Columns
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.
Star Wars Luke Skywalker action figure, $84,370; Hake’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Star Wars ...
1769-dated powder horn, $62,100, Blackstone Valley
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A 1769-dated cow ...
A Museum of the Mind: Dataland
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In late 2025, an unprecedented art center will open in Los Angeles: Dataland, the world’s ...
Dylan demo recording, $39,325, RR Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall The earliest known ...
Pair of dowitcher decoys, $222,000, Copley Fine Art
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A pair of ...
A New Chapter Begins: Welcoming the Boschettos to the Journal Family
As the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles celebrates its 25th year in publication, we find ourselves at a moment of ...
Stage Costumes: Enter Stage Right
By Jessica Kosinski Stage costumes have long been a defining feature of live performances, allowing musicians to amplify their personas ...
Wedgwood vase, marked, $87,500, Woody Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Wedgwood vase ...
Vinyl Records and the Meaning of Music Memorabilia: Identity, Beauty, and Belonging
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Music memorabilia—especially vinyl records—serves as more than a nostalgic nod to the past. For many ...
Indian Motorcycles sign, $78,300, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall An Indian Motorcycles ...
Japanese Astro Boy toy, $122,000, Landry Pop
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A tin wind-up ...
Jukebox Journeys: Exploring the History, Collectibles, and Musical Impact of a Cultural Icon
by Rob Wolfe At the turn of the 20th century, music took a revolutionary turn with the introduction of records, ...
Chappell Roan costume, $88,900, Julien’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall Chappell Roan's vintage ...
Around the World’s Fair with Glass
World’s Fairs have always been showcases of innovation, industry, and culture. Early World’s Fairs particularly offered opportunities to highlight new ...
Antique Québec commode, $49,076, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A late 18th/early ...
Makes Good Cents: Vintage Gumball Machines
by Douglas R. Kelly All of the debate surrounding the U.S. government’s potential elimination of the penny—a coin with a ...
Bob Dylan handwritten lyrics, $51,200, University Archives
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall Bob Dylan’s handwritten ...
A Human Brain Turned to Glass
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. As a collector, I am always looking for the next best thing. The thought of ...
Goat weathervane, $23,220, New England
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A circa 1925 ...
1952 Topps Mantle card, $34,794, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A 1952 Topps ...
A Star Wars (1978) Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi 12 Back-A action figure, $105,182, Hake’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Star Wars ...
A Treasure? From the Ancient Past? On Oak Island? Stay Tuned
by Jessica Kosinski Hidden treasures have always sparked our collective imaginations, and few places embody this fascination more completely than ...
Half of an Old Bible
by James Dawson Someone came in the other day with a book to sell. It was a Bible printed in ...
1985 Italian Agostini Lamborghini Countach Junior children’s car, $33,280, Crescent City
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A 1985 Italian ...
It’s A Cardboard Thing
by Douglas R. Kelly Ironing vintage toy boxes and writing about the process in the February issue of the Journal ...
