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Carved Wood Panel

Carved Wood Panel

  • Location Japan
  • Date Late 19th Century
  • Materials  Wood
  • Dimensions 104 x 71 centimeters
  • Estimate $1,900 - $2,500
  • Sale price  $3,103

In Buddhism, the bodhisattva Kannon is considered the goddess of mercy, compassion, and pets. This deep relief carving depicts Kannon flanked by her attendants amidst scrolling clouds, and is inset with a square seal mark. The panel, which dates to late 19th century Japan, will be available at Bonham's Asian Art sale, July 11 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Embroidered and Painted Silk Panel

Embroidered and Painted Silk Panel

  • Location Asia
  • Date 19th Century
  • Materials  Colored Silks in Wooden Frame
  • Dimensions 68 x 54 centimeters
  • Estimate $1,200 - $1,900
  • Sale price  $18,330

In this finely embroidered and painted silk panel from 19th century Asia, two ladies arrange flowers while boating on a lake beside a terraced garden, and a third lady looks on from a pavilion below a willow tree filled with birds. This elaborate piece will be available at Bonham's Asian Art sale, July 11 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Apollo 11 LM Timeline Book

Apollo 11 LM Timeline Book

  • Location Cape Canaveral
  • Date 1969
  • Dimensions 68 x 54 centimeters
  • Estimate $7,000,000 - $9,000,000

Flown aboard the Lunar Module Eagle and annotated by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the Apollo 11 LM Timeline Book is considered the most important manual to achieving the moon landing in 1969. With 44 pages, including diagrams, the book will be available at Christie's July 18 sale in New York, Celebrating Space Exploration 50 Years After Apollo 11.

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Signed Photo of the Moon Landing

Signed Photo of the Moon Landing

  • Artist Neil Armstrong
  • Location Tranquility Base
  • Date 1969
  • Materials  Color Photograph
  • Dimensions 16 x 20 inches
  • Estimate $7,000 - $9,000
  • Sale price  $32,500

Shortly after their moon landing in 1969, Neil Armstrong snapped a color photograph of Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base. Signed and inscribed by Aldrin, that photograph will be available at Christie's July 18 sale in New York, Celebrating Space Exploration 50 Years After Apollo 11.

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Trois Danseuses en Buste

Trois Danseuses en Buste

  • Artist Edgar Degas
  • Location Paris
  • Date Late 19th century
  • Materials  Pastel and Charcoal on Cardstock
  • Dimensions 52 x 43 centimeters
  • Estimate 300,000€ - 400,000€
  • Sale price  Unsold

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French painter, sculptor, and portrait artist best known for his depictions of female dancers, which comprise the subject of more than half of all his works. Degas was considered a master at capturing human movement. In this pastel and charcoal sketch, three dancers appear to be mid-practice. Degas' signature appears in the lower left, and this piece will be available at the Monte Carlo Auction House July 17.

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Chaumet "Alexandre" Brooch

Chaumet "Alexandre" Brooch

  • Artist Pierre Sterle
  • Location Paris
  • Date c. 1965
  • Materials  Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Rubies
  • Dimensions 52 x 43 centimeters
  • Estimate 20,000€ - 30,0000€

Pierre Sterle was a renowned jeweler in Paris whose craftsmanship were sought by the largest jewelry houses, including Chaumet, for which he designed a series of brooches. The "Alexandre" brooch was previously owned by the Begum Aga Khan. The figure has a carved obsidian face and features 18 karat gold chain mail, diamond baguettes, three lines of rubies, and white mother of pearl. Available at the Monte Carlo Auction House July 17.

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Naples Florida Painting

Naples Florida Painting

  • Artist Emile Gruppe
  • Location Naples, Florida
  • Date Early-mid 20th century
  • Materials  Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions 24 x 28 inches
  • Estimate $9,500

Emile Gruppe (1896-1978) spent his childhood in the Netherlands but moved back to the United States with his family prior to World War I. He primarily painted impressionist landscapes and portraits, and was largely influenced by French artists such as Monet. This oil on canvas board painting depicts fishermen bringing in the day's catch, and will be available at Helmuth Stone Gallery's fine art and antiques auction July 28 in Sarasota, Florida.

