Jasper52 offers Furniture, Home Decor, and Collectibles, July 5

Circa-1970 Asian-style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei sofa in its original fabric upholstery, estimated at $5,500-$7,000
Circa-1970 Asian-style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei sofa in its original fabric upholstery, estimated at $5,500-$7,000
Circa-1970 Asian-style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei sofa, estimated at $5,500-$7,000

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, July 5, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Furniture, Home Decor, and Collectibles. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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John McInnis to auction Boston family’s private collection, May 4-7

Maxim Kopf, ‘Tahitians on the Beach,’ estimated at $10,000-$20,000
Maxim Kopf, ‘Tahitians on the Beach,’ estimated at $10,000-$20,000
Maxim Kopf, ‘Tahitians on the Beach,’ estimated at $10,000-$20,000

AMESBURY, Mass. – An important single-family private collection out of Metro-West Boston featuring more than 2,200 choice lots in a wide range of collecting categories will come up for bid in a four-day auction planned for Thursday, May 4; Friday, May 5; Saturday, May 6; and Sunday, May 7 by John McInnis Auctioneers. Start times will be 11 am Eastern on all four days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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The art of the garden: ideas for exterior decorating

A monumental bronze Beaux Arts garden fountain sold for $32,000 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2021 at New Orleans Auction Galleries.
A monumental patinated bronze Beaux Arts garden fountain, standing 8ft tall, sold for $32,000 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2021 at New Orleans Auction Galleries.

NEW YORK — Antiques have never been solely for interior use. Avid gardeners have long incorporated antiques and artful objects into their gardens to create focal points and add character, history and texture. A large garden in suburbia isn’t necessary to pull off this look; even city or apartment dwellers can use antiques to create appealing gardens in small spaces.

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