Folies Bergere plaque a high-stepper at Auctions at Showplace, May 7

Art Deco gilt and gessoed wood plaque by Maurice Picaud for the Folies Bergere cabaret in Paris, depicting dancer Nino Nikolska, estimated at $1,500-$2,500
Art Deco gilt and gessoed wood plaque by Maurice Picaud for the Folies Bergere cabaret in Paris, depicting dancer Nino Nikolska, estimated at $1,500-$2,500
Art Deco gilt and gessoed wood plaque by Maurice Picaud for the Folies Bergere cabaret in Paris, depicting dancer Nino Nikolska, estimated at $1,500-$2,500

NEW YORK – On Sunday, May 7, Auctions at Showplace will present 280 lots of fine and decorative arts directly from estates in the New York City and metropolitan area, including works of art by Qi Baishi, Selina Trieff, Maurice Picaud, Domenick Capobianco, Esther Fuhrman and Kayo Lennar. Other highlights include furniture by Robsjohn Gibbings, Nancy Corzine, Eero Saarinen, and Paul Evans; a Chinese Tibetan thangka; and Chanel handbags. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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John Moran tempts traditional collectors with superb silver, Dec. 6

Paul Storr Ascot Cup silver racing trophy, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
Paul Storr Ascot Cup silver racing trophy, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
Paul Storr Ascot Cup silver racing trophy, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will hold its last Traditional Collector auction of the year on Tuesday, December 6, beginning at noon Pacific time. Featuring more than 350 lots, this sale will include property from the estates of George David Sturges and artist Joan Strauss Carl as well as other private estates and collections. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Artemis Gallery delivers a wealth of ancient and modern delights, July 14

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), Hibou des bois (Wood Owl), ceramic vase, 1968, Edition 211/500, 11.5in high. All appropriate markings and stamps. Ex Nancy and Dr. E.R. Simpson collection, Los Angeles. Est. $12,000-$24,000. Courtesy of Artemis Gallery
Egyptian Ptolemaic period (circa 332-30 BCE) cartonnage (mummy mask) for a male child, imported wood layered with gesso and linen with painted facial characteristics and additional linear and stippled motifs. Size on included wood display stand: 17in high by 12in wide. Cf. The British Museum. Provenance: Maryland private collection, Artemis Gallery June 20, 2018 auction; Texas private collection. Est. $9,000-$13,000. Courtesy of Artemis Gallery
Egyptian Ptolemaic period (circa 332-30 BCE) cartonnage (mummy mask) for a male child, imported wood layered with gesso and linen with painted facial characteristics and additional linear and stippled motifs. Size on included wood display stand: 17in high by 12in wide. Cf. The British Museum. Provenance: Maryland private collection, Artemis Gallery June 20, 2018 auction; Texas private collection. Est. $9,000-$13,000. Courtesy of Artemis Gallery

BOULDER, Colo. – On Thursday, July 14, Artemis Gallery will present its Exceptional Antiquities, Ethnographic and Fine Art Auction, with absentee and online bidding through LiveAuctioneers. The 357-lot selection features museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), as well as Viking, Far East and Asian, Pre-Columbian, African and Tribal, Oceanic, Native American and Spanish Colonial treasures.

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Stunning jadeite incense burner to star at Oakridge Sept 18-20 auction

Chinese jadeite lidded tripod censer with wooden stand, est. $80,000-$100,000
Chinese jadeite lidded tripod censer with wooden stand, est. $80,000-$100,000

ASHBURN, Va. – Oakridge Auction Gallery is excited to announce a Fine Asian Art & Antiques sale packed with impressive lots of Asian art from throughout history. Scheduled for September 18-20, this auction will feature more than 600 lots separated into three sessions: Session 1 – Ceramics and Works of Art beginning at 9 am Eastern time on September 18; Session 2 – Paintings and Calligraphy, beginning at 10 am Eastern time on September 19; and Session 3 – Snuff Bottles, beginning at 10 am Eastern time on September 20. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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