[Washington, D.C.]—Spring has sprung at Weschler’s! On May 8th, Weschler’s will hold its Capital Collections auction featuring notable artists such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Tiffany Studios, Louis Majorelle, and Emile Gallé. Headlining the auction are two Andy Warhol color screenprints from his iconic series, Flowers; one in bright spring pastels of teal, pink, orange and yellow and the other in red, green, yellow and pink. Each is estimated to bring $20,000-$30,000 and is signed and numbered out of an edition of 250.

Other notable American fine art includes works by Edward Moran, Kenneth Snelson, and Helen Frankenthaler. Coastal Scene is a stately oil painting by maritime artist, Edward Moran ($10,000-$15,000). Moran is most famous for his series of historical paintings of United States marine history and was brother and teacher to the renowned Hudson River School artist, Thomas Moran. The work by Kenneth Snelson, Construction, is a small-scale abstract sculpture that employs Snelson’s concept of floating compression or ‘tensegrity’ and carries a $5,000-$7,000 estimate. Snelson, known for marrying engineering feats with sculptural abstractions, holds five United States patents and received the Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award. Helen Frankenthaler’s woodcut in color, Cameo, is a classic example of her oeuvre from the 80s using calm, muted color and relaxed brushwork ($4,000-$6,000).

Chouette, a glazed ceramic vase of an owl by Pablo Picasso, is one of the stand-outs of the European fine art lots ($8,000-$12,000). Picasso used owls in many of his paintings, drawings, and sculptures and even had a pet owl for a time, which probably served as a model for many of his works depicting owls. Amongst the other European and British works of art available are the richly colored oil, Peacock, Chickens and Turkey in a Landscape, attributed to Marmaduke Cradock ($8,000-$12,000) and a large oil painting of cherubs and women, La Fontaine Des Amours, by Belgian painter, Jean Joseph Richir ($15,000-$25,000).

Five pieces by Tiffany Studios are among the standouts of the decorative art portion of the sale. A ‘Pomegranate’ leaded glass ‘Pine Needle’ oil lamp ($6,000-$8,000) and a Favrile glass and bronze floor lamp ($8,000-$12,000) are classic examples of the craftsmanship of Tiffany Studios. A Favrile glass stalactite hanging light, a Favrile glass and bronze three-light table lamp, and a Favrile glass and bronze ‘Jeweled Root’ candlestick will further complement the selection of Art Nouveau furnishings.

Marquetry tables by Emile Gallé include a kingwood two-tier side table ($2,000-$3,000), a kingwood nest of four tables ($2,000-$4,000), a mahogany sellette ($1,500-$2,500), and a tulipwood table depicting a hummingbird in a tree ($3,000-$5,000). A beautiful giltwood seven-piece salon suite ($8,000-$12,000) and a marquetry kingwood vitrine ($5,000-$7,000) both by Majorelle will also be part of the sale.

Jewelry offerings include two large carat diamond rings: a platinum solitaire by Tiffany & Co., which boasts 3.29 carats with E color and VVS2 clarity ($90,000-$130,000) and an elegant marquise modified brilliant-cut 2.56 carat diamond and platinum solitaire ring with D color and VS1 clarity ($10,000-$15,000). Fashion-forward ladies will lust after Art Deco pieces including a platinum, diamond and green enamel 15-jewel manual-wind lapel watch by Rode Watch Co. ($2,000-$3,000); a beautifully crafted platinum, diamond and emerald cocktail bracelet with an .80 carat marquise-cut diamond flanked by four pear-shaped and two marquise-cut diamonds weighing 3 carats with a total diamond weight of 7.15 ($7,000-$9,000); and a striking platinum and ruby line bracelet originally retailed by Ayre & Taylor of Washington D.C. carrying 11 carats of rubies ($6,000-$8,000).

Five lots of American silver originally owned by Henry Foxall (1785-1823), iron founder and mayor of Georgetown from 1821—1823, are sure to make anyone feel like a true Washingtonian. Foxall, establisher of Columbia Foundry and friend of many prominent Americans, received famous guests in his Georgetown home, such as John Quincy Adams, James Monroe, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson. Lots include a cream pitcher (Philadelphia, late 18th century; $500-$1,000), waste bowl (Abraham Dubois, Philadelphia, circa 1777; $800-$1,200), coffee pot (Christian Wiltberger, Philadelphia, circa 1793; $2,000-$3,000), teapot and sugar urn (Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, circa 1780; $2,000-$3,000), and a pair of water pitchers (Charles Alexander Burnett, Georgetown, circa 1820; $2,000-$3,000).This group of silver descended through the family to Foxall’s great-great-great-granddaughter, a 7th generation Washingtonian.

Twenty-seven lots of rugs, porcelain and ceramics, and a wide variety of Asian art, including six lots of Ming Dynasty Chinese Longquan celadon chargers and a Northeast Indian blackstone figure of Vishnu resting on Sheshanaga ($4,000-$6,000), will also be featured in Weschler’s May 8 auction. Exhibition for the auction will be held May 2—May 7 at Weschler’s second floor gallery, located at 909 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Exhibition hours, a complete illustrated catalogue, and online bidding options are available online at www.weschlers.com.