December 2012

Cartier necklace, $48,000, Weschler’s

​Cartier necklace, $48,000, Weschler’s

Cartier necklace, $48,000, Weschler’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Cartier retro choker-length tested 18 carat yellow gold, citrine and diamond necklace-brooch sold for $48,000 at a Capital Collections Estate Auction held September 14…

Ken's Korner: Bust of Franklin stolen, recovered

Ken's Korner: Bust of Franklin stolen, recovered

Ken’s Korner: Bust of Franklin stolen, recovered Ken’s Korner New and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall A rare 1778 porcelain bust of Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Antoine Houdon has been recovered after being stolen out…

Montegrappa pen, $5,520, Swann Auction

Montegrappa pen, $5,520, Swann Auction

Montegrappa pen, $5,520, Swann Auction Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Montegrappa Luxor Blue Nile Limited Edition 750 modern pen sold for $5,520 at a sale of Fine & Vintage Writing Instruments held September…

Willem Heda work, $666,000, Skinner’s

Willem Heda work, $666,000, Skinner’s

Willem Heda work, $666,000, Skinner’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An original painting by 17th century artist Willem Claesz Heda, titled Still Life With Tazza, Peeled Lemon, and Roemer, sold for $666,000 at a…