Design Auction #11: Back-to-School and Back-to-Auction

It's that time of year again, this time with Dorothea Lange and Yves Saint Laurent.

Although everything in Europe is pretty much closed over the summer I still thought I’d explore the Paris flea market in mid-August. It wasn’t a complete failure, I found a chest of drawers I love for the house, but I must admit it wasn’t the best time to visit. Nearly all my favorite vendors were on vacation including the lovely lady with the antique linens at Marché Vernaison. So it comes as no surprise that as far as auctions are concerned dealers are just starting to get their feet wet early September. It’s a slow week compared to what’s coming next, but there are still some very special pieces, especially if you’re looking to buy accessories (and clothes).

Dorothea Lange Print
Estimated: 1 500 € - 2 000 €
Tuesday, September 9 at Finarte Auction House

Andrew, Berkeley, 1959

Liangzhu Cong (Artifact)
Estimated: 15 000 € - 30 000 €
Thursday, September 11 at Galerie Zacke

Ivory-White Jade from the Myers Collection

Tiger Garment Hooks (Western Han Dynasty)
Estimated: 1 000 € - 2 000 €
Thursday, September 11 at Galerie Zacke

Gilt Bronze from the Myers Collection

Vincenzo Castella Print
Estimated: 800 € - 1 200 €
Tuesday, September 9 at Finarte Auction House

Villa Pasquali, Sabbioneta, 1983 (30 x 86 cm)

Neo-Gothic Bench
Estimated: 300 € - 500 €
Tuesday, September 9 at Flanders Auctions

20th Century Sculpted Oak Bench

Greco-Roman Statue
Estimated: 150 € - 200 €
Monday, September 8 at Sadde Hôtel

Woman’s Head Height: 6 cm

Rococo Chair
Estimated: 420 € - 840 €
Thursday, September 11 at Hargesheimer

Sculpted wood from around 1760

Kartini Stools
Estimated: 400 € - 800 €
Wednesday, September 10 at Galerie Zacke

Red. Lacquer from Java end of 19th Century

20th Century Commode
Estimated: 500 € - 1 000 €
Tuesday, September 9 at Flanders Auctions

(165 x 106 x 72 cm)

Two Chanel Chain Belts
Estimated: 300 € - 400 € (left) and 180 € - 280 € (right)
Monday, September 8 at Penelope's Fashion Auction

Yves Saint Laurent Belt and Christian Dior x John Galliano Necklace
Estimated: 150 € - 250 € (left) and 1 000 € - 1 500 € (right)
Monday, September 8 at Penelope's Fashion Auction

Hermès Necklace
Estimated: 400 € - 700 €
Monday, September 8 at Bérard - Péron

Sautoir Silver Necklace

Françoise See Table
Estimated: 200 € - 300 €
Wednesday, September 10 at Hôtel des ventes Giraudeau

Steel Table

19th Century Bust
Estimated: 1 000 £ - 1 500 £
Wednesday, September 10 at Dreweatts

Diana Bust 52 cm high.

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