Masters of Murano art glassNEW YORK — Murano glass, crafted with Old World traditions by generations of artisans in Murano, Italy, is highly coveted among art glass collectors. While commonly thought of as one island, Murano is actually a grouping of seven small islands connected to Venice by bridges. Glassmakers here pioneered and perfecting such techniques as enameling glass, […]
AOK May 22 auction features diamonds, estate property from famed DC restaurateurDAMASCUS, Va. – If walls could talk, Martin’s Tavern in Washington, DC, would be a never-ending source of tantalizing political back stories that never made it into print. Since 1933, the beloved Georgetown restaurant has been a favorite of presidents, the press corps, sports legends and visiting dignitaries. Under the watchful eye of successive generations […]
Kensington Estate Auctions’ Jan. 11 sale features eclectic offering of art, antiquesCLINTONDALE, N.Y. – Kensington Estate Auctions’ January 11, 2021 online auction will transport bidders from Colonial Africa, European and Far Eastern cities to the streets of America from the 18th through 21st centuries. Contemporary and classical art, modern and mid-century sculptures, turn-of the century missionary photographs including manuscripts, musical instruments and masterpieces, jewelry and gems […]
Reichenthal, Bierstadt paintings stand out in Bruneau sale Jan. 26CRANSTON, R.I. – An oil landscape painting attributed to Hudson River School artist Albert Bierstadt (German-American, 1830-1902), a Cubist painting by the Russian Federation artist Frantisek Reichenthal (Slovakian-American, 1895-1971), palace-size Persian rugs, furniture, Asian arts and petroliana will all be part of Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Jan. 26 sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding is […]