Potter & Potter Auctions Sets October Date for Weird Tales Sale

CHICAGO, Illinois — July, 2026 —

Potter & Potter Auctions will present Weird Tales! UFOs, Curiosities and Tattoos, a 570-lot sale scheduled for October 1, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM EDT. Described as one of the firm’s most eclectic offerings to date, the auction brings together an unusually broad range of material united by themes of the strange, the subcultural, and the visually compelling.

Among the highlights of the sale is a dedicated collection of narrative paintings by David Huggins, an outsider artist whose vivid depictions of UFO abduction experiences have earned him a devoted following among collectors of visionary and folk art. Huggins’ work occupies a singular place at the intersection of personal mythology and American vernacular painting, and its appearance at auction is expected to draw significant attention from collectors across multiple disciplines.

The sale also features an extensive selection of tattoo flash and related memorabilia, a category that has seen growing collector interest as the cultural and historical significance of tattoo artistry gains broader recognition. Rounding out the offerings are curiosities spanning numerous collecting categories, reflecting Potter & Potter’s longstanding expertise in assembling thematically rich, story-driven sales.

Collectors, dealers, and institutions seeking additional information about the October 1 sale may contact Joe Slabaugh, Director of Cataloging at Potter & Potter Auctions, at joeslabaugh@potterauctions.com or 773-472-1442. General press inquiries may be directed to Rebekah Kaufman at rebekah@potterauctions.com or 617-955-7215.