SARASOTA, Fla. – Sarasota Estate Auction‘s April 10-11 spring sale exceeded $600,000 and saw several lots perform remarkably well, including paintings that seriously outpaced their high estimates.
Sarasota Estate Auction Apr 10-11 sale exceeds $600K
Washington DC honors its Art Deco heritage, April 22-29
WASHINGTON – Recognizing Washington’s many contributions to Art Deco design and culture, Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed April 22-29 Art Deco Heritage Week. The Art Deco Society of Washington (ADSW), joined by other organizations, has planned a weeklong celebration of Washington, D.C.’s rich Art Deco heritage.
John Moran’s May 4 sale celebrates California art
MONROVIA, Calif. – On May 4, John Moran Auctioneers will stage its spring California and American Fine Art sale, offering 67 choice works by William Wendt, Percy Gray, E. Charlton Fortune, and other sought-after artists within the beloved genre. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Pax Romana presents The Art of Ancient China, a May 2 antiquities auction
LONDON – To collectors of ancient art, scholarship and provenance are the two most important points to consider before making a purchase. It is no coincidence that those same criteria are the business cornerstones of Pax Romana, Britain’s premier gallery and boutique auction house specializing in antiquities, cultural art and coins.
Bruneau to host its first Historic Arms & Militaria sale on May 1
CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers will hold its first ever Historic Arms & Militaria auction on May 1, starting at 10 am Eastern time. The sale will feature more than 400 lots of historic material from the American Revolution through to the modern day, and offer objects that will appeal to beginning and experienced collectors. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Meiping vase brings $2.3M at Freeman’s Asian arts sale
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — Freeman’s has announced the results of its April 8 Asian Arts auction, which featured lively bidding wars between online and phone buyers, resulting in many lots selling well above their pre-sale estimates. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.
Museum of Art & Design places craft front and center
NEW YORK – Once at the margins of the art world, today craft is front and center in art galleries, museums, and fairs, widely recognized for its expressive potential and cultural significance. On view at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) from May 22 to February 13, 2022, “Craft Front & Center” brings together more than 70 iconic and lesser-known works, assembled from the eclectic richness of the Museum’s permanent collection to highlight key touchpoints in craft’s history that have led to the current moment.
Nye & Co. showcases Vasarely, Braque and Miro, April 21-22
Victor Vasarely aluminum sculpture, ‘Kroa,’ estimated at $8,000-$12,000
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Nye & Company Auctioneers will hold a two-day online Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction on April 21 and 22. It features a large selection of modern furniture, rugs, and lighting consigned from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island, while simultaneously bringing a strong selection of prints, paintings, and other works by blue chip artists. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Sworders ventures ‘out of the ordinary’ with flea circus props, April 13-14
STANSTED MOUNTFICHET, England – The Out of the Ordinary auction at Sworders on April 13-14 is its largest to date, numbering close to 600 lots. The sale brings together the weird and the wonderful, from an original Dalek from the Doctor Who television series to a sword presented by Catherine the Great to a cossack who helped put down a rebellion to ‘the Smallest Show On Earth’ –the UK’s last surviving flea circus.
Stephenson’s gathers estate treasures for April 9 Spring Decorative Arts Auction
