Antiques
Kaminski Auctions sell Russian St. Anne Medal for over $70,000
Kaminski Auctions’ Annual New Year’s Auction and DéCoR Auction premiere were a stunning success. Over 2,300 registered online bidders from over 30 countries added their bids to the 200 placed by phone for the two-day auction. A large in-person audience filled the Kaminski gallery for the sale of a variety of impressive pieces, from jewelry, […]
Bonhams to auction last Keats handwritten poem in poetry sale
The last known handwritten poem by John Keats in private hands is one of the star items in the sale of the Roy Davids Collection III: Poetry: Poetical Manuscripts and Portraits of Poets which will be held in two parts on 10th April and 8 May 2013 at Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street. The sale […]
Colt Revolver Brings $284,410 In Million Heritage Auction
One of the first 150 civilian Colt single action revolvers ever produced brought $284,410 to lead Heritage Auctions’ $1.8+ million Arms & Armor Signature® Auction on Dec. 9. More than 1,100 bidders competed for Colt rarities ranging from an exceptional 1860 Army percussion revolver, which brought $131,450, to an 1862 police percussion revolver, which sold […]
Skinner, Inc. hosts auction of European Furniture and Decorative Arts on January 12
Skinner, Inc. will host an auction of European Furniture and Decorative Arts on Saturday, January 12th in its Boston gallery. The sale presents an excellent assortment of European and American sculpture, Russian icons, English glass stemware, and antique furniture. More than 300 lots of British ceramics will be offered as part of the sale. Mintons […]
General Custer Items Top Heritage Auctions $2.5+ Million December Americana Event
General George Armstrong Custer’s personally owned Army-issue Model 1865 Spencer Carbine brought $179,250 to claim top lot honors in Heritage Auctions’ $2.5+ million Political, Western Legends & Americana Signature® Auction, Dec. 11-12. Items relating to the well-known general led the event, from an important oil painting of the Battle of Washita by Frederic Remington which […]
