Fine art and design on tap at Clars, Nov. 19 and 21

Dale Chihuly, ‘Untitled (Pink and white glass chandelier),’ est. $60,000-$90,000
Dale Chihuly, ‘Untitled (Pink and white glass chandelier),’ est. $60,000-$90,000
Dale Chihuly, ‘Untitled (Pink and white glass chandelier),’ est. $60,000-$90,000

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars is excited to offer fine art and design in its November 19 and 21 auctions, with curated works from European masters and American artists. Featured European artists will include Lorenzo Garbieri (Italian, 1580-1654), John Riley (British, 1646-1691) and Robert Antoine Pinchon (French, 1886-1943), while the early American highlights will showcase works from Granville Redmond (1871-1935), Clayton Sumner Price (1874-1950) and Frank Duveneck (1848-1919). Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chinese treasures abound at Oakridge auction, Aug. 14-15

Chinese blue and white lotus zun, Yongzheng period, estimated at $22,000-$28,000.
Chinese blue and white lotus zun, Yongzheng period, estimated at $22,000-$28,000.
Chinese blue and white lotus zun, Yongzheng period, estimated at $22,000-$28,000.

ASHBURN, Va. – Oakridge Auction Gallery is excited to announce its next auction: an Asian Art & Antiques sale packed with an array of impressive lots of Chinese art from throughout history. Scheduled for August 14-15, this auction will feature more than 450 lots separated into two sessions, beginning at 10 am Eastern time both days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Hermann Historica offers tantalizing array in late June sales

German horse's muzzle, or chamfron, in the style of circa 1480, estimated at €3,500-€7,000
German horse's muzzle, or chamfron, in the style of circa 1480, estimated at €3,500-€7,000
German horse’s muzzle, or chamfron, in the style of circa 1480, estimated at €3,500-€7,000

MUNICH – The online-only auctions that were introduced by Hermann Historica GmbH several years ago are becoming increasingly popular. Once again, some 4,112 lots are coming under the hammer from June 21-25, including unparalleled premium objects and pieces for first-time buyers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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