Paintings of archangels could fly high at Schwenke auction, March 21

Detail from one of a large pair of Continental paintings of archangels, together estimated at $50-$5,000
Large pair of Continental paintings of archangels, together estimated at $50-$5,000
Large pair of Continental paintings of archangels, together estimated at $50-$5,000

WOODBURY, Conn. – On Tuesday, March 21, Schwenke Auctioneers will hold its Spring Fine Estates Auction, comprising more than 600 lots of estate property. It will feature a choice collection of estate jewelry, Native American jewelry and decorative arts, Asian decorative arts, American, English and Continental decorative arts, folk art and American country and formal furniture, a single-owner collection of more than 100 early baskets, sterling silver, fine art, estate oriental rugs and books. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Imperial jade seal achieves $378K at Freeman’s, Oct. 14

Imperial pale celadon-white jade seal, $378,000
Imperial pale celadon-white jade seal, $378,000
Imperial pale celadon-white jade seal, $378,000

PHILADELPHIA — Ben Farina, Head of Asian Arts at Freeman’s expressed delight about the results of his curated Asian Arts auction held on October 14. Farina commented “We had a number of wonderful pieces from various regional collections, and we’ve greatly enjoyed working with the consignors to bring this material to auction.”

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Michaan’s cheers strong results throughout summer season

Roy Lichtenstein, ‘Red Barn,’ $30,000
Roy Lichtenstein, ‘Red Barn,’ $30,000
Roy Lichtenstein, ‘Red Barn,’ $30,000

ALAMEDA, Calif. – A survey of summer 2021 at Michaan’s Auctions shows sustained growth across all categories. “Our longtime customers have proven their loyalty month after month,” said president Allen Michaan, noting that this holds for seasoned consignors and bidders alike. At the same time, more and more new buyers and sellers are recognizing that “the auction business blends discovery and sustainability, which makes it the perfect marketplace for the times we live in,” as Michaan puts it.

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