Crescent City auction spotlights Kaltakdjian collection, Nov. 12-14

Pair of Imperial cloisonne and enamel lingzhi fungus jardinieres showing the raised Qianlong mark, est. $10,000-$15,000
Pair of Imperial cloisonne and enamel lingzhi fungus jardinieres showing the raised Qianlong mark, est. $10,000-$15,000
Pair of Imperial cloisonne and enamel lingzhi fungus jardinieres showing the raised Qianlong mark, est. $10,000-$15,000

NEW ORLEANS – A pair of antique Chinese watercolors on silk depicting The Ten Courts of Hell, a pair of Imperial cloisonne and enamel lingzhi fungus jardinieres, and items from the estate of the Sarkis Kaltakdjian, the former prominent rug dealer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will be part of Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Important Estates Auction slated for November 12-14. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chinese vase rose to top of John Moran’s Traditional Collector sale

Large Chinese silver and cloisonne enamel vase by Wang Hing, $50,000
Large Chinese silver and cloisonne enamel vase by Wang Hing, $50,000
Large Chinese silver and cloisonne enamel vase by Wang Hing, $50,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran’s Traditional Collector sale took place on September 28, and delivered a captivating array of genres and materials ranging from silver, textiles, and furniture to decorative objects and timepieces.

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Imperial Qianlong celadon jade seal leads Gianguan’s Sept. 18 auction

Imperial celadon jade seal of Emperor Qianlong, est. $20,000-$25,000
Imperial celadon jade seal of Emperor Qianlong, est. $20,000-$25,000
Imperial celadon jade seal of Emperor Qianlong, est. $20,000-$25,000

NEW YORK – On September 18, Gianguan Auctions will hold a sale of Important Chinese Works of Art and Paintings, featuring traditional and contemporary master paintings, carved jades, fine ceramics, Yixing teapots, bronze and Buddhist sculptures. The online auction will start at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading

South Sea pearl necklace leads strong J. Garrett lineup Sept. 11-12

Elizabeth Gage 18K gold necklace with baroque South Sea pearls, est. $70,000-$120,000
Elizabeth Gage 18K gold necklace with baroque South Sea pearls, est. $70,000-$120,000
Elizabeth Gage 18K gold necklace with baroque South Sea pearls, est. $70,000-$120,000

DALLAS – Two important Dallas estates, plus other fine consignments in a wide variety of categories, will come up for bid in a two-day, online and absentee-only auction planned for the weekend of September 11 and 12 by J. Garrett Auctioneers, based in Dallas. Start times both days will be 10 am Central time. Nearly 1,000 quality lots will be offered. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Delightful jewelry, estate art await at Aug. 28 Turner auction

EFFY multi-color sapphire, diamond and 14K white gold ring, est. $300-$500
EFFY multi-color sapphire, diamond and 14K white gold ring, est. $300-$500

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present a Summer Sale on August 28, starting at 10:30 am Pacific time. Besides numerous items from estates and consignors, the auction offers more than 360 lots, including collections of Russian Lomonosov porcelain figures; Victorian Nailsea bells, 19th-century blown glass canes and other whimseys; German ceramic and pewter beer steins; and fine jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Original ‘Snow White’ animation cel leads July 10 Turner sale

Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ mounted on a woodgrain background, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ mounted on a woodgrain background, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ estimated at $1,000-$1,500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present a Cabinet of Curiosities sale on July 10. It will feature more than 290 lots from multiple collectors and estates, and a wide range of items from around the world, dating from the 17th century to the present day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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