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Personal Property of Shirley Temple Black Exceeds $1.6 million at Heritage Auctions

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DALLAS – The Personal Property of Shirley Temple Black exceeded $1.6 million at a public auction of her personal collections, outfits, U.S. diplomat awards and other keepsakes on Monday and […]

Casablanca posters star in Heritage Auctions’ $2 million Vintage Movie Posters Event

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Rare Dracula statuette cracks top 10 lots Nov. 19-20 in Dallas DALLAS — A pair of posters from the iconic 1942 film Casablanca headlined Heritage Auctions’ Vintage Movie Posters Auction […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Sapphire and diamond ring, $103,500, Cottone Auctions

Sapphire and diamond ring

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A dazzling sapphire and diamond ladies’ vintage ring in a gold and platinum setting sold for $103,500 at a […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Original poster art for E.T., $394,000, Heritage Auctions

Original poster art for E.T.

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall The original promotional movie poster painting for the hit film E.T. The Extraterrestrial (1982) sold for $394,000 at an […]

World’s Earliest 10 Commandments Tablet Sold for $850,000 by Heritage Auctions

World’s Earliest 10 Commandments Tablet Sold for $850,000 by Heritage Auctions

Ancient inscribed stone tablet dates to 4th century AD; a highlight of the Properties of the Living Torah Museum Auction in Beverly Hills The world’s earliest-known stone inscription of the […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: English wooden doll, $44,000, Theriault's

English wooden doll

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall An English wooden Grodnertal doll with embroidered hidden coin pocket made in 1739 sold for $44,000 at an auction […]

Vintage Cards Shine in Memory Lane's "I Own it Now" Sale

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Buyers circled around some high-grade legends in the event that gives collectors the chance to secure some high-end items at a set price or roll the dice and wait to […]

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Annie Oakley's shotgun, $207,000, Julia and Poulin

Annie Oakleys shotgun

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall Annie Oakley’s personal 12 gauge William Cashmore Boxlock shotgun sold for $207,000 at back-to-back Firearms Auctions conducted by Poulin […]

James D. Julia’s November 18, 2016 Auction To Offer The World’s Finest And Most Desirable Lamps, Glass, & Fine Jewelry Selections

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Fairfield, ME, October 31, 2016. James D. Juila is pleased to announce its can’t miss annual November Lamps, Glass, and Fine Jewelry Auction Perfectly timed for holiday shopping, this outstanding […]