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 +
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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 +
Magnificant array of antiques set for sale Jan. 12 by Elite Decorative Arts
A gorgeous Tiffany Studios Spanish bronze desk clock, made circa 1910 and showing a gold tone face with black enamel numerals and notches, carries a surprisingly modest pre-sale estimate of $1,000-$1,500. Another Tiffany & Co. Spanish clock sold at Tiffany’s in New York in 2007 for $8,400. Read More +
White jadeite Guan Yin stands to earn $350K in Florida auction
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 +
Asian art leads A.H. Wilkens auction in Toronto
A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals, a relatively new Toronto auction house, saw active bidding on Asian art April 17-18, 2012. A lot of two Chinese white jade cups sold for $3,744, five times its low estimate. A a pair of Paul Storr, English silver baskets sold for $37,440. Read More +
Chinese Huanghuali stools bring $69K at Neal Auction
Here’s a look at the top lots from Neal Auction Co.’s April 21-22, 2012 sale, during which a pair of antique Chinese Huanghuali wood square stools sold for $69,310 and claimed top lot honors. Read More +
Private Beverly Hills collection of antique clocks, porcelain, silver and art offered this weekend
A Beverly Hills collection comprises 400 of the 1,000 lots to be auctioned, and features 200 absolutely fresh to the market antique European and American clocks. Featured additional highlight: John Wayne’s silver-trimmed leather saddle. Read More +
Cordier Auctions holding first fine antiques auction at new Pennsylvania facility this week
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals is hosting its first sale at a new facility in Harrisburg, Pa, Saturday and Sunday. The 12,000 square foot facility is home to the company’s salesroom, offices and storage facility. Highlights of the 675 plus lot sale include a strong selection of Asian ceramics, a 19th century Flemish carved ivory tankard, two Baccarat chandeliers, and a circa 1919 Cartier diamond wristwatch in addition to a collection of U.S. and English coins, silver, furniture, and fine decorative arts. Read More +
Sales total $1.1 million at inaugural Asian art and antiques auction
Cowan’s is calling its first antiques auction dedicated solely to Asian Art “a huge success” with sales coming in at $1,116,846.25. Read More +
Coral carving expected to rank high at Asian art auction
CINCINNATI – Cowan’s has announced its first auction dedicated solely to Asian art. The auction will be held over two days, Aug. 26-27, in Cowan’s salesroom. The auction will feature more than 790 lots including a wide selection of ivory, … Read More +