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Blackwell Auctions will host its premier June Exceptional Estates sale on Saturday, June 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET, featuring two original paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat and a rare Tiffany Studios Daffodil leaded glass lamp. Bidders can participate live at the gallery, over the phone, or online to compete for these rare masterpieces alongside an elite selection of fine art, luxury jewelry, sterling silver, and designer accessories. In this image: Vintage 1980s Krypell 18k yellow gold ring with oval ruby flanked by round diamonds and ruby baguettes. Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000.

"Chop Suey" painting on illustration board by Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960-1988). Signed on verso. Measures 9-3/4" x 12" in 18-3/8" x 20-1/4" frame. Framed for gallery exhibition by Castelli of Culver City, Calif. Provenance: Exhibited at IKON Ltd., Los Angeles, in 2002 (https://web.archive.org/web/20021202230946/http://www.ikonltd.com/basquiat/index.html). Sold July 2024 to private New York collector. Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000.

Original charcoal and gouache by James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960), an artist best known for his Uncle Sam recruitment posters in WWI. Depicts standing man figure, the actor Thomas Meighan. Image was used in the poster for "The Alaskan," a 1924 Paramount silent movie also starring Estelle Taylor. Signed lower left. Sight size 37" x 19-1/2" frame 39-1/2" x 21-1/2". Estimate: $6,000 - $12,000.

Monumental bronze sculpture by Richard MacDonald (American, b. 1946), a half life size "Flutist" sculpture. Part of the sculptor's Joie de Vivre collection (flutist, piper and trumpeter), it has a magnificent brown patina with marbling throughout, and hints of green. Mounted on a two-tier marble plinth. Edition number 44/90. Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000.

Charm bracelet with four charms, two personalized. All 14k gold. 7" long. Weighs 62.9 grams. PLEASE NOTE: Credit cards may not be accepted for this purchase. This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping. Starting Bid: $2,000. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000.

14k Rose Gold Morganite and Diamonds Ring. Main Gemstone Morganite Oval Shape, Quality is Fine Peachy Pink Color, Weight 3.72 carats. Adjacent Natural diamonds Round Brilliant cut, Total weight .25 carats, G/H Color Range, VS2-SI Clarity. Metal is 14k Gold. Estimate:$3,000 - $6,000.

1905 U.S. gold half eagle, Liberty Head design. PCGS graded MS64. No mintmark. PLEASE NOTE: Credit cards may not be accepted for this purchase. This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping. Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000.

Antique poster depicting a woman holding a lamp, published by Chaix, Paris. Designed for the Electricine luxury lighting company. Frame measures approx. 38-1/2" x 98". This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000.

Burberry Hydrangea Blue Leather Small Belt Bag. Made in Italy. Measures 11" w x 10" t x 6" d. Unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic. This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping. Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000.

Karel Appel (1921-2006, Dutch), Untitled lithograph. Hand signed, dated (1974) and numbered (13/110) in the lower margin. Sight size approx. 21-1/2" x 29-1/2". Mat size approx 27-1/2" x 35-1/2". Estimate: $800 - $1,600.