An important pair of American Aesthetic ivory-inlaid parcel-gilt maple side chairs commissioned for the Morgan residence in New York City which are estimated at $70,000-90,000 highlight the final auction of the season at Bonhams, New York.
Other News
Napoleon Bonaparte Glass
A wine glass that is thought to have belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte is to be part of the auction of Fine British and European Glass and Paperweights on 15th June 2011 at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London.
Swarovski Limited Edition 2011 The Bald Eagle
The new Swarovksi Numbered Limited Edition is the fabulous Bald Eagle designed by Heinz Tabertshofer. This is the first numbered edition since The Rhinoceros in 2008. The piece is sure to be a hit with Swarovski collectors.
Early Maritime Oil Painting of Montreal for Auction at Bonhams
An oil painting entitled ‘The three-masted English merchantman Integrity in two positions in the Saint Lawrence River arriving at Montreal’ will feature in the Old Master Paintings auction on 6th July at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London.
Julien’s to Auction Michael Jackson’s Thriller Jacket
Michael Jackson’ iconic red and black “Thriller” jacket, which he wears throughout that song’s video, will be offered to the public during a two-day sale at Julien’s Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills June 25 and 26.
Debbie Harry Portrait by Andy Warhol
A portrait of Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry by Andy Warhol is to highlight Sotheby’s forthcoming Contemporary Art Auction this June. The artist’s 1980 acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas of Debbie Harry, the renowned lead singer of the new wave and punk rock band Blondie, is estimated at £3.5-5.5 million and will be offered for sale on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, coinciding with the release of Blondie’s new album Panic of Girls. This iconic work comes from a private European collection.
15th Wade Collectors Meet
The 15th Wade Collectors Meet will be held on Sunday 10th July at the Wade Collectors Centre, Ford Lane, Ford, Arundel, West Sussex. Specials for the event include Gold and Silverl Razorback Whimsies, a pair of Gold and Silver Wade Sheepdog Whimsies and a pair of Gold and Silver decorated Cheers Betty Boop Whimsies all limited editions of only 50 pairs.
George II 18th Century Card Tables
A pair of George II burr walnut card tables, which are believed to have been commissioned by Sir Thomas Dyer, 5th Baronet (1694-1780) for the Elizabethan country house, Spains Hall, near Finchingfield, Essex
Original Star Spangled Banner Fragments
Two superbly documented fragments of the original Star Spangled Banner, which inspired America’s national anthem in 1814 as it flew in defiance of the British over Ft. McHenry in Baltimore, MD, and were later in the collection of a Philadelphia museum, are expected to bring $60,000+ when they come up for bid as part of Heritage Auctions’ June 21 Arms & Militaria auction.
Thomas Kinkade Summer’s Heritage
Set for release in June is Thomas Kinkade’s latest Limited Edition Summer’s Heritage.
