It was the most paid for a single item in the history of Woody Auction, based in Douglass, Kan. WICHITA, Kan. – A museum-quality, finely carved English cameo art glass vase by Thomas Webb, 9 ½ inches tall and boasting a figural rendering signed “G. Woodall 1887,” soared to $260,000 at Part [Read More]
Monthly Archives: June 2014
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Two magnums of Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 1986, that pay homage to Sir Winston Churchill and his favourite champagne, will complement cases and single bottles of wine in Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions Fine Wine auction on Wednesday 18 June at their saleroom in London’s Mayfair. Sir Winston Churchill famously enjoyed [Read More]
The extraordinary rare coin collection of Lancaster, PA collector Eugene H. Gardner will be presented in the first of four unreserved auctions , taking place June 23, 2014 at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion (2 E. 79th Street, at 5th Avenue). “This collection is, without a doubt, one of the finest groupings ever assembled,” [Read More]
A strong selection of important European paintings, including Perroquet, 1958, by Bernard Buffet (est. $40,000+), and Saint-Jean Baptiste, circa 1931-39, by Georges Rouault (est. $40,000+) highlights 1,400+ lots in Heritage Auctions’ June 21-22 Fine & Decorative Arts Including Estates Signature Auction in Dallas. The auction features a hand-picked selection of fine jewelry [Read More]
The Bank Note proof went to a bidding agent on the floor; it was estimated at $80,000-$120,000. LYNBROOK, N.Y. – An exceedingly rare proof of an original series $1,000 face charter #290 U.S. National Bank Note, one of only two examples known, sold for $96,050 at a Stamps, Coins & Postcards Auction [Read More]
Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions are pleased to announce their Summer Fine Wine sale, offering collectors the chance to stock the cellar with over 350 lots of vinous treasure in a range of lot sizes from single bottles to cases of magnums. Following the success of their inaugural London Fine Wine auction, the [Read More]
The wristwatch was easily the top lot of the sale – an Advertising, Scientific and Art Auction. GENESEO, N.Y. – A rare, handsome men’s Longines wristwatch, originally purchased around the time of World War II and descended in the same Buffalo, N.Y., family ever since, sold for $50,600 at an Advertising, Scientific [Read More]
Largest Sale in the US in 2014 Featuring Unique Offerings from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italy, Germany and America (Chicago, IL) – With just under 3,000 lots available, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is excited to announce the largest offering in the company’s history. The sale, which will occur on June 27th and 28th [Read More]
The fire screen was the top lot in a two-session auction that grossed a little more than $800,000. REPAUPO, N.J. – A beautiful Moorish bronze jeweled fire screen, attributed to Tiffany Studios and featuring rope twisted brass with insert art glass and stones, sold for $60,000 at a Sunday-Monday estates sale held [Read More]
Dedham, MA: On Sunday, June 8th, Grogan and Company will conduct their annual spring auction featuring over 600 lots from various estates and collections. Collectors will be treated to a wide array of offerings including Fine Art, Jewelry, Silver, Furniture, Decorative Works of Art, and Oriental Rugs. The sale will begin with [Read More]
The 38th annual event will be held June 13 and 14 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis. MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Dr. Richard Bode Collection – an astounding compilation of worldwide banknotes ranging from the earliest known currency from China’s Ming Dynasty (1388-1664) all the way up to modern-day polymer notes [Read More]
One lucky person was thrilled to see their collection of first and early edition Ian Fleming ‘James Bond’ books total £2,900 at auction in Lichfield this week, (28th May). Fourteen hardback editions dating from the late 1950’s and early 1960’s had been consigned, including well-known titles such as ‘Goldfinger’, ‘Octopussy’, ‘Casino Royale’ [Read More]
About 400 lots will come up for bid. The auction will be held in Fontaine’s Pittsfield gallery. PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The entire contents of Somerset – an extraordinary English country estate manor located in West Stockbridge, Mass. – will headline a cataloged antique auction scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, by Fontaine’s Auction [Read More]