Nadeau’s Travels to Hollywood For Consignor
While preparing for our Spring Annual Americana and Chinese Auction on May 6th, Eddie Nadeau visited Hollywood to meet a potential consignor. After his meeting, he successfully coordinated the pickup of their remarkable collection. Although Nadeau's Auction Gallery is located in Windsor, Connecticut, our team frequently travels throughout the northeastern region, notably New York City, and receives items from consignors worldwide. As a result of Eddie's trip to California, numerous pieces from the collection are now being showcased in our June auction Did you know that nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, a city known for its glitz and glamour, lies a hidden realm where the echoes of history resonate through each artifact. Let us take you on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of antiquities that grace the streets of Los Angeles. The Melting Pot of Styles Los Angeles, with its diverse cultural heritage, is a melting pot of influences that is beautifully reflected in its antique offerings. From Spanish Colonial to Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern to Hollywood Regency, this city boasts a vast array of styles, each with its unique story to tell. Whether you seek ornate European elegance or sleek American craftsmanship, the eclectic mix of treasures is sure to entice every collector's taste. Hollywood Glamour and Movie Memorabilia Ah, Hollywood, the glimmering epicenter of the entertainment industry. Los Angeles is home to a rich history of film and television, and it is no surprise that this legacy is immortalized in its antique shops. Here, you might stumble upon a vintage movie poster, a signed photograph of a silver screen icon, or even a piece of furniture that graced the sets of iconic films. Embrace the allure of the golden age as you uncover remarkable pieces that capture the essence of Hollywood glamour. Architectural Marvels Beyond the confines of traditional antique stores, Los Angeles offers a remarkable treasure trove of architectural salvages. Amidst the city's ever-evolving landscape, remnants of historic buildings and landmarks find new life in the form of salvaged doors, stained glass windows, ornate ironwork, and intricate woodwork. These architectural marvels not only preserve the city's heritage but also allow you to bring a touch of history into your own home. Vintage Fashion and Accessories Los Angeles is no stranger to fashion, and its vintage clothing boutiques are a testament to the city's sartorial flair. Step into a world of bygone eras as you explore racks of vintage garments, accessories, and jewelry. From 1920s flapper dresses to 1960s mod chic, every piece tells a story of its own. Unearth hidden gems that allow you to embrace a timeless sense of style while adding a touch of nostalgia to your wardrobe. A Community of Collectors Los Angeles boasts a thriving community of collectors, antique enthusiasts, and artisans who gather to share their passion for the past. Antique fairs, flea markets, and vintage events are not just opportunities to acquire remarkable finds but also places to connect with like-minded individuals who appreciate the beauty and [...]
The Chinese Imperial Prince Kung Collection – Bronze Vessel Featured at Nadeau’s Auction Gallery
The Chinese Imperial Prince Kung Collection is a renowned collection of Chinese art and artifacts that was owned by Prince Kung (Chinese, 1833–1898), an influential royal and statesman of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty in China. The collection is named after Prince Kung, who was known for his love of art and his patronage of the arts during his lifetime. The collection is made up of a wide variety of objects, including jade carvings, bronze vessels, porcelain, paintings, and calligraphy. Many of the objects in the collection were created during the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties, which are considered to be some of the greatest periods in Chinese art and culture. The Prince Kung Collection was sold at auction in 1913 by the American Art Galleries in New York, where it attracted a great deal of attention from collectors and art enthusiasts around the world. The auction featured over 1,000 lots, including many rare and valuable objects. The sale of the Prince Kung Collection was a landmark event in the history of Chinese art, as it helped to introduce Chinese art to a wider audience in the West. It also marked the beginning of a new era in the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture, as Western scholars and collectors began to take a more serious interest in the subject. Today, many of the objects from the Prince Kung Collection can be found in museums and private collections around the world. They are highly prized for their beauty, historical significance, and cultural importance, and they continue to inspire and delight art lovers and scholars alike. Featured in our May 6th Americana and Chinese Major Auction: is an Inlaid Archaistic Bronze Vessel (Lot #115) from the collection, a Han type cast having tapering sides rising from a flat foot to round shoulders, contracted neck and flaring rim, having serrated border of triangular Lappet bands on the shoulder and foot. The body decorated with a dense modified Leiwen ground stud with turquoise boss inlays, malachite oxidation, Han type attributed to a succeeding period, diameter 11 1/2 inches. We have matched this bronze by photo, scan and analyzed via expert opinion to the original photo from 1913. The Prince Kung Vessel mirrors the design of Eastern Zhou through Han dynasties “pou ritual vessels”. There are only several examples of this design, one of which can be found in the collection of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (acc. No. B60B1031). This lot is one of two known recorded examples having been cast with an inscription. Provenance: Originating from Imperial Prince Kung of China, this vessel was sold at auction in “The Prince Kung Collection” at the American Art Galleries auction in Madison Square South New York, February 27th and 28th, 1913, Item #306. The vessel sold for $1,550 to W.W. Seaman agent, acting as an agent for a private client. W.W. Seaman agent is listed as buyer of 66 pieces in “The Prince Kung Collection” catalogue including this vessel. Through research [...]
