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.

May 11, 2015 / Balls, Billiards, Bowling, Columns, croquet, Jeff Figler, Pins

Billiards

Collecting with Jeff by Jeff Figler Billiards I think that most people have felt they have been behind the “eight ...

May 5, 2015 / Bronze, Columns, figural, Gavels n Paddles, gilt, Glass, Jean Metzinger, Ken Hall, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie, Vase

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Lalique glass vase,$148,750, A. B. Levy's

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Lalique frosted glass vase titled Nadica, circa 1930, ...

May 5, 2015 / Columns, Cottone Auctions, Fine Art, Gavels n Paddles, George Rickey, Ken Hall, Queen Anne, Sculpture, tea table, Ulysses S. Grant

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Queen Anne tea table (Va.), $299,000, Cottone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A lovely 18th century Virginia Queen Anne tray-top tea ...

May 5, 2015 / Bamboo, Boats, Columns, Deborah Abernathy, Fan, German Schalmei, Horn, Mike McLeod, Qing Dynasty, Quilt, Trumpet, Westinghouse, What's Selling on eBay

What’s Selling on eBay: May 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $5,029 (36 bids): Carved Chinese Bamboo Boat, Immortals, Late Qing Dynasty. A hollow section ...

May 1, 2015 / Bucky, Captain America, Columns, Comic books, comics, J.C. Vaughn, James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, Marvel Comics, Pop Culture Collecting, Timely Comics

The Art of Steve Epting and Jim Aparo Comes to GEM, Along with a Lot of Zombies

Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn The success of Marvel Studios cinematic universe has certainly shifted the general public's awareness ...

May 1, 2015 / Antique Mall, Columns, flea markets, Michigan, refinished, Travelling

On the Road to… Michigan

May in Michigan means springtime fun and sunny weather. From outdoor antiques festivals to Memorial Day celebrations, it's a great ...

May 1, 2015 / Batman, Comic books, Hockey Olympics, live auctions, Long Island, Maxine Carter-Lome, Philip Weiss, Talk of the Trade

Publisher’s Corner: May 2015

The Live Experience Recently I received a letter from a reader who had attended a Philip Weiss auction on Long ...

April 30, 2015 / Art, Columns, drawings, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Saul Steinberg, Swann Auction Galleries, The New Yorker, Watercolor

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Saul Steinberg collage, $20,000, Swann Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A pen and ink drawing with collage by Saul ...

April 30, 2015 / Babe Ruth, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Muhammad Ali, Sandy Koufax, Sonny Liston

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ali-Liston boxing gloves, $956,000, Heritage Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The boxing gloves worn by both Muhammad Ali and ...

April 30, 2015 / Columns, decorative arts, Design, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Lino Tagliapietra, Paul Evans, Rago Arts & Auction Center, Wendell Castle

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Paul Evans cabinet, $183,750, Rago Arts

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Paul Evans sculpture front cabinet sold for $183,750 ...

April 29, 2015 / Carlsen Gallery, Columns, Cromwellian, diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Ring, W. T. Richards

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Cromwellian table, $5,462, Carlsen Gallery

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Cromwellian plank-top table with carved apron sold for ...

April 29, 2015 / Art, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, jadeite, John H. Belter, Ken Hall, Neal Auction Company, Oil paint, Painting, Qing Dynasty, Rosewood, Winter Estates Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Rosewood center table, $86,637, Neal Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An American Rococo carved and laminated rosewood center table ...

April 29, 2015 / Columns, Depression glass, Jadite, Pennsylvania, Stephen Moniz

Collector’s Showcase: April 2015

Jadite Madness by Stephen Moniz It all started in 1970 when my father remarried and we were clearing out my ...

April 28, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, James Lind, Ken Hall, PBA Galleries, Shakespeare

Gavels ‘N Paddles: 1632 Shakespeare folio, $114,000, PBA Galleries

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1632 second folio edition of William Shakespeare sold ...

April 28, 2015 / Columns, diamonds, Elephants, engagement ring, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Locati Auctions, saxophone, Selmer Marx VI, Weathervane

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Elephant weathervane, $17,000, Locati Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An early 20th century elephant-form copper weathervane sold for ...

April 26, 2015 / Columns, Decoy Auction, decoys, Gavels n Paddles, Guyette & Deeter, Jim Schmiedlin, Ken Hall, Ward Brothers, Wildlife

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ned Burgess bluebill, $21,850, Guyette & Deeter

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A rare bluebill by Ned Burgess sold for $21,850 ...

April 26, 2015 / Columns, Doyle New York, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, King Louis XIV, Louis Francois Marie Le Tellier, Pierre Mignard, Princess of Wales, Queen Carolina Wilhelmina

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Pierre Mignard portrait, $81,250, Doyle New York

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A portrait by Pierre Mignard (Fr., 1612-1695) of Louis ...

April 24, 2015 / Bing Crosby, Collecgting, Columns, fishing, fishing poles, Jeff Figler, John F. Kennedy

Fishing Poles

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler There is an old saying that you can bring a horse to water but ...

April 21, 2015 / Bronze, Columns, diamonds, Fairfield Auction, Franz von Stuck, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Madonna, Monna Vanna, Nikolaus Gyzis

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Florentine marble frieze, $66,000, Fairfield Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Florentine marble frieze depicting the Madonna and Child ...

April 21, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Machine gun, Rifles, Rock Island Auction Company, Ulrich, Vickers, W. J. Jeffrey & Co., Winchester

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Winchester 1866 rifle, $25,875, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An Ulrich-engraved, factory documented Winchester 1866 rifle sold for ...

April 14, 2015 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, jadeite, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Sheet Music

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Ming Dynasty Quanyin, $189,600, James D. Julia

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A bronze figure of a Quanyin from the Ming ...

April 13, 2015 / Columns, Cottone Auctions, Gavels n Paddles, George Warren Rickey, Ken Hall, Mahogany, Peter Scott, Queen Anne, tea table, Williamsburg VA

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Queen Anne tray-top table, $299,000, Cottone Auctions

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An 18th century Queen Anne tray-top tea table sold ...

April 13, 2015 / Archie, Archie Comics, Betty, Buddy L, Columns, Deborah Abernathy, George Washington, Golden Age Comics, Jughead, Mike McLeod, Veronica, What's Selling on eBay

What’s Selling on eBay: April 2015

by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $11,090 (26 bids): Authentic 1786 George Washington-Signed Document. The majority of the rare autographed ...

April 11, 2015 / Albert Einstein, Bunny Mellon, Cape Cod, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jacqueline Kennedy, JFK, John F. Kennedy, Katharine Graham, Ken Hall, RR Auction

Gavels ‘N Paddles: JFK and Jackie photos, $32,500, RR Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A photographic proof booklet containing 27 previously unreleased images ...

April 11, 2015 / Adventure Comics, Batman, Comic Art, Comic books, DC Comics, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall

Gavels ‘N Paddles: Copy of Batman #1, $237,300, Philip Weiss

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An unrestored copy of Batman #1 (DC Comics, spring ...