Jan. 16 is last day to see V&A exhibition ‘Bags: Inside Out’

Moynat Mini Pyramide Gravity Bag, 2019. France (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London
 Moynat Mini Pyramide Gravity Bag, 2019. France (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Moynat Mini Pyramide Gravity Bag, 2019. France (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

LONDON – Bags: Inside Out is the UK’s most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory. From designer handbags to despatch boxes, vanity cases to military rucksacks, the exhibition explores our longstanding fascination with the bag. The show opened at the V&A in fall of 202o and has been extended multiple times, but it looks set to end on January 16, 2022.

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Great names of design in Freeman’s back-to-back sales, Dec. 8-9

George Nakashima triple sliding-door hanging wall cabinet, est. $30,000-$50,000
George Nakashima triple sliding-door hanging wall cabinet, est. $30,000-$50,000
George Nakashima triple sliding-door hanging wall cabinet, est. $30,000-$50,000

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s is pleased to present two back-to-back auctions — Art and Design on Wednesday, December 8 and Luxe: Boutique Jewelry on Thursday, December 9 — that offer many opportunities for collecting and gifting this holiday season. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Creative genius shines in Designer Jewelry & Watches sale, Nov. 14

Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000
Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000
Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000

NEW YORK – On Sunday, November 14, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold an auction of Designer Jewelry and Watches. The 573-lot sale includes a 1981 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K yellow gold, platinum and diamond link necklace; a vintage Audemars Piguet 18K white gold and diamond ladies’ watch; a Hermes H D’Ancre 18K white gold and diamond bangle bracelet; an Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold and diamond ring featuring a large orange spessartite stone; a Pasquale Bruni 18K white gold and diamond necklace; a set of 18K yellow gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks by Bulgari; a vintage IWC (International Watch Company) pocket watch in 18K yellow gold; and literally hundreds more outstanding and exquisite pieces. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Hermes Himalayan Birkin bag headlines Heritage Sept. 26 sale

Hermes Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin, est. $80,000-$100,000
Hermes Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin, est. $80,000-$100,000
Hermes Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin, est. $80,000-$100,000

DALLAS – There is rare, and then there is this kind of rare.

An Hermes 30cm Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin bag with palladium hardware, the most desirable handbag ever created, is coming up in Heritage Auctions’ Autumn Luxury Accessories event happening Sept 26. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Dallas Auction Gallery presents fine art, luxury goods, English antiques July 28

Pair English gilt sterling silver compotes for Russian market, with female and male figural standards surmounted by bowl in the form of leaves and branches, raised on tripartite base with grape and vine decoration. Each base marked ‘Hunt Roskell Storr Mortimer’

DALLAS — Dallas Auction Gallery announces their summer auction, featuring a large selection of important fine art and antiques from Texas estates. The sale includes consignments from premier Austin homebuilder and art collector Bill Milburn, and items from two of the Dallas area’s most renowned dealers in fine English antiques: Canterbury Antiques, for many years located on Henderson Avenue in Dallas, and The Englishman’s Antiques, which was located in Addison, Texas. Bid absentee or live via the Internet on LiveAuctioneers.

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Clementine Hunter painting enlivens June 20 Auctions at Showplace sale

Clementine Hunter, ‘Folk Art Still Life,’ estimated at $6,000-$8,000
Clementine Hunter, ‘Folk Art Still Life,’ estimated at $6,000-$8,000

NEW YORK – On June 20, Auctions at Showplace will offer 280 lots directly from New York City and metropolitan estates including an impressive selection of fine art, furniture, and decorative arts. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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