Auction News

Highlights: Marklin hand-painted early musical carousel, $120,000; circa-1912-1915 Marklin Series II model of ‘Battleship Brooklyn,’ $90,000; Ives No. 40 Gauge 1 locomotive set, $52,800 VINELAND, N.J. – An early Marklin (German) hand-painted early musical carousel knocked down for $120,000 and a circa-1912-1915 Marklin Series II clockwork-driven model of the Battleship Brooklyn achieved [Read More]

Highlights: Stunning heavy gold chain made from solid gold nuggets, 30 inches long ($92,250); 2in x 1in gold bar from assayer Felix Grundy’s hoard, weighing 7.75 ounces ($67,650) LAS VEGAS – Collectors came panning for gold at Morphy’s Old West & Native American Art Auction held January 23 in Las Vegas, as [Read More]

Part I of the Yousuf & Estrellita Karsh Estate includes photographic prints from Yousuf Karsh’s personal collection and items related to Karsh’s photography subjects and fellow photographers. WILTON, Conn. – A first edition copy of Joseph Smith Jr.’s “The Book of Mormon” from 1830, an Abraham Lincoln autograph letter signed and dated [Read More]

Included are autographs, photographs, artifacts and ephemera related to John F. Kennedy, Jackie and the Kennedy family and associates. The auction is online now, at www.JG.Limited. DANVERS, Mass. – Part II of JG Autographs, Inc.’s online auction titled Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy, featuring a diverse selection of autographs, photographs, ephemera, and [Read More]

Featured: High-grade single-sided tin sign for Ace High Motor Oil, complete double-sided porcelain OK Used Cars neon sign, Hancock Gasoline porcelain pump plate with full-feather rooster graphic. DENVER, Pa. – Collectors, start your engines! Morphy’s is gearing up for a massive February 17-19 Automobilia & Petroliana auction that’s packed with nearly 1,500 [Read More]

The auction is the perfect way to kick off 2026, with an exciting mix of quality, history, and discovery, starting promptly at 10am Eastern Time. GARNET VALLET, Pa. – Briggs Auction is pleased to offer a spectacular online-only Fine Estates Auction that promises heated bidding and some hot deals on Friday, January [Read More]

Auction highlights: 30-inch-long solid gold nugget chain, US Cavalry model Colt Single Action Army revolver with period accessories, Ray “Crash” Corrigan’s screen-used Bohlin saddle LAS VEGAS – Collectors of Western and Native-American art and antiques will soon beat a path to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the premier event of the year, as [Read More]

The January 21 Warwick Collection sale is online-only and essentially unreserved, offering bidders the chance to acquire historically and artistically significant items at accessible levels. Bloomfield, N.J. — Nye & Company Auctioneers and Appraisers will present a remarkable two-day series of auctions later this month, led by an exceptional single-owner sale: Property [Read More]

The Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration auction, at 10am EST, contains 526 lots of outstanding historical material, with 20 lots in the sale dedicated entirely to Abraham Lincoln. WILTON, Conn. – A spectacular vintage press photograph signed by Marilyn Monroe, a vintage press photograph signed by Babe Ruth, [Read More]

Items include Buccellati of Italy, sterling silver flatware services and other silver items, vintage pens, fine jewelry, items from Ralph Lauren, mid-century games and toys and Black Americana. BROOKLYN, N.Y. – SJ Auctioneers will wave good-bye to 2025 with an online-only Toys, Collectibles, Jewelry, Décor & Silverware auction on Sunday, December 28th, [Read More]

Expected top lots include a massive, 14-foot-wide Brunswick-style mahogany back bar and a late 1920s or ‘30s-style large-size Shell Oil filling station diorama by McLaren Classic Restorations. NEW ORLEANS, La. – A massive, 14-foot Brunswick-style mahogany back bar; a late ‘20s or 1930s-style large-size Shell Oil filling station diorama by McLaren Classic [Read More]

Over 1,000 lots will be sold, starting at 12 noon EST all three days, including formal, country and primitive Americana; fine art; marine; silver; fine jewelry; Asian; Continental; and more. AMESBURY, Mass. – John McInnis Auctioneers will greet 2026 in style with a three-day New Year’s Week Estates Auction, Thursday thru Saturday, [Read More]

The overall top lot of the three sessions was a Canadian 1920s or ‘30s Eco Model 160 “clock face” Red Rose gasoline pump. It soared to $153,400 (Canadian), surpassing the high estimate. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A Canadian 1920s or ‘30s Eco Model 160 “clock face” Red Rose gasoline pump soared [Read More]

The auction featured the Jason Patzer Collection. The top lot was a Canadian 1930s Service Station Equipment Company “ClearVision Model 700” double visible gas pump (CA$42,480) NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A Canadian 1930s Service Station Equipment Company “ClearVision Model 700” double visible gas pump climbed to $42,480 and two Canadian 1930s [Read More]

December 6th at 9am will have petroliana & historic advertising from the Norm West Collection. That evening and the next day will feature Parts 1 & 2 of the Bill and Carol Johnson Collection. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A Canadian 1920s or ‘30s Eco Model 160 “clock face” Red Rose gasoline [Read More]

Hot Wheels are the sale’s undisputed headliner, but also offered will be vintage travel posters, vintage rock ‘n’ roll posters, art by Stanley Mouse, and animation cels signed by Chuck Jones. DAVENPORT, Wash. – A once-in-a-lifetime find of 1968-1970 Hot Wheels original store displays from a Ben Franklin store in the Midwest [Read More]

There was strong demand from private collectors and museum institutions. The leading lot was William Trost Richards’ 1876 Autumn Landscape ($300,000). MILFORD, Conn. – Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers’ annual Fall Fine Art Auction held October 30th included 159 lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture. The auction totaled $2.1 million and [Read More]

The auction grossed $381,730 and featured rare and highly collectible wristwatches and pocket watches by renowned makers such as Ulysse Nardin, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Breitling & others. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A visually stunning Ulysse Nardin Ref. 1700-129 Skeleton Tourbillon watch and a luxurious 18K gold Rolex Submariner Ref. M126618LN watch [Read More]