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3 Record-Breaking Fabergé Egg Auctions From Across the Industry - Auction Daily. At first, Fabergé eggs were only intended for Russian royalty.
Tsar Alexander III became so enamored with them that he insisted on giving one to his wife every Easter until he died in 1894. His son, Tsar Nicholas II, kept the House of Fabergé busy crafting eggs for both his mother and wife. That all came to an abrupt end with the Russian Revolution of 1917, the royal family’s execution, and many of the Fabergé eggs moving to the Moscow Kremlin Armoury. A century later, Fabergé egg auctions now inspire spirited bidding given the pieces’ scarcity and the stories behind them.
Auction Daily takes a look back at three of the most notable examples. The Fabergé Winter Egg at Christie’s, 2002 Empress Maria Feodorovna received the first Fabergé egg shortly after Easter in 1885. Three thousand diamonds cross the exterior of the Winter Egg in a snowflake-like pattern. Christie’s offered the Winter Egg with an estimate of USD 4 million to $6 million. The Most Expensive Books Ever Sold at Auction - Auction Daily. After the record sale of Shakespeare’s First Folio, Auction Daily revisits the category’s other high achievements Last week, Christie’s offered a complete copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio at auction with a presale estimate of USD 4 million to $6 million.
The lot easily beat its high estimate, selling for nearly $10 million. The auction house announced it was the highest price achieved by a piece of literature at auction. Madame Alexander Dolls and the Collectors Who Love Them by AuctionDaily. An Interview with Diane McCarthy, former President of the Madame Alexander Doll Club Dolls remain a popular collecting category, with premier antique, vintage, and contemporary examples topping the wish lists of enthusiasts globally.
Each July, the United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC), a 5013C organization at the forefront of doll research, education, conservation, and appreciation, holds its yearly convention. This gathering attracts attendees from every continent and is considered to be the premier annual happening in the doll collecting world. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this celebration is being held online from July 22-24th to keep everyone safe and healthy. You can learn more about this free virtual celebration here. Perhaps the best known American brand of dolls are those designed and manufactured by Madame Alexander. Thomas Hart Benton-1. Thomas Hart Benton-1: (American, 1889-1975) SEA PHANTASY I, circa 1925-26 oil on tin mounted to panel, framed, signed with initials H64″ W48″ Provenance: Albert Briggs, Long Island, New York, (special commission) Salander-O’Reilly Galleries (SORK 1181.1) David Ramus Fine Art (BENT93.076) Christie’s-New York (2 Dec. 1988 American Painting Sale, Lot 320) Private collection, Atlanta Private sale to present owner Literature: Surovek.
Antique Gorham and Co. Brass and Jeweled Altar Cross. Antique Gorham and Co.
Brass and Jeweled Altar Cross: A large antique Altar Cross by Gorham and Co. composed of a gilt brass foundation, garnished with floral medallions and “Fleur De Lis” open work applications. Centered by a an applied copper Agnus Dei motif, further completed with Malachite and Jeweled accents. Stamped along the back with early “Gorham and Co.” mark. Provenance: Originally commissioned for Church in NY. Have a similar item to sell? CONDITION: Great overall condition, minor dent on the back. (4 Pc) Vintage Diamond and Gold Jewelry Set. (4 Pc) Vintage Diamond and Gold Jewelry Set: A vintage jewelry set composed of a yellow gold foundation, each crafted with linked filigree patterns, the brooch and earrings featuring a peacock fan design, Stamped with European hallmarks.
Amelia Pelaez (Cuban, 1896-1968) Oil On Canvas Painting. Arts Letters & Numbers - Auction Preview, News and Press Release. Santa Paula Art Museum - Auction Preview, News and Press Release. Chen Hong Landscape 陈虹(b. 1971) by Gianguan Auctions. Pablo Picasso. "Chouetton" by Alex Cooper Auctioneers. American Civil War Documents George Higgins, 1862. Vintage Book CHARLOTTE'S WEB by E. B. White, 1952. ELEN VON UNWERTH Original Artistic Photograph. Bernard Langlais (American, 1923-1977) Gulls on Rock by Hindman. 19th C. Russian Gilt Silver Enamel Vessel - Grachev. 19th C.
