Luxe Santa Barbara jewelry collection stars at John Moran, Mar. 29

Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000
Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000
Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present the jewelry collection of one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific and best-known philanthropists, Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, on Wednesday, March 29 at 10 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Jewelry from the Estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree will offer 85 lots including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches and rings, featuring gemstones including large diamonds, sapphires, rubies, pearls and emeralds — and some pieces from prominent jewelry designers such as Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Henry Dunay and Boucheron.

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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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Noted philanthropist’s fine jewelry collection featured at Freeman’s, March 22

Tiffany & Co. platinum, diamond and emerald ring, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Tiffany & Co. platinum, diamond and emerald ring, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Tiffany & Co. platinum, diamond and emerald ring, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s Wednesday, March 22 Jewelry and Watches auction features the esteemed single-owner jewelry collection of Dianne Kay, an American socialite, philanthropist, community activist and chairman of the American Cancer Society Ball. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Quality abounds in Michaan’s monthly Gallery Auction, March 17

Large Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon moon flask vase, estimated at $2,000-$3,000
Large Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon moon flask vase, estimated at $2,000-$3,000
Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon moon flask vase, estimated at $2,000-$3,000

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s Auctions will hold its monthly Gallery Auction on Friday, March 17, featuring a unique variety of lots such as a Walter and Berge pate de verre vide poche, a large Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon moon flask vase, jewelry from designers such as Tiffany & Co. and David Yurman, and Japanese tansu cabinets. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Cartier and Tiffany silver set a high standard at Doyle’s sale

Detail from Cartier Des Must sterling silver flatware service for 24, $15,120. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers
Detail from Cartier Des Must sterling silver flatware service for 24, $15,120. Image courtesy of Doyle and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Following the success of its inaugural Entertaining with Style auction, Doyle‘s second Entertaining with Style auction, held on February 14, saw competitive bidding from hundreds of buyers across the US and from abroad. This exciting auction category showcased an array of elegant items to inspire gracious entertaining at home, including delicate crystal and porcelain for the table, silver flatware, candlesticks and serving pieces, barware and furniture.

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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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Continental decorative arts await at Schwenke auction, Jan. 31

Tiffany & Co. gilt bronze Taj Mahal lidded box, estimated at $50-$5,000
Tiffany & Co. gilt bronze Taj Mahal lidded box, estimated at $50-$5,000
Tiffany & Co. gilt bronze Taj Mahal lidded box, estimated at $50-$5,000

WOODBURY, Conn. – Schwenke Auctioneers has earned a reputation for signature sales of Connecticut estates and collections featuring scarce and unique items with a few choice surprises mixed in. Its Tuesday, January 31 single-owner sale, containing more than 300 lots of Continental decorative arts, will be no exception. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Frank Gehry’s wizardry extends to jewelry and home goods

A circa-1985 example of Frank Gehry’s Fish lamp achieved $65,000 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2021. Image courtesy of Hindman and LiveAuctioneers.
A circa-1985 example of Frank Gehry’s Fish lamp achieved $65,000 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2021. Image courtesy of Hindman and LiveAuctioneers.
A circa-1985 example of Frank Gehry’s Fish lamp achieved $65,000 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2021. Image courtesy of Hindman and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Architect and designer Frank Gehry (Canadian and American, b. 1929-) is best known for his building projects, such as the Vitra Design Museum in Germany, Spain’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Olympic Fish Pavilion in Barcelona. As he approaches his 94th birthday on February 28, Gehry is still at work on architectural projects, but he creates much more than that. His designs for the home and his wearable art creations for Tiffany & Co. have been groundbreaking.

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Popeye the Pilot toy should fly high at SJ Auctioneers, Jan. 29

Circa-1930 Popeye the Pilot tin wind-up toy plane by Marx, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Circa-1930 Popeye the Pilot tin wind-up toy plane by Marx, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Circa-1930 Popeye the Pilot tin wind-up toy plane by Marx, estimated at $1,000-$1,500

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – SJ Auctioneers’ first major event of 2023 will be an online-only sale titled Winter Watch for Wanted Collectibles, slated for Sunday, January 29 and beginning at 4 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Of the 244 lots, two stand out: a 1930 Popeye the Pilot tin wind-up toy plane and a 1934 Popeye pocket watch in excellent working condition.

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Fontaine’s welcomes 2023 with Fancy Intense yellow diamond ring, Jan. 28

18K white gold, yellow gold and diamond ring featuring a Fancy Intense yellow square radiant cut 12.04-carat diamond, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
18K white gold, yellow gold and diamond ring featuring a Fancy Intense yellow square radiant cut 12.04-carat diamond, estimated at $30,000-$50,000
18K white gold, yellow gold and diamond ring featuring a Fancy Intense yellow square radiant cut 12.04-carat diamond, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fontaine’s Fine and Decorative Arts auction, scheduled for Saturday, January 28, starting at 11 am Eastern time, will tick all the boxes for major collecting categories. It will showcase Tiffany lighting and leaded glass windows as well as diamond jewelry, paintings, bronzes, silver tea services, American and European furniture and porcelain. The 550-lot auction sourced fine material from estates as far away as Los Angeles and Florida as well as across New England. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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