Entries by Jasper52

Choice tribal art celebrated in online auction April 29

More than four dozen outstanding examples of vintage tribal art from around the world, including 30 carved masks, comprise an online auction that will be conducted by Jasper52 on Wednesday, April 29. Many of the items are from a former private collection in Belgium. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction […]

Indian artworks featured in Jasper52 sale April 28

Jasper52 will present a collection of contemporary Indian paintings by artists drawing from traditional styles on Tuesday, April 28. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

LEAD CRYSTAL: A RAINBOW OF COLORS

NEW YORK – Delicate, strong, practical and decorative, glass has proven to be a wonder of everyday life since the age of the Babylonians, nearly 3,500 years ago.  Since the beginning of time volcanoes have produced a sort of hardened glass with natural elements mixed in when molten lava cools on the surface. Commercial glassmaking […]

Rock’s biggest acts recalled in online auction April 25

The Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones are the top attractions in a psychedelic rock concert poster auction that will be conducted online by Jasper52 on Saturday, April 25. No less than a dozen posters for each of the legendary bands are offered in this 125-lot auction. View the auction here. Learn more about the […]

Jasper52 offers treasured Judaic art April 21

Jasper52 will explore the world of Jewish art and culture with an online auction of Judaica on Tuesday, April 21. The auction consists of 65 lots of beautifully made objects and images that are important to Jewish people everywhere. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Scherenschnitte cuts no corners on folk art

NEW YORK – Literally translated as scissors (scheren) and cuttings (schnitte), scherenschnitte came to America with German-speaking immigrants (most from Germany, Austria and Switzerland) in the 1700s. While it was concentrated in Pennsylvania, especially Lancaster County, it spread to Virginia and other states. Typically, scherenschnitte is made by cutting a single sheet of paper, with […]

Hawaiian images prevail in Jasper52 auction April 15

Tropical images of Hawaii painted by artists who lived and worked on the islands highlight an online auction that will be conducted by Jasper52 on Wednesday, April 15. Many of the paintings are fresh from an estate in Honolulu. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Jasper52 presents fine Asian jewelry April 14

A select collection of fine antique Asian jewelry is offered by Jasper52 in an online auction that will take place Tuesday, April 14. Gold rings, necklaces, bracelets and uncommon forms—most set with precious gems and pearls—are featured. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Mickey Mouse cels animate collectors

NEW YORK – Animation art has long been a popular collectible and is a great way to physically preserve a piece of one’s childhood. Among the earliest examples are production celluloids (cels) for Walt Disney animation movies, especially prewar film shorts starring Mickey Mouse. The 1928 cartoon short, Steamboat Willie, for example, is notable in […]

Viking jewelry refurbished for Jasper52 sale April 8

A Jasper52 online auction to be held Wednesday, April 8, has a treasure chest of Viking and medieval jewelry, refurbished and ready to wear. Bidders can vie for sorcerer’s amulets and pendants, Viking warrior’s rings, Crusader’s crosses and more. Dating back to the 8th–15th centuries, these beautiful objects are steeped in history. View the auction […]