Antique Perfume bottles make the best collectibles. In an industry where elegance is pretty much everything, nothing compliments a dazzling fragrance better than a stylishly crafted piece of one-of-a-kind glass or porcelain. To some, it would be almost sinful to do otherwise. In order - Lots 578 & 566 (by Stevens & Wiiliams), Lot 627 (by St. Louis) & Lot 613 Elizabeth Creech obviously thought so. For some 40 years she engaged “in the thrill of the hunt,” finding, acquiring and loving her bottles. What started with an anniversary gift from hubbie Frank grew to include English, American, French, Bohemian, and Russian pieces. On Saturday, July 18, Elizabeth says goodbye to her cherished bottles when Brunk Auctions sell off the entire collection as part of their Fine Art Works Auction. A bird in the hand is worth... Lot 548, by Thomas Webb & So...Read More

Gustave Caillebotte was a man for his time. A painter of note whose short artistic career brought modest recognition in his lifetime, he aligned himself with the Impressionists, though he painted in a far more realistic style than others in the group. It was as a patron of the arts however, that he left his real legacy. Born to an upper class Parisian family in 1848, Caillebotte inherited a fortune in1874 when his father passed away. This not only allowed him to paint without the pressure to sell his work, it also allowed him to help fund Impressionist exhibitions and support his artist friends including Monet, Renoir and Pissarro, at a time when their work was mostly despised. He purchased an abundance of their works and, at least in the case of Monet, paid the rent on his studio. Lot 115, Caillebottes "River Landscape" Caillebotte the pai...Read More

Asian art and artifact enthusiasts are always well looked after on Bidsquare, and that patronage continues Wednesday, July 15, when Leslie Hindman Auctioneers stage their online only Asian Marketplace sale. Over 650 lots go under the hammer at prices that offer a great opportunity for those looking to either kick off or expand their Oriental art collections.  Below, we’ve laid out a handful of our favorite pieces from the sale - no easy task when you consider the variety and depth of the lots on offer! Check out these featured pieces, then head over to Bidsquare’s online Auctions page to view the full catalog. Two buddha heads are better than one! - Lot 479 is carved from stone, while Lot 622 comes from Burma and is cast in bronze. Lot 521, a cinnabar lacquer low table with peony, phoenix and rockery carved decoration. Lot 306, a carved fig...Read More

Bidders get the chance to drop cash for coins on Wednesday, July 15, when Pook & Pook, Inc. stage their summer auction of currency and political memorabilia. The sale, held exclusively on Bidsquare, includes over 200 lots of coins and paper money as well as political pins and related ephemera. Front and back of a Saint-Gaudens $20 coin The history of most countries can be told through its currency, and in that regard, America is no different. Lots reflecting this in the July sale include colonial pieces, a large assortments of Civil War and Hard Times tokens, as well as gold and silver dollars and unique paper currency. Highlights include two uncirculated Saint-Gaudens $20 coins (above), a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Head cent, and three 1875 20¢ pieces. Multiple commemorative medals are also up for grabs. Lot 2103, a 1907 U.S. $5 bill The sale conc...Read More

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in their North Carolina sale room but are attended - via phone and internet - by bidders from around the world. Learn more about the people behind the business. Click to view Brunk Auctions upcoming sales.

In life, there is no greater mystery to the male of the species than the nuances of a lady’s handbag. They’re big, they’re bottomless, and they contain stuff even the most imaginative guy never dreamed of. Oh, one other thing… no matter how many you have stashed away in your wardrobe, chances are youre always going need just one more. Lot 72, an Hermes Birkin Bag in Orange Ostrich Which leads us to Kodner Galleries’ Vintage Fashion, Luxury Accessory & Estate Jewelry Auction. Sprinkled among the lots on offer is a great range of vintage handbags from legendary brands including Gucci Bags, Chanel Bags, Hermes Bags and Versace Bags. Lot 70, Versace fabric and white gold leather handbag One of the real stars of the sale should be Lot 72 (top), a Hermes Birkin bag. Coming in distinctive orange ostrich leather, this bag is sold with a copy of its...Read More

Posters have been a staple of interior design for as long as there’s been a printing press. From college dorms to suburban dining rooms and Upper East Side salons, there’s never been any shortage of wall space dedicated to their wares. Lot 21, a 1897 Le Journal lithograph print by Ernest La Jeunesse Question is, as you plan your next triumphant dinner party, should you go with something unique and original, say maybe a vintage design for an 19th Century French novel, or should you plump instead for the giant Steve Guttenberg staring back at you from"Police Academy 4"? Lot 62, Le Petit Blue by Alfred Choubrac, and Lot 43, an 1890s poster for  Les Miserables If you chose the latter, well… thanks for coming - the exit’s to the left. Those remaining in the room should turn their attention to Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, who on Tuesday, June 23, ...Read More

George Nakashima was stuck in a World War II internment camp when he learned the lessons that would ultimately shape his philosophies for life and his craft. Nakashima, born to Japanese parents in Spokane, Washington, was being held at Camp Minidoka in Idaho when he met Gentaro Hikogawa, a man trained in traditional Japanese carpentry. The free edged slab top on Lot 286 is typical of Nakashimas design Under his tutelage, Nakashima learned to master traditional Japanese hand tools and joinery techniques. Perhaps more significantly, he began to approach woodworking with discipline and patience, striving for perfection in every stage of construction. Lot 293 (left) combines comfort and style and (right) the master himself The legacy of Nakashima’s work will be on display Saturday, June 20, when Skinner stages their 20th Century Design sale. Am...Read More

On Tuesday, June 16, John Moran Auctioneers offers Selections from the Joan Irvine Smith Asian Art Collection. Sprinkled in amongst these are some exquisite animal figures, though judging by the price tags involved there’s not much chance any of these will end up in the nursery. Lot 2041, a Chinese ceramic horse, and Lot 2038, a pair of Chinese carved white jade seals One piece you’ll be keen to keep out of junior’s hands in Lot 2041 (above left), a Chinese glazed ceramic horse dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-906 A.D.). This tomb figure, depicted standing and saddled, is typical of the equine artifacts Irvine Smith collected, and is expected to bring close to $40,000. Irvine Smith was wild about horses and riding her whole life. In the early 1950s, she began collecting Chinese art with an eye for imagery prominently featuring horses. A...Read More

Danish artisan Georg Jensen is widely considered one of the most gifted silversmiths of any era. The son of a knife grinder from the town of Raadvad just north of Copenhagen, his education in the fine arts alongside his metalsmith training allowed him to revive the tradition of the artist craftsman. Born in 1866, Jenson trained in goldsmithing at age 14, but an ambition to be a sculptor led him to studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After graduation he spent time as a sculptor, then moved on to ceramics and pottery before finally, in 1901, arriving back at metals. On Tuesday, June 16, John Moran Auctioneers keeps the memory of George Jensen alive by offering seven lots by the Danish Master in their Decorative Art sale. Leading the way is Lot 1143 (below), an outstanding 1926 sterling silver coffee/tea service. Coming in the Blossom p...Read More