After the Christmas break, the auction world reopens with different rhythms between Italy and abroad. Opening the dances on the national territory is the Florentine auction house Maison Bibelot, which continues its activity with two auctions closing in these very days. It starts with the timed appointment dedicated to bibliophiles: on Friday, January 9, the curtain falls on A Collection of Old Books, an opportunity to unearth rare volumes and valuable editions. A few days later, on Monday, Jan. 12, it will be the turn of interior design enthusiasts with the closing of the catalog L’arte di arredare: occasioni in asta, an eclectic selection of furniture and objets d’art designed to renew home environments.
The centerpiece of the Italian market this week, however, is Finarte, which in Milan offers two days entirely dedicated to photography, confirming itself as a point of reference for the sector. On Tuesday, January 13, the Fotografia Internazionale live auction will be held, featuring works by foreign masters. The following day, Wednesday, Jan. 14, the focus will shift to local talent with Fotografia Italiana: Under 1K. From Jan. 8 to Jan. 22, in addition, Cambi Auction House presents the timed auction Antiques in Genoa.
Moving our gaze across the border, the agenda gets busy as early as Thursday, Jan. 8. In New York, Sotheby’s closes a prestigious auction: the Bibliotheca Brookeriana: A Renaissance Library. The Reference Library, an event that disperses one of the most important private libraries dedicated to the Renaissance, rich in historical bindings and manuscripts.
Also in New York, however, Christie’s is presenting several online auctions: COLLECTOR/CONNOISEUR: The Max N. Berry Collections American Art Online Sale and COLLECTOR/CONNOISSEUR: The Max N. Berry Collections Monotypes by Maurice Brazil Prendergast Online Sale, both active from Dec. 19 through Jan. 27. Two other auctions, The American Collector: Including Property of Mr. and Mrs. John D Rockefeller 3rd and Selections From The Collection of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter and Fine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: New York Edition begin on Jan. 13 and end on Jan. 27.
On Thursday, Jan. 8, it is Dorotheum that dominates the scene with a flurry of online auctions covering various areas. In fact, the Viennese auction house closes the Paintings / Paintings auction and the auction dedicated to precious metals entitled Jewelry / Jewels. Dorotheum’s activity continues on January 12 with the closing of the Toys / Toys and Jewelry, Watches and Fashion Accessories auctions, while on Tuesday, January 13, it is the turn of Modern and Contemporary Graphics,as well as Art, Antiques and Jewelry. Wednesday, Jan. 14, closes the circle with Rustic Furniture while a second catalog of Fine Jewelry concludes on Jan. 15.
Bonhams is also active on several fronts this week. Thursday, Jan. 8, concludes the thematic auction Chalet Interiors, perfect for those looking for Alpine and rustic-chic style furniture. The British auction house’s week then continues on Tuesday, Jan. 13, with the Modern Art and Design auction, culminating on Wednesday, Jan. 14, with a double sale dedicated to luxury: Wristwatches for wristwatches and Jewellery and Fashion for vintage jewelry and fashion.
The grand finale of the week, however, is in Paris, where Artcurial kicks off the year with its celebrated Paris Luxury Days. The venue at the Hôtel Marcel Dassault will host sales of the highest profile: starting on Tuesday, January 13, with the Horlogerie de Collection auction and the refined session Le Temps est Féminin, dedicated exclusively to women’s watches. The Parisian luxury fair will then continue on Wednesday, January 14, with the eagerly awaited Jewelry/Joaillerie.
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| Auctions of the week: collectible books, jewelry, photographs and watches |
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