The Summer sale of Fine Jewels to be held in London on 13th July 2011 features a wide variety of contemporary and period jewels.

Among the highlights are an impressive opal and diamond corsage ornament Formerly in the collection of Doña Maria Cristina of Bourbon, Princess of the Two Sicilies (Widow of King Ferdinand VII of Spain) Queen Regent of Spain, dating from the Mid 19th Century.

Canadian Art

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers handles a wide variety of furniture and decorative arts including American, English and Continental Furniture and Decorative Arts; Twentieth Century Decorative Arts; Asian Works of Art; and Rugs, Carpets and Textiles

The Antique & Modern Jewellery auctions take place approximately every six weeks. These auctions consist of around 700-900 lots of contemporary, antique and period jewellery. These auctions also feature pieces by designers such as Bulgari, Cartier, Kutchinsky & Tiffany & Co.

Phillips de Pury & Company, is pleased to announce highlights from the upcoming June Contemporary Art Evening and Day auctions. Highlights of the Contemporary Evening sale are on show now at Phillips de Pury & Compay’s new space, 45-47 Brook Street at Claridge’s London.

View Old Masters and 19th Century Paintings and Drawings Auction results,  at  Sothebys.com

Unless specified otherwise by the consignor, unsold lots are available for sale after an auction, posted online for 15 days. All lots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis for the lowest possible selling price. Purchase by credit card only.

The sale contains two outstanding highlights. Firstly, the earliest rules and historic archive of the world’s first football (soccer) club, Sheffield FC, including the first version of their laws of the game, detailed minute books, and the only known surviving copy of the first printing of the club’s rules of football. Secondly, the autograph manuscript of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel “The Watsons” – the only such manuscript remaining in private hands — extensively revised and corrected throughout. Other major highlights include James Joyce’s wartime family passport, recording his movements during his most creative period when he was composing his masterpiece Ulysses, two major series of letters by Benjamin Disraeli, a number of valuable books sold in aid of the Catholic charity CAFOD, rare first editions by the Brontë sisters, a first-hand account of the Battle of Trafalgar, watercolours by Beatrix Potter and a pen and ink drawing by E.H. Shepard of Winnie-the-Pooh and Tigger

We are delighted to be able to offer this magnificent, pristine collection of Bordeaux, the property of a knowledgeable continental wine lover and part of an important cellar which benefits from perfect conditions.   The stars from both the Right and Left Banks are all present.   The wines were acquired when first offered and are thus drinking in superb fashion.   Vintages span all the great years between 1986 and 2007, with all the stops along the way.   And the wide range of formats is very exciting, providing bottle sizes for every occasion and special event.   It is also fascinating to make comparisons of the same wine in different formats – sometimes one can see especially vibrant, youthful characteristics in a very large bottle, while there are other moments where the nuances are barely perceptible.   Have a great dinner party for wine-loving friends and try it out for yourselves!