Tiffany, Steuben, and Lalique dominate the Art Nouveau collection at Heritage April 18

Gallé mold-blown cameo glass Calla Lily vase, estimated at $40,000-$60,000 at Heritage.

DALLAS — An amazing array of Tiffany Studios, Steuben, and Lalique glass dominates the 455 lots in the Pursuit of Beauty: Art Nouveau, Deco & Glass sale at Heritage Auctions on Thursday, April 18. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

In a show of force, examples of Tiffany Studios confections make up an amazing 47 lots in the sale, with the options mostly split between lamps and favrile glass. The sale’s top-estimated lot is a circa-1910 Tiffany Studios Trumpet Creeper chandelier. Made of leaded glass and patinated bronze, it was last sold at Sotheby’s in 2012 where it emerged from a private collection in Forest Hills, New York. The lamp is estimated at $150,000-$200,000.

Among the favrile glass selections, the most anticipated lot is a circa-1910 Tiffany Studios favrile glass and gilt bronze seven-light Lily lamp. Standing 21in in height, the lamp is estimated at $8,000-$10,000.

Founded in 1903, Steuben is one of the names that made Corning, New York the glass capital of not only America, but the world. Still in operation today, Steuben has a long history of producing some of the most collectible glass in the market, with varieties such as Aurene, Tyrian, and Tiffany. Among the sale’s Steuben selections, the leader is a red Aurene glass footed vase dating to around 1910. Standing 12.25in in height, it carries an estimate of $40,000-$50,000.

Lalique makes up a highly curated and desirable 15 lots in the sale. This R. Lalique engraved glass artistic vase features a sepia patina and was made around 1919. It is estimated at $7,000-$9,000.

From the creative vision of the master of Art Nouveau glass comes this circa-1920 Gallé mold-blown cameo glass Calla Lily vase. It measures 14 by 14in, has stunning color and design, and is estimated at $40,000-$60,000. The sale includes 26 Gallé items in all.

Tiffany Studios Trumpet Creeper chandelier, estimated at $150,000-$200,000 at Heritage.

Tiffany Studios Trumpet Creeper chandelier, estimated at $150,000-$200,000 at Heritage.

Tiffany Studios favrile glass and gilt bronze seven-light Lily lamp, estimated at $8,000-$10,000 at Heritage.

Tiffany Studios favrile glass and gilt bronze seven-light Lily lamp, estimated at $8,000-$10,000 at Heritage.

Steuben red Aurene glass footed vase, estimated at $40,000-$50,000 at Heritage.

Steuben red Aurene glass footed vase, estimated at $40,000-$50,000 at Heritage.

R. Lalique engraved glass artistic vase, estimated at $7,000-$9,000 at Heritage.

R. Lalique engraved glass artistic vase, estimated at $7,000-$9,000 at Heritage.

Gallé mold-blown cameo glass Calla Lily vase, estimated at $40,000-$60,000 at Heritage.

Gallé mold-blown cameo glass Calla Lily vase, estimated at $40,000-$60,000 at Heritage.

Jim Bunte

Jim Bunte

Jim Bunte has worked in editorial, design and the toy and auction industries for more than 30 years. He co-founded Auction Central News in 2007.

Multiple cameo and art glass collections sparkle at Woody Auction Oct. 14

Steuben Haviland & Co. Aurene decanter set, estimated at $750-$1,250 at Woody Auction.

DOUGLASS, Kan. — Woody Auction worked with multiple collectors to create a 362-lot consignment bonanza in cameo and art glass, miniature lamps, and reverse-painted items for its Art Glass, Wave Crest & Much More sale scheduled for Saturday, October 14. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

Creators of fine art glass since 1903 in Corning (Steuben County), New York, Steuben, which closed in 2011, remains a coveted manufacturer. Not one but two examples of Steuben acid cutback cameo art glass vases appear as sequential lots in the sale (lot 100, lot 101). They are both individually estimated at $2,500-$5,000.

A fine Daum Nancy table lamp is a top-estimate item, featuring French cameo art glass depicting a winter scene. Though it requires a complete rewiring, it is otherwise all-original and has an $8,000-$12,000 estimate.

Unusual is a fitting description for this undated Czechoslovakian figural peacock table lamp. Missing a few glass beads, it is estimated at $750-$1,500.

Steuben’s Haviland & Co. line was known for its iridescent Aurene items. From a Kansas collection comes this striking decanter and six-glass set in a gold and melon finish. It carries an estimate of $750-$1,250.

Unmarked Steuben art glass vase, estimated at $2,500-$5,000 at Woody Auction.

Unmarked Steuben art glass vase, estimated at $2,500-$5,000 at Woody Auction.

A second unmarked Steuben art glass vase, estimated at $2,500-$5,000 at Woody Auction.

A second unmarked Steuben art glass vase, estimated at $2,500-$5,000 at Woody Auction.

Daum Nancy French cameo art glass table lamp, estimated at $8,000-$12,000 at Woody Auction.

