NEW YORK – The Vikings were known for their wanderlust and fearless adventures both at sea and on dry land, but when they weren’t looting and pillaging, they developed other skills that took them at the top of their game. Most notable was their talent for metalwork. Their ability to craft deadly swords, knives, spears […]
NEW YORK – Through the Atomic Age, from the late 1940s through the 1960s, developing nuclear power, atomic science and the space race inspired out-of-this-world interior design. Its stylized, instantly recognizable cosmic shapes and motifs endowed utilitarian objects, large and small, with bursts of futuristic, optimistic, peacetime energy. Millions of kitchens, against a background of […]
From iconic Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra and Cartier Panthere jewelry to fine Patek Philippe and Rolex watches, the Jasper52 auction titled Fine Jewelry Inspired by the Las Vegas Show features the best of the best in luxury jewelry, watches and fashion. All items in the Aug. 11 auction are sourced from dealers who exhibit […]
NEW YORK – Thanks to the plentiful availability of clay, salt, lead and coal in the area, Staffordshire, England became a bustling center of ceramic production starting as far back as the early 1600s. Hundreds of firms make all manner of pottery, from tableware and decorative pieces to more industrial items. Earthenware, stoneware and porcelain […]
A substantial and wide-ranging auction titled Artful Interiors: Decorative Art & Furniture will be presented online Wednesday, Aug. 7, by Jasper52. Bidders will discover an array of decorative objects—antique to modern—to enhance their abode. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.
Gary Lichtenstein Editions is a publisher and printer of fine art silkscreen editions and multiples. Over the course of his 45-year career, Gary Lichtenstein has published a wide range of silkscreen editions and multiples with dozens of artists. In 2010, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Conn., unveiled “Gary Lichtenstein: 35 Years of Screenprinting,” […]
“It’s not a bag, it’s a Birkin!” And Jasper52 will offer nearly 90 of these coveted items in an exclusive Hermès auction July 31. These iconic bags, rare accessories and home furnishings embody the rich history, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail the house of Hermès is celebrated for. View the auction here. Learn more […]
NEW YORK – One can look at a large tree and see its natural lines spoiled by a somewhat cancerous growth along the base or trunk that we would call a knot. Yet, to a woodcarver, this deformity hides lovely, durable bowls, tureens and containers. Today this knot or burl and wood objects in general […]
A diverse loose gemstones auction will be conducted by Jasper52 on Tuesday, July 23. This 470-lot auction showcases a variety of cuts, stones and colors. From certified diamonds to glowing tanzanites and more, bidders will find unique treasures among this kaleidoscope of colors. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central […]
More than three dozen objects from the ancient Mediterranean, namely Egypt, the Near East and Europe, are offered in a Jasper52 online auction Tuesday, July 23. The selection is composed of sculptures, amulets, figures, idols and jewelry reflecting the art and cultures of the ancient world. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction […]