Tag Archive for: Faberge

Gilt-mounted malachite revolving dial clock, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

Superlative artistry on display at Doyle Faberge & Vertu sale, May 23

Gilt-mounted malachite revolving dial clock, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

Gilt-mounted malachite revolving dial clock, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

NEW YORK – Doyle will hold an auction of Faberge & Vertu on Tuesday, May 23, beginning at 10 am Eastern time. The sale will present a range of objects dating from the 17th century to the 20th century, including Faberge, vertu, silver and icons. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Maitre verrier covered art glass box by Kyohei Fujita, estimated at $2,500-$3,500

From art boxes to antique science books, Roland’s Feb. 4 auction delivers

Maitre verrier covered art glass box by Kyohei Fujita, estimated at $2,500-$3,500

Maitre verrier covered art glass box by Kyohei Fujita, estimated at $2,500-$3,500

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – An extremely rare two-volume set of books by Thomas Martyn (1760-1816) titled The Universal Conchologist, and a Japanese maitre verrier art glass box by Kyohei Fujita will both appear in Roland Auctions‘ Multi-Estates Auction on Saturday, February 4. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Circa-1580 German morion, est. €10,000-€20,000

Thousands of treasures pour forth from Hermann Historica, May 16-20

 

Circa-1580 German morion, est. €10,000-€20,000

Circa-1580 German morion, est. €10,000-€20,000

MUNICH, Germany – From May 16 to 20, Hermann Historica auction house will offer 4,000 highly diverse objects in a multi-day live auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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The Alexander Palace Egg, Faberge. Chief Workmaster Henrik Wigstrom (1862-1923), gold, silver, enamel, diamonds, rubies, nephrite, rock crystal, glass, wood, velvet, bone. 1908 © The Moscow Kremlin Museums

V&A hosts ‘Faberge in London: Romance to Revolution’

The Alexander Palace Egg, Faberge. Chief Workmaster Henrik Wigstrom (1862-1923), gold, silver, enamel, diamonds, rubies, nephrite, rock crystal, glass, wood, velvet, bone. 1908 © The Moscow Kremlin Museums

The Alexander Palace Egg, Faberge. Chief Workmaster Henrik Wigstrom (1862-1923), gold, silver, enamel, diamonds, rubies, nephrite, rock crystal, glass, wood, velvet, bone. 1908 © The Moscow Kremlin Museums

LONDON – Faberge in London: Romance to Revolution is the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith, Carl Faberge, and the importance of his little-known London branch. With a focus on Faberge’s Edwardian high society clientele, the exhibition shines a light on his triumphs in Britain as well as a global fascination with the joyful opulence of his creations. The largest collection of the legendary Imperial Easter Eggs in a generation are on display together as part of the exhibition’s dramatic finale, several of which are being shown in the UK for the first time. The show is on through May 8, 2022.

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Stephenson’s Jan. 1 auction laden with fine jewelry, Faberge, silver, furniture & decorative art 

Ruby, pearl, turquoise, sapphire, opal and emerald Mogul 14K gold choker. Estimate $3,000-$5,000

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – For sixty years, family owned and operated Stephenson’s Auctioneers has earned an impeccable reputation from its sales of fresh-to-market art and antiques from the Philadelphia area’s most elegant estates. Traditionally, their most anticipated event of the year is their New Year’s Auction, which, for 2022, will take place on January 1st and feature high-quality furnishings, art and personal property from residences in the Mid-Atlantic region. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Keith Haring, ‘Untitled #3,’ est. $8,000-$12,000

Treasures from Jack Benny, Kirk Douglas estates headline at Abell, Dec. 5

Keith Haring, ‘Untitled #3,’ est. $8,000-$12,000

Keith Haring, ‘Untitled #3,’ est. $8,000-$12,000

LOS ANGELES – Abell Auction Co. is proud to present an exquisite array of fine art, antiques, 20th-century design and fine jewelry on Sunday, December 5 at 10 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Morphy’s presents Tiffany lamps, fine jewelry, Amphora pottery, American art, Dec. 7-8

Rare and exotic Tiffany Studios leaded, stained-glass and cast-bronze ‘Pomegranate’ prism table lamp decorated with 43 Favrile iridescent prisms and 22 Favrile iridescent gold Favrile ball-and-bronze-chain decorations. Urn base with four cat’s-paw feet. Signed shade and base. Excellent condition. Estimate $50,000-$70,000

DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s 45,000-square-foot gallery never looks more beautiful than just before the company’s December Fine & Decorative Arts Auction. That’s the time of year when visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of Tiffany Studios lamps, fine jewelry, paintings, both European and American pottery and glass, and many other superior-quality art objects carefully curated by Morphy’s specialists.

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Expert spots rare Fabergé jade T-rex in Nov. 7 auction catalog

Fabergé carved nephrite jade figure of a Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur with rose-cut diamond eyes. Measures 4in high by 5.5in wide. Image courtesy of LiveAuctioneers and Clarke Auction Gallery

LARCHMONT, N.Y. – A rare Fabergé jade carving of a Tyrannosaurus rex is headed to auction on November 7.

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Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000

Freeman’s to auction handbags, luxury accessories, Oct. 28

Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000

Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000

PHILADELPHIA— On Thursday, October 28, Freeman’s presents a Fine Jewelry and Luxury Accessories auction featuring 74 lots of jewelry, handbags, and fine accessories. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Andy Warhol, ‘Moonwalk,’ est. $100,000-$200,000

Warhol’s ‘Moonwalk’ dominates trio of mid-Sept. Clars auctions

Andy Warhol, ‘Moonwalk,’ est. $100,000-$200,000

Andy Warhol, ‘Moonwalk,’ est. $100,000-$200,000

OAKLAND, Calif. – On September 16, 17, and 19, Clars Auction Gallery will hold a trio of dedicated sales. Fine Jewelry & Timepieces takes place September 16; Modern + Contemporary Art + Design is scheduled for September 17; and a Fine Art, Furniture, Asian Art auction will take place September 19. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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