Masters of the camera showcased in Hindman Photographs sale, May 2

Peter Beard, ‘Tiva Dry River @ Kathemula in Tsavo North, 1965,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Peter Beard, ‘Tiva Dry River @ Kathemula in Tsavo North, 1965,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Peter Beard, ‘Tiva Dry River @ Kathemula in Tsavo North, 1965,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000. Image courtesy of Hindman

CHICAGO – Hindman’s Tuesday, May 2 Photographs auction features a wide range of works from its beginnings in the 19th century to contemporary works of art. With the recent celebration of Earth Day in mind, the sale includes a selection of works with a strong environmental focus by artists such as Peter Beard, Edward Burtynsky, Michel Ghatan and Sebastiao Salgado. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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California bear-motif fire extinguisher grenade heads to Michaan’s Oct. 14-15 sale

Amy Nelder, ‘Casa de Munecas,’ estimated at $400-$600
Amy Nelder, ‘Casa de Munecas,’ estimated at $400-$600

ALAMEDA, Calif. – This October, Michaan’s Auctions will hold two auctions in addition to its monthly Annex Auction. On Friday, October 14, it will hold a Traditional & Old Masters Auction, in which fine art, furniture and decorative arts from the Baroque era to the Barbizon school will be offered. The monthly Gallery Auction will conclude the auction week on Saturday, October 15 and will include a circa-1890 fire extinguisher grenade and a Chinese coromandel lacquer screen. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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