Illuminated Architettura bar-cabinet by Piero Fornasetti and Gio Ponti, est. $50,000-$70,000
DALLAS – An Architettura Trumeau bar-cabinet, which has remained for more than half a century in the family of its original owner, will find a new home when it is sold Sept. 30 in Heritage Auctions’ Design Auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Chinese porcelain dragon bowl with Yongzheng mark, $200,000
GARNET VALLEY, Pa. – Briggs Auction’s Fine Estates Auction held on July 30 featured a fine selection of antique and modern furnishings, fine art, fine porcelains, decorative arts and more. “This was a well-received auction with a wide variety of items that appealed to a broad range of bidders,” said Stephen Turner, the president of Briggs Auction, Inc. “Strong prices were a good indication the industry is thriving.”
ATLANTA – At the beginning of every month, ACN columnist Ken Hall delivers top auction highlights from around the United States and the world at large. Here’s his September 2021 edition of Gallery Report. All prices include the buyer’s premium, except where noted.
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp, estimated at $250,000-$375,000
ASTON, Pa. – A three-day, online-only Modern Design auction is planned for August 3-5 by Uniques and Antiques, with August 4 being dedicated to an Artisan Studio auction, highlighted by a Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp and the Katherine Mezger collection of George Nakashima furniture. Overall, more than 1,500 lots will be offered across the three days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
George Nakashima 1961 conoid desk, which sold for $75,600
PHILADELPHIA— Freeman’s is pleased to announce the results of its June 8 Select Design auction, confirming our pride of place in the presentation and sale of works by renowned New Hope-based furniture maker George Nakashima. All but one lot sold in the selective 19-lot auction; more than half of the lots were Nakashima works, and the auction commanded an impressive total of $458,000.
George Nakashima Minguren I coffee table, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—On June 8, Freeman’s presents a Select Design auction beginning at 11 am Eastern time, featuring 19 carefully chosen lots of fine 2oth century design pieces. It includes 11 works by George Nakashima, as well as pieces by Tiffany Studios, Samuel Yellin, and Michael Graves, among others. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
‘Sfera,’ limited edition bronze by Arnaldo Pomodoro, which sold for $186,000
ATLANTA – Sfera, a polished bronze limited edition sculpture by the Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro soared to $186,000 in an online Spring Fine Estates & Collections auction held March 27–28 by Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery. The work was the top earner in a sale of more than 1,000 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.