Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions Ethnographic Art Enlarge Mrs. Dick Francisco, an esteemed Yokuts woman of the early 20th century, is widely celebrated for her exceptional basketmaking skills. Her intricately woven baskets, like this circa-1905 example, are renowned not only for their fine quality but also for the rich cultural symbolism and storytelling […]
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Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions Movie Posters Enlarge Fifty years ago this June, Steven Spielberg brought the terror of the deep to the silver screen with his summer blockbuster Jaws, striking fear into the hearts of untold scores of beach-bound vacationers. Also making waves was Roger Kastel’s artwork for the movie’s poster. One […]
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Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions Luxury Accessories Enlarge Featuring 18k white gold hardware and nearly 11 carats of pavé-set diamonds, the Hermès Exceptional Collection 35cm Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Birkin is one of the most special handbags ever created. Rarely offered at auction and highly coveted by collectors, the bag is hand-stitched and […]
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Fine Jewelry Enlarge Jane Hutcheson was an American artist known for her exquisite enamel and metalwork, particularly the luxurious flower baskets she created for Gorham and Cartier in the mid-to-late 20th century. Her intricate, gilded metal sculptures with vibrant enamel petals became highly collectible for their craftsmanship and timeless beauty, and today her floral baskets […]
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