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Rare Steuben Calcite w/ Gold Aurene Vase. Rare Steuben Calcite w/ Gold Aurene Vase: Extremely rare Steuben decorated brown vase on Calcite with gold Aurene leaf and pulled peacock feather decoration and gold lining.
Iridized lead glass with applied ornament. Engraved “AURENE” “533” Reference: Shape #533 Style K, p.251 book of Paul V. Gardner. Vintage Platinum Diamond Bracelet. Nation's Attic Inc. - Auction Preview, News and Press Release. Pook & Pook, Inc. with Stuart Kingston - Auction Preview, News and Press Release. Mellors & Kirk - Auction Preview, News and Press Release.
Masters on the Market: Yoshitomo Nara. Yoshitomo Nara never thought of being a painter until he was 18 years old.
Even while studying art in Germany, he was unsure about choosing painting as a career. It was not until 1993 that Nara started pursuing painting seriously. Soon, he got his first assignment to produce promotional posters for the Swedish film Lotta Leaves Home. Vintage Chanel Handbags for Sale at Auction. Chanel Necklace for Sale at Auction. Pierre Jeanneret Furniture Auction online. George Nakashima furniture Auction online. Roman Marble Bust of a Female / Muse. Roman Marble Bust of a Female / Muse: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE.
A lovely marble sculpture of a female – perhaps a Muse – bust-length and uncarved on the verso, hence likely created for a niche, depicting a youthful female with nicely defined facial features including deep-set almond-shaped eyes, an aquiline noble nose, closed lips, and gentle contours – all crowned by a wavy coiffure adorned by a diadem. Book Early Edition Charles Dickens Signed. Moche Pottery Portrait Vessel w/ Zoomorphic Headdress. Moche Pottery Portrait Vessel w/ Zoomorphic Headdress: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 400 CE.
A mold-made blackware portrait vessel depicting a youthful visage donning an elaborate headdress adorned with a zoomorphic head – perhaps that of a wild feline or a bat given those large ears and sharp fangs – at the center and two ‘beaded’ ring-like appliques flanking his fringe of bangs as well as the animal head. The young man, perhaps a ruler or shaman given his extravagant headdress and enormous rosette ear ornaments, looks out with huge lidded eyes, a naturalistic nose, gently smiling lips, and a defined jawline. Size: 5.375″ L x 8.125″ W x 8.75″ H (13.7 cm x 20.6 cm x 22.2 cm) Pierced Wedgewood Bowl and Plate by Thistlethwaite Americana.
14.01 ct, D/VS1, Heart cut Diamond. Unmounted. Appraised Value: $3,677,600. John James Audubon, Brown Pelican. Bien Edition. by Santa Fe Art Auction. Buy Louis Icart Paintings, Graphic, Prints and Artwork for sale at auction. Antique Rare French Postcard Car Racing Pioneers. Hindman Offers Luxury Jewelry by Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co. Tony Duquette.
This spring, Hindman will present an array of signed luxury jewelry and antique keepsakes in the upcoming Important Jewelry sale.
The event brings items by American jeweler Harry Winston, including a diamond ring. This platinum ring features a pear-shaped brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by two tapered baguette-cut diamonds. The ring comes with a GIA Diamond Grading Report from 2021, certifying the clarity and authenticity of the gems. The auction spotlights several jewelry pieces from Tiffany & Co. One key lot is an enamel and diamond bangle bracelet designed by Jean Schlumberger. Antique Real Photo Stereoview American Civil War-1. Artist to Know: Imogen Cunningham by AuctionDaily. Liz Catalano Three Flower and Portrait Prints Available in Swann Auction Galleries Sale Imogen Cunningham, a photographer who rose to prominence in the early 20th century, was faced with the challenge of establishing herself in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
“I used to say that Imogen’s blood was three percent acetic acid. She seemed to have an acid reaction to so many things, and she could be very abrupt,” Ansel Adams once said about her. Alexandre Zlotnik, Draped Jacket & Guitar Framed Oil On Canvas. GUSTAVO MONTOYA, Untitled, Signed, Oil on canvas, 24 x 18" (61 x 45.5 cm) by Morton Subastas. Auction Calendar - Live & Upcoming Auctions Schedule.