What’s fast shaping up as one of the best, highest-grossing Asian sales ever for Elite Decorative Arts is planned for the weekend of Nov. 10-11, 2012, in Boynton Beach, Fla. Read More +
White jadeite Guan Yin stands to earn $350K in Florida auction
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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 +
300 antique Chinese works offered in live and online antique auction
More than 300 fine antique Chinese carvings and Asian works of art, including porcelains, jade, ivory, bronze, jewelry, stone carvings and silver, are to be offered Aug. 18, 2012. A piece of jewelry, not a porcelain, may end up being the day’s top earner: a stunning ladies’ 18kt yellow gold imperial jadeite cabochon and diamond ring/pendant combination valued as much as $80,000. Read More +
Pair of Dylan Lewis bronzes may top $250K in public auction
A public auction, with live and online bidding, features selections of fine bronzes, antiques, original paintings, art glass, jewelry, Asian antiques and more. A pair of life-size bronze sculptures by South African artist Dylan Lewis, titled “Leopard Crushing Serpent,” is the expected top lot. Read More +
19th century Russian chivalry order medal carries $75K estimate
A late 19th century Russian red enameled medal is expected to take top lot honors from among the approximate 400 lot offerings in an April 28 live and online auction. Read More +
Chinese Rhinoceros horn cup brings $318,600 in $1.1M Asian antiques auction
A rare and masterfully carved Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup from the 17th or 18th century sold for $318,600 at a sale of Asian antiques held March 17-18, 2012. The object sparked a spirited bidding war before an Internet bidder in Shanghai finally emerged the winner. Read More +
Contemporary art collectors expect Peter Max acrylic to bring $100K
Two works of art are expected to fetch $80,000 to $100,000 at an Feb. 25. 2012 antiques auction in Florida. The first of the two top lots is a large acrylic on canvas rendering of a reclining woman on a settee with flowers by iconic American artist Peter Max. Read More +