Modern Meets Antiquity: House of Craven’s Fall Modern Art & Design Signature Auction

House of Craven returns this season with an exceptional offering that bridges eras, aesthetics, and cultures. The Fall Modern Art & Design Signature Auction, presented live on November 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM CST via Bidsquare, showcases a curated selection that celebrates both innovation and timeless craftsmanship. From rare ancient antiquities to contemporary masterpieces, the sale reflects the auction house’s signature ethos, “Modernity Meets Antiquity.”

Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, House of Craven is known for its expertly curated auctions spanning fine art, modern and contemporary design, jewelry, decorative arts, and collectibles. This fall’s catalog, featuring 60 remarkable lots, underscores the house’s dedication to quality, diversity, and the stories that connect past and present.

Featured Auction Highlights

A Rare Early Work by Hernan Bas - Lot 43
Among the most exciting lots is a rare early silkscreen on wallpaper (2000) by celebrated Miami artist Hernan Bas, accompanied by a letter of provenance from Anthony Vibert. This piece offers a window into Bas’s formative years, long before his rise to international acclaim and exhibitions at MoMA, the Whitney, and the Rubell Museum. 

Known for his richly layered explorations of mythology, queerness, and romanticism, Bas’s early works reveal the delicate narrative and emotional undertones that would define his career. Estimated at $40,000–$50,000, it’s a significant opportunity for collectors seeking a cornerstone piece from one of today’s most compelling contemporary artists.

Antiquity Revived: Monumental Greek Attic Bell Krater (439 BC) - Lot 1
At the other end of the historical spectrum lies an extraordinary Greek Attic Bell Krater circa 439 BC, attributed to the Pothos Painter. This rare red-figure vessel, depicting a Dionysian procession of a satyr and maenad, exemplifies classical artistry and enduring cultural symbolism. 

With a similar example in the British Museum and a comparable piece fetching over $70,000 at Christie’s London, this 2,400-year-old antiquity, estimated at $12,000–$15,000, anchors the auction’s theme of timeless design. For connoisseurs of ancient art, it represents a remarkable fusion of mythology, craftsmanship, and history.

Mystical Expressionism in Color: Jamali’s Magenta and Green - Lot 45
The auction also spotlights a luminous work by avant-garde artist Jamali, titled Magenta and Green. Measuring an impressive 52 inches square and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, the work is a striking example of the artist’s “Mystical Expressionism,” a style that blends spiritual introspection with vibrant abstraction. Born in Pakistan and now based in the U.S., Jamali’s work explores the metaphysical through texture and color. 

Estimated at $8,000–$10,000, this large-scale piece is both meditative and visually arresting, a testament to his ongoing influence in the world of contemporary painting.

The Radiance of Tiffany Studios: 1909 Centerpiece Bowl - Lot 48
Bridging art and design, Tiffany Studios’ 1909 Favrile glass centerpiece bowl radiates turn-of-the-century elegance. The iridescent gold and green pulled-feather motif exemplifies Louis Comfort Tiffany’s mastery of form and color. 

Etched “L.C. Tiffany-Favrile 4843 D,” this authentic American Art Nouveau masterpiece captures the spirit of innovation that earned Tiffany a Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. With an estimate of $6,500–$7,500, the piece offers collectors a rare chance to own a work by one of America’s most beloved decorative artists.

Venetian Virtuosity: Lino Tagliapietra’s Battuto Murina Vase - Lot 52
A highlight of modern glass artistry, Lino Tagliapietra’s Red and Blue Battuto Murina Vase (1995) exemplifies the legendary Venetian master’s ability to merge tradition with invention. Signed and one-of-a-kind, this vibrant vessel radiates the expressive color and pattern that define Tagliapietra’s oeuvre. 

His work resides in major museum collections, including The Met and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Estimated at $6,000–$8,000, the vase embodies the legacy of Murano glassmaking at its most sophisticated.

A Celebration of Craft, Legacy, and Innovation
House of Craven’s Fall Modern Art & Design Signature Auction invites bidders into a dialogue between centuries—where ancient mythology, Art Nouveau elegance, and contemporary innovation coexist in harmony. Each lot tells its own story of creativity and cultural evolution, yet together they form a portrait of humanity’s enduring desire to create beauty. Collectors can register to bid live or absentee at Bidsquare.com ahead of the November 6 sale. 
From Hernan Bas’s early silkscreen to Lino Tagliapietra’s Venetian brilliance, the House of Craven’s Fall auction is a vibrant reminder that the art of collecting is not only about acquiring objects, but about curating the ongoing conversation between the past and the present.