Where can you find Chinese Ming Dynasty sculptures, Art Deco platinum diamond rings, luxury watches, and fine Persian rugs all at the same time? Don’t be skeptical because this place exists, and it is in the heart of New York City. Auctions at Showplace, with which Fine Art Shippers has been closely working together for years, will present 280 selected lots of fine and decorative arts on September 25. All the auctioned items are brought to the auction house from the estates of the New York metropolitan area. Take a look at the lots of the upcoming live auction that will take place very soon, with live bidding scheduled for 12 PM EDT.
Luxury Watches and Fine Rugs at the Upcoming Showplace Auction
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring
Estimate: $20,000 – $40,000
This platinum diamond ring is the main highlight of the upcoming auction. It dates back to the Art Deco period and features a round brilliant diamond (2.01 carats) surrounded by 30 smaller diamonds (0.50 carats each).
Grecian Taste Sofa
Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000
This exotic recamier is the creation of the famous workshop of Duncan Phyfe. The piece of furniture is unique in its proportions and is made from black horsehair upholstery within the mahogany reeded frame.
Persian Kashan Antique Silk Rug in a Frame
Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000
The 20th-century silk rug with a flourish ornament is put into a wooden frame, which can be hung with a string on a wall. The name stems from the city of Isfahan province, Iran.
Panerai Luminor Marina 8 Days Watch
Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000
There are several luxury watches available for bidding, with the 44mm stainless steel Panerai being one of the best highlights in the category. The wristwatch is powered by a manual wind-up movement and has a rubber strap that harmonies a black dial with Arabic numerals.
Chinese Wood Temple Guardian
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
The featured statue of a wood temple guardian is a polychromed piece dating back to the Ming Dynasty. As the name suggests, you see a richly adorned Buddhist guardian that once was an architectural ornament for some architectural structure.
For more lots, you should visit the official website of the auction house. And if you are charmed with the magnanimity of the offered items and want to buy luxury watches or some Chinese sculptures, you will benefit from our white-glover services. You can request them by contacting us in any suitable way.