Hindman Presents Antiquities & Ancient Art: Including Property from the Brummer Collection
To Our Dear Clients and Friends,
Hindman is proud to offer select items from the collection of Ernest and Ella Brummer over a series of auctions, commencing with the highly anticipated Antiquities & Ancient Art sale on December 5. The collection also features fine jewelry, furniture, decorative arts, and fine art to be offered in auctions from December through March of next year.
Archival imagery of Ernest Brummer.
Ernest Brummer was a renowned art dealer who, along with his brother Joseph, founded the historically significant Brummer Galleries, which held paramount importance in both New York and Paris during the early to mid-20th century. The galleries played a pivotal role in shaping the tastes and collections of art enthusiasts and museums alike. With locations in two of the world's artistic hubs, the Brummer Galleries became vital conduits for introducing European art to American audiences and vice versa. Their carefully curated exhibitions and extensive collection of artworks, ranging from ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, not only enriched the cultural landscape of both cities but also fostered a deeper understanding of art history among the public. Moreover, the Brummer Galleries acted as influential intermediaries, connecting prominent artists and collectors, thereby contributing significantly to the global art market and paving the way for artistic exchange and appreciation across continents.
A Romano-Egyptian Black Basalt Male Portrait Bust
Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000
Antiquities & Ancient Art - December 5, 2023
The Antiquities and Ancient Art auction presents a unique opportunity for connoisseurs and scholars alike. One of the standout pieces in this esteemed collection is A Romano-Egyptian Black Basalt Male Portrait Bust (estimate: $80,000 - $120,000). Its enigmatic appearance and historical significance make it a captivating subject for academic study. With a lineage traceable through esteemed collections and notable exhibitions, this collection of ancient art offers a rare glimpse into the ancient world, underscoring the auction's scholarly importance and the Brummers' legacy of preserving and sharing exceptional pieces of historical and artistic value.
A selection of jewelry from the Brummer Collection is to be offered on December 6 in Important Jewelry
Important Jewelry - December 6, 2023
Hindman’s Important Jewelry sale on December 6 presents an opportunity for connoisseurs and the passionately curious to acquire unique pieces of jewelry history, rarely available to the collecting public. The sale will offer thirteen Renaissance through revival-style jewels and objects from the storied Brummer Collection including nine figured pendants, considered among the masterpieces of the late 16th century jewelry.
A French Limestone Figure of the Foolish Virgin | Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts - February 8, 2024
Included in the February 8 European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction is a mid-15th century French limestone figure of the Foolish Virgin (estimate: $6,000 - $8,000). The heavily draped figure represents one of ten subjects from the Parable of the Ten Virgins, a popular subject during the Medieval period.
A selection of jewelry from the Brummer Collection to be offered in Jewelry Through the Ages:
Part I in March 2024
Jewelry Through the Ages: Part I - March 19, 2024
This sale promises a dazzling array of wearable art and engraved gems from the Brummer collection. Particularly noteworthy are the exquisite Sassanian stamp seals, impeccably preserved and showcasing the artistry of ancient civilizations. These seals provide a unique glimpse into Sassanian culture, adding depth and historical significance to the auction. These collections further enrich the sale and highlight the widespread appeal and historical importance of jewelry and wearable art throughout history.
Sincerely,
Jacob S. Coley
Director, Antiquities & Ancient Art