Russian fine and decorative art, including a pair of unique paintings is generating much presale interest heading into the June 8 sale at Elite Decorative Arts. Read More +
Pair of Russian paintings each pegged to surpass $10K
Asian Fine Art
19th century Asian silk painting may fetch $250,000
iGavel Auctions is setting the pace for its spring and summer auction season April 17 – May 1with an auction featuring a unusually large Asian silk painting. Read More +
Ask the Experts: Kabuki parachute could pull out $350
A collector’s unique and intricately designed Japanese-style parachute draws a historically-rich assessment by Dr. G. Marchelos in Ask the Experts. Read More +
Japanese prints and ivories tell a story of collecting
A new exhibit at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Art, set to open March 30, 2013, explores noted Japanese artwork of the first decade of the 20th century. Read More +
Qing Dynasty jade carving may earn up to $100,000
Kaminski Auctions will host its next Fine Asian Art and Antiques Auction, starting at 10 a.m. March 30, at 117 Elliot St., Beverly, Mass. One of the items garnering the most pre-auction excitement is a large carved jade piece. Read More +
Japanned ware book fills collecting resource void
Japanned ware has always been admired and collected and yet few seem to know exactly what it is or how japanning developed as a process. Read More +
Firm preparing for its largest-ever Asian sale
18th – 19th century lotus form rhinoceros horn libation cup is expected to command top dollar (upwards of $150,000) during Elite Decorative Arts May 16-19 sale. Read More +
The Big Easy prepares for history-making Asian art and antiques auction
Six rhinoceros horn libation cups, from the 17th and 18th centuries, headline a collection heading under the gavel Feb. 23-24 through Neal Auction Company. Read More +
Silver Picasso plate may serve up to $50,000 in live and online auction
A silver plate showing an image of a bull’s head by renowned artist Pablo Picasso may earn top lot honors at $50,000 during a March 2-3 multi-estate sale. Read More +
Dallas-based auction house reports banner year in 2012
Heritage Auctions sees their best year to date, with comics, sports, and fine & decorative art setting new highs in 2012. Read More +