From art boxes to antique science books, Roland’s Feb. 4 auction delivers

Maitre verrier covered art glass box by Kyohei Fujita, estimated at $2,500-$3,500
Maitre verrier covered art glass box by Kyohei Fujita, estimated at $2,500-$3,500
Maitre verrier covered art glass box by Kyohei Fujita, estimated at $2,500-$3,500

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – An extremely rare two-volume set of books by Thomas Martyn (1760-1816) titled The Universal Conchologist, and a Japanese maitre verrier art glass box by Kyohei Fujita will both appear in Roland Auctions‘ Multi-Estates Auction on Saturday, February 4. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7

RISK (aka Kelly Graval), ‘Shark,’ estimated at $150,000-$200,000
RISK (aka Kelly Graval), ‘Shark,’ estimated at $150,000-$200,000
RISK (aka Kelly Graval), ‘Shark,’ estimated at $150,000-$200,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Serrano bronze of St Junipero Serra could earn $120K at Roland, Dec. 3

Pablo Serrano, ‘St. Junipero Serra,’ estimated at $80,000-$120,000
Pablo Serrano, ‘St. Junipero Serra,’ estimated at $80,000-$120,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present an important Pablo Serrano Brutalist-style monumental bronze sculpture, St. Junipero Serra, at its upcoming Fine Estates Auction on Saturday, December 3. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The Serrano sculpture, estimated at $80,000-$120,000, was featured in the courtyard of the Spanish International Pavilion of the New York World’s Fair of 1964-65.

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Roland readies eclectic selection for Nov. 5 sale

Emilio Grau Sala, ‘Mother and Child,’ estimated at $7,000-$8,000
Emilio Grau Sala, ‘Mother and Child,’ estimated at $7,000-$8,000
Emilio Grau Sala, ‘Mother and Child,’ estimated at $7,000-$8,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present its Fall Estates Auction on Saturday, November 5, starting at 10 am Eastern time. It will feature hundreds of lots of fine art, 20th-century Modern material, antique and vintage furniture, textiles, silver, jewelry, rugs, collectibles, Asian art, decorative arts and lighting. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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World-spanning treasures presented at Roland NY, Oct. 8

Oscar Florianus Bluemner, ‘Bulk Head,’ estimated at $6,000-$9,000
Oscar Florianus Bluemner, ‘Bulk Head,’ estimated at $6,000-$9,000
Oscar Florianus Bluemner, ‘Bulk Head,’ estimated at $6,000-$9,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present items from the collection of Jeffrey M. Kaplan in its Saturday, October 8 sale, which starts at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Edgy Paul Evans sideboard rose to the top at Roland sale

Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard, $50,000
Paul Evans Cityscape sideboard, $50,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions hosted its final auction of the summer season on September 10. Coming out on top were a Mid-century Modern Paul Evans wall-mounted sideboard and a gilt framed Chinese scroll, as well as a Renoir lithograph.

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Multiple estates represented in August 13 sale at Roland

Niso Maman, ‘Sequana,’ est. $2,000-$3,000
Niso Maman, ‘Sequana,’ est. $2,000-$3,000
Niso Maman, ‘Sequana,’ est. $2,000-$3,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present its next multi-estates auction on Saturday, August 13 at 1 pm Eastern time. It will feature hundreds of lots of fine and contemporary art, silver, decorative arts, unique Asian items, antique and vintage furniture, jewelry and lighting. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Roland NY to offer Tony Rosenthal works in the Hamptons, July 14-17

Tony Rosenthal, ‘Big Red,’ from the Accumulation series, $75,000

 

Tony Rosenthal, ‘Big Red,’ from the Accumulation series, $75,000
Tony Rosenthal, ‘Big Red,’ from the Accumulation series, $75,000

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. – The Roland NY auction house will present an exhibition of the works of abstract sculptor Tony Rosenthal (American, 1914-2009) at the Hamptons Fine Arts Fair on the grounds of the Southampton Fairgrounds July 14-17. The Arts Fair will feature 85 galleries from around the world.

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Sam Francis works bring color and verve to Roland NY, July 16

Untitled Sam Francis abstract acrylic painting, est. $15,000-$20,000
Untitled Sam Francis abstract acrylic painting, est. $15,000-$20,000
Untitled Sam Francis abstract acrylic on paper, est. $15,000-$20,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present its July Auction on Saturday, July 16 beginning at 10 am Eastern time. Its lineup will focus on fine and contemporary art, decorative arts, furniture, silver and Asian items. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Vasarely aluminum sculpture solidly beats estimate at Roland

Victor Vasarely, ‘Kroa,’ $13,750
Victor Vasarely, ‘Kroa,’ $13,750
Victor Vasarely, ‘Kroa,’ $13,750

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY presented a highly successful Spring Multiple Estates auction on April 23. A Victor Vasarely aluminum sculpture, restored pre-war motorcars, a selection of Demetre Chiparus bronze sculptures from the same era and French Art Deco furniture pieces all shared the spotlight.

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