As part of the specialised sales on offer in South Kensington, Christie’s announced the upcoming Antiquities sale, to be held on 29 April 2010. The first Christie’s sale composed by Georgiana Aitken since her appointment as head of the Antiquities department in November 2009 is set to excite international collectors and connoisseurs [Read More]
Monthly Archives: March 2010
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Masudaya’s multi-action Target Robot smashed a world auction record for an example of its type when it hit the bull’s-eye at $52,900. The boxy tinplate alien invader – complete with original box and shooting accessories – took top-lot honors in Dan Morphy’s Feb. 26-27 sale, which grossed $1,070,000 (all prices quoted inclusive [Read More]
Remodel Auction, Inc. (Pink Sheets: REMD), announced today it has signed a letter of intent with Lockard Reed Development Group to acquire 75 undeveloped acres in Kannapolis, NC, allowing them the opportunity to expand strategically into the real estate development market in the Charlotte region. The Kannapolis location is in Cabarrus County [Read More]
The first wine sale to take place at Christie’s in London in 2010 is sure to start the season in spectacular fashion. Fine and Rare Wines Including a Superb European Collection will take place at King Street on Thursday, 25th March 2010 comprising over 450 lots, and is an event not to [Read More]
A first edition of the much loved children’s classic, Wind in the Willows, inscribed by Kenneth Grahame to the daughter of the man who inspired the character of Ratty, is among the star lots offered at Bonhams Printed Books, Maps and Manuscripts sale at New Bond Street on 23 March. The inscription [Read More]
On Wednesday, 14 April, 2010 Sotheby’s London bi-annual Arts of the Islamic World Sale in London will present an exceptional array of fine and rare works of art that span from the rise of Islam in the 7th century through to the 19th century. The auction, which will also feature important examples [Read More]
(ATLANTA, Ga.) – An actual flying car built in 1935, an extremely rare Coca-Cola dispensing machine made around 1923, a 4.02-carat brilliant cut diamond ring surrounded in platinum, a 12-foot-long combination boat-car sculptural work and over 2,500 equally dazzling and unusual items will be sold Mar. 13-14 by Red Baron, the Southeast’s [Read More]
BOSTON, Mass. – March 1, 2010 – www.skinnerinc.com – Skinner, one of the world’s leading auction houses, will host an auction of Fine Jewelry on Tuesday, March 16th in the Boston gallery at 10 a.m. The sale features a number of interesting and rare pieces, many dating back as far as 1800. [Read More]
A remarkable variety of Nelson-related memorabilia, including a rare George III mourning ring, a collection of Baltic service dinner plates, and a silver urn given by Lady Emma Hamilton to her chemist, is being sold as part of The Marine Sale at Bonhams on 24th March 2010. One of the most outstanding [Read More]
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. will sell serial number 350 2011 GT350 at No Reserve during the 8th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach. The American muscle car will be part of the automotive lifestyle event April 1-3, 2010, at the Americraft Expo Center [Read More]