Auctions at Showplace to offer fine estate goods, Aug. 7

 

Manolo Valdes, ‘Serie Helene,’ est. $3,000-$5,000
Manolo Valdes, ‘Serie Helene,’ est. $3,000-$5,000

NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace will present a summer estate auction on Sunday, August 7, which will bring together 280 lots of fine art, decorative arts, furnishings, fine jewelry and luxury goods. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kenneth Snelson paintings lead Rivich March 24 Interior Design, Art, Antiques & Jewelry Auction

Kenneth Snelson (1927-2016), oil painting, 41½ x 28½ (framed), 41 x 27¾ (sight). Consigned by heirs of the artist’s first wife. Estimate $2,500-$5,000
Kenneth Snelson (1927-2016), oil painting, 41½ x 28½ (framed), 41 x 27¾ (sight). Consigned by heirs of the artist’s first wife. Estimate $2,500-$5,000
Kenneth Snelson (1927-2016), oil painting, 41½ x 28½ (framed), 41 x 27¾ (sight). Consigned by heirs of the artist’s first wife. Estimate $2,500-$5,000

CHICAGO – On March 24, Chicago’s trusted estate auction specialist, Rivich, will once again present an outstanding selection of fine art, including works with provenance from Kenneth Snelson, a legendary sculptor who fused art, science and engineering.

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Rivich Auction’s Oct. 21 Fall Classic rolls out like-new children’s amusement park train 

Bella Tori (USA) children’s amusement park train for 25 passengers, with sound system, railroad crossing signs, and custom 36-ft trailer. Accompanied by paperwork showing its delivery to a Midwestern city in 2015. Used once or twice. Like new. Original cost: $100,000. Estimate $20,000-$60,000

CHICAGO – Rivich Auction is known for its liquidation of valuable goods, in particular fine and decorative art and antiques. However, a few weeks ago a call came in of a different nature which resulted in the consignment of a 2015 Bella Tori (USA) electric ride-on train. It will be offered as a special highlight of Rivich’s Oct. 21 online Fall Classic Auction, with absentee and live online bidding through LiveAuctioneers.

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