Modernity is the mood of the month. Especially, with Wright, a premier auction house in modern and contemporary design hosting their first Bidsquare sale, Art + Design on January 18th. As the undisputed leader in the spectrum of 20th and 21st-century design, Wright brings an exciting arrangement to the platform representing heavy-hitting artists such as; Kehinde Wiley, Sol LeWitt, Damien Hirst, Louise Bourgeois as well as design titans Pierre Jeanneret, Ettore Sottsass, and Vladimir Kagan amongst many others.  Lot 275, Milo Baughman, lounge chairs, pair, USA, c. 1965; Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Amongst those "others" is none other than the distinctive, American furniture designer, Milo Baughman. A principal part of Baughmans design philosophy was that furniture should be made to last and these burnt orange lounge chairs (lot 275) certainly fu...Read More

If the tone of modern design could be expressed through music, it might be played on something like the hybrid pictured below. Who better than Wendell Castle, the father of the American studio furniture movement, to help shape the sound of modernity? Castle’s wooden masterpieces have been hallowing out the plight of humdrum design and echoing back with perfect pitch for nearly four decades.  In this weeks Bidsquare Picks were sliding across the scales of Rago’s upcoming catalogs to feature the key players of modern design.  Lot 1161, Wendell Castle, Steinway Piano, Exceptional Ivory Spirit piano and chair, Scottsville, NY, 1989; Estimate $50,000 - $70,000 This unique collaboration between Steinway & Sons and Wendell Castle, featured in Ragos Modern Design sale on (01/21), offers a harmonious example of the range and innovation that exists w...Read More

In the realm of online auctions, discovery, authenticity and personal style are harmoniously flowing down the same river - the river of accessibility. Now, more than ever, online auctions are rapidly growing to become the preferred method of participation. With online access, one can freely dive into a live sale happening from 2,000 miles away. Items ranging from first edition novels and modern designs to vintage barbie dolls and mid-evil catapults are there for the taking! However, we do realize that there are some who have not yet charted a raft of their own to happily float down this river of accessibility - perhaps nobody showed them how. We don’t want you getting hit by unexpected waves. So, before you start fishing for items you love, here are some Bidsquare tips and tools to pack and stow away as we guide you through the unique water...Read More

There was a time when storms were first felt and then seen, when dramatic shifts in the weather were likened to terrestrial revenge by the ancient gods and the detection of destructive winds were, in large part, left up to chance. Without the convenience of a modern forecast by way of radar technology or a jolly man pointing out cartoon pressure systems and advising all to grab an umbrella, one relied on the speed and aim of a spinning copper mold. Lot 310, Full Bodied Copper Polo Player Weathervane, 19th c; Estimate $18,000 - $25,000 As is the case with much of the decorative arts that grace Americana themed auctions, retired objects can be admired for their form and past functions - this is especially true of weathervanes.  Coming up in Pook & Pooks The Private Collection of Roland & Marilyn Kemble - Day 1 & Day 2 sale on January 12th and...Read More

The face staring back at you has been keeping track for centuries. It strikes a pose of regal importance that rings confident and true. The objects that reside in ones entranceway, like an antique clock, fill significant roles as beacons of arrival and totems of departure. Once you consider the entryway of your home a symbolic means of passage, choosing those objects can become a deeply personal and worthwhile process. Entranceway designed by Miles Redd; Photography by Trevor Tondro; Architectural Desigest 2018 Were cutting a corner off the bolt of this newly featured design by Miles Redd from Architectural Digest’s ‘AD 100’ (2018) to help guide us through an arrangement that blends welcoming antiques with everyday things. Here are some Bidsquare finds that echo the ways and walls of this sparkling entranceway: Lot 778, French Gilt Bronze C...Read More

If an auction and its cast of items were likened to a cinematic production, nobody would be able to predict its ending. You might have your favorite movie characters picked out, but who jumps into the spotlight to carry the plot is anyone’s guess. We are always on the look out for moments that elevate unsuspecting items and Bidsquare bidders created quite a few zingers during Skinner’s 20th Century Design sale on December 14th.  Here are the Top 5 items that stole the show on Bidsquare! Lot 328, Two Multicolored Storage Units, Wood and paint; Sold for $17,200.00 What could have been an extra drinking coffee in the background of our auction movie turned into an oscar winning performer. These playful storage units rushed into focus as the highest selling lot in the sale and sold for nearly 57x their $300.00 high estimate for a whooping $17,20...Read More

Its when you turn around at the door to go back and find your gloves that you realize theres no more pretending - Old Man Winter has returned and hes blowing a grumpy wind in everyones direction. Creatures large and small tuck themselves away in search of comfort and warmth and we instinctively do the same. The defining moment that us Homo sapiens love to brag about is our ability to build a fire, and actually, we still cant think of a better way to pass the time this winter, than to gaze within the flames of your furnace as foot-long icicles start collaring your home.  Galerie Magazine, Connecticut Library designed by Charlie Ferrer, Photography by Joshua McHugh In our winter edition of "Make Room" we are simply melting over this recently featured design in Galerie Magazine by Charlie Ferrer for its harmonious methods and handsome hibernat...Read More

The shadows that attach and drag themselves around the sweet subjects of painter Wayne Thiebaud can glue you down to a single image for hours. Often shades of blue, these sugary shadows arouse and anchor an already vibrating color palette and offer dimensional delights to the fine portrayal of classic American confections. Lot 200, Wayne Thiebaud, Lollipop Tree, Oil on board under glass, 1969; Estimate $400,000 - $800,000 If paintings could raise your blood sugar, the one coming up at Nadeaus Auction Gallerys, Important Annual New Years Day Auction on January 1st should be consumed slowly. Topping the charts, like a giant dollop of whipped cream is Lollipop Tree, by Wayne Thiebaud from 1969 estimated for an intimidating $400,000 - $800,000. Complete with the ultimate stamp of approval, in the form of a Allan Stone Galleries label on the ver...Read More

Included in Leslie Hindman Auctioneers’ December 14 Post War and Contemporary Art auction is sculpture Metal Negro y Metal by Jesús Rafael Soto. Lot 3,  Jesús Rafael Soto, Metal Negro y Metal, Painted wood, metal and nylon thread, 1969; Estimate $100,000 - $150,000  This sculpture by artist Jesús Rafael Soto will be available in Leslie Hindman Auctioneers' upcoming Post War and Contemporary Art auction. This is the first time the sculpture will be offered for sale since it was purchased by the current owner in 1969, the same year it was made. Venezuelan born Soto is best known for his large-scale installations that draw inspiration from the kinetic and op art movements. Soto’s work often blurs the lines between his interest in movement and also the illusion (accentuate) of movement. This sculpture is one such example of that dynamic. The ca...Read More

It came to me like an unthinkable apparition...the sheer exactness of it all! I felt bamboozled...simply wide eyed! I am talking about the hypnotically decorated New York City townhouse of Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka that I stumbled upon this week. When he isnt winning Tony Awards, filming hit television shows or popping up in movies, Neil Patrick Harris is doing magic. Not only does he serve as the President of the Board of Directors of Hollywoods Magic Castle and performs his own tricks - he collects.    In this edition of Make Room, were helping you to start the ultimate illusionist den of your own. [Disclaimer] Recommendations for hidden passageways will not be given, as that would clearly defeat the purpose. Photo: Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s Harlem townhouse; Architectural Digest Lets begin at the end of th...Read More