Charles White drawing, $144,000, Swann Auction Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A pen and ink drawing done circa 1953-54 by Charles White, titled Songs of Life, depicting men and women raising their…
George Washington letter, $362,500, Doyle New York Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A letter written by George Washington to his wartime aide James McHenry on Dec. 10, 1783, in which he writes…
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…
