Archive for March, 2008

Kruse International collector car auction coming to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

MONTEREY, Calif – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca announced that Kruse International will host a collector car auction at the world-famous race track during the Monterey Festival of Speed, May 16-18. The auction is just one part of the numerous events taking place during the race weekend for families, car enthusiasts, and race fans to […]

Mastro Auctions April Premier Sale Offers Variety and Depth to Collecting Public

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Amazing assortment includes high-end game used baseball bats, game worn gear, baseball cards and blue-chip items from other sports and non-sports genre Mastro Auctions’ Sports and Americana Premier sales are known for many things in the industry. With each Premier Auction, the hobby not only anticipates but expects quality, diversity and that something extra […]

Swann African-American Art Auction Record Results

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

New York - Swann Galleries’ third auction of African-American Fine Art on Feb. 19 was its largest and highest-grossing sale in the category to date, bringing in more than $2.7 million.
Once again benchmarks were set for works by important and lesser-known African-American artists. The top lot, Building More Stately Mansions, an oil painting by […]

American Artists, Local Finds Soar In Julia Sale

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

When quality goods come out, so do the bidders. This was the case recently when James D. Julia’s antiques and fine art auction, their largest winter sale to date, grossed nearly $2.9 million. Assembled from various collections and estates from across North America, it featured the Estate of Jane Stradley of Kemblesville, Pennsylvania and Princess […]

Strong Sales and Attendance Kick Off Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla - Collector car sales remain strong after two days of No Reserve auction action at the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in West Palm Beach, Fla. Combined automotive sales from March 27-28 totaled nearly $10 million with automobilia sales up almost 50 percent from last year. Attendance numbers at the […]