Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Antiquities collection, Contemporary/Modern art in focus at Roland Auctions, NY June 29th

Lovig Rosewood Desk by Dansk. Estimate $200-$600.
GLEN COVE, NY.— Roland Auctions NY presents their upcoming first Multi-Estates Auction of the summer season on Saturday, June 29th at 10am with a main focus back on Contemporary and Modern Art, along with an extensive collection of antiquities from an East 70th Street, NYC residence. The Multi-Estates Auction features hundreds of lots of Fine Art, Decorative Arts, 20th Century Modern, Antique & Vintage Furniture, Textiles, Silver, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Rugs, Collectibles, Asian Art and Decorative Arts, and Lighting. Previews are taking place on Thursday, June 27th & Friday, June 28th 10am - 6pm. Ushio Shinohara (Japanese, b. 1932) Set of Six Large Oils on Canvas. Estimate $15,000-$20,000. In addition to the impressive collection of antiquities from an East 70th Street, NYC residence, Art will have a strong showing, as has come to be expected at Roland Highlights will include a Ushio Shinohara (Japanese, b. 1932) Set of Six Large Oils on Canvas, depicting abstract studies in many colors, shapes, and figures. Signed and dated 1982 lower right. Sticker on back reads "CB230." [Each panel: 49" x 95"; Frame: 50" x 96"]. Estimate $15,000-$20,000, a J. Ferier (19th C.) Lady w/ Teacup - oil on canvas painting of a lady in her boudoir with paper and teacup, signed lower right, in a gilt frame. [Art (oval): 36" H x 29" W; Frame: 48" H x 40 1/4" W]. Estimate $10,000-$15,000, a Minas Avetisyan (Armenian, 1928-1975), "Evening" Oil on canvas painting dated 1973, unframed, titled "Evening", a Fauvist landscape scene, signed and dated right, inscribed and dated verso, together with a Certificate of Authenticity from Gayane and Arman Avetisyan. [24" H x 31 1/2" W] Estimate $10,000-$12,000. Also offered is another Minas Avetisyan (Armenian, 1928-1975), oil on canvas painting of a colorful landscape with trees, signed low...
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