Kensett seascape graces Cottone Sept. 18 auction

John F. Kensett, ‘Singing Beach & Eagle Rock, Magnolia, Massachusetts,’ est. $200,000-$400,000
John F. Kensett, ‘Singing Beach & Eagle Rock, Magnolia, Massachusetts,’ est. $200,000-$400,000
John F. Kensett, ‘Singing Beach & Eagle Rock, Magnolia, Massachusetts,’ est. $200,000-$400,000

GENESEO, N.Y. – Cottone Auctions’ late summer Fine Art, Antiques and Clocks auction returns September 18, starting at noon Eastern time. 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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Tiffany lamps shed light on bright second quarter at Nadeau’s

Tiffany Studios leaded green glass table lamp, which sold for $12,000 on June 12
Tiffany Studios leaded green glass table lamp, which sold for $12,000 on June 12
Tiffany Studios leaded green glass table lamp, which sold for $12,000 on June 12

WINDSOR, Conn. – Nadeau’s Auction Gallery, Connecticut’s largest and fastest growing auction house, is proud to share its impressive 2021 second-quarter sales highlights. Nadeau’s is known for its premier merchandise and spectacular realized prices; these trends continued despite ongoing pandemic concerns and restrictions. Continue reading

Tiffany lamp is marquee lot in Uniques & Antiques Aug. 3-5 auction

Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp, estimated at $250,000-$375,000
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp, estimated at $250,000-$375,000
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp, estimated at $250,000-$375,000

ASTON, Pa. – A three-day, online-only Modern Design auction is planned for August 3-5 by Uniques and Antiques, with August 4 being dedicated to an Artisan Studio auction, highlighted by a Tiffany Studios Dragonfly table lamp and the Katherine Mezger collection of George Nakashima furniture. Overall, more than 1,500 lots will be offered across the three days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Tiffany art glass window prevailed at Fontaine’s auction series

‘Sunset and Evening Star’ Tiffany Studios window, which sold for $139,150
‘Sunset and Evening Star’ Tiffany Studios window, which sold for $139,150
‘Sunset and Evening Star’ Tiffany Studios window, which sold for $139,150

PITTSFIELD, MASS. — Featuring a selection of 700 items, Fontaine’s Auction Gallery’s two-session auction, held on May 22 and also May 29, grossed $3 million. The auction boasted offerings from hot collecting categories ranging from paintings and silver to Tiffany Studios leaded glass lamps and windows.

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Nadeau’s devotes two June sessions to wide-ranging treasures

Japanese Satsuma covered palace urn on a stand, estimated at $1,000-$2,000
Japanese Satsuma covered palace urn on a stand, estimated at $1,000-$2,000
Japanese Satsuma covered palace urn on a stand, estimated at $1,000-$2,000

WINDSOR, Conn.,  – Nadeau’s Auction Gallery is excited to announce a two-day June sale featuring premier antiques, furniture, lamps and glass, fine and decorative arts, and silver and jewelry. Lots 1-500 will be sold on June 5, while those from 501 upward will be sold on June 12. Bidding starts at 10 am Eastern time on both days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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American glass brightens Jeffrey S. Evans Apr 22-24 sale

Tiffany Studios linenfold table lamp, which sold for $21,060
Tiffany Studios linenfold table lamp, which sold for $21,060

CRAWFORD, Va, — The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates April 22-24 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction was the firm’s strongest decorative arts sale to date. The three-day auction consisted of 1,683 lots and competition was intense, with nearly 5,000 registered bidders from more than 40 countries participating.

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Tiffany Pond Lily lamp shone brightest at Cottone’s March 27 auction

A Tiffany Studios Pond Lily lamp was the sale's top lot, commanding $143,750
A Tiffany Studios Pond Lily lamp was the sale's top lot, commanding $143,750
A Tiffany Studios Pond Lily lamp was the sale’s top lot, commanding $143,750.

GENESEO, NEW YORK – Cottone’s March 27th sale featured slightly more than 200 lots and brought in $1.6 million. The fresh to the market collections from the estates of Dr. Seymour Ira Schwartz of Rochester, New York; and Dr. Eugene L. Gaier of Buffalo, New York, soared past their high estimates, with women artists stealing the spotlight. LiveAuctioneers facilitated absentee and Internet live bidding for the sale.

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