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Author Archives: Nick Boschetto

Jerry Kramer’s Green Bay Packers Super Bowl I championship ring expected to bring $100,000+ at auction

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The most significant NFL Championship ring ever offered at auction, Feb. 20, 2016, at Heritage Auctions in New York; part of The Jerry Kramer Collection, more than 50 pieces of […]

Sweetheart of a Sale at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries on February 13 & 14

Carrera marble sculpture by Chauncey Bradley Ives SM

THOMASTON, ME:   Perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ first auction of 2016 on February 13 & 14 will offer 1,200 examples of fine artwork, estate jewelry, antiquities, […]

Heritage Auctions posts strong 2015 results with $860 million year

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Tremendous growth in Sports; steady prices and solid growth seen year-over-year across many categories DALLAS — Heritage Auctions posted its second best ever year in 2015 with total sales of more than […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ringo Starr drum kit, $2.2 million, Julien's

Ringo Starr drum kit

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A 1963 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl three-piece drum kit used by Ringo Starr in more than 200 performances as […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Janis Joplin's Porsche, $1.76 million, Sotheby's

Janis Joplins Porsche

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall The 1964 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC Cabriolet sports car that was owned and driven by legendary rocker Janis […]

Gavels n Paddles: Gilbert Stuart portrait, $40,625, Doyle New York

Gilbert Stuart portrait

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A portrait of a gentleman by the renowned master portraitist Gilbert Stuart (Am., 1755-1828), possibly of Charles Lee of […]

Gavels n Paddles: Navajo chief's blanket, $43,750, John Moran

Navajo chiefs blanket

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Navajo transitional second phase chief’s blanket, woven circa 1880s with primarily cochineal-dyed wool, sold for $43,750 at a […]