Auction Block

BY KATE OCZYPOK

This month’s auctions brought luxe jewelry to the fore as well as paintings from Matisse and Maik.

CHRISTIE’S

Henri Matisse Autoportrait

Estimate : $80,000-$120,000

Sold for : $138,600

This Henri Matisse (1869-1954) self-portrait drawn in 1927 with pen and India ink on paper is stamped with Matisse’s initials in the upper left corner.

Bonhams

An 18K White Gold and Diamond Ring

Sold for: $239,775, inc. premium

This marquise-shaped diamond weighing 6.09 carats is accented by two rows of round diamonds with additional round diamonds along the shanks of the ring, all weighing about 4.3 carats. The ring was part of the “California Jewels” auction, and was held in philanthropist Peggy Cravens’ collection. Cravens was a stylish arts maven who donated much of her time and money to arts organizations. Her collection boasts the likes of Tiffany, Gucci, Cartier and Chanel.

The Potomack Company

A Panoramic View of Pilgrims Visiting Holy Sites at the Shivalik Hills Near Sirmaur

Estimate: $50,000-$70,000

Sold For: $114,000

This opaque watercolor on paper is heightened with gold and silver. Verso dated by inscription to 1824 and the Verso gallery label reads: “Doris Wiener Gallery; verso dated: 1881 (Vikrama Samvat Era) in Devanagari.

Doyle

Pair of Antique Silver, Gold and Diamond Earrings

Estimate: $8,000-$12,000

Sold for: $20,160

A pair of antique silver, gold and diamond earrings sold for almost twice the estimate. They were from the estate of Laura Osinoff, executive director for the National Institute for the Psychotherapies.

We are accepting consignments of single items and entire collections. Bonhams’ Fine Art specialists are regularly in your area offering in-person complimentary auction estimates.