Russian Gilt Silver Enamel Vessel – Grachev: Eastern Europe, Russia, St. Petersburg, The Grachev Brothers, ca. 1896 to 1908 CE. An incredible objet de vertu, a gilt silver filigree cloisonne enamel vessel in the form of a stylized double-headed bird – perhaps meant to represent the double-headed eagle of Imperial Russia. Original Oil Pop Art MADONA By Jorge Torres G. Cowan's Auctions Inc - Auction Preview, News and Press Release. A Look Into Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia With Julien’s Auctions. Shreeya Maskey One of the most famous American movie stars of the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe continues to be an iconic figure.
She entered the film industry as a contract actor for 20th Century Fox. In 1953, Monroe had a breakthrough with the musical comedy movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She remained a prominent public figure until the end of her life. Artist to Know: Lucio Fontana. Liz Catalano Auction Kings Gallery Offers Slashed Painting From the Founder of Spatialism The casual visitor to Lucio Fontana’s studio in the mid-20th century would find an unusual range of tools that he used for his craft.
French Gilt-Bronze Amethyst Clock, Circa 1870 by A. B. Levy's. Hindman - Auction Preview, News and Press Release. Auction Daily. Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881-1973) Trois Femmes. Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881-1973) Trois Femmes:
10.02 ct, E/VVS2, Emerald cut GIA Graded Diamond. Unmounted. Appraised Value: $2,571,000. Directory of Auction Houses, Dealers, & Galleries. Press Release - Auction Houses, Dealers, Galleries, & Industry-Wide. Today's Auction News, Articles, & Media. Auction Calendar - Live & Upcoming Auctions Schedule. Auction Preview - Read Previews of Upcoming Auctions. Hindman - Auction Preview, News and Press Release.
Helmuth Stone Gallery - Auction Preview, News and Press Release. Helmuth Stone Gallery News channel Follow Helmuth Stone Gallery 3 Posts. Auctions News. Cowan's Auctions Inc - Auction Preview, News and Press Release. RMS Carpathia Auction Offers Salvaged Objects From Titanic’s Rescuer. Liz Catalano Around 12:20 AM on April 15th, 1912, the RMS Titanic sent out a fateful distress call. The ship had just made contact with an iceberg during its maiden voyage. By the time the nearby RMS Carpathia received the message, the disaster had already begun. However, the Carpathia still arrived in time to save over 700 passengers and crew members. The Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Carpathia spent over 80 years at the bottom of the sea after an encounter with German submarines in World War I.
The RMS Carpathia went down in history as a footnote to the Titanic story. When the ship’s crew received the Titanic’s distress call, the Carpathia was already carrying around 740 of its own passengers. Just a few years later, the Carpathia was pressed into military service with the outbreak of World War I. The RMS Carpathia wreck was soon acquired by Premier Exhibitions Inc., an American company that also manages relics from the Titanic. The sale will also include pieces of the Carpathia itself. Press Release - Auction Houses, Dealers, Galleries, & Industry-Wide. Akiba Antiques Offers Baroque-Style Furniture, Limoges Enamel-Painted Plaque, and More.
Though the Baroque style originated in Italy, its influence gradually spread throughout Europe during the 18th century. The Baroque style is best known for its intricate details that offer both movement and curved lines. An example of the style will highlight Akiba Antiques’ upcoming Spring Classic Collection sale. The offered piece is a 19th-century table accented with a figural gilt bronze base. A scene featuring a satyr and satyress decorates the base. Tamara de Lempicka’s Glamorous Artwork and Its History at Auction.
Priyanka Patil “Among a hundred paintings, you could recognize mine”- Tamara de Lempicka Tamara de Lempicka, a noteworthy female artist of the Art Deco era, was famous for her expressive and sensual female paintings. Her inter-war artworks earned her the nickname ‘the baroness with a paintbrush.’ Portraits by Lempicka often depicted her elite subjects in tantalizing textures glowing in a flattering light. Lempicka’s art portrayed influences from Neoclassicism and Cubism to Italian Mannerists like Bronzino and Botticelli. Born in 1898 in Warsaw, Poland, Lempicka was born in a wealthy home and spent most of her young age living in Italy and Switzerland. Today, Tamara de Lempicka’s artworks from the Paris avant-garde during the 1920s and 30s are the most sought after.
The artist enjoyed a greater audience during her time in France. Artist to Know: Ida Kohlmeyer. Liz Catalano Ahlers & Ogletree to Offer Mixed Media Work by New Orleans Artist Ida Kohlmeyer struggled to find her own style for years. She trained under some of the leading Modernists and Abstract Expressionists of the 20th century, including Hans Hofmann. Hindman. Cowan's Auctions Inc - Auction Preview, News and Press Release.