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Jan. 27 auction uncovers fine American quilts, textiles

On Thursday, January 27, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct an auction of Americana: Quilts and Textiles. Its 172 lots have been curated by the unimpeachable Clifford Wallach, an expert in tramp art, folk art and Americana. Selections include an 1850s whig rose quilt with a vine border; Amish quilts, including one […]

Jasper52 presents Unique Tribal Art auction, Jan. 26

On Wednesday, January 26, starting at noon Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold a sale of Unique Tribal Art. The 172 lots include a range of carved and sculpted treasures that originated in Africa, particularly in the region now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Among them are Hemba ancestor figures; Fang reliquary figures; a […]

Collectors Still Burn For Zippo Lighters

Click. Thunk. Simply seeing the word “Zippo” is enough to call to mind the sound a Zippo lighter makes when you open and close its sturdy hinged lid – it’s that recognizable.  The lighter rose to prominence by proving it could perform in tough conditions. A gust of wind wasn’t enough to snuff its flame, […]

Cutting-edge contemporary artists defy tradition in Jan. 19 auction

On Wednesday, January 19, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a tightly-curated sale of Cutting Edge Contemporary Art. Fewer than 80 lots were chosen for inclusion, and they include photographs, paintings, works on paper and other pieces by established and emerging artists such as Kwame Brathwaite, Elliott Erwitt, Lily van der Stokker, […]

Jasper52 showcases Americana, Folk Art & Outsider Art Jan. 20

On Thursday, January 20, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Americana, Folk Art and Outsider Art. It features more than 600 lots, curated with care, as always, by Clifford Wallach, a noted expert on tramp art, folk art and Americana. Selections include a pair of circa-1770 Dutch delft tobacco […]

No mystery to the appeal of Egyptian Revival style

Egyptian Revival, a European artistic style dating from the early 19th century, was inspired by Napoleon’s conquest of Ottoman Egypt and Admiral Nelson’s Battle of the Nile. As volumes documenting Egyptian architecture, antiquities and natural history appeared, with sketches of the Near East’s exotic sights and mysterious symbols, the West’s fascination with this ancient culture […]

Animation cels from classic productions featured in Jan. 23 auction

On Sunday, January 23, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Animation Cels 1930s-1990s, which will feature 120 lots of original production cels as well as limited-edition cels, drawings, wire sculptures and other relevant items. The lineup is guaranteed to have you reliving part of your childhood, or that of […]

Jasper52 unveils gorgeous designer and signed jewelry, Jan. 12

On Wednesday, January 12, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct an auction of Designer & Signed Jewelry, consisting of 241 lots by the most illustrious boutiques, firms and designers the world over, past and present. Up for bid will be a circa-1980s 18K gold yellow sapphire cocktail ring by Van Cleef & […]

Morgan vs. Peace Dollar: Which has a silver lining?

A silver dollar is impressive any way you look at it. It’s hefty, artistically beautiful, and symbolically as American as apple pie. It’s no wonder that the Morgan Dollar and Peace Dollar, both noted for their intricate designs, are the ones most sought after at auction. Which one is the more collectible of the two, […]

New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Assn. offers Americana selection, Jan. 6

On Thursday, January 6, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold a sale dubbed New Hampshire Antiques Dealers: Americana. It will feature more than 5oo lots exclusively from members of the venerable organization. Among the treasures included in the lineup are an early 18th-century Hudson Valley William & Mary gate leg dining table; […]