Top 5 Historical lots sold in 2012 by Heritage range from the dawn of the Universe to the dawn of America The last year was an important one for history collectors at Heritage Auctions. Here’s a peek at the top…
Carved limestone fragment, $57,500, Leslie Hindman Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An Egyptian carved limestone fragment from the Ptolemic period (3rd century B.C.) sold for $57,500 at a sale of property from…
Ken’s Korner: Armstrong’s Corvette is getting a restoration News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall The 1967 marina blue Corvette Sting-Ray that once belonged to Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the…
Rhead peacock tile, $637,500, Rago Arts Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A Frederick Hurten Rhead (Am., 1880-1942) peacock tile panel (University City, Mo.), sold for $637,500 at a 20th/21st Century Design and…
Ken’s Korner: Titanic jewelry being exhibited in 3-city tour News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall Dazzling jewelry from the Edwardian Period found in one bag from the recovery of the ocean liner Titanic…
Jean de Bologna bronze, $82,950, Clars Auction Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A 19th century after bronze sculpture by Jean de (Giovanni da) Bologna (It., 1529-1608), titled The Rape of the Sabine…
Ken’s Korner: Frank Lloyd Wright home will survive News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall A home in Phoenix, Ariz., that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1952 for his son David and…
Ruth autographed bat, $253,000, Hunt Auctions Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An autographed professional model baseball bat signed with a Christmas date 1924 by Babe Ruth sold for $253,000 at the 9th…
Les Paul Sunburst, $194,500, Heritage Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst left-handed solid body electric guitar, one of only two made that year, sold for $194,500…
Ken’s Korner: Replica of ’40 Ford coupe body for sale News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall The 1940 Ford coupe was a huge commercial success and a favorite of hot-rodders in the 1950s.…
Mark Rothko painting, $75.1 million, Sotheby’s Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A majestic oil on canvas painting from 1954 by Mark Rothko, titled No. 1 (Royal Red and Blue), measuring 113 ¾…
Ken’s Korner: Holyfield is fighting auction of his items News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall Evander Holyfield has fallen on hard times. The five-time world boxing champion was forced to leave his Georgia…
