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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.
Washington signed letter, $162,500, University Archives
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A two-page letter ...
Carhartt Overalls sign, 1910s, $19,690, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Canadian porcelain ...
Sam Maloof 1988 rocker, $20,570, Ahlers & Ogletree
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A walnut and ...
Reenacting History: Education or Entertainment?
Working and living in the town where Old Sturbridge Village is located, Sturbridge, MA, we at the Journal are quite ...
Navigating the Heartache of Deaccession
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. January is an important sale month at many auction houses. Once again, I’m in the ...
Collecting Religious Artifacts: Antiquing on a Wing and a Prayer
by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers For centuries, collecting religious artifacts and iconography has been a pursuit that transcends time, ...
Millinery trade sign, $40,000, Hudson Valley
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A star-shaped wooden ...
Rubber Toys
by Douglas R. Kelly Best to get this out in the open, right off the bat: I’m not a rubber ...
Ansel Adams photo, $720,000, Sotheby’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A photograph by ...
Washington portrait by Peale,$512,500, Cottone Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A circa 1846 ...
Ushering in a new year
As we enter a new year, it’s fun to look back a century to see how far we’ve come while ...
Treasures of Christmas Past: Christmas Collectibles
by Rob Wolfe Christmas is a time to create memories, gather with family, and—let’s be honest—for many of us, it’s ...
Tiffany Nasturtium lamp, $825,000, Fontaine’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A circa 1905 ...
Toy Sleds: Just One More Run
by Douglas R. Kelly When my editor, Judy Gonyeau, pinged me a while back and told me that toy sleds ...
Red Indian Motor Oils sign, $48,100, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A rare Canadian ...
The Gift of You: How Reflecting Your Own Identity Creates Closer Bonds
By Shirley M. Mueller, MD The study “Give a Piece of You: Gifts That Reflect Givers Promote Closeness” challenged my ...
Bob Dylan handwritten lyrics, $25,000, RR Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall Singer Bob Dylan’s ...
Chinese dragon robe, $16,380, Michaan’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer's premium by Ken Hall A Chinese Imperial ...
Paper Trail
by Douglas R. Kelly Given the time and energy we spend pursuing antiquities and artifacts, it’s kind of surprising to ...
Happy Holiday Traditions
Holidays not only celebrate our culture and religion but bring generations of family and friends to the table. For these ...
Louis Vuitton handbag, $151,200, Christie’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyerﾒs premium by Ken Hall A limited-edition Louis ...
The Resurgence of Oasis: A New Era for Music Memorabilia Collectors
by Laurence Carpenter In recent months, the music world has been abuzz with news of an Oasis reunion. This long-anticipated ...
Steinway & Sons ebonized upright piano, $5,440, Roland Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1958 ...
Collecting, Life Satisfaction, and Personality Traits
by Shirley M. Mueller, MD Insights from a Big Five Analysis: Mõttus et al. (2024) In a study by Mõttus et ...
Panamint basket, $2,835, Michaan’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Native American ...
