Stories

05/02/2024     General, Modern & Contemporary Art, General Paintings

March Avery: An Artist's Life

The daughter of renowned artists Milton and Sally Avery, March Avery was seemingly born to make art. Featured in the May 8 auction are three exceptional works from a Main Line Collector.

 
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05/01/2024     General, General Paintings, American Art

The California Impressionists

The Estate of Bartlett Burnap features a remarkable assemblage of works by plein air painters showcasing the beauty and diversity of the California landscape.

 
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04/30/2024     General, General Paintings, American Art

William Wendt & the California Landscape

Jon King discusses the German-born landscape painter who became the "dean of Southern California artists" during the early 20th century.

 
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04/28/2024     General, General Paintings, General Furniture & Decorative Arts

New Director at Hayloft Auctions!

A familiar face is moving to the Bronx as Doyle's Director of Client Services Emily Collins assumes leadership role at Hayloft Auctions.

 
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04/27/2024     General, Old Master Paintings, General Paintings

The Grand Tour, Venetian Painting, and a View of the Piazza San Marco

Elaine Stainton discusses the 18th century origins of the enduringly popular Venetian vedute and examines a work attributed to Apollonio Domenichini, The Master of the Langmatt Foundation Views.

 
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04/23/2024     General, Books & Autographs

Thomas Jefferson on Toussaint Louverture

Edward Ripley-Duggan provides historical context to an important 1802 letter from Thomas Jefferson as President on Haitian leader Toussaint Louverture and the affairs of Saint-Domingue.

 
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04/22/2024     General, Books & Autographs

The Prayer Book of Jehan Bernachier

Edward Ripley-Duggan examines a beautifully illuminated French prayer book from the late 15th century: a supreme luxury good in an era deeply steeped in religious devotion.

 
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04/21/2024     General, Books & Autographs, DC / Mid-Atlantic

"Am I Not a Man and a Brother?"

Peter Costanzo discusses The Fred Rotondaro Collection of rare books on Abolitionism, Abraham Lincoln and The Civil Rights Movement.

 
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04/09/2024     Jewelry, General

The Estate of Sydney Roberts Shuman

Jewelry from the Estate of Sydney Roberts Shuman features exceptional pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels, Verdura, Hermès, David Webb and Andrew Clunn.

 
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04/05/2024     Jewelry, General, General Paintings, General Furniture & Decorative Arts

The Estate of Elaine and James D. Wolfensohn

Doyle is honored to auction property from the Estate of Elaine and James D. Wolfensohn in select auctions this season.

 
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