Yaacom Agam sculptural menorah in play at Kensington Estate Auction, Dec. 12

Yaacov Agam limited edition menorah with nine removable dreidels, estimated at $1,000-$3,000
Yaacov Agam limited edition menorah with nine removable dreidels, estimated at $1,000-$3,000
Yaacov Agam limited edition menorah with removable dreidels, estimated at $1,000-$3,000

CLINTONDALE, N.Y.- Kensington Estate Auction’s Monday, December 12 on-line auction will feature jewelry, art, photography, rugs, signed books, vintage women’s accessories and signed photos and handwritten correspondence from stars of the stage and the screen, as well as political figures. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Yaacov Agam window installation a top draw at Abell Auction, Sept. 25

Yaacov Agam double-sided polymorph window installation, created for the Spreckels Theater in San Diego, estimated at $200,000-$300,000
Yaacov Agam double-sided polymorph window installation, created for the Spreckels Theater in San Diego, estimated at $200,000-$300,000

LOS ANGELES – A collection of powerful works by Yaacov Agam, Ernie Barnes, Jean Dubuffet, Ed Ruscha and Fritz Scholder comes to Abell Auction Co. as part of the Exceptional Modern Art and California Estates sale on Sunday, September 25. Live bidding for the online auction starts at 9 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Michaan’s July 16 sale presents generous range of treasures

Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, est. $1,000-$1,500
Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, est. $1,000-$1,500
Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, est. $1,000-$1,500

ALAMEDA, Calif. – On Saturday, July 16, Michaan’s Auctions will hold its monthly gallery sale. An engraved gold and steel shield, a flapper dress dating to circa 1925, a ring featuring a 2.25 carat-diamond and Chinese ceramics are only some of the highlights on offer. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kirk and Anne Douglas estate stars at Andrew Jones, May 18

Antoni Clave, ‘L’enfant a l'oiseaux,’ est. $20,000-$30,000
Antoni Clave, ‘L’enfant a l'oiseaux,’ est. $20,000-$30,000

Antoni Clave, ‘L’enfant a l’oiseaux,’ est. $20,000-$30,000

LOS ANGELES – On Wednesday, May 18, Andrew Jones Auctions will present, online, property from the collection of Kirk and Anne Douglas to benefit the Douglas Foundation. More than 200 lots of modern art, antiques, tribal works, fine and costume jewelry, personalized accessories, memorabilia, books and ephemera will be offered. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Menorahs by Dali, Yaacov Agam will shine at World Auction Gallery, Jan. 2

Large bronze and marble ‘Hanukiah’ by Salvador Dali, est. $1,000-$1,500
Large bronze and marble ‘Hanukiah’ by Salvador Dali, est. $1,000-$1,500
Large bronze and marble ‘Hanukiah’ by Salvador Dali, est. $1,000-$1,500

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – World Auction Gallery will ring in the New Year with a major 535-lot sale on Sunday, January 2, led by a large collection of items by Yaacov Agam (Israeli, b. 1928-) from a private collection; an extensive collection of Judaica items, including silver and bronzes; and exceptional paintings by noted and listed American, Chinese and European artists. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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