The 262-lot, online-only modern auction featured a fine collection of modern works of printwork, original paintings, pottery, sculpture, and classic modern furniture by famous known designers. BEACHWOOD, Ohio – An abstract acrylic on canvas collage and enamel on aluminum work by African American artist Sam Gilliam (b. 1933) sold for $67,650 in [Read More]
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The Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books auction features historical material from multiple collecting categories. The catalog, with all 481 lots, is up for viewing and bidding now. WILTON, Conn. – Extensive and historically significant archives pertaining to Civil War generals (one for the Union, one for the Confederacy), a typed letter signed [Read More]
Categories will include Folk and Outsider Art, Modernism, Asian, French, Italian, Continental, English, American, silver, jewelry and more. Start times all three days are 10 am Eastern time. ATLANTA, Ga. – Ahlers & Ogletree’s three-session Fine Estates & Collections auction, June 9-11, will be a feast for the eyes and a veritable [Read More]
Three other vintage comic books topped the $10,000 mark, while a 1970s/’80s Wayland Flowers “Madame” puppet also made the top 10. Pop Culture lots were curated from across the country. CRANSTON, R.I. – A copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 from July 1940 sold for $40,000, and three other vintage [Read More]
Wristwatches will include Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Piaget, IWC and Blancpain, plus a collection of 14kt gold Accutron watches. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A dazzling 9.22-carat platinum emerald cut diamond ring boasting VS2 clarity, a Swiss Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore special edition wristwatch, and a circa 1991 [Read More]
An abstract acrylic on canvas collage and enamel on aluminum work by African American artist Sam Gilliam (b. 1933) is the expected headliner (est. $50,000-$80,000). BEACHWOOD, Ohio – An abstract acrylic on canvas collage and enamel on aluminum work by African American artist Sam Gilliam (b. 1933) is the expected headliner in [Read More]
The 407-lot Canadiana & Decorative Arts auction grossed $948,218. Categories included art, art pottery, furniture, bronzes, sculptures, folk art, textiles, fruit jars, silver, oil lamps, lighting. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – A pair of oil on board paintings by the Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis (1901-1970) blasted through their pre-sale estimates to [Read More]
The auction is packed with gas and oil, soda, salesman’s sample oddities, advertising items and more – an eclectic mix of country store collectibles. Bidding is live, online, phone and absentee. CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Route 32 Auctions’ upcoming Country Store & More Auction on Friday and Saturday, May 20th and 21st, will [Read More]
The Spring Comic, Toy & Sports Auction will be held online and live at the gallery in Cranston, R.I. The auction will feature 430 top-quality Pop Culture lots, curated from across the country. CRANSTON, R.I. – A copy of Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 from July 1940 and a “Madame” puppet [Read More]
The auction contained hundreds of lots in a wide array of collecting categories, at price points that appealed to novices and veteran collectors alike. The top lot was a 23.06-oz. silver ingot. RENO, Nev. – A U.S. one-cent stamp commemorating the Pan American Exposition of 1901 with an inverted center – an [Read More]
Session 1 will feature militaria and guns. Session 2 has fine art, Mid-Century Modern furniture and lighting, a huge postcard and trade card collection, jewelry, coins, garden furniture, more. MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – A two-session auction featuring militaria, fine art, antiques, postcards, Mid-Century Modern, coins and jewelry will be held on Saturday, May [Read More]
The auction has a start time of 9 am Eastern time. Categories include art, art pottery, furniture, bronzes, sculptures, folk art, textiles, fruit jars, silver, oil lamps and lighting. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – Original oil paintings by Canadian artist Maud Lewis (1901-1970), marvelous bronze creations by Romanian sculptor Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), [Read More]
Session 1 will feature militaria and guns. Session 2 has fine art, Mid-Century Modern furniture and lighting, a huge postcard and trade card collection, jewelry, coins, garden furniture, more. MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – A two-session online auction featuring militaria, fine art, antiques, postcards, Mid-Century Modern, coins and jewelry will be held on Saturday, [Read More]
May is a great month of the year and this auction highlights one of the many reasons why. The Pickard collection of author Alan Reed is featured along with Royal Bayreuth from the Bob Gollmar collection. DOUGLASS, Kan. – The Pickard collection of author Alan Reed and the quality pieces of Royal [Read More]
The sale featured antique rugs, estate jewelry and watches, mid-20th century design, fine art, sterling silver, coin silver, and period antiques from America, the UK and Europe. ATLANTA, Ga. – Vivid and colorful oil on canvas paintings by Syd Solomon (American, 1917-2004) and Henri Hecht Maik (French, 1922-1993) each brought $20,000, while [Read More]
The auction contains hundreds of lots in a wide array of collecting categories, at price points that will appeal to both novices and veteran collectors alike. Important collections will be sold. RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC’s four-day Western Americana Auction begins today, April 21st, and runs through April 24th, [Read More]
The Rare Books, Autographs, Manuscripts & Photos auction features historical material from multiple collecting categories. The catalog, with all 410 lots, is up for viewing and bidding now. WILTON, Conn. – Five items pertaining to Albert Einstein (two typed letters; a handwritten letter; an awards program; and a humorous card; all five [Read More]
The first ever online only auction of meteorites from Michael Farmer of Michael Farmer Meteorites at Christie’s London closed on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 with final bids totaling GBP 711,396 ($929,780 USD) (https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/meteorites-collection-michael-farmer/lots/2182). The auction included collector’s pieces from Michael’s personal private collection, many which are one-of-a-kind meteorites from across the galaxy, [Read More]