Archive for July, 2008

Federal Reserve Note Sells for $16,100 at Leonard Auction

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

The excitement of Leonard Auction’s recent sale peaked as the 1918 $500 Large Federal Reserve Note came to the block on July 19, 2008. Bidding opened on at $2000 and rapidly increased among heavy competition from floor and phone bidders. Bidding ended with a round of applause as a New Jersey collector on the phone, […]

Mullock’s Vintage Fishing Tackle Auction Results

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Over 700 lots of vintage and collectable fishing tackle went under the hammer on July 5th at Mullock’s established Ludlow racecourse venue.
Worldwide interest in the Pryce-Tannatt fly collection was strong with bidders in the room, on 4 telephones, using Bid-live and having left commission bids, it was going to be an active sale.
Tannatts fly tying […]

Bonhams Next South African Art Sale Will Be The Biggest Of Its Kind

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Artist Who Decorated South Africa House Leads Bonhams Sale
A painting of baobab trees by Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886-1957) is a powerful illustration of this artist was selected to bring South African Art to London when he decorated South Africa House in Trafalagar Square.
Bonhams fourth and largest sale of South African Art, 450 lots divided into […]

Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts on Offer at Bonhams & Butterfields in September

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Fall auction features a pair of rare Caribbean ecclesial chests and Elsie de Wolfe commissioned pieces
Bonhams & Butterfields is pleased to offer Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts on September 8, 2008 in Los Angeles. The eclectic auction will offer a global array of works, showcasing pieces from the 16th through 20th centuries along with […]

Peter Calderon Joins Heritage as Sportscard Expert

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

DALLAS, TEXAS - Heritage Auction Galleries is pleased to announce the addition of veteran vintage sportscard expert Peter Calderon to the staff, who brings with him a wealth of hobby experience and an encyclopedic knowledge of vintage trading cards. “This signing illustrates our continuing dedication to becoming the industry leader in sportscards,” said Chris Ivy, […]