American, English and Continental Silver shines in April 11 auction

William and Mary silver tazza made in London in 1692 by William Gamble (shown from the top), estimated at $19,000-$23,000
William and Mary silver tazza made in London in 1692 by William Gamble (shown from the top), estimated at $19,000-$23,000

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, April 11, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold a sale of American, English and Continental silver. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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California plein-air paintings on horizon at Andrew Jones, Jan. 15-16

Guy Rose, ‘View from Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena,’ estimated at $100,000-$150,000
Guy Rose, ‘View from Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena,’ estimated at $100,000-$150,000
Guy Rose, ‘View from Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena,’ estimated at $100,000-$150,000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On Sunday and Monday, January 15 and 16, Andrew Jones Auctions will offer a time capsule collection of more than 550 lots of California plein air paintings, Americana, clocks, fine silver, antiques, Native American works and decorations amassed during the course of 50 years by Jack and Ellen Phillips of San Diego County, California. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Silver took first place at Neue’s July 24 auction

Reed and Barton sterling silver tea service, $6,765
Reed and Barton sterling silver tea service, $6,765
Reed and Barton sterling silver tea service, $6,765

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – Silver ruled the roost in Neue Auctions’ online-only Summer Estates auction held July 20, as five of the top ten lots were silver. The top seller was a Whiting sterling flatware service in the Lily pattern, totaling 112 pieces, with various monograms on most pieces and no monograms on 16 pieces, weighing a total of 129.90 oz. troy. The service brought $9,225.

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Neue plans high-quality Summer Estates Auction for July 24

Carved marble bust of Antonius, unsigned and raised on a small marble socle, estimated at $1,500-$2,500
Carved marble bust of Antonius, unsigned and raised on a small marble socle, estimated at $1,500-$2,500
Carved marble bust of Antonius, estimated at $1,500-$2,500

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – Neue Auctions has a Summer Estates auction planned for July 24 at 10 am Eastern time, and the emphasis will be on sterling silver, fine art glass, lighting, modern and antique furniture, fine carpets, porcelains, glassware, garden sculptures and planters, fine jewelry and decorative objects for the home. Nearly 400 lots will be sold. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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