Upcycling: Turning castoffs into unique, useful objectsNEW YORK — Upcycling goes far beyond recycling; it takes something that is no longer wanted or has outlived its original purpose and makes it into something fresh and new. The upcycling movement represents a growing segment within the antiques field, led by those who have the imagination to see the hidden potential lurking within […]
Jasper52 auction delves into midcentury modern Dec. 31NEW YORK – A Jasper52 online auction on Tuesday, Dec. 31, will present fine items that embody the sleek mid-century modern style, a design era that produced some of the most desirable decorative items in the market today. Clean lines, organic contours and stylish functionality are all offered in this specially curated sale. Bid absentee […]
Forbes collection leads Rago design auction Oct. 26-28LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – On Oct. 26-28 the Rago Arts and Auction Center will auction a significant collection of 20th-21st century furnishings and decorative arts. Among the more than 1,650 lots are Roycroft furnishings, lighting and metal ware, pottery, Navajo rugs and more from the Colorado home of Christopher Forbes. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. […]
Gallery Report: October 2012A 3.23-carat diamond ring sold for $33,600 at a Fine Jewelry Sale held Aug. 28 by John Moran Auctioneers in Pasadena, Calif. Also, a signed Cartier hand brooch, crafted with 18kt gold and old European-cut diamonds, realized $22,800; a man’s platinum, diamond and emerald dresser set fetched $6,600; a classic Louis Vuitton hard suitcase went […]