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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.

November 25, 2014 / Asian Works of Art Auction, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jingdezhen, Ken Hall, Kinner Inc., Qing Dynasty, Tan Ying, Vase

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Qing Dynasty vase, $24.7 million, Skinner

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Qing Dynasty vase, $24.7 million, Skinner Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

November 25, 2014 / Billy Tucci, Columns, Comic books, Comicon, comics, Cosplay, Costume Play, Costumes, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting, Roleplaying, Supergirl, Wonder Woman

Seemingly Unrelated to Record Prices, Cosplay Booms

Seemingly Unrelated to Record Prices, Cosplay Booms By J.C. Vaughn For those who report on the comic book and original ...

November 21, 2014 / Arts and Crafts, Columns, decorative arts, Gavels n Paddles, Gustave and Christian Herter, Ken Hall, Paul Chaleff, Stair Auctioneers & Appraisers, W.A.S Benson

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Arts and Crafts chandelier, $26,910, Stair Auctioneers

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