Daum Nancy French cameo art glass table lamp, estimated at $8,000-$12,000 at Woody Auction.

Steuben Haviland & Co. Aurene decanter set, estimated at $750-$1,250 at Woody Auction.

Steuben Haviland & Co. Aurene decanter set, estimated at $750-$1,250 at Woody Auction.

Jim Bunte

Jim Bunte

Jim Bunte has worked in editorial, design and the toy and auction industries for more than 30 years. He co-founded Auction Central News in 2007.

Heritage ‘Pursuit of Beauty’ design series tallies $2M

Tiffany Studios arrowroot lamp with cattail base, $212,500. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Left, Tiffany Studios arrowroot lamp with cattail base, $212,500; Right, George Nakashima 1964 Frenchman’s Cove II dining table, $38,750. Images courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Left, Tiffany Studios arrowroot lamp with cattail base, $212,500; Right, George Nakashima 1964 Frenchman’s Cove II dining table, $38,750. Images courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Heritage Auctions events held one week apart brought in nearly $2 million and proved the enduring appeal of early- and mid-20th-century design by American artists and designers, as well as works by their international peers, and continued the super-charged trend for enhancing our homes. Collector favorites Tiffany Studios, Harry Bertoia and George Nakashima topped the sales.

Continue reading

Tiffany, Steuben and Lalique to star at Heritage art glass sale, Jan. 26

Circa-1905 Tiffany Studios Arrowroot shade lamp with Cattail base, estimated at $80,000-$120,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Circa-1905 Tiffany Studios Arrowroot shade lamp with Cattail base, estimated at $80,000-$120,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Circa-1905 Tiffany Studios Arrowroot shade lamp with Cattail base, estimated at $80,000-$120,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Heritage celebrates a number of American-based art and design pioneers in its Jan. 26 auction dubbed Pursuit of Beauty: Art Nouveau, Deco & Glass, which features significant offerings of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and art glass including Tiffany Studios and Steuben Glass Works. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Continue reading

Tiffany Drophead Dragonfly lamp the center of attraction at Heritage, April 28

Tiffany Studios Drophead Dragonfly table lamp, est. $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Tiffany Studios Drophead Dragonfly table lamp, est. $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Tiffany Studios Drophead Dragonfly table lamp, est. $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Property from the Collection of Jeep & Carla Harned, an assemblage well known to collectors of art glass, will grab a share of the spotlight in Heritage Auctions’ Tiffany, Lalique & Art Glass Including Art Nouveau & Art Deco Signature® Auction April 28. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Continue reading

SJ Auctioneers sets focus on coveted brands in eclectic Jan. 30 sale

Limited edition Gucci teddy bear, est. $500-$1,500
Limited edition Gucci teddy bear, est. $500-$1,500

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – On Sunday, January 30, starting at 3 pm Eastern time, SJ Auctioneers will hold an eclectic sale titled Silverware, Jewelry, Designer Scarves and Toys. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Continue reading

Steuben glass rarities headline at Akiba, Dec. 16

Steuben Green Aurene vase, est. $2,000-$20,000
Steuben Green Aurene vase, est. $2,000-$20,000
Steuben Green Aurene vase, est. $2,000-$20,000

DANIA BEACH, Fla. – Akiba Antiques will present The Fabulous Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Schultz – 608 lots of Steuben glass, European antiques and fine art collected during the course of four decades. The sale begins at noon Eastern time on December 16. The Schultz family are members of the Carder Steuben Club, an important club for enthusiasts, experts, dealers, and collectors of Steuben glass items.Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Continue reading

Steuben, Crown Milano will tempt bidders at Woody Auction, Dec. 4

Signed Steuben rose cintra and opal art glass vase, est. $1,000-$2,500
Signed Steuben rose cintra and opal art glass vase, est. $1,000-$2,500
Signed Steuben rose cintra and opal art glass vase, est. $1,000-$2,500

DOUGLASS, Kan. – Woody Auction will close out 2021 in grand fashion, with a Saturday, December 4 auction beginning at 9:30 am Central time. It is highlighted by nearly 100 lots of Crown Milano, plus offerings from private collections that includes Steuben, Quezal, Durand, Tiffany, Mettlach plaques and a sizable lamp collection. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Continue reading

Exquisite Steuben collection headlines Akiba Antiques July 29 sale

Steuben iridized sapphire blue over flint white vase decorated with gold Aurene leaf-and-vine and Intarsia collar, estimated at $2,000-$20,000
Steuben iridized sapphire blue over flint white vase decorated with gold Aurene leaf-and-vine and Intarsia collar, estimated at $2,000-$20,000
Steuben iridized sapphire blue over flint white vase decorated with gold Aurene leaf-and-vine and Intarsia collar, estimated at $2,000-$20,000

DANIA BEACH, Fla. – On July 29, leading regional auction house Akiba Antiques will bring one of the world’s largest collections of rare Steuben glass items to auction, together with a wide selection of fine art, collectibles, and decorative art. The sale will begin at noon Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Continue reading