We round out 2024’s auction highlights with a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, a painting by Jean Dufy, a print by William Henry Johnson, an Art Deco bracelet and a ceramic plate by Picasso.
Doyle
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Steamer Trunk
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Sold for: $21,760
This sleek Louis Vuitton steamer trunk from circa 1900, the property of a Chappaqua collector, was sold in fair condition, with leather handles worn and the typical scuffs, gauges and stains. The interior has maintained its original canvas lining.
Bonhams
Le Havre, bassin de la manche vu du quai de Southampton by Jean Dufy
Sold for: $44,800
The authenticity of this delightful harbor scene by Jean Dufy (1888-1964), painted in gouache and watercolor on paper, has been confirmed by Dufy expert Jacques Bailly. Dating to circa 1947-50, it is signed in the lower left corner.
The Potomack Co.
“Jitterbugs II” by William Henry Johnson
Estimate: $70,000–$90,000
Sold for: $163,000
Only recently has the work of William H. Johnson (1901-1970) begun to receive the attention it deserves. Johnson’s “Jitterbugs” screenprint series of the early 1940s was created while he taught classes at the WPA’s Harlem Community Art Center.
Weschler’s
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Bracelet
Estimate: $6,000–$8,000
Sold for: $13,000
This Art Deco bracelet from 1925 is set with two 1.05-carat marquise-cut diamonds, alternating with four marquise-cut diamonds weighing .60 carats and surrounded by some 281 round European-cut diamonds weighing 8.75 carats (weights are approximate).
Christie’s
Profil de Jacqueline by Pablo Picasso
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Estimate: $140,000–$180,000
Sold for: $277,200
Part of a Picasso Ceramics auction, this glazed earthenware plate, “Profil de Jacqueline,” a unique work from a private French collection, is stamped “Madoura Plein Feu/Empreinte Originale de Picasso.“ It was conceived and executed in January of 1956.
