Antique Japanese bladed weapons and finely carved netsukes are the featured attractions in an Asian arts auction that will be conducted online by Jasper52 on Wednesday, April 8. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.
NEW YORK – David Hockney is synonymous with paintings of swimming pools, but throughout his career he has utilized many techniques and styles in creating art and his subject matter interests have ranged from landscapes to portraits. While celebrated as a painter, he is also a talented draftsman, printmaker, photographer and stage designer. From his […]
“The joy of dressing is an art.” – said British fashion designer John Galliano. A Jasper52 online auction on Wednesday, April 1, will bring some joy into your closet with timeless designer fashion and accessories. Four out of five lots in the auction constitute bags, purses and totes by the likes of Hermès, Louis Vuitton, […]
Some of the finest underground comix ever created by the likes of Robert Crumb, Rick Griffin, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton and Victor Moscoso lead off a Jasper52 online auction on Wednesday, April 1. The rare comic books will be followed by a collection of psychedelic rock posters from the Fillmore, Avalon and […]
NEW YORK – Since Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) was homeschooled, he spent considerable time alone as a youth. Although his father, illustrator N.C. Wyeth, introduced him to figure study, geometrics and watercolors, the young man received no formal artistic training. Nor did he study museum masterpieces. Instead, Wyeth’s earliest works were inspired by solitary walks in […]
“My my, hey hey. Rock and roll is here to stay.” The opening lines to the Neil Young song Out of the Blue echo the theme of the Vintage Psychedelic Music Posters Auction to be held online by Jasper52 on Saturday, March 28. Bands featured in the sale range from San Francisco-based groups such as […]
Jasper52 will conduct a spectacular jewelry auction on Wednesday, March 25, that showcases fine jewelry from a variety of designers, eras and mediums. The age of these precious objects ranges from the 20th century to contemporary. Many of the diamonds offered are multi-carats and come in a variety of colors. View the auction here. Learn […]
While most are familiar with the fiery sparkle of clear, colorless diamonds, the coveted gemstones actually occur in all colors of the rainbow. Diamonds are the product of time and nature. It took an average of two billion years for highly compressed carbon, 90 to 500 miles underground, to form hardened crystals known as allotropes. […]
Jasper52 will sell more than 300 lots of superhero comic books – no Sad Sacks or Archies – in a no-reserve online auction on Sunday, March 14. Many of the titles are Silver Age comic books from the 1960s. Popular characters from both DC and Marvel are represented. Because this is a no-reserve auction, each […]
NEW YORK — On March 17, everyone gets to be Irish for one day. Created to mark the traditional death date of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival. While it has its roots in religion, today the festival is largely secular […]