20th century decorative arts

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William Morris (American, born 1957) Canopic Jar: Sable Antelope, 1995 hand blown glass neck interior inscribed William Morris 1995 overall height 48in (122.1cm); diameter 12in (30.5cm) Together with a copy of the original 1995 invoice from artist's studio. Sold for US$ 290,500 inc. premium

CONTEMPORARY “CANOPIC JAR” SELLS FOR $290,500 AT BONHAMS NEW YORK

Released: June 18, 2013

NEW YORK — Bonhams has sold William Morris’ 1995 “Sable Antelope Canopic Jar” for $290,500, an outstanding price which more than tripled its pre-auction estimate and set a world record price for a work of art by the artist at auction. A highlight of Dr Anthony Terrana’s heralded collection of Contemporary Studio Glass, Bonhams offered the masterwork on June 14 in the 20th Century Decorative Arts auction. Awash in glowing orange/red hues and made of hand-blown glass, the extraordinary four-foot high jar features a superbly rendered antelope head and horns atop an elongated vase form decorat...

Ivon Hitchens (British 1893-1979), Shore Figure, estimating $40,000-$60,000

Weschler's Capital Collections Estate Auction Premieres February 3

Released: January 20, 2012

On Friday, February 3rd Weschler’s will hold their first Capital Collections Estate Auction in the Nation’s Capital. The new auction format will now combine American & European furniture & decorations, Asian works of art, jewelry, coins & watches, fine art and 20th century decorative arts. “This new format will allow the bidders interested in multiple categories of items to bid on them in one event, either onsite or online”, explains Tom Weschler. With the change, the Capital Collections auctions will now be held on Fridays at 10:00am, with exhibi...