Everard presents art, antiques & jewelry from premier Southern estates, Feb. 28-Mar. 1

Closeup view of one of the lithographs in Alphonse Mucha’s (1860-1939) ‘The Seasons,’ 1896. Everard will auction the complete suite of four color lithographs with a pre-sale estimate of $20,000-$30,000.

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard’s February 28 and March 1 Winter Southern Estates Auction features a luxe array of fine and decorative arts, with many exceptional pieces coming from long-held, high-quality collections. The variety is endless, spanning the traditional fine and decorative art realm from both a Western and Asian point of view. In addition, there are dozens of specialty categories, such as 19th-century lay-down scent bottles, folk art canes, Venetian glass, holy water fonts, Russian lacquer boxes, Royal Vienna porcelain, Sumidagawa pottery, portrait miniatures, antique maps and scientific instruments. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Colonial Williamsburg wins miniature portrait of Chickasaw brave at Case auction

Miniature portrait of a Chickasaw brave known as Kinheche, painted in 1830, $60,000
Miniature portrait of a Chickasaw brave known as Kinheche, painted in 1830, $60,000
Miniature portrait of a Chickasaw brave known as Kinheche, painted in 1830, $60,000

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Leroy Neiman party scene and an early miniature portrait of a Chickasaw brave were the most celebrated lots at Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals‘ Summer Auction, held July 9-10. A total of 95% of the lots sold, and the sale total tallied 17% above the high estimate.

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American watchmakers’ guild hosts ‘Horology in Art’ display

Hugo Laubi (1888-1959), advertising poster for Turler Watches and Jewelry, circa 1960.
Hugo Laubi (1888-1959), advertising poster for Turler Watches and Jewelry, circa 1960.
Hugo Laubi (1888-1959), advertising poster for Turler Watches and Jewelry, circa 1960. Image courtesy of Bob Frishman

NEW YORK –  The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) is currently hosting its second exhibition, Horology in Art, at HSNY’s library in Midtown Manhattan. It will run through April of 2022.Continue reading