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Gavels n Paddles: Andy Warhol painting, $247,000, Stevens Auction

Gavels n Paddles: Andy Warhol painting, $247,000, Stevens Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An original oil on canvas rendering of the French fashion designer Coco Chanel by the iconic pop artist Andy ...

Gavels n' Paddles: Shirley Temple dress, $75,000, Theriault's

Gavels n' Paddles: Shirley Temple dress, $75,000, Theriault's
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The red and white polka dot dress worn by Shirley Temple in the movie Stand Up and Cheer sold ...

Gavels n' Paddles: Tennessee Federal desk, $63,720, Case Antiques

Gavels n' Paddles: Tennessee Federal desk, $63,720, Case Antiques
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Tennessee Federal desk (Burgner, Greene Co.), dated 1819, with a stringed instrument inset under its top, sold for ...

Gavels n' Paddles: MLK, Jr. inscribed book, $49,335, Hake's Americana

Gavels n' Paddles: MLK, Jr. inscribed book, $49,335, Hake's Americana
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1958 hardcover first edition of the book Stride Toward Freedom, written and signed by the Rev. Martin Luther ...

Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese white jade seal, $90,000, Kaminski Auctions

Gavels n' Paddles: Chinese white jade seal, $90,000, Kaminski Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Chinese carved white jade seal with intricate carvings on the side of gilt calligraphy sold for $90,000 at ...

What's Selling on eBay: September 2015

What's Selling on eBay: September 2015
by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $440 (79 bids, 10 bidders): Steampunk 1889 Eye Dr. Scope Ophthalmometer Medical Tool Optometrist. Here's an antique ya just don't see every day! I ...

Gavels n' Paddles: Edward Curtis orotone, $6,400, Schwenke Auc.

Gavels n' Paddles: Edward Curtis orotone, $6,400, Schwenke Auc.
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An orotone photograph by Edward Curtis (Am., 1868-1952), titled Maid of Dreams, signed, in an original Curtis frame and ...

Gavels n' Paddles: Lifetime space collection, $678,983, RR Auction

Gavels n' Paddles: Lifetime space collection, $678,983, RR Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The lifetime space collection of Leon Ford sold for a combined $678,983 in an auction held live (June 25, ...

Gavels n' Paddles: Dior perfume bottle, $66,000, IPBA Auction

Gavels n' Paddles: Dior perfume bottle, $66,000, IPBA Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1957 Christian Dior Limited Edition perfume bottle in the shape of a dog, signed “Tien Dior” (Dior's nickname), ...

Gavels n' Paddles: Grotto bust of Neptune, $9,000, John Moran

Gavels n' Paddles: Grotto bust of Neptune, $9,000, John Moran
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A “grotto” bust of Neptune attributed to Anthony Redmile, with columnar stand, sold for $9,000 at a Decorative Arts ...

Gavels n' Paddles: 1800 Spitler blanket chest, $356,500, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels n' Paddles: 1800 Spitler blanket chest, $356,500, Jeffrey S. Evans
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A circa 1800 Shenandoah County (now Page County), Va., yellow pine blanket chest, decorated by Johannes Spitler, made $356,500 ...

Collector's Showcase: September 2015

Collector's Showcase: September 2015
Preserving, Sharing, and Wearing Vintage "I truly believe that clothes call to the person," says Lisa Zelonka, vintage collector and owner of Three Graces Vintage in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Lisa ...