Auction Description
Join Hughes Auction for an exceptional online auction featuring over 200 carefully selected lots spanning centuries of artistic achievement and craftsmanship. This auction showcases an eclectic mix of fine art, period furniture, decorative objects, and design icons that will appeal to both seasoned collectors and emerging enthusiasts. From a Jean Cocteau Astrologie rug to the 1842 Charles Knight 12 Volume Works of William Shakespeare, this auction presents extraordinary opportunities to acquire fascinating pieces across multiple collecting categories. Fine art offerings include significant works by notable artists Dan Christensen (1942-2007), John F. Carlson (1875-1947), Edward James Dressler (1859-1907), Tom Nicholas (b. 1934), and William Ballantine Dorsey (1942-2019) alongside an impressive selection of Russian and European paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Furniture highlights range from elegant antique pieces including a Victorian parlor cabinet and Federal-style curio cabinet to industrial workbenches. Asian art collectors will find exceptional pieces including a Qianlong period jade bowl, vintage snuff bottles, and carved wooden screens, while mid-century modern enthusiasts can bid on an extensive collection of authentic Eames shell chairs in rare colors and bases. This carefully assembled auction also features musical instruments including a Kawai baby grand piano, vintage textiles, Tiffany-style lamps, and an intriguing selection of ethnographic art and sculptures. With online bidding convenience, in-person preview opportunities, and both local pickup and professional in-house shipping available, Hughes Auction makes it easy to participate from anywhere. Whether you're seeking that perfect statement piece, building a collection, or searching for unique gifts, this diverse sale offers something special for every taste and budget.
Buyer's Premium
| Start | Premium(%) |
|---|---|
| $0 | 25.00 |
Bid Increments
| Start | Increments ($) |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Terms & Conditions
Except as otherwise stated, Hughes Estate Sales, Inc. (DBA Hughes Auctions) acts as agent for the seller. The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the seller and the buyer. All property is sold as is, and neither Hughes nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability. See Hughesauctions.com/auctions/buying/conditions-of-sale/ for full Terms and Conditions.
