Cassandre’s famous SS Normandie poster steams into Potter & Potter May 16CHICAGO — A fine copy of A.M. Cassandre’s most famous poster will appear at Potter & Potter Auctions. The 610-lot sale of Vintage Posters on Thursday, May 16 includes an A grade version of the famous Art Deco image of the SS Normandie. It has an estimate of $7,000-$10,000. The Normandie was the wonder of […]
Enamel and Copper Tryptic by Phoebe Anna Traquair leads our five auction lots to watchEnamel and Copper Tryptic by Phoebe Anna Traquair EDINBURGH, UK – This enamel and copper triptych is the unmistakable work of Phoebe Anna Traquair (1873-1936), an important member of the Arts and Crafts movement in Edinburgh and the first woman to be given honorary membership in the Scottish Royal Academy, in 1920. She is considered […]
Antique button mania returns to Lion and Unicorn April 10HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Some of the world’s most desirable buttons will be offered at Lion and Unicorn on Wednesday, April 10 as part of its Florida Spring Time Antique Button Auction. Low estimates range from $50 to more than $5,000, with bidding available via LiveAuctioneers. Helpfully tagged as ‘the rarest button in the auction’ is an […]
Moran to feature Spink collection of Indian art April 9-10LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present The Traditional Collector: Featuring The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, taking place Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10. The sale features 440 lots, including fine and decorative art, furnishings, tableware, lighting, and clocks. The catalogs are now available for viewing and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. As […]