Let Halloween, Bonfire Night and autumn inspire you at auction
29 October 2021 Six Halloween, bonfire night and autumnal-inspired lots at auction this season.1. Autumn still life
This oil on canvas titled Autumn Still Life is by Russian artist Viktor Fedorovitch Vassine (1919-97). It is estimated at £500-700 at Parker Fine Art Auctions on November 4.
2. Fireworks picture
This watercolour called Fireworks Night is signed and dated JLR 87 and is estimated at £200-300 on November 3 at Olympia Auctions.
3. Pumpkin sculptures
Halloween is upon us and pumpkins are all around us. For an arty version how about sculptures by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (b.1929) who is known for her depictions of the winter squash. She has created many paintings and sculptures on this theme. These two painted cast resin pumpkin sculptures in yellow and red will be offered with an estimate of £700-900 at Roseberys on November 2.
4. Single pumpkin sculpture
Another pumpkin sculpture by Yayoi Kusama (b.1929) will be offered at Chiswick Auction on November 3. Yellow Pumpkin, 2013, stamped with the artist's name is estimated at £200-300.
5. Spider brooch
Continuing with the Halloween theme there is this silver bar spider brooch by Charles Horner which will be offered on November 7 at 1818 Auctioneers. The silver brooch is marked Chester 1921 and estimated at £40-60.
6. Candlesticks
Rooms lit by candlelight give a very winter feel. Try this out with this pair of silver candlesticks. Measuring in 9.5in (24cm) tall they are estimated at £80-120 at East Bristol Auctions.