Important Hiram Powers sculpture, 11 Renoir prints headline Neue’s June 24 sale

Marble Bust of the Greek Slave by the renowned American sculptor Hiram Powers (1805-1873), a full-length nude bust, 24 inches tall including socle, artist signed (est. $50,000-$80,000).

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – A marble Bust of the Greek Slave by the renowned American sculptor Hiram Powers (1805-1873), plus three classic Chevrolet Corvette cars from the collection of Charlie Oakes – a 1957, a 1960 and a best-in-show 1962 winner – will headline an online-only Fine Art & Antiques auction on Saturday, June 24 by Neue Auctions, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Blue Chevys, a Camaro and a Corvette on their marks at Golden Sun, April 30

1969 Z28 Chevrolet Camaro muscle car, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
1969 Z28 Chevrolet Camaro muscle car, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
1969 Z28 Chevrolet Camaro muscle car, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

FULLERTON, Calif. – A blue 1969 Z28 Chevrolet Camaro muscle car, one of only 20,302 Z28s built that year, and outstanding collections of Native American pottery, jewelry, artwork, kachinas and rugs will come up for bid in a live online auction scheduled for Sunday, April 30, by Golden Sun Auctions, Inc., starting at noon Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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1963 Corvette crosses Miller & Miller finish line at $95K

1963 red Corvette split window coupe, one of the most coveted Corvette models, CA$129,800
1963 red Corvette split window coupe, one of the most coveted Corvette models, CA$129,800
1963 red Corvette split window coupe, one of the most coveted Corvette models, CA$129,800

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A bright red 1963 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a desirable split rear window roared off for $129,800 in an online-only Automobiles, Advertising & Toys auction held December 3 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. The runner-up lot was a 1940s double-sided porcelain Chrysler Plymouth Fargo dealer sign that made $29,500. Prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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1959 Chevy Corvette was top prize at Miller & Miller sale

Fully restored powder blue 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, CA$82,600

 

Fully restored powder blue 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, CA$82,600
Fully restored powder blue 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, CA$82,600

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A fully restored powder blue 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible sped off for $82,600 in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Petroliana, Railroadiana & Advertising auction held on June 18. One hundred percent of lots sold, and 86 percent of the top 50 lots exceeded estimate. Overall, the auction grossed $628,674. All prices are given in Canadian dollars.

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