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Jasper52 to conduct NHADA Americana auction March 12

Jasper52 will host an auction of Americana and folk art from members of the prestigious New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association on Thursday, March 12. Nearly 200 lots are offered including cast-iron doorstops and banks, Native American baskets, gameboards, weathervanes and tramp art. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Designer accessories to sell in online auction March 11

More than 200 handbags, totes and wallets will be sold on Wednesday, March 11, in a Jasper52 online auction titled Timeless Designer Fashion & Accessories. Approximately 50 lots of jewelry made by the likes of Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Cartier and Mikimoto will also be offered. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction […]

Harry Potter casts spell on bibliophiles

NEW YORK – Perhaps more so than any other series, the Harry Potter books have woven their magic on readers. They have spawned legions of fans with fond remembrances of midnight release parties and thumbing through dog-eared, well-loved copies. It usually takes several decades for a book to become collectible but these books already rank […]

Viking jewelry starring in March 4 online auction

Jasper52 will conduct an online auction of nearly 100 lots of Viking, ancient and medieval jewelry on Wednesday, March 4. The jewelry dates back to the 8th-15th centuries when the Vikings sailed the sea and roamed the land. Included are rings, sorcerer’s amulets and pendants that hold symbolic meaning in their shapes, often embodying the […]

Jasper52 auction March 4 devoted to decorative art, silver

Exquisite European ceramics, impressive sterling silver flatware and hollowware, and colorful Murano glass are among the unique treasures in a decorative art auction that will be conducted Wednesday, March 4, by Jasper52. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Ercole Barovier: Murano glass visionary

NEW YORK – Not many companies have been in continuous operation for 750 years, but that enviable claim can be made by the Italian glassworks firm Barovier & Toso, founded in 1295 in Italy as Vetreria Artistica Barovier & Co. The enterprise is still going strong today, with the new name the result of a […]

Decorative art auction Feb. 25 reprises Art Nouveau, Deco

A Jasper52 online auction on Tuesday, Feb. 25, recalls the luxury and glamour of the most iconic eras in history with a specially curated collection of Art Deco and Art Nouveau. This sale offers decorative art, sculpture and lighting that capture the spirit and excitement of ages past. View the auction here. Learn more about […]

Jasper52 presents trailblazing contemporary art Feb. 26

Cutting-edge contemporary art – an elaborate display of mostly conceptually based works on paper by established and emerging artists – will be sold by Jasper52 on Wednesday, Feb. 26. View the auction here. Learn more about the auction on Auction Central News.

Mexican retablos: divine folk art

NEW YORK – When Spain colonized Mexico (which included parts of the American West) in the 1500s, they not only expanded their empire and reaped riches. They also introduced Roman Catholicism to the native population. Along with crosses and rosaries, Franciscan friars imported santos retablos (sacred tablets) hand- painted devotional panels featuring sacred images. Small […]

Antique rugs ideal for hanging comprise Feb. 21 sale

One-hundred handwoven rugs from the Antique Knot Collection will be offered in an online auction hosted by Jasper52 on Friday, Feb. 21. All pieces are antique, ranging from the 19th century to the early 20th century. The Antique Knot’s passion for exemplary rugs and Kilims and tribal weaving has yielded a vast trove of tribal […]