20th century design classics offered at Toomey & Co., March 2

Tiffany Studios counterbalance desk lamp, estimated at $6,000-$8,000
Tiffany Studios counterbalance desk lamp, estimated at $6,000-$8,000
Tiffany Studios counterbalance desk lamp, estimated at $6,000-$8,000

CHICAGO – Toomey & Co. will hold its first Early 20th Century Design auction of the year on Thursday, March 2, featuring an impressive selection of furniture, lighting, decorative arts and fine art from Arts & Crafts, Prairie Style, Art Nouveau, Secessionist and Art Deco makers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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1928 Calder sculpture a star attraction at Cottone auction, March 19

Alexander Calder, ‘Femme Assise,’ est. $30,000-$50,000
Alexander Calder, ‘Femme Assise,’ est. $30,000-$50,000
Alexander Calder, ‘Femme Assise,’ est. $30,000-$50,000

GENESEO, N.Y. – Cottone Auctions will stage a Fine Art & Antiques sale on Saturday, March 19, starting at noon Eastern time. It will include more than 275 lots and feature the collections of the estate of Elizabeth Strasenburgh of Rochester, New York; Randy and Bette Swift of Fernandina Beach, Florida; the David K. Anderson grandchildren’s trust of Buffalo, New York; various upstate New York museums and institutions, as well as items from prominent estates and individuals. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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