NEW YORK – In early November, Doyle completed two different highly successful auctions on consecutive days. Both featured works by founding father Paul Revere, Jr. – the first featured a historic print that sold for a world auction record, and the second showcased a group of his silver pieces, which collectively realized $170,100.
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Nye & Company Auctioneers’ two-day, online Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction features property from the Bishop-Peabody-Metcalf family; the NAMITS collection; the Princeton, New Jersey estate of Peter Benchley, the author of JAWS; and several private collections. It is slated for September 8 and 9, starting at 10 am Eastern time on both days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
THOMASTON, Maine – On August 27, 28, and 29, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will present Splendor, Part II, continuing their summer presentation of outstanding discoveries from New England estates, with an emphasis on fine art – offering 629 lots of paintings, graphic artwork, art photography, and sculpture. The sale will commence at 11 am Eastern time each day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
ATLANTA – At the beginning of every month, ACN columnist Ken Hall delivers top auction highlights from around the United States and the world at large. Here’s his May 2021 Gallery Report. All prices include the buyer’s premium, except where noted.
BEACHWOOD, Ohio – A gorgeous pair of Chippendale mahogany side chairs, crafted in Philadelphia in the 1700s, sold for $33,210 in an online-only Fine Estates Collection auction held April 10 by Neue Auctions. The sale featured 432 lots of fine merchandise from the homes of celebrated interior designers. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.
GENESEO, NEW YORK – Cottone’s March 27th sale featured slightly more than 200 lots and brought in $1.6 million. The fresh to the market collections from the estates of Dr. Seymour Ira Schwartz of Rochester, New York; and Dr. Eugene L. Gaier of Buffalo, New York, soared past their high estimates, with women artists stealing the spotlight. LiveAuctioneers facilitated absentee and Internet live bidding for the sale.