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Mantel Clocks, Timepieces, and Decorative Art on Offer from Aki
The story of Atala and Chactas was an 1801 literary success that propelled its author, François-René de Chateaubriand, to both fame and political appointments. It told of a ...
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Hanneke Beaumont Sculpture and Coca Cola Machine Highlight Akiba Antiques Sale
The Vendo 39 Coca Cola machine first crossed the production line in 1949. Over 80,000 of these vending machines were made, tempting those in gas stations, parks, and grocery stores across the United ...
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Objects Of Desire: Akiba Sells The Marvelous Collection Of Mr & Mrs Shovers
The top lot in the Alan and Susan Shovers collection of rare Steuben glass was this gold ruby footed floriform vase, circa 1910-15, that sold for $56,250 against a $1/5,000 estimate. Decorated ...
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Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide
León Ferrari’s work caused numerous controversies in his time, a result of his direct critiques of the Pinochet regime in Argentina. He began his career as ...
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Steuben Floriform Vase Blossoms, $56,250 At Akiba
DANIA BEACH, FLA. – The collection of Alan and Susan Shovers, touted as one of the rarest selections of Steuben glass available, came up for bid on July 29 at Akiba ...
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Across the Block 171
Notable lots highlighted in our June 18, 2021 issue start with Fabio Fabbi’s “The Harem Resting on the Terrace,” that brought well above its five-figure estimate at Brunk. ...