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Collectables and Toys Auction Results
Nadeau's Auction Gallery Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Collectables and Toys Auction was held on March 25th. The auction included 600 lots featuring a large collection of antique toys, over 1,500 lead toy soldiers, a large Star Wars collection, collectables and more. This event realized over $334,653 with a 92% sell through rate. The top 10 performing lots in the event included: *Prices Realized include buyers premium which can vary due to bidding platform and method of purchase* Lot 300: Religious Icon Realized Price $8,750 Full length of saints, 19th century or earlier Estimate was $200-$400 Lot 428: Six Piece G.I. Joe Memorabilia Lot Realized Price $5,312 To include 1983 figures Estimate was $300-$500 Lot 280: Sheraton Style Tooled Leather Top Partner's Desk Realized Price: $4,375 Having six drawers, barley twist legs, ending in large brass casters Estimate $400-$600 Lot 507: Bernard Rhone for Mastercraft Acid Etched Coffee Table Realized Price: $4,160 Having three cushion seat, set on tall brass casters Estimate was $1,000-$2,000 Lot 66: Two Jewelry Boxes of Mostly Silver Jewelry Realized Price: $2,880 To include earrings, bracelets, along with brooches Estimate was $300-$500 Lot 484: Collection of Electric Vintage Toys Realized Price: $2,560 To include Barbie, Beanie Babies, trains, building models etc.. Estimate was $200-$400 Lot 62: Four Rolls of 20-2005 1oz Silver American Eagle Dollar Coins BU Realized Price: $2,500 Composed of 1 tray ounce of .999 silver, in original packaging Estimate was $1,600-$2,000 Lot 36A: 15 Piece Group of New Jersey Volunteers Ribbons, Medals, and Lincoln Post Realized Price: $2,375 Plus medals and pins Estimate was $200-$400 Lot 104: Karges Louis XVI Style Console/Sofa Table Realized Price: $2,304 Having brass gallery, mounted on shaped top Estimate was $400-$800 Lot 437: Five Piece Mattel Masters of the Universe Toys Realized Price: $2,048 To include He Man and Skeletor Rado Estimate was $500-$800
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery Custom and Contemporary Furniture with Decorative Accessories Auction Brings in over $310,000
Nadeau's Auction Gallery featured George Smith custom upholstered furniture in the Custom and Contemporary Furniture with Decorative Accessories auction on February 25th. The auction included over 530 lots featuring furnishings by George Smith, Clive Christian, Henkel Harris, Eldred Wheeler and Maitland Smith to name a few. Paintings and works on paper include pieces from Warren Sheppard, Charles Gruppe, Sergey Poyarkov, Patricia Tobacco Forrester along with numerous additional pieces. The auction also included an impressive guitar collection including signed pieces. This event realized over $310,000 with a 96% sell through rate. The top 10 performing lots in the event included: *Prices Realized include buyers premium which can vary due to bidding platform and method of purchase* Lot 252: Attributed to George Smith Custom Upholstered Sofa Realized Price $6,600 Having three cushion seat, set of tall brass casters Estimate was $1,000-$2,000 Lot 203: Two Tray Lots of Silver Jewelry, Middle Eastern Realized Price $4,375 Some marked Jerusalem Estimate was $250-$450 Lot 219: Patricia Tobacco Forrester (American, 1940 - 2011) Realized Price: $4,200 Triptych, works on paper A Rocky Creek Park Fantasy Estimate $1,000-$2,000 Lot 251: Attributed to George Smith Custom Upholstered Sofa Realized Price: $4,200 Having three cushion seat, set on tall brass casters Estimate was $1,000-$2,000 Lot 374: Sergey Poyarkov (Ukrainian, b. 1965) "Do Not Step" Realized Price: $4,062.50 Mixed media on paper Signed and dated lower left "Sergey Poyarkov, 2001" Estimate was $300-$500 Lot 91: 105 Piece Crown Staffordshire England Hunting Scene Dinner Service Realized Price: $3,200 Estimate was $800-$1,200 Lot 310: George Smith Custom Upholstered Loveseat Realized Price: $2,812.50 Having rolled arms, large brass casters, along with George Smith tag Estimate was $1,000-$2,000 Lot 184:Heriz Oriental Carpet, 9' 6" x 13' 4" Realized Price: $2,400 Corner having original price tag $23,850 Estimate was $1,000-$2,000 Lot 8: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Three Piece Lot Realized Price: $2,337 To include custom snake style necklace Estimate was $1,500-$2,200 Lot 129: Set of Eight Oak English Style Windsor Chairs Realized Price: $2,304 To include six side chairs along with two armchairs Estimate was $1,000-$1,500
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery Mid-Century Auction Brings in over $480,000
