Diamonds, chandeliers bolster successful estates auction at Roland

Neoclassical-style gilt bronze chandelier, $5,000

 

Neoclassical-style gilt bronze chandelier, $5,000
Neoclassical-style gilt bronze chandelier, $5,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y – Roland Auctions‘ April 1 Multi-Estates Auction turned out to be its most successful auction of the year thus far, with the strongest sellers in the categories of jewelry, decorative art, fine art and silver. The house sold slightly more than 80% of the lots to post an overall total of $394,000.

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American paintings, decorative glass saw success at Moran, May 18-19

Mountain landscape by Fitch Burt Fulton, which sold for $5,312
Mountain landscape by Fitch Burt Fulton, which sold for $5,312

Mountain landscape by Fitch Burt Fulton, which sold for $5,312

MONROVIA, Calif – The Studio Fine and Decorative Arts sale took place on May 18 and 19 and made for an exciting two days at John Moran Auctioneers. In the days leading up to the sale, the showroom walls were filled with paintings, and you could not walk more than a few feet without encountering impressive furniture or notable decorative art objects. Buyers were able to select from distinguished makers such as Tiffany Studios and Lalique, while fine art lovers had many prominent artists to choose from.

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