Bruneau & Co. assembles impressive lineup for Aug. 1 auction

Oil on canvas portrait painting by Francis Cotes, est. $5,000-$10,000
Oil on canvas portrait painting by Francis Cotes, est. $5,000-$10,000
Oil on canvas portrait painting by Francis Cotes, est. $5,000-$10,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A figural oil painting by the acclaimed Indian artist B. Prabha (1933-2001) and an aristocratic portrait painting by Francis Cotes (British, 1726-1770) are expected headliners in an online-only Fine & Decorative Art auction slated for Monday, August 1 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, starting at 6 pm Eastern time. More than just original artworks will come up for bid in the 337-lot sale, which will feature items consigned from prominent New England estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Estate of California dealer Grace Garcia to be auctioned by Turner, June 4

David Yurman amethyst, pink tourmaline, green onyx, silver and 14K gold cuff bracelet, estimated at $300-$500
David Yurman amethyst, pink tourmaline, green onyx, silver and 14K gold cuff bracelet, estimated at $300-$500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will offer the Grace Garcia Estate, Part I, on Saturday, June 4. It features a wide array of paintings, religious items and decorative arts from the personal collection of the late Grace Garcia, a passionate collector of beautiful things and an avid world traveler. Known as Gracie by her many friends, acquaintances and customers, she was the owner of Gilroy Antiques in Gilroy, California, for more than 30 years. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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