MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – Skinner, Inc. will host a two-day Discovery auction on May 22nd and 23rd in its Marlborough gallery. The first day of the sale will feature rare and antique dolls, vintage toys, collectibles and ephemera. Day two presents a fine selection of assorted early photography and scientific instruments, as well [Read More]
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Ripley Auctions announce Important Racing Memorabilia, an auction offering personal Items from the collections of Wilbur Shaw, the first consecutive race winner of the Indianapolis 500, on Friday, May 24th at 5 pm. The sale includes the prototype of today’s winning Indy 500 driver’s ring, the Borg Warner plaques Shaw received for [Read More]
There was an air of sadness in the room as the final part of the Bentley Collection went under the hammer. The end of an eighteen month journey of auctions, and thirty four years of collecting, did not however go out with a whimper. 306 lots achieved a sale total of £845,292 [Read More]
Bonhams will auction Important Studio Glass from the Collection of Dr. Anthony Terrana in the June 14 20th Century Decorative Arts auction at the Madison Avenue salesroom. Comprised of 23 impressive works created by some of today’s most gifted, innovative and influential artists in this burgeoning collecting field, this notable group inspires [Read More]
The painting was the top lot of 156 artworks up for bid; in total, the auction grossed $2.1 million (MILFORD, Conn.) – A large and important oil painting by the renowned American Impressionist Childe Hassam (1859-1935), titled The East Hamptom Elms in May, sold for $288,000 at an auction held Apr. 25 [Read More]
Dedham, MA: Grogan and Company Fine Art Auctioneers recently conducted a four day auction of the Elli Buk Collection, one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Scientific Instruments and Technological Achievements ever assembled. For eight days, collectors and historians flocked to Dedham for a once in a lifetime opportunity to [Read More]
Former home of Deputy Governor of the Bank of England boasts vase that is a triumph of Chinese expertise The contents of Trelissick House, former home of Leonard Daneham Cunliffe, one of Britain’s most distinguished collectors, will be sold by Bonhams on 23-24 July this year. The sale will comprise approximately 750 [Read More]
Parent bloggers from across the UK are banding together to launch an online charity auction this month, to raise funds for research into Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, following the death of 9-month-old Matilda Mae Henley. Award-winning blogger and Mum-of-three Jennie Henley put baby Matilda to bed as normal on February 2, 2013. [Read More]
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]
“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]