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Unnamed Dutch Still Life

Unnamed Dutch Still Life

  • Artist Follower of Willem Kalf
  • Date Late 17th Century
  • Materials  Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions 39 x 55 inches
  • Sale price  $7,200

Willem Kalf (1619-1693) was a Dutch painter who specialized in still lifes and influenced many other artists. This still life was painted by a follower of Kalf in the late 17th century and was previously exhibited at the Appleton Museum. Featuring fruit, lobster, porcelain, silver tazza, and goblets, the painting recently sold for $7,200 from the Helmuth Stone Gallery, which will hold a fine art and antiques sale July 28 in Sarasota, Florida.

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Miniature Portrait

Miniature Portrait

  • Artist James Peale, Sr.
  • Location Pennsylvania / Maryland
  • Date 1793
  • Materials  Watercolor on Ivory
  • Dimensions 3 x 2 inches
  • Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

Painted James Peale, Sr., this miniature portrait of Samuel Johnston was completed while he was serving as a U.S. Senator. The casework is made from a 14 karat plain bezel frame with cobalt glass and is presented with a red leather case. This item has continuously been in the Johnston/Iredell family and will be available at the Brunk Auctions Premier Auction July 20 in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Impressionist Landscape

Impressionist Landscape

  • Artist Nicolai Ivanovitch Fetchin
  • Location Russia / California / New Mexico
  • Date Early-mid 20th century
  • Materials  Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions 22 x 28 inches
  • Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

Nicolai Ivanovitch Fetchin moved from Russia to the United States in 1921. Already well known for his paintings, he continued to produce impressionist portraits and wooden sculptures. This oil on canvas landscape originates from a private collection in Delaware and will be available at the Brunk Auctions Premier Auction July 20 in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Carved Wood Panel

Carved Wood Panel

  • Location Japan
  • Date Late 19th Century
  • Materials  Wood
  • Dimensions 104 x 71 centimeters
  • Estimate $1,900 - $2,500
  • Sale price  $3,103

In Buddhism, the bodhisattva Kannon is considered the goddess of mercy, compassion, and pets. This deep relief carving depicts Kannon flanked by her attendants amidst scrolling clouds, and is inset with a square seal mark. The panel, which dates to late 19th century Japan, will be available at Bonham's Asian Art sale, July 11 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Embroidered and Painted Silk Panel

Embroidered and Painted Silk Panel

  • Location Asia
  • Date 19th Century
  • Materials  Colored Silks in Wooden Frame
  • Dimensions 68 x 54 centimeters
  • Estimate $1,200 - $1,900
  • Sale price  $18,330

In this finely embroidered and painted silk panel from 19th century Asia, two ladies arrange flowers while boating on a lake beside a terraced garden, and a third lady looks on from a pavilion below a willow tree filled with birds. This elaborate piece will be available at Bonham's Asian Art sale, July 11 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Photo Courtsey of Bonham's
Apollo 11 LM Timeline Book

Apollo 11 LM Timeline Book

  • Location Cape Canaveral
  • Date 1969
  • Dimensions 68 x 54 centimeters
  • Estimate $7,000,000 - $9,000,000

Flown aboard the Lunar Module Eagle and annotated by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the Apollo 11 LM Timeline Book is considered the most important manual to achieving the moon landing in 1969. With 44 pages, including diagrams, the book will be available at Christie's July 18 sale in New York, Celebrating Space Exploration 50 Years After Apollo 11.

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Signed Photo of the Moon Landing

Signed Photo of the Moon Landing

  • Artist Neil Armstrong
  • Location Tranquility Base
  • Date 1969
  • Materials  Color Photograph
  • Dimensions 16 x 20 inches
  • Estimate $7,000 - $9,000
  • Sale price  $32,500

Shortly after their moon landing in 1969, Neil Armstrong snapped a color photograph of Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base. Signed and inscribed by Aldrin, that photograph will be available at Christie's July 18 sale in New York, Celebrating Space Exploration 50 Years After Apollo 11.

