Everard presents art, antiques & jewelry from premier Southern estates, Feb. 28-Mar. 1

Closeup view of one of the lithographs in Alphonse Mucha’s (1860-1939) ‘The Seasons,’ 1896. Everard will auction the complete suite of four color lithographs with a pre-sale estimate of $20,000-$30,000.

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard’s February 28 and March 1 Winter Southern Estates Auction features a luxe array of fine and decorative arts, with many exceptional pieces coming from long-held, high-quality collections. The variety is endless, spanning the traditional fine and decorative art realm from both a Western and Asian point of view. In addition, there are dozens of specialty categories, such as 19th-century lay-down scent bottles, folk art canes, Venetian glass, holy water fonts, Russian lacquer boxes, Royal Vienna porcelain, Sumidagawa pottery, portrait miniatures, antique maps and scientific instruments. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Canada’s ‘Group of 7’ artists poised for success at Miller & Miller, Feb. 12

Franz Johnston, ‘The Battlement, Lake of the Woods,’ est. CA$22,000-$30,000
Franz Johnston, ‘The Battlement, Lake of the Woods,’ est. CA$22,000-$30,000
Franz Johnston, ‘The Battlement, Lake of the Woods,’ est. CA$22,000-$30,000

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Original oil paintings by Franz Johnston and Alexander Young Jackson, both founding members of Canada’s Group of Seven, plus a one-piece Adam-style corner cupboard from an estate near Orono, Ontario are expected top lots in an online-only Canadiana & Folk Art auction slated for Saturday, Feb. 12, by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All estimates are given in Canadian dollars.

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Stevens presents a Thanksgiving feast of antiques, Nov. 13

Pair of early 19th-century Old Paris vases, est. $5,000-$15,000
Pair of early 19th-century Old Paris vases, est. $5,000-$15,000
Pair of early 19th-century Old Paris vases, est. $5,000-$15,000

ABERDEEN, Miss. – Eager bidders will be giving thanks at Stevens Auction’s Thanksgiving Antique Auction set for Saturday, November 13. Expected top lots include a heavily carved oak dining room suite attributed to the renowned 19th-century American furniture-maker R. J. Horner; a beautiful palace-size Aubusson rug; and a magnificent pair of early 19th-century Old Paris vases that was museum deaccessioned 50 years ago. The auction will start promptly at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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