November Art & Collectibles- 2-DAY Auction

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Step into an Oakwood Auctions curated sale that brings together blue-chip fine art, certified Inuit sculpture, coveted animation cels, marquee sports autographs, comprehensive Marvel and DC trading card archives, Tiffany & Co. design, Swarovski and studio glass, and refined Asian and European decorative arts. This catalogue presents an exceptional range for established collectors and new bidders alike, with highlights by Marc Chagall, Joan Mir, Albrecht Drer, Francisco Goya, A. J. Casson, Ken Danby, Robert Indiana, Romero Britto, Tie-Feng Jiang, Toussaint Riendeau, and leading Inuit artists including Nuna Parr, Toonoo Sharky, Bart Hanna, Alex Alikashuak, and more.Fine Art - Originals and PrintsA sophisticated survey of 16th to 20th century printmaking and modern works anchors the sale. Old Master gravitas arrives with Albrecht Drers The Betrayal of Christ (1508) and Francisco Goyas Bien tirada est from Los Caprichos, early edition and finely presented. Modernism and postwar graphics are represented by Marc Chagall with multiple original lithographs and Derrire Le Miroir prints, Joan Mirs Derrire Le Miroir No. 231 lithograph diptych, douard Pignons signed color lithograph, Robert Indianas signed Pop Art serigraph Highball on the Redball Manifest, Romero Brittos Disney-licensed Mickey Earth, and Konrad Cramers scarce 1935 etching. Canadian art collectors will note A. J. Cassons signed McMichael Cassons Cassons exhibition poster, Ken Danbys signed Bobby Orr: Garden of Dreams, and desirable editions by Bev Doolittle, Carl Brenders, James Lumbers, and Trisha Romance. Contemporary interest spans Tie-Feng Jiangs Freedom Suite: West, David Schluss, Melanie Taylor Kent, Arnold Shives, and a strong selection of Charles Bragg signed editions. Original paintings and works on paper include mid-century to contemporary oils, monotypes, and mixed media by Maya Eventov, Lisabel, Zsolt Nagy, Robert Gary Miller, and others.Inuit Sculpture - Certified Canadian Indigenous ArtAn outstanding offering of certified Inuit carvings features a monumental Nuna Parr dancing bear, a whale-bone Sea Goddess attributed to Bart Hanna, and powerful serpentine works by Alex Alikashuak including Family, Hunter, Sea Goddess, and Loving Mother, many with Government of Canada certification. Additional highlights include Toonoo Sharkys owls and birds, Joanie Ragees white marble and stone bears, Malitu Akesuk and Lii Ashoona carvings from Cape Dorset, significant Taloyoak transformation and spirit figures by Leo Uttaq, Simon Uttaq, and Albert Qayutinnuaq, and striking scenes by Moses Kamookak, Simon Hiqiniq, and others. The section is rich in classic themes - dancing bears, hunters, Sedna, muskox, seal and bird spirits - with stone selections ranging from dark green serpentine to white marble and argillite.Animation Art - Warner Bros. and ClassicsCollectors of animation art will find sought-after Warner Bros. pieces including the hand-painted limited edition pan-cel Aerospace Jordan II: Thats All Folks! and Virgil Rosss Masters Collection cel Little Red Riding Rabbit, complemented by vintage Parisian humor prints by Albert Dubout.Sports - Autographs, Jerseys, Masks, and IconsHockey, golf, baseball, basketball, and soccer memorabilia appear in exceptional breadth. Look for hand-signed photographs, lithographs, and canvases featuring Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Yogi Berra, Nolan Ryan, and Brooke Henderson, plus signed jerseys from Steve Yzerman, Mats Sundin, Brett Hull, and Team Canada. Notable specialty pieces include replica goalie masks with signatures, Maple Leaf Gardens historical group-signed photographs, and multi-signed limited editions. Motor sport enthusiasts will note Alan Kingslands racing editions signed by drivers and a dual-signed Bobby Hull and Adam Oates print. Muhammad Alis Let My People Go autographed print adds cross-category appeal.Trading Cards - Marvel, DC, Star Trek, Bond, Pokmon, and MoreMultiple comprehensive and near-complete collections align for serious card archivists: Marvel Masterpieces, Fleer Ultra Spider-Man and X-Men, Fleer Metal, SkyBox DC Master Series, 1990s holograms and foils, Avengers master collections, Star Trek Widevision and series sets, extensive James Bond 007 archives, and a binder of vintage Pokmon base and promos. Additional specialty lots include uncut Marvel printer proof sheets, Spider-Man Silver and Bronze Age comics, premium golf issues centered on Tiger Woods and legends, and a deep bench of 1990s Upper Deck hockey with stars and rookies.Glass and Crystal - Swarovski, Studio Glass, Tiffany & Co.The glass category is headlined by a luxurious sweep of Swarovski Silver Crystal - including a complete chess set with mirrored board and case, retired wild life and marine series, Wonders of the Sea Harmony, rare felines, birds, and classic miniatures, many with original boxes and certificates. Studio glass collectors will appreciate signed works by Simon Bisley - vases, paperweights, and freeform pedestal sculptures - Thomas Buechner III, and a fine 1993 Lewis Raymond Olson candlestick. Tiffany & Co. features cut crystal, porcelain service pieces, holiday ornaments, and design-forward tableware alongside Paloma Picasso and Atlas accessories.Asian and European Decorative Arts - Ceramics, Cloisonn, and Scholar PiecesRefined decorative arts include Chinese celadon and famille-rose porcelain, cinnabar carved lacquer, cloisonn flower trees and vases, Shoushan name seals in cases, Yixing zisha teapots, and Japanese Imari and Fukagawa Arita porcelain. European selections range from antique bone china and English silver to Moorcroft, Wedgwood Jasperware with boxes, Bohemian mantle lusters, and Tiffany & Co. studio glass.Jewelry and GemstonesA carefully selected group of jewelry and loose stones features an 18K ruby and diamond cross pendant, cultured pearl sets, pastel lavender jadeite, aquamarine, pink tourmaline parcels, white and olive jadeite pendants and bangles, tanzanite, and opal cabochons - ideal for custom settings or collection.Books, Ephemera, and CollectiblesRounding out the sale are signed and first-edition books, Sothebys catalogues, vintage magazines and programs, concert and film ephemera, vintage cameras and optics, designer handbags, action figures, and classic die-cast model cars.