RM Auctions started its 2012 calendar on a positive note in Arizona last week, posting over $25.5 million* in sales with a strong 89 percent sell-through at its annual Arizona Biltmore sale in Phoenix. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Scaglietti Coupe sold for $1,815,000. Photo: Darin Schnabel ©2011RM Auctions. Now in its 13th [Read More]
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The selection of approximately 300 lots includes Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, Concert Posters, Woodstock memorabilia, Jackson 5 autographs and Records, among other things. Artwork by Rick Griffin, Stanley Mouse and Wes Wilson are likened as the Toulouse Lautrec and Pablo Picasso of their [Read More]
Paris auctioneers Binoche & Giquello, in association with Sotheby’s, announced the sale of Part II of the Library of R. & B. L. in Paris on 28 March 2012. Expert Yves Lebouc (Bouquinerie de l’Institut) will team up with Sotheby’s specialists for the sale – to be held at the Galerie Charpentier [Read More]
Everything from fine French and Italian art, Pop and Post-Modern art and Lalique glass to ebonized cabinets, gilt bronze clocks and an antique cash register will be up for bid on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Heritage Auctions’ The Signature® Estate Auction, being held at the company’s Design District Annex, 1518 Slocum Street. [Read More]
Christie’s International, the world’s leading art business, announces new appointments to the firm’s global Impressionist & Modern Art team for 2012. The following staff advancements will strengthen the team’s reach internationally and reinforce the firm’s position as the auction house of choice among both new and established collectors worldwide. Effective immediately, Thomas [Read More]
Stable prices, aggressive bidders and keen overall interest combined to make 2011 a success. (MT. CRAWFORD, Va.) – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates concluded 2011 on a high note, recording back-to-back-to-back successful auctions in October, November and December, and looks forward to continued success in 2012. The firm will conduct auctions at [Read More]
To adjust to the new economic realities in the RV industry, http://www.RVauctionsonline.com, is being launched to serve both the needs of retail RV buyers and lenders who are trying to more efficiently clear out their inventory of repossessed RV’s. The goal of RV auctions online is to create a win-win marketplace where [Read More]
A private collection of Morgans, dating from 1935 to 1967, will be sold at Bonhams’ motor car and motorcycle sale in Paris on Thursday 2 February 2012. Assembled over the last 16 years by motor enthusiast, Frolian Gisbert, the collection features seven examples of the marque, including a race prepared model and [Read More]
From Abba to Zeppelin, the collection of original prints will be sold in lots by performer including Bob Marley, George Harrison, Aerosmith, David Bowie, Robbie Robertson of The Band, Jeff Beck, Boston, The Cars, Alice Cooper, Elvis Costello, Peter Frampton, Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Journey, The Kinks, [Read More]
The finest of three known $20 Nevada Red Seal notes, a $20 1902 Red Seal Fr. 641 The Nixon NB Ch. # (P)8424, by far the greatest note to emerge from The Platte River Cash Hoard, brought $66,125 as the top note in Heritage Auctions Jan. 5-10 Signature® Orlando FUN Currency Auction, [Read More]
RM Auctions is to auction a 1929 Cord L-29 Hayes Coupe in it’s Amelia Island sale on March 10 in Northeast Florida. 1929 Cord L-29 Hayes Coupe. Photo: Darin Schnabel ©2011 RM Auctions. Returning to the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the well-established sale – now in its 14th year – will present a [Read More]
Highlights of the Sale*: Burgundy Romanée Conti 1990, Domaine de la Romanée Conti Sold for HK$1,837,500 / US$235,577 per case Est.HK$1 – 1.5 million / US$130,000 – 190,000 Romanée Conti 1988, Domaine de la Romanée Conti Sold for HK$1,163,750 / US$149,199 per case Est. HK$750,000 – 1 million / US$95,000 – 130,000 [Read More]
Bonhams have appointed Gayatri Juneja as a representative based in New Delhi where she will act as a liaison between Bonhams UK and India. Gayatri was born and brought up in New Delhi and completed her education in Switzerland and the UK. She has an undergraduate degree in the History of Fine [Read More]
Poster Auctions International present a specialty sale of over 400 food & wine related vintage posters, on Sunday, February 12. A veritable history of eating and drinking through advertising will be offered, from the whimsical charm of Art Nouveau to the striking boldness of Art Deco to the simplicity of Modern design, [Read More]
Bonhams, announced that it is taking new office space in one of the most prestigious parts of Dublin, 31 Molesworth Street. This Georgian townhouse provides a suite of offices on two floors with direct access from the street (ground and 1st floor). Before the office opens officially later this year it will [Read More]
The Auction Features Outstanding Collections of Burgundy from DRC, Roumier, Rousseau & Domaine Ramonet (Chicago, IL) – Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., the #1 wine auction house in the United States, will hold an exciting auction of Fine and Rare wines on February 4th at award-winning restaurant TRU, located at 676 North [Read More]
A lady’s Cartier Art Deco diamond wristwatch realized $21,000 in Cordier Auctions’ Two Day Antique & Fine Art Auction, the inaugural auction in their new Harrisburg, Pennsylvania salesroom on November 5 and 6. Other highlights of the sale included a 19th century Flemish carved ivory tankard at $16,000 and a massive Chinese [Read More]
An important and rare mint stamp collection worth over £60k has been discovered on a valuation day in Sutton Coldfield. Specialist philatelic valuation days are held by Richard Winterton Auctioneers every so often, (at the Trinity Centre, Church Hill, Sutton Coldfield) with recognised authority Stuart Billington on hand to give his expert [Read More]