Decorative elements of furniture are often clues to the age and the style of a piece, such as linear design patterns characteristic of many items of furniture produced in the 1930s and ’40s explains Furniture Detective Fred Taylor, in his latest column. Read More +
An 18th century Louis XV marble commode, which may sell for $3,000 to $5,000, is among the lots leading the March 15 and 16 sale at New Orleans Auction Galleries. Read More +
Cordier Auctions’ Jewelry, Sterling, and Coin Auction in Dec. saw some sparkling results with a diamond filigree ring, an 8 carat opal brooch both finish as standouts of the sale. Read More +
Leland Little Auction & Estate Sale LLC’s Summer Catalogued Auction yielded a cool $1 million in sales from fine art, sterling silver, jewelry, wine, and more from items June 13-15. Read More +
Palm Beach Modern pays homage to the era of “The Great Gatsby May 25, with 357 lots of furniture and art objects which hail from the Art Deco family. Read More +
An oil painting with an estimate of $125,000 – $135,000, and a 16th century French novel are among the highlights of a Feb. 2 and 3 sale at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Read More +
Hundreds of silver pieces including patterns from TIffany, Gorham and more, along with Art Deco items, jewelry, and more, are set for sale Jan. 12 in Arizona. Read More +
Sculpture is strongly represented with a large bronze work by David Aronson estimated at $18,000-$25,000 and a carved elm and polychrome work from 1967, titled “Red Stockings” by David Hostetler estimated at $9000-$12,000 and an unusually large Curtis Jere mixed metals tree with bird and nest, from the late 1960′s valued at $600-$1000. Read More +
Twenty years ago I purchased an unusual Robert W. Irwin Art Deco dining room set which resembles Eliel Saarinen’s design. The link to Eliel Saarinen is tenuous at best. Read More +
It’s hard to say Christie’s is saving the best for last, because every Christie’s auction often features the best of something. Yet, as Christie’s Luxury Week event draws to a close, the sales slated to round out the event are … Read More +