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These sought-after sections offer expert auction analysis, cultural commentary, and more, adding depth, variety, and a personal touch to every issue. Columns include Gavels ’n’ Paddles, Psychology of Collecting, The Beat, Pop Culture Collecting, Toys from the Attic, and Civil War Collector.
Grandma Moses oil painting, $31,250, Dallas Auction Gallery
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium Grandma Moses’ 1943 ...
John Steinbeck’s personal journal, $70,000, Bonhams
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Author John Steinbeck’s ...
George Nakashima bench, $48,255, Bonhams Skinner
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A circa 1960 ...
A.C. Gilbert Chemistry Set: Building Future Scientists
by Jessica Kosinski The year 1923 was an incredible one. Many new inventions were created that year. Those inventions are ...
John Steinbeck letter, $32,426, RR Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A John Steinbeck ...
In Celebration of 100 Years!
As we move forward into 2023, it’s only natural to reflect on the products, inventions and discoveries that have their ...
Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, $504,000, Doyle
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Chinese famille ...
Ansel Adams Yosemite photo print, $38,750, Holabird Western Americana
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium An Ansel Adams ...
American National pedal car, $66,000, Milestone Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium An American National ...
10 Crafty DIY Antique Holiday Gifts
Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic ...
Machine Man Robot, $84,000, Morphy Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A circa 1960 ...
Kobe Bryant rookie card, $34,375, Hindman Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium BGS 9 Mint, ...
M&M’s: Melts In Your Mouth, Not In Your Hands
by Jessica Kosinski There are many fun things you can collect, but branded items are often among the most interesting ...
Gorgosaurus skeleton, $6.1 million, Sotheby’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Gorgosaurus skeleton, ...
Nantucket curlew decoy, $228,000, Copley Fine Art
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Harmon Hollow ...
The National Museum of Funeral History: The Heritage of Death Care
While not a favorite topic for discussion, “death care is one of man’s oldest professions,” according to Robert L. Waltrip, ...
The History of Brand Advertising
While branding is and always has been an essential part of building any successful business, standing out from the crowd ...
Rare 12-cent U.S. postage stamp, $19,520, Holabird Western Americana
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium An extremely rare ...
Posthumous Promotions – Funeral Home Promotional Items
by Jessica Kosinski When it comes to collecting death-related items, a large category on which you may choose to focus ...
Buzz Aldrin’s jacket, $2.8 million, Sotheby’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium Astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s ...
Signed Gibson guitar, $16,800, Potter & Potter
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A Gibson Lucille ...
Marilyn Monroe gown, $218,750, Julien’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A gown and ...
Tiffany ‘Poppy’ table lamp, $541,200, Morphy Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A rare, circa ...
Mourning the Past
Every culture - every religion - every person - mourns in their own way. The sentiment behind that expression, however, is ...
Edgar A. Poe signed letter, $154,958, RR Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall All prices include the buyer’s premium A rare Edgar ...
