Syd Solomon abstract among winners at Ahlers & Ogletree sale

Syd Solomon, ‘Untitled Abstract,’ $20,000
Syd Solomon, ‘Untitled Abstract,’ $20,000
Syd Solomon, ‘Untitled Abstract,’ $20,000

ATLANTA – Vivid and colorful oil on canvas paintings by Syd Solomon (American, 1917-2004) and Henri Hecht Maik (French, 1922-1993) each brought $20,000, while a classical early 20th-century Continental School marble sculpture of a woman finished at $21,250 in Ahlers & Ogletree’s two-day, two-session Spring Estates & Collections auction, held April 9 and 10.

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Song Dynasty ceramics among Asian artworks offered by Skinner, March 23

Jun bowl, possibly Northern Song dynasty, est. $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Skinner
Jun bowl, possibly Northern Song dynasty, est. $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Skinner
Jun bowl, possibly Northern Song dynasty, est. $200,000-$300,000. Image courtesy of Skinner

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – Skinner Auctioneers will host a live Asian Works of Art sale at its Marlborough galleries on Wednesday, March 23 starting at 10 am Eastern time. Coinciding with Asia Week in New York, the auction will offer jade pieces, Song period ceramics, a broad range of famille rose, paintings and Buddhist sculptures. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Briggs offers Ivo Ispani Asian art estate collection, June 18

Fine Chinese rosewood and cloisonne bench, estimated at $6,000-$10,000
Fine Chinese rosewood and cloisonne bench, estimated at $6,000-$10,000
Fine Chinese rosewood and cloisonne bench, estimated at $6,000-$10,000

GARNET VALLEY, Pa. – Briggs Auction is pleased and proud to offer The Ivo Ispani Estate Collection for auction on June 18. This exciting collection includes a vast assortment of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean ceramics, bronzes, works of art, decorative arts, antique furnishings, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Rare Tibetan Buddhist butter lamp illuminates Oakridge sale, June 12-13

Tibetan gold butter lamp, estimated at $165,000-$200,000
Tibetan gold butter lamp, estimated at $165,000-$200,000

ASHBURN, Va. – Oakridge Auction Gallery will hold an Asian art & antiques sale on June 12-13, 2021. It will feature more than 500 lots separated into two sessions: Chinese ceramics and works of art on June 12, and Buddhist art and porcelains from private collections on June 13. Both sales commence at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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