The article highlights four notable lots coming up for auction in June 2025. These include a rare gold and hardstone 'Steinkabinett' box by Christian Gottlieb Stiehl from the collection of Maurice Tempelsman (Sotheby's, New York), two Jan van Huysum still-life paintings estimated at around £3 million each (Christie's, London), a Maynard Dixon painting from actress Diane Keaton's collection (Bonhams, New York), and a William Morris glass hanging from the estate of Tina Hills (Phillips, New York). Each piece has a distinctive provenance, from historical royal ownership to celebrity collecting.
This roundup matters because it showcases the diversity of high-value objects entering the auction market this month, from Old Masters to modern American art and studio glass. The sales also reflect ongoing trends: single-owner collections (like Keaton's) are a major revenue source for auction houses, and works with storied provenance—such as the Stiehl box unseen for over a century—continue to drive collector interest. The article provides a snapshot of the current market's appetite for both rarity and celebrity-associated objects.