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Antique Silver Jewelry
Alexander Calder sterling brooch earns $22,140 and top spot in fall estates auction
The top lot of Woodbury Auction’s Early Fall Fine Estates Auction is a sterling “w” brooch designed by Alexander Calder, which was offered for the first time at auction. Read More +
Cowan’s hires 30-year veteran to head fine jewelry department
Brad Wanstrath will manage the consigning, cataloging and selling of fine jewelry and timepieces for Cowan’s Auctions’ two annual fine jewelry and timepieces auctions. Read More +
Vintage Jacobus Stainer violin and bow may bring $6,000 this weekend
One of the top lots in this week’s Elite Decorative Art auction is a blue diamond ring and a vintage Jacobus Stainer violin and bow. Artwork will include an artist proof bronze sculpture of a goat by Louise B. Nevelson and a pencil on paper of a nude female by Fernando Botero, measuring 22 inches by 15 1/2 inches, which is expected to hit $30,000 to $40,000. Read More +
Author’s signed designer costume jewelry collection up for bids at Cowan’s
The second fine jewelry and timepieces auction at Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. takes place Sept. 27, 2012 with 372-lots. Of special note are designer costume pieces from the collections of Carole Tanenbaum, author of “Fabulous Fakes: A Passion for Vintage Costume Jewelry.” Included are rare works by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Moshino, Versace, Dior, and Kenneth J. Lane, among others. Read More +
Diamond cuff bangle bracelet with sunburst may lead Aug. 15 fine jewelry auction
A rare Corum diamond and 18-karat gold Rolls Royce radiator wristwatch and a a diamond cuff bangle bracelet are two lots to watch at an Aug. 15, 2012 auction. The bracelet is expected to bring between $15,000 and $18,000. Read More +
Kentucky Derby trophy may race to $150K
The Kentucky Derby Trophy is horse racing’s most desired prize, and on June 25, horse racing’s “Run for the Roses” will be sold at auction in West Palm Beach, Fla., amid more than 300 lots of fine estate jewelry, sterling silver, antique furniture and more. Read More +
Rare Alexander Calder silver jewelry offered for the first time
Among the auction highlights of Woodbury Auction’s June 17 auction are two original pieces of silver jewelry by renowned local sculptor Alexander Calder, whose workshop was in Roxbury, Conn. Read More +
Jean Vendome necklace set to shine in June 16 jewelry auction
Period and contemporary jewelry, gentleman’s pieces and premiere maker watch brands such as Patek Philippe and Rolex will all share the auction spotlight June 16, 2012. Read More +
Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware could earn $10K at auction
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ Spring 2012 Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Treasures Auction will offer a sumptuous collection of items representing more than three centuries of outstanding design. Read More +