Around 1,700 lots came up for bid across the three days, in categories that include Americana, militaria, mining, numismatics, Wild West, philatelic and more. RENO, Nev. – An original newspaper account of the gunfight at the OK Corral from 1881 sold for $5,000, and an 1876-CC (Carson City) U.S. Liberty Head $20 [Read More]
An Indian Motorcycles neon dealership sign, made in America in the 1930s or ‘40s, climbed to $112,100, while a Texaco Marine Motor Oil double-sided porcelain sign from 1953 achieved $21,240 (prices in Canadian dollars). NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – An Indian Motorcycles neon dealership sign, made in America in the 1930s or [Read More]
The auction, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, is loaded with 225 lots in a wide range of categories. It showcases items by famous name designers and makers. Bidding is via LiveAuctioneers.com. BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Dazzling jewelry pieces and a spectacular 280-piece Gorham sterling silver flatware service for 12 in the Paris [Read More]
The fresh-to-market antique and estate merchandise has been hand-picked from the Hudson Valley region. They’ll be selling Rhinebeck and Saugerties estate contents, along with others RED HOOK, N.Y. – Nearly 500 lots of fresh-to-market antique and estate merchandise, hand-picked from the Hudson Valley region, will come up for bid on Saturday, March [Read More]
The auction will be held online and live at the Crescent City Auction Gallery in New Orleans, La. Over 750 lots, pulled from estates and collections throughout the South, will be offered. NEW ORLEANS, La. – An oil on canvas portrait painting by Emile Munier (French, 1840-1895); a pair of bronze sculptures [Read More]
The auction featured an outstanding selection of works from renowned artists across multiple disciplines, over 450 lots in all. ATLANTA, Ga. – A 1965 oil on canvas abstract painting signed by Krishen Khanna (Indian/Pakistani, b. 1925) soared to $157,300, and a twisted metallic threads on canvas tapestry by Sheila Hicks (American / [Read More]
The sale is a carefully curated selection of outstanding historical items, representing the best of U.S. Presidents, Science, Aviation/Space, World Leaders, Civil Rights, Literature, Art & Sports. WILTON, Conn. – Past U.S. Presidents will take center stage in University Archives’ online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Memorabilia auction slated for Wednesday, March [Read More]
The first two days will be online and live in the Reno, Nevada gallery; March 3rd will be a timed-only session. Start times all three days are 8am Pacific. Around 1,700 lots will come up for bid. RENO, Nev. – Fresh off a successful three-day Desert Riches Auction held live and online [Read More]
Offered will be rare vintage signs for Indian Motorcycles, Texaco Marine Motor Oil, Red Indian Motor Oil and Pepsi-Cola, plus push bars and door push signs. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – Rare vintage signs for Indian Motorcycles, Texaco Marine Motor Oil, Red Indian Motor Oil and Pepsi-Cola, as well as highly collectible [Read More]
Top lots included a late 18th/early 19th century Quebec arbalète commode, original folk art paintings by Maud Lewis and Joe Norris, and a Samuel Bricker tall walnut chest of drawers. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – Outstanding antique Canadian furniture items and original artworks by acclaimed Nova Scotia artists Maud Lewis (1903-1970), Joe [Read More]
An exceptionally rare 1862 Nevada Territory receipt issued to and signed by Samuel Clemens (better known as author Mark Twain) for his work as a legislative reporter sold for $23,125. RENO, Nev. – An exceptionally rare 1862 Nevada Territory receipt issued to Samuel Clemens (better known as author Mark Twain) for his [Read More]
The Modernism, Photography & African American Art auction will feature an outstanding selection of works from renowned artists across multiple disciplines, over 400 lots in all, starting at 10 am. ATLANTA, Ga. – A 1990 oil and collage on canvas painting by Benny Andrews (Ga., 1930-2006) from the artist’s America Series, a [Read More]
Expected top lots include a Wedgwood vase marked Fairyland Lustre in the Dragon King pattern and an equally beautiful bulbous French Cameo vase signed Galle in the Morning Glory pattern. DOUGLASS, Kan. – A stunning Wedgwood vase marked Fairyland Lustre in the Dragon King pattern and an equally lovely bulbous French Cameo [Read More]
The Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia auction, held January 25th, grossed $448,252. 259 lots – all sports-related, many of them rare and highly collectible examples – came up for bid. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – Two 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle baseball cards, rare examples but with condition issues, still combined to [Read More]
In all, close to 800 premier lots crossed the auction block. January 15th featured many fine Asian items, while January 16th showcased a wonderful array of fine art from many established estates. ATLANTA, Ga. – A full-length oil portrait painting of Lady Bridget by Thomas Gibson (English, 1680-1751), and a bust oil [Read More]
The categories include mining, gold, numismatics, scripophily, Native Americana, railroadiana, philatelic and Americana. Day 4 will be a timed-only session. RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will burst onto the scene in 2025 with a huge, four-day Desert Riches Auction, January 31st thru February 3rd, featuring over 2,100 lots in [Read More]
The February 8th auction is packed with 325 lots of Canadiana, pottery and stoneware, textiles, art glass, lamps and lighting. The February 9th sale has 74 lots of post-war Canadian folk art. NEW HAMBURG, Ontario, Canada – Several spectacular signed pieces of museum-quality Canadiana furniture, as well as original paintings by the [Read More]
Fontaine’s will present an important Two-Day Fine & Decorative Arts Auction February 1-2 ,which will include over 750 lots of 19th/20th Century lighting, Tiffany lamps, art glass, leaded glass windows, fine silver, porcelain, marble and bronze statuary, Asian items, paintings, American & European furniture, clocks and jewelry. PITTSFIELD, MASS. — Fontaine’s will [Read More]