Minerva Gallery’s Pre-Columbian Art & Beyond auction on November 16, 2025 celebrates the enduring creativity and spiritual depth of the ancient cultures of the Americas. From finely painted Maya ceramics to symbolic adornments of the Tairona, this curated sale offers collectors a rare opportunity to connect with works that blend artistry, ritual, and history. Below are several highlights from the auction, each an extraordinary testament to the civilizations that shaped the continent’s cultural heritage. Maya Polychrome Painted Bowl – Cacao Glyph Band (Lot 23) This beautifully preserved Maya vessel from the Holmul region of Guatemala reflects the central role of cacao in Maya ritual life. Adorned with red, black, and cream polychrome pigments, its glyphic band possibly includes the “ka-ka-w(a)” syllables denoting cacao—a sacred food associat...Read More

Few artists have reshaped the visual language of modern art as profoundly as Frank Stella. Known for his fearless experimentation with form, color, and material, Stella’s six-decade career spanned the full range of postwar abstraction; from the cool restraint of Minimalism to the exuberant dynamism of sculptural reliefs and monumental public works. Born in 1936 in Malden, Massachusetts, Stella studied at Princeton University, where he encountered the work of Abstract Expressionists such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Rejecting their gestural intensity, Stella instead pursued an art of clarity and structure; famously declaring, “What you see is what you see.” His early Black Paintings (1958–60) became touchstones of Minimalism, while later series such as the Protractors, Polish Village, and Moby-Dick works revealed an ever-expandi...Read More

Doyle presents a landmark sale celebrating one of America’s most storied dynasties with A Vanderbilt & Whitney Legacy: The Collection of Marylou Whitney & John Hendrickson on November 12, 2025 at 10am ET. The auction offers a rare glimpse into the refined world of the Vanderbilt and Whitney families; icons of American art, industry, and horse racing. The sale features furniture, artwork, silver, jewelry, and racing memorabilia from Cady Hill, the stately Saratoga Springs residence that served as the Whitney family’s summer retreat for nearly a century. A Legacy of Elegance and Influence Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (1899–1992), known as “C.V.” or “Sonny,” embodied the intersection of two legendary families. The son of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Harry Payne Whitney, C.V. continued a legacy...Read More

This November, Willow Auction House invites collectors and theatre lovers to take one final bow Behind the Curtain. On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, the third and final day of The Tony Walton Collection sale takes center stage on Bidsquare. The multi-day auction celebrates the remarkable career and personal life of Tony Walton; one of the most imaginative and influential designers in modern theatre and film. Across more than 700 lots, Behind the Curtain: The Tony Walton Collection, Day 3 offers an intimate look at Walton’s private collection; filled with the art, books, posters, and personal objects that inspired his celebrated six-decade career. The sale concludes a sweeping three-day event that has drawn attention from theatre historians, collectors, and design aficionados alike. A Life in Design Tony Walton (1934–2022) was...Read More

The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, long recognized as the premier event for fine Western and American art, returns on November 8, 2025, with an outstanding lineup of paintings and bronzes from both historic and contemporary masters. Known for its exceptional quality and record-breaking results, Coeur d’Alene has already achieved over $25 million in sales this year and boasts a 97% sell-through rate; a testament to the strength of the Western art market. This season’s live online auction is highlighted by works from the Yturria Collection, featuring artists Bob Kuhn, George Carlson, Kenneth Riley, Dan Mieduch, and others. Collectors will find a mix of wildlife, Western landscapes, and evocative scenes that capture the enduring power and beauty of the American frontier. Auction Highlights: Bob Kuhn (1920–2007), Elephant in Papyrus (Lot 103) A sta...Read More

Gray’s Auctioneers presents A Library of Curiosities – Part II, a captivating continuation of the late John A. Davidson Jr.’s private collection. This sale celebrates centuries of human curiosity; our collective drive to explore, document, and understand the world through print. From early atlases to legendary voyage accounts, each volume offers a window into how the world was once imagined and measured. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, extending the collector’s legacy of discovery and preservation. Below are five remarkable highlights that define the scope and ambition of this collection. Auction Highlights: Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598), Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Lot 59) Often celebrated as the first modern atlas, Abraham Ortelius’s Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Antwerp, 1584) unified the k...Read More

Jean (Hans) Arp (1886–1966) was one of the great innovators of modern art, an artist, poet, and sculptor who helped redefine what abstraction could be. A co-founder of the Dada movement in Zurich during World War I, Arp believed in the power of spontaneity, intuition, and the subconscious to shape artistic expression. His organic forms, seemingly grown rather than carved or painted, evoke the rhythms of nature and the quiet balance between order and chaos. Arp’s work stands at the intersection of poetry and sculpture. He began his career as a poet, publishing in German and French, and later translated his literary sensibilities into visual form. Whether through torn-paper collages, reliefs, or smooth biomorphic sculptures, his creations maintain a lyrical quality, an effortless sense of growth and transformation. His belief that art should ...Read More

House of Craven returns this season with an exceptional offering that bridges eras, aesthetics, and cultures. The Fall Modern Art & Design Signature Auction, presented live on November 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM CST via Bidsquare, showcases a curated selection that celebrates both innovation and timeless craftsmanship. From rare ancient antiquities to contemporary masterpieces, the sale reflects the auction house’s signature ethos, “Modernity Meets Antiquity.” Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, House of Craven is known for its expertly curated auctions spanning fine art, modern and contemporary design, jewelry, decorative arts, and collectibles. This fall’s catalog, featuring 60 remarkable lots, underscores the house’s dedication to quality, diversity, and the stories that connect past and present. Featured Auction Highlights A Rare Early Work by ...Read More

On November 1, 2025, Nation’s Attic returns with its celebrated Diving Into History auction, a sale that continues to define the field of vintage and antique diving equipment. This year’s event features over 50 authentic diving helmets, along with more than 100 rare pieces of equipment and memorabilia, each offered with no reserve and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Nation’s Attic. From early 20th-century naval helmets to experimental helium recirculators and show-stopping custom designs, the auction brings together artifacts that shaped both the history and mythology of underwater exploration. Here are five featured highlights that showcase the artistry, innovation, and daring spirit of those who ventured beneath the surface. Auction Highlights:  US Navy Mark V Helium “Widow Maker” Diving Helmet – USS Pigeon (Lot 63) One ...Read More

This fall, collectors and film lovers have a rare opportunity to acquire pieces from the personal estate of Shelley Duvall (1949–2024), the singular actress and producer whose career spanned from Robert Altman’s 1970s ensemble films to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, and later to her beloved children’s series Faerie Tale Theater. Hosted by Vogt Auction, The Shelley Duvall Collection features treasures from her Blanco, Texas ranch home, where she spent her final years. The single-owner sale includes Hollywood memorabilia, vintage fashion, jewelry, books from her personal library, and one-of-a-kind mementos from her iconic screen career. Every lot is accompanied by documentation of authenticity, a rare chance to own an intimate part of film history. About Shelley Duvall Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Duvall was discovered at a Houston party by dir...Read More