Art Nouveau pocket watch among winners at Hermann Historica series

Left, 18K gold Art Nouveau pocket watch with rose-cut diamonds, €4,750; Right, Willi Engelhardt design for a poster advertising Munchen - Sommer 1930, €1,875
Left, 18K gold Art Nouveau pocket watch with rose-cut diamonds, €4,750; Right, Willi Engelhardt design for a poster advertising Munchen – Sommer 1930, €1,875

MUNICH – Hermann Historica enjoyed strong results for sales it held on January 31 and February 1. Highlights included jewelry, precious stones and an extensive poster collection acquired by commercial designer Willi Engelhardt, which proved to be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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Bruhns to offer Colo. couple’s lifetime collection of art & antiques, Oct. 23-24

18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000
18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000
18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000

DENVER – On October 23-24, Bruhns Auction Gallery will auction the lifetime art and antiques collection of Jack and Linda Keenan, on-site at their elegant Colorado home. The sale features approximately 900 lots of European antiques dating to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, as well as ensembles and accessories from top fashion houses. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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