Posts Tagged: Sotheby’s

sothebys-fall-auctions-painted-four-panel-screen Sotheby’s Fall Auctions

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Anticipating next week’s Fall Market at the D&D Building (more exciting news about that next time) followed by the first ever TEFAF New York Fall at the Park Avenue Armory (I will be reporting back), the public exhibitions for Sotheby’s fall auctions next week of furniture and decorative arts are now open.…
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robert-de-balkany-auction-at-sothebys-fumoir-by-jacques-garcia 2016 Biennale des Antiquaires and Robert de Balkany at Sotheby’s

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
This week and next are going to be a very busy couple of weeks in Paris for the world of interiors, collectors and design. This past weekend, the 2016 Biennale des Antiquaires opened as the Grand Palais was transformed into a luxurious display of masterpieces from Old Masters and modern works to antiquities, decor and design as well as haute jewelry.…
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tony-duquette-jewelry-starbursts Tony Duquette Jewelry at Sotheby’s

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Before we return to activities on Nantucket, I wanted to be sure that the legions of readers who are Tony Duquette jewelry fans were aware of the upcoming auction at Sotheby’s, from August 18 – 30th.  The auction house’s first online-only jewelry sale, it is structured similarly to eBay, with each lot going to the highest bidder at the close.…
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Sotheby's Fine Jewels Auction Sotheby’s Fine Jewels Auction

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
As with furniture, fine and decorative art, buying jewelry at auctions is a great way to learn as well as often secure great pricing. Sotheby’s Fine Jewels Auction in New York City on June 10, preceded by a three day exhibition, has a marvelous selection of stylish examples from such distinguished names as Tiffany’s, David Webb, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura.…
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Week of Design - Sotheby's Designer Showhouse A Whirlwind Week of Design

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   1 Comment
While spring is always bustling with events, this has been a particularly action packed week of design. I hope to be back to fill you in more fully on the stellar Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse. Since the auction is this Sunday, below find a peek at several more of the outstanding rooms, all filled with distinctive decorative items from the sale.…
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Bunny Williams' living room at Sotheby's Showhouse 2016 First Look at the Sotheby’s Showhouse 2016

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
This week, At Home, the Sotheby’s Showhouse 2016 opened. Running through next Saturday, the third annual Designer Showhouse and Auction features twelve design firms who, using works from a variety of Sotheby’s departments, have created a diverse selection of chic and eclectic rooms.…
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Boutet de Monvel self portrait Boutet de Monvel at Sotheby’s

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Today continues the story of Paris and Art Deco with the work of fascinating artist Bernard Boutet de Monvel, whose art is the subject of a Sotheby’s Auction in Paris on April 5th and 6th. I first became acquainted with the work of Boutet de Monvel from the portrait of Le Maharadjah d’Indore which graces the cover of a favorite book, Made for Maharajas.…
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Sotheby's auction of Virginia horse country estate Sotheby’s Auction of a Distinguished Estate

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
While it would be impossible to top the enormity and stellar selections of the milestone Bunny Mellon sale last fall, an upcoming Sotheby’s auction this October will present the property from another distinguished Virginia horse country estate. The elegant home of Mary Sayles Booker Braga’s ‘Oakendale,’ near Middleburg, below, contained a collection of fine art, furniture and decorative art purchased from many of the best dealers in New York and London.…
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Louis XVI desk at Sotheby's Designer Showhouse auction Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse Auction

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Tomorrow (Monday) is the Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse auction. Whether you are attending in person or considering an online bid, I share with you the last three rooms so you can see the items in situ. A classicist at heart, Trey LaFave created an elegant master bedroom that would be a civilized retreat for a couple.…
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Russell Piccione dining room at Sotheby's Showhouse Sotheby’s Showhouse Part II

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
When touring the Sotheby’s Showhouse, a fellow visitor paid it an enormous compliment, explaining that to him it felt like a gracious grand dame apartment. He was referring not to any particular style of decoration but rather to the fact that, overall, the connected rooms felt elegant and livable in the most timeless way.…
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