Records set by Rothko, Dohanos at Heritage American Art sale

Mark Rothko, ‘A Last Supper,’ $1.45 million. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Mark Rothko, ‘A Last Supper,’ $1.45 million. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Mark Rothko, ‘A Last Supper,’ $1.45 million. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – The art market showed no signs of slowing during Heritage Auctions’ American Art November 4 sale featuring choice works by Mark Rothko, Joseph Leyendecker and Thomas Moran. The event, which realized $6,895,750, broke auction records for a number of beloved American artists who have shaped the art of the last century.

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Sendak, Rothko, Finster and other greats appear at Heritage, Nov. 4

1976 Maurice Sendak illustration for a Rolling Stone cover, estimated at $120,000-$180,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
1976 Maurice Sendak illustration for a Rolling Stone cover, estimated at $120,000-$180,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
1976 Maurice Sendak illustration for a Rolling Stone cover, estimated at $120,000-$180,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Works by Maurice Sendak, Mark Rothko, Maynard Dixon, Thomas Moran and the self-taught artist Howard Finster all appear in Heritage Auctions‘ much-anticipated American Art Signature® Auction, scheduled for Friday, November 4. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Morphy’s presents Tiffany lamps, fine jewelry, Amphora pottery, American art, Dec. 7-8

Rare and exotic Tiffany Studios leaded, stained-glass and cast-bronze ‘Pomegranate’ prism table lamp decorated with 43 Favrile iridescent prisms and 22 Favrile iridescent gold Favrile ball-and-bronze-chain decorations. Urn base with four cat’s-paw feet. Signed shade and base. Excellent condition. Estimate $50,000-$70,000

DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s 45,000-square-foot gallery never looks more beautiful than just before the company’s December Fine & Decorative Arts Auction. That’s the time of year when visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of Tiffany Studios lamps, fine jewelry, paintings, both European and American pottery and glass, and many other superior-quality art objects carefully curated by Morphy’s specialists.

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