an Aladdin’s cave of items at all price levels (estimates range from £20 to £200,000), each one with its own story to tell. More than that, though, the sale will have at its core a wealth of fine, rare architectural fixtures and fittings, the existence of which had been obscured by time.
Other News
Scottish Colourists Highlight Bonhams Scottish Sale
An exceptional late still life by Scottish Colourist, George Leslie Hunter, (est £100,000 – 150,000) is the star lot in this year’s annual Scottish sale (17-20 Aug inclusive).
Gun With A Scottish Twist Among Highlights Of Gleneagles Auction
A GUN BUILT for Scottish Politician, the Rt. Hon Richard Haldane, who was noted for forming the Territorial Army in 1907 is among the highlights of Gavin Gardiner’s annual auction of Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns, which will be held in association with Sotheby’s.
Contemporary Leaded Glass Lamp by Joseph Porcelli Sells for Almost 2x Estimate at James D. Julia Auction
A contemporary 20” All-Over Bouquet leaded glass lamp designed and executed by glass artist Joseph Porcelli was the surprise performer at the latest Lamp & Glass Auction held June 23, 2010 at James D. Julia Auctions of Fairfield Maine for $19,837.50, almost two times its pre-sale estimate of $8-10,000.00.
Joaquin Sorolla Painting of Raquel Meller for Bonhams Auction
A portrait by Joaquín Sorolla, entitled ‘La Bella Raquel’ is to highlight Bonhams 19th Century Paintings auction on 29th September 2010, New Bond Street, London. Acclaimed as a ‘genius’ by Sarah Bernhardt, Raquel Meller was a highly popular singer who started life singing cuplés (couplets) to earn a living.
Sotheby’s to Auction Drawing by John William Waterhouse
Sotheby’s London will offer, a newly discovered drawing by John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) on Thursday, 13th July. Unrecorded in the literature on the artist, the charcoal study of Flora comes to the market following the recent Waterhouse retrospective at the Royal Academy in London and in the Netherlands and Canada.
William Shatner Starfleet Wrath of Khan Jacket for Auction
A Starfleet officer’s jacket and undershirt worn by William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk in the second Star Trek movie, The Wrath of Khan, will be sold at Heritage Auction Galleries Beverly Hills (9478 West Olympic Boulevard) as part of a trove of Star Trek-related material in the company’s July 17 Signature® Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction. It is estimated at $20,000+.
Royal Copenhagen Partners with the Corcoran Group for an Unprecedented Exclusive Partnership
The Corcoran Group has partnered with luxury tabletop company Royal Copenhagen, which produces some of the finest porcelain in the world. Founded in 1775, Royal Copenhagen is known for its exclusive, high-quality porcelain products, including dinnerware, figurines and home décor items. This unique venture is designed to build relationships with upscale home buyers. Royal Copenhagen is presenting an exclusive gift to clients of The Corcoran Group who have purchased luxury homes on the East End of Long Island..
Bonhams to Offer Peter F Baumberger Motor Car Collection in Switzerland
An exceptional 19-strong motor car collection which belonged to the late Swiss gentleman driver and car collector, Peter F Baumberger (1925-2009), is to be sold by Bonhams at the Gstaad Palace Hotel, Switzerland on 20 August 2010. All motor cars will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder.
John Appleby Art Collection to be Auctioned by Christie’s
Christie’s London announced the sale of Property from The Collection of the Late John Appleby, which will be offered from July to November 2010, throughout several specialist sales at Christie’s, as well as a single-owner collection sale to be held in South Kensington on 4 November 2010.
