The bottle, patented in 1863, was the top lot in an auction that grossed almost $350,000. (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – A Kelly’s Old Cabin bitters bottle, made during the time of the Civil War and in an exceedingly rare light green color, soared to $45,360 in an Internet and catalog auction held Aug. [Read More]
Daily Archives: September 5, 2012
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Bonhams announce a strong result for its September 2 auction of Rare Coins and Medals in Los Angeles. During the fall sale, the auction house was privileged to offer several Gold Rush rarities including a highly sought after Kellogg & Humbert gold bar, coinage from the S.S. Central America, known by many [Read More]
In April 2012 an extremely generous benefactor donated a very impressive group of Islamic and Indian works of art on paper to benefit the University of Oxford. Following the success of this sale, which realised almost £1.5 million, Christie’s is pleased to announce details of Part II of A Private Collection Donated [Read More]
Unique Auctions are bringing to auction a major collection of works by the artist Franklin White (1892 – 1975). Franklin White’s works can be seen in public museums, art galleries and private collections around the world. The majority of Franklin White’s work has never been available on the art market. The sale [Read More]