2012 saw three major players in the UK fine art and collectibles industry (Apex, Baldwin’s and Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions) combine to create the UK’s newest ‘top 5’ generalist auctioneer under the banner of Noble Investments (UK) PLC. 2013 will see Baldwin’s and Dreweatts holding their first joint auction of Orders, Decorations, [Read More]
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A pristine, rare and important Patek Philippe Ref. 5004P Platinum Wristwatch is expected to realize more than $250,000 on May 21 in New York as the centerpiece of Heritage Auctions’ 361-lot Watches and Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction, taking place at the company’s new expanded space at 445 Park Avenue. “This is definitely [Read More]
Lincoln (UK) Fine 1st editions copies of Ian Fleming’s “Dr No” and “Thunderball”, along with a 1914 Jules Verne “The Master of the World” headline the book section of Unique Auctions 26th May Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale (9am GMT). Darryl Kirk of Unique Auctions said “We have received excellent prices for [Read More]
Historical pieces of Chinese furniture, which include a pair of gilt-lacquer cabinets and an Imperial gilt bronze zitan double gourd plaque are due to be sold in Bonhams Chinese Art sale on 16th May in London. These objects possess a significant and impressive provenance, once belonging to an important Spanish diplomat who [Read More]
The magnificent multi-estate auction will be held at 609 No. Meridian St., Aberdeen, Miss. (ABERDEEN, Miss.) – A magnificent multi-estate auction consisting of hundreds of choice antiques and furnishings pulled from prominent and historic estates from across the Southern United States will be held on Saturday, May 25, by Stevens Auction Company, [Read More]
The Attack, an important cameo glass plaque by Thomas and George Woodall, smashed world records selling for £169,250 at Bonhams, New Bond Street on 1st May, as part of the British and European Glass Sale. The lot was secured by a buyer in the saleroom after a lengthy bidding battle. Crafted over [Read More]
Boston, Mass. – Skinner, Inc. will auction prints, photographs, paintings, and sculpture on Friday, May 17th at its Boston gallery. The auction, presented in two sessions, will feature prints and photography starting at 12 p.m. and paintings and sculpture beginning at 4 p.m. Fine Prints and Photography The May prints and photography [Read More]
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]
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]