Sam Francis works bring color and verve to Roland NY, July 16

Untitled Sam Francis abstract acrylic painting, est. $15,000-$20,000
Untitled Sam Francis abstract acrylic painting, est. $15,000-$20,000
Untitled Sam Francis abstract acrylic on paper, est. $15,000-$20,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present its July Auction on Saturday, July 16 beginning at 10 am Eastern time. Its lineup will focus on fine and contemporary art, decorative arts, furniture, silver and Asian items. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Qianlong vase spotted in English kitchen rockets to $1.7M at Dreweatts

Imperial Qianlong porcelain vase, £1,449,000 ($1.7 million)
Imperial Qianlong porcelain vase, £1,449,000 ($1.7 million)
Imperial Qianlong porcelain vase, £1,449,000 ($1.7 million)

LONDON – A Chinese vase created in the 18th century for the court of the Qianlong Emperor and purchased for a few hundred pounds in the 1980s sold at Dreweatts on May 18 for a staggering £1,449,000 ($1.7 million) against a pre-sale estimate of £100,000-£150,000.

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Elizabeth Catlett bronzes add weight to Clars May 23 auction

Elizabeth Catlett, ‘Woman Fixing Her Hair,’ and ‘Untitled (Faces),’ respectively estimated at $40,000-$60,000 and $30,000-$50,000
Elizabeth Catlett, ‘Woman Fixing Her Hair,’ and ‘Untitled (Faces),’ respectively estimated at $40,000-$60,000 and $30,000-$50,000
Elizabeth Catlett works in bronze, ‘Woman Fixing Her Hair,’ and ‘Untitled (Faces),’ respectively estimated at $40,000-$60,000 and $30,000-$50,000

On May 23, Clars Auction Gallery will offer two exceptional bronze sculptures by Modernist African-American artist, Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012) in its Jewelry, Furniture, Art, Asian Art sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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