NEW YORK – On Thursday, July 13, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art. Of course, the auction, as with many before it, is curated by Clifford Wallach, an expert in tramp art, folk art and Americana. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Painted furniture, folk art, toys and more at Jeffrey S. Evans, March 2-4
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Winter Americana Auction contains a wide range of material and will include everything from toys and advertising to painted furniture and folk art. The large auction, comprising nearly 1,600 lots, will take place during three days: Thursday, March 2; Friday, March 3; and Saturday, March 4. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Slotin’s Folk Pottery Extravaganza expands to second day, Feb. 11-12
BUFORD, Ga. – Slotin Folk Art Auction’s first stand-alone pottery sale in 2020 was a trial balloon to determine if collectors would respond, and they most assuredly did. Now, with its fourth edition taking place February 11-12, this dedicated auction is expanding in more ways than one. Slotin’s single-day Pottery Extravaganza is bigger for 2023 and is joined by a second-day sale dedicated to Native American art, quilts and Americana. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Automobilia collection kept bidders engaged at Milestone’s $600K auction
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – The multifaceted collection of the late Mark Smith was the cornerstone of an exciting $613,000 event at Milestone Auctions’ suburban Cleveland gallery on October 15th. Smith, a Virginia businessman, was a passionate and very hands-on collector of automotive advertising and memorabilia, a reflection of his involvement in the car industry. But there was much more to Smith’s collecting interests than just motoring, said Miles King, co-owner of Milestone Auctions.
Lucie Rie vase commands spotlight in November 1 auction
NEW YORK – On Tuesday, November 1, starting at 4 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Exclusive Art Pottery and More, featuring 257 lots of head-turning pieces, many by name artists. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Milestone to host Oct. 15 auction of classic cars, automobilia, antiques & collectibles
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – When the doors open to Milestone’s auction gallery on Saturday, October 15th, an energized – and eclectic – group of bidders is expected to rush in, grab a coffee and take a last-minute look at the merchandise they hope to bring home.
The folk-art charm of miniature stoneware vessels
NEW YORK — Bigger is not always better. Beautifully crafted stoneware miniatures are not just functional, they are as aesthetically pleasing as their standard-size counterparts. Working on a small scale can be more challenging for the potter, particularly when creating and attaching diminutive features such as removable lids and open spouts. But that explains why these tiny delights are so highly prized.
Mesmerizing Brandt cobra andirons lead Capsule Auctions’ Feb. 24 sale
NEW YORK – Capsule Auctions presents Deco and Design: Early 20th Century, a curated auction of ceramics, glass, silver, furniture and objets decoratifs from New York and New England collections, including that of Seymour Stein. The sale takes place Thursday, February 24 at 12:30 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
SFO Museum’s Stoneware Stories exhibition features Edgefield, SC potters
SAN FRANCISCO — Stoneware Stories: Folk Pottery of Edgefield, South Carolina is now open at SFO Museum. The free exhibition will remain on display in the pre-security area in the International Terminal, Departures Level, San Francisco International Airport until January 23, 2022.
Bidders targeted cartridge boards at Miller & Miller sporting auction
NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Three 19th century American cartridge display boards – two from Winchester and one from Union Metallic Cartridge – sold for a combined $241,900 in an online-only Canadiana & Sporting auction held June 5 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. The sale grossed $496,219, including the buyer’s premium. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.