Esteemed Nashville antique dealer’s collection steps up at Case, Oct. 8

 

Antique red chinoiserie-decorated Dutch linen press with an old Antwerp label, from the estate of Pia Stratton, estimated at $1,000-$1,200
Antique red chinoiserie-decorated Dutch linen press with an old Antwerp label, from the estate of Pia Stratton, estimated at $1,000-$1,200

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The first of two major Case auctions featuring art and antiques from Nashville antiques dealer Pia Stratton’s business and personal collection is set for Saturday, October 8. Items from several other estates, private collections and two museums, including the Arkansas Museum of Art, are also included in the nearly 600-lot auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Coveted luxury goods lined up for Benefit Shop auction, June 1

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. signed agate bead choker necklace, est. $1,000-$3,000
 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. signed agate bead choker necklace, est. $1,000-$3,000

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. signed agate bead choker necklace, est. $1,000-$3,000

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., will present a summer jewelry and designer fashion auction on Wednesday, June 1, starting at 10 am Eastern time. It will showcase estate jewelry, fashion jewelry, fine jewelry, designer fashion and accessories. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Auctions at Showplace presents the rare and unusual, April 24

French articulated artist’s wooden horse model, est. $1,500-$2,500
French articulated artist’s wooden horse model, est. $1,500-$2,500
French articulated artist’s wooden horse model, est. $1,500-$2,500

NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace will present a sale of 280 lots from New York City Metropolitan area estates on Sunday, April 24. Offerings will include furniture by Paul McCobb, George Nakashima, Paul Evans, and Fritz Hansen. Other highlights include a French articulated horse model, Louis Mendez sculptures, and art and prints from Cindy Sherman, Salvador Dali, Daniele Donde, Robert Gwathmey and Umetaro Azechi. A wide array of silver, porcelain, glass, jewelry and paintings complete the sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 offers stunning Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, Dec. 15

Circa-1900 French butterfly brooch with diamonds and rubies, est. $15,000-$18,000
Circa-1900 French butterfly brooch with diamonds and rubies, est. $15,000-$18,000
Circa-1900 French butterfly brooch with diamonds and rubies, est. $15,000-$18,000

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, December 15, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a luxury sale titled Antique Jewelry: 1850-1910. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Holabird delivered five days of Western treasures in fall sale

Hollow silver bead necklace with six bear claws capped with silver adornments, plus a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562
Hollow silver bead necklace with six bear claws capped with silver adornments, plus a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562
Hollow silver bead necklace with six silver-adorned bear claws and a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562

RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections’ five-day Autumn Splendor Western Americana Auction, held October 28-November 1, contained more than 3,200 lots of Americana, railroadiana, mining collectibles, numismatics, stock certificates, rare books and art. By the time it was all over, the auction had grossed about $500,000.

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Sparkling treasures abound in Jasper52’s June 9 Jewelry sale

Vintage men's 14K yellow gold ring with green sapphire and diamonds, estimated at $4,500-$5,500
Vintage men's 14K yellow gold ring with green sapphire and diamonds, estimated at $4,500-$5,500
Vintage men’s 14K yellow gold ring with green sapphire and diamonds, estimated at $4,500-$5,500

NEW YORK – Summer is almost here. Vaccination rates are rising. You need something new to wear to face the world, and to reunite with friends and family and everyone else you missed seeing for more than a year. And about that something new–yes, it can sparkle. It can shine, it can glitter, it can gleam. If it gives you the confidence to venture out, even if it’s only to get coffee at the cafe on the corner, it’ll be worth every penny.

Starting at 4 pm Eastern time on June 9, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Antique to Modern Fine Jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The auction boasts almost 225 lots in all, with each lot representing a tantalizing possibility and the promise of joy to come.

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