The online-only Advertising & Historic Objects auction featured 376 lots in a wide array of categories. The Babe Ruth card was the auction’s top lot. Also, a Vickers VC-10 cutaway model jet plane realized $18,880. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A 1923 Willards Chocolates Babe Ruth baseball card was a hit for [Read More]
Monthly Archives: January 2023
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Holabird Western Americana Collections will conduct the final auction of historic items recovered from the 1857 sinking of the legendary “Ship of Gold,” the S.S. Central America, representing a time capsule of Gold Rush life. (Reno, Nevada) January 26, 2023 – The second and final auction of never-before-offered, historic California Gold Rush [Read More]
Also from Lewis is a watercolor and pen on paper harbor scene, folded in quarters into a card, with a handwritten letter. The 293-lot Canadiana & Folk Art auction begins at 9 am Eastern. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – Six original oil on board paintings by renowned Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis [Read More]
Offered will be the artifacts of more than 40 years working in the film industry and over 60 years of friendships that extended beyond his work. Other items will also be featured. FULLERTON, Calif. – Items from the collection of award-winning Hollywood sound editor Milton Burrow, plus pieces from his sons who [Read More]
The auction achieved over 1 ½ times the pre-sale estimate and was highlighted by two California Impressionist paintings – by Granville Redmond and Guy Rose; both works finished at $237,500. DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Bidders nationwide and around the world responded enthusiastically to the collection of Jack and Ellen Phillips of [Read More]
The Rare Manuscripts, Books & Sports Memorabilia auction features historical material from many collecting categories. All 460 lots are up for viewing and bidding now, on the UA website. WILTON, Conn. – Letters boldly signed by early American historical giants George Washington, John Hancock and Thomas Paine, plus a 1963 Christmas card [Read More]
A 1930 Popeye the Pilot tin wind-up toy plane and a 1934 Popeye pocket watch in excellent working condition, both exceedingly rare and highly collectible, are just two of the 244 lots. BROOKLYN, N.Y. – SJ Auctioneers’ first major event of 2023 will be an online-only Winter Watch for Wanted Collectibles auction, [Read More]
The items are from several tri-state area collectors and estates, including selections from the Stanley Weiss collection and the folk art collection of Maggie Cohen, plus other consignors. BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Nye & Company Auctioneers is gearing up for a three-day, online-only sales extravaganza Wednesday through Friday, January 25th-27th, featuring American furniture, [Read More]
The online-only auction, with a start time of 9 am Eastern, is loaded with 376 lots in a wide array of collecting categories. The Vickers VC-10 should find a landing spot for $6,000-$9,000 (Canadian). NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A cutaway model of a 1962 Vickers VC-10 BOAC (later renamed British Air) [Read More]
The online-only estate auction, beginning at 10 am Eastern time both days, also features original art by noted, listed artists, fine jewelry, porcelain, stoneware, cartoon and comic art, poster art. LYNBROOK, N.Y. – An original Paul Revere silver pitcher with impeccable provenance, a Carl F. Bucherer Manero chronoperpetual limited edition wristwatch, three [Read More]
The auction, starting at 10 am Central each day, contains nearly 1,000 lots in a wide variety of categories. Online bidding will be hosted on several platforms. NEW ORLEANS, La. – Original paintings by renowned artists Keith Haring (N.Y./Pa., 1958-1990) and George Louis Viavant (La., 1872-1925), an 89-piece set of Herend porcelain [Read More]