Baldwin’s are delighted to present part two of the most impressive collection of Indian coinage ever to be sold by public auction. Due to be held on the 31 May at the CIPFA Conference Centre in London the auction will contain 291 lots of Patterns and Proofs of British India, the Presidencies [Read More]
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“This is a beautiful piece of property. The well located home with outbuildings and acreage has tons of potential and is waiting for a new owner,” according to John Nicholls president of the company. “Make plans to put your name on the mailbox.” “The property at auction consists of a spacious 2,418+/- [Read More]
Heritage Auctions has announced that well-respected numismatist and industry veteran Mark Feld has joined the company as a Senior Numismatist and Consignment Director, operating out of the company’s Dallas headquarters. “Numismatics must run in my blood,” said Feld. “Numismatic pioneer B. Max Mehl was my grandmother’s uncle and, in addition to collecting [Read More]
Matheson’s has been working closely with the twin daughters of the late singer and his wife. (MELBOURNE, Fla.) – “Unforgettable, that’s what you are…” is a line from a classic song by Nat King Cole, and unforgettable is what Matheson’s Auctions’ upcoming two-day sale of property from the late Mrs. Nat King [Read More]
“Both properties will make an excellent primary residence or investment property and offer new owners a great opportunity to own or invest in property that will meet their current or future needs,” according to John Nicholls, President of the company. “Make plans now to purchase these great residential/investment properties.” “The Fredericksburg will [Read More]
A 50 year old Macallan Anniversary Sold for $40,460 in Bonhams highly anticipated April 29 Whisky, Cognac & Rare Spirits auction. More than doubling its pre-sale low estimate, the excellent scotch was the top performer in the auction, which sold 91% by lot and 97% by value. Interest came primarily from the [Read More]
Boston, MA – Skinner, Inc. will offer more than 300 lots of fine Oriental rugs and carpets – including nearly 50 room-sized carpets – at auction in Boston on Saturday, May 11th. The diverse collection includes Persian, Anatolian, Turkeman, Caucasian and Chinese rugs, carpets, and textiles. Persian Rugs The auction features a [Read More]
The April 30 Fine Prints auction at Bonhams in San Francisco, simulcast in Los Angeles, saw strong participation onsite, over the phones and online to the tune of $1.97 million. Works such as an Andy Warhol Tomato screenprint in colors from the Campbells Soup I series, 1968, brought $52,500 (est. $15,000-20,000) and [Read More]
The three-day auction was held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Ann Arbor, Mich. (ANN ARBOR, Mich.) – A C/B a la Spirite corset display with the original box, original etched and gold leaf on the front of the display case and even a mannequin inside (with a price tag of [Read More]
Bonhams auction of California & Western Paintings & Sculpture realized a total of $4,954,575 on April 30 at the Sunset Boulevard salesroom. The highly anticipated evening auction saw heavy interest from US clients, the majority of whom were California-based, although offers came from as far away as the UK and Hong Kong. [Read More]
An astonishing survivor, a glass Achaemenid bowl from the ancient Persian Empire, circa 5th-early 4th Century B.C. made £481,250 at Bonhams sale of Antiquities in London on May 1st. The bowl’s pre-sale estimate was just £30,000 to £50,000 and it strong price reflects the success of the sale generally which made a [Read More]
On Saturday, May 18, 2013, Rago Arts and Auction Center will hold two fine art auctions. A sale of 19th/20th Century American and European Art opens the day at 10 a.m., followed by an auction of Post-War and Contemporary Art at Noon. The Post-War and Contemporary Art auction begins with a group [Read More]
The Antique Arms and Armor and Sporting Guns auction at Bonhams, June 10 in San Francisco, is highlighted by Colonial and Revolutionary War-era highlights, the leading lot of which is the Roman Wetmore incised American powder horn, attributed to the ‘Mementos Mori’ carver, estimated at $20,000-30,000. The 12-inch powder horn is inscribed [Read More]
The event will be held in the firm’s spacious gallery at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. (NEW ORLEANS, La.) – A huge two-day estate auction featuring over 1,650 lots in a rainbow of categories will be held the weekend of May 18-19 by Crescent City Auction Gallery, in the firm’s [Read More]