(Flat Rock, N.C.) – An original oil painting by the renowned Irish artist Colin Middleton (1910-1983), titled Teresa and executed in 1947, sold for $71,500 at a multi-estate sale held Sept. 26-27 by Richard D. Hatch & Associates. The painting was the top lot in an auction that grossed just under $500,000 [Read More]
Daily Archives: October 23, 2008
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Emami Chisel Art Pvt. Ltd. is proud to announce its auction of Indian Contemporary and Modern Art. The hammer comes down for the second time this year on the 8th of November 2008 at 6.30 pm at Emami Towers, 687 Anandapur, E.M. Bypass, Kolkata 700107. The auction of Indian Contemporary and Modern [Read More]
A crowd of over 500 attended Shannons Sydney Motor Show Auction on Sunday October 19, with bidders competing strongly on a number of quality vehicles and proven collectables – the buying defying the current economic gloom. Many in the crowd were in search of bargains that didn’t materialise, with vendors holding firm, [Read More]
This Nov. 13-15, as part of its Vintage Comic and Comic Art Auction, Heritage will offer something much better than examples of these iconic trading cards to their respective generations; Heritage will offer examples of the original artwork itself. These pieces are part of an already stellar sale that will feature the [Read More]
The Romans called them “tears of the gods,” and with good reason; humans have always had an obsession with fine diamonds. Such delicate and enduring beauty has assured the diamond a consistent place among the world’s greatest and most-sought after treasures. Now, several exquisite “tears” are featured in Heritage’s Fine Jewelry Signature® [Read More]
Bloomsbury’s two day sale of Manuscripts, Literature & History, Modern First Editions (16th and 17th October) was a good, all round event. Manuscripts of all ages fared particularly well and highlights included a simple and very rare early document from the 12th century (lot 11) of a Notification from Robert de Watevilla [Read More]
The highlight of this landmark sale is the collection of the late the Hon. John Dawson-Damer. Between 1971 and 1984 John Dawson-Damer established a first-class and internationally renowned collection of Lotus single-seater racing cars. Possibly the largest privately owned collection of Lotus single-seater racing cars outside of the Chapman collection, the cars [Read More]
Bonhams & Butterfields, California’s oldest and largest fine arts auctioneers, has established a reputation as a preeminent source for Fine Prints. The firm’s next offering is scheduled for 5 November 2008, to be simulcast between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Works on offer include Old Masters, 19th century and Modern prints, and [Read More]