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading