Hermann Historica offers bidders art, antiques, Asian art and more, May 6

Corinthian helmet dating to the late 6th or early 5th century B.C., estimated at €38,000-€76,000
Corinthian helmet dating to the late 6th or early 5th century B.C., estimated at €38,000-€76,000
Corinthian helmet dating to the late 6th or early 5th century B.C., estimated at €38,000-€76,000

MUNICH, Germany – The stage is set and the curtain is about to rise on Hermann Historica‘s Saturday, May 6 auction, titled Works of Art, Antiques, Ancient and Asian Art and featuring just under 750 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Asian art stuns at Roland’s $2M sale of fine collections

Imperial pale celadon Mei Ping vase, $187,500
Imperial pale celadon Mei Ping vase, $187,500

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY hosted a highly successful two-part auction on May 20 and 21, which totaled $2 million, marking Roland’s highest-grossing sale so far this year. The sale focused largely on Asian art, Asian decorative items, and antiquities, and also offered a selection of high-end jewelry, contemporary art, Dale Chihuly glass pieces, Peking rugs and contemporary furnishings.

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