Walt Kuhn found substance in the lives of circus performersABOVE: Walt Kuhn’s ‘Contralto,’ a 1947 oil portrait of a singer, earned $42,500 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2022. Image courtesy of Barridoff Auctions and LiveAuctioneers. NEW YORK — Almost all artists are intrigued by alternative lifestyles, and Walt Kuhn (1877-1949) was no exception. He painted bold and psychologically charged portraits of circus and […]
Bernard Cathelin still life set to bloom at Nye & Co., April 13BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Nye & Company Auctioneers’ Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction, slated for Wednesday, April 13, features nearly 500 lots of fine and decorative arts spanning the 18th century to the present day. The auction will begin at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Grandma Moses leads American art offering at Swann Sept. 17NEW YORK – Swann Galleries will open the fall auction season with a sale of American art on Thursday, Sept. 17. The sale encompasses the visions of Impressionism, Regionalism and early Modernism, with seaside portraits showcasing various coastal destinations featuring prominently throughout the sale. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
Gallery Report: March 2018ATLANTA – At the start of each month, ACN columnist Ken Hall gathers top auction highlights from around the United States and beyond. Here’s what made headlines since last month’s Gallery Report (all prices quoted include the buyer’s premium unless stated otherwise):  Russian gold snuffbox, $18,750, John Moran Auctioneers A Russian enameled 18K yellow gold […]