Maud Lewis painting revved up for Miller & Miller sale, May 14

Maud Lewis, ‘Black Truck,’ est. CA$30,000-$35,000
Maud Lewis, ‘Black Truck,’ est. CA$30,000-$35,000
Maud Lewis, ‘Black Truck,’ est. CA$30,000-$35,000

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Original oil paintings by Canadian artist Maud Lewis (1901-1970) and a group of so-called “naughty bronzes” by Austrian artist Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1935) are a few of the expected highlights in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Canadiana & Decorative Arts auction scheduled for Saturday, May 14 at 9 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All prices are given in Canadian dollars.

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Vasarely aluminum sculpture solidly beats estimate at Roland

Victor Vasarely, ‘Kroa,’ $13,750
Victor Vasarely, ‘Kroa,’ $13,750
Victor Vasarely, ‘Kroa,’ $13,750

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY presented a highly successful Spring Multiple Estates auction on April 23. A Victor Vasarely aluminum sculpture, restored pre-war motorcars, a selection of Demetre Chiparus bronze sculptures from the same era and French Art Deco furniture pieces all shared the spotlight.

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