Whimsical Rookwood tile mural a highlight of Bruneau May 20 auction

Monumental Rookwood tile mural, estimated at $10,000-$15,000
Monumental Rookwood tile mural, estimated at $10,000-$15,000
Monumental Rookwood tile mural, estimated at $10,000-$15,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A monumental Rookwood tile mural salvaged from a historic theater in Washington, D.C. and a nude figural drawing by the Indian artist Jehangir Sabavala (1922-2011) are expected top lots in Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ online-only Estate Fine Art & Antique auction planned for May 20 and starting at 6 pm Eastern time. More than 400 lots will be offered. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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American historical prints headline Swann’s April 15 auction

A 1776 engraving of the Late Battle at Charlestown on June 17, 1775, by Bernard Romans, estimated at $40,000-$60,000
A 1776 engraving of the Late Battle at Charlestown on June 17, 1775, by Bernard Romans, estimated at $40,000-$60,000
A 1776 engraving of the Late Battle at Charlestown on June 17, 1775, by Bernard Romans, estimated at $40,000-$60,000

NEW YORK – Printed & Manuscript Americana is at Swann Galleries on April 15 with a selection of American historical prints from a private collection, material from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, religious ephemera and publications, and more. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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