(GENESEO, N.Y.) – A vintage E. Howard & Co. (Boston) Astronomical Observatory Regulator clock soared to $52,900 and a rare and antique Henry rifle purchased by the U.S. government for use during the Civil War hit a bull’s eye for $48,300 at a pair of sales held Aug. 15 and Aug. 29 [Read More]
Daily Archives: November 2, 2009
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Headlining the December 20, 2009 Bonhams & Butterfields auction of Entertainment Memorabilia is the original master test proof recording of Michael Jackson’s hit song ‘Thriller,’ 1983. This recording is from the mastering session at Allen Zentz Mastering Studio in Hollywood. The acetate disc features the title song from ‘Thriller’ along with the [Read More]
Prices on American Illustration Art at Heritage Auctions – particularly those pieces with the Charles Martignette provenance – continued their meteoric climb on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Heritage Auctions’ October Signature Illustration Art Auction, with a jaw-dropping, record-setting $3.48 million total, shattering the previous single auction record, set by Heritage Auctions last [Read More]
The sale of furniture, works of art and sculpture to be staged at Sotheby’s Paris on November 10 reflects the diversity and richness of the decorative arts in 18th century France. Among the 300 lots to be offered for auction is a magnificent Louis XV ebony bureau plat with cartonnier (c.1765-70), stamped [Read More]
The Ice House Comedy Club celebrated its 49th anniversary with a spectacular All-Star comedy show on Sunday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Featuring Weeds and SNL star KEVIN NEALON, along with some of the best and brightest acts who have performed at the club over the years, the event raised over $17,000 [Read More]