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Photo Courtsey of Christie's
Trois Danseuses en Buste

Trois Danseuses en Buste

  • Artist Edgar Degas
  • Location Paris
  • Date Late 19th century
  • Materials  Pastel and Charcoal on Cardstock
  • Dimensions 52 x 43 centimeters
  • Estimate 300,000€ - 400,000€
  • Sale price  Unsold

Edgar Degas (1834-1917) was a French painter, sculptor, and portrait artist best known for his depictions of female dancers, which comprise the subject of more than half of all his works. Degas was considered a master at capturing human movement. In this pastel and charcoal sketch, three dancers appear to be mid-practice. Degas' signature appears in the lower left, and this piece will be available at the Monte Carlo Auction House July 17.

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Photo Courtsey of Monte Carlo Auction House
Chaumet "Alexandre" Brooch

Chaumet "Alexandre" Brooch

  • Artist Pierre Sterle
  • Location Paris
  • Date c. 1965
  • Materials  Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Rubies
  • Dimensions 52 x 43 centimeters
  • Estimate 20,000€ - 30,0000€

Pierre Sterle was a renowned jeweler in Paris whose craftsmanship were sought by the largest jewelry houses, including Chaumet, for which he designed a series of brooches. The "Alexandre" brooch was previously owned by the Begum Aga Khan. The figure has a carved obsidian face and features 18 karat gold chain mail, diamond baguettes, three lines of rubies, and white mother of pearl. Available at the Monte Carlo Auction House July 17.

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Naples Florida Painting

Naples Florida Painting

  • Artist Emile Gruppe
  • Location Naples, Florida
  • Date Early-mid 20th century
  • Materials  Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions 24 x 28 inches
  • Estimate $9,500

Emile Gruppe (1896-1978) spent his childhood in the Netherlands but moved back to the United States with his family prior to World War I. He primarily painted impressionist landscapes and portraits, and was largely influenced by French artists such as Monet. This oil on canvas board painting depicts fishermen bringing in the day's catch, and will be available at Helmuth Stone Gallery's fine art and antiques auction July 28 in Sarasota, Florida.

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Photo Courtsey of Helmuth Stone Gallery
Unnamed Dutch Still Life

Unnamed Dutch Still Life

  • Artist Follower of Willem Kalf
  • Date Late 17th Century
  • Materials  Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions 39 x 55 inches
  • Sale price  $7,200

Willem Kalf (1619-1693) was a Dutch painter who specialized in still lifes and influenced many other artists. This still life was painted by a follower of Kalf in the late 17th century and was previously exhibited at the Appleton Museum. Featuring fruit, lobster, porcelain, silver tazza, and goblets, the painting recently sold for $7,200 from the Helmuth Stone Gallery, which will hold a fine art and antiques sale July 28 in Sarasota, Florida.

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Miniature Portrait

Miniature Portrait

  • Artist James Peale, Sr.
  • Location Pennsylvania / Maryland
  • Date 1793
  • Materials  Watercolor on Ivory
  • Dimensions 3 x 2 inches
  • Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

Painted James Peale, Sr., this miniature portrait of Samuel Johnston was completed while he was serving as a U.S. Senator. The casework is made from a 14 karat plain bezel frame with cobalt glass and is presented with a red leather case. This item has continuously been in the Johnston/Iredell family and will be available at the Brunk Auctions Premier Auction July 20 in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Impressionist Landscape

Impressionist Landscape

  • Artist Nicolai Ivanovitch Fetchin
  • Location Russia / California / New Mexico
  • Date Early-mid 20th century
  • Materials  Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions 22 x 28 inches
  • Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

Nicolai Ivanovitch Fetchin moved from Russia to the United States in 1921. Already well known for his paintings, he continued to produce impressionist portraits and wooden sculptures. This oil on canvas landscape originates from a private collection in Delaware and will be available at the Brunk Auctions Premier Auction July 20 in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Photo Courtsey of Brunk Auctions
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