Nadeau's Auction Gallery followed up the Annual New Year's Day auction with the Mid-Century, Modern Art & Contemporary auction on January 28th. The auction included over 550 lots featuring furnishings by Philip & Kelvin Lavern, Tobia Scarpa, Mies Van Der Rohe and John Dickinson to name a few. Paintings and works on paper include pieces from Peter Max, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall and Maurice Andrew along with numerous additional pieces. The auction also included an impressive stereo collection featuring over 30 lots of equipment. This event realized $486,357 with a 93% sell through rate. The top 10 performing lots in the event included: *Prices Realized include buyers premium which can vary due to bidding platform and method of purchase* Lot 351: Philip (1908-1988) and Kelvin (b. 1936) Laverne "Les Femmes" Coffee Cocktail Table Realized Price $12,160 Patinated bronze and pewter Estimate was $8,000-$12,000 Lot 186: Marc Chagall (1887-1985) "Daphnis et Grathon" Realized Price $8,400 Lithograph in colors Signed lower right, numbered lower left 26/60 Estimate was $2,000-$4,000 Lot 208: John Dickinson (1920-1982) large six legged African table Realized Price: $6,400 Marked John Dickinson Sutherland to underside Estimate $1,000-$2,000 Lot 502: Salvador Dali (1904-1989) "Manhattan Skyline" Realized Price: $5,625 1976 on Arches paper E.A. edition, signed lower right "Dali" Estimate was $2,000-$4,000 Lot 382: A Pair of Klipsch AA Type Corner Speakers Realized Price: $5,625 Height 52 inches, width 31 1/4 inches Estimate was $1,500-$2,000 Lot 184: After Joan Miro (1893-1983) Realized Price: $5,227.50 Color Lithograph Circa 1960, on Rives BFK paper Estimate was $3,000-$5,000 Lot 132: Frank Lloyd Wright Two Part Sectional Sofa by Henredon Realized Price: $5,120 Height 30 inches, Length 64 inches Estimate was $2,000-$4,000 Lot 179: Peter Max (b. 1937) Formal Lady with Flowers Realized Price: $5,1000 Acrylic on canvas Signed top right "Max" Estimate was $1,000-$2,000 Lot 354: A Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Leather Lounge Chairs Realized Price: $5,000 Height 30 inches, width 29 1/2 inches Estimate was $2,000-$3,000 Lot 501: Three Hal Foster Pen and Ink on Paper Realized Price: $4,480 Prince Valiant Comic Strip Panel Estimate was $1,000-$2,000
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery 2023 Annual New Year’s Day Auction Top Highlights
Nadeau's Auction Gallery Annual New Year's Day auction included over 670 lots in three sessions. The first session included over 300 lots of fine jewelry, gold, silver and an extensive collection of watches. The second session featured over 80 works of art in varying forms while the third and final session featured over 265 lot of furniture, bronze, mirrors, porcelain, crystal, carpets and 50 lots of lighting. This signature event realized $2,664,825 with a 96% sell through rate. The top 10 performing lots in the event included: *Prices Realized include buyers premium which can vary due to bidding platform and method of purchase* Lot 150: Platinum Ring Set with 10.07 Carat Pear Shaped Brilliant Diamond Realized Price $66,000 Flanked by tapered baguette diamonds Included a GIA certificate Estimate was $40,000-$60,000 Lot 365: Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Realized Price $59,375 Tapestry hand-woven maguey fiber, woven Initialed signature and date lower right CA 75, numbered 48/100 Estimate was $10,000-$20,000 Lot 419: Emile Gruppe (1896-1978) "Florida Sky" Realized Price: $46,875 Oil on canvas Signed lower right "Emile Gruppe" Estimate $4,000-$8,000 Lot 375: Milton Avery (1885-1965) "Rolling Hills" Realized Price: $45,000 Oil on board Signed lower left Milton Avery 1960 Estimate was $15,000-$25,000 Lot 390: Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) Knight Death and the Devil Realized Price: $42,000 Lifetime engraving, richly inked and dark Estimate was $10,000-$20,000 Lot 413: Matilda Browne (1869-1947) "Blossoming Flowers on Rivers Edge" Realized Price: $42,000 Oil on board Signed lower right Matilda Browne Estimate was $1,500-$2,500 Lot 225: Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Grand Complications Annual Calendar Wristwatch Realized Price: $37,200 Model 5036, dated 2006 Estimate was $20,000-$30,000 Lot 518: Persian Enameled Glass Vase Realized Price: $36,000 having molded handles and decoration, enameled decoration and flared rim repaired and missing parts Estimate was $200-$400 Lot 201: Platinum Diamond Bracelet Realized Price: $33,600 Bracelet is convertible Art Deco style Featured round, baguette, marquise and square cut stones, total weight 27.24 carats Estimate was $15,000-$25,000 Lot 426: John Frederick Kensett (1816-1872) "Bash-Bish Falls" Realized Price: $26,250 Oil on Canvas Unsigned Estimate was $15,000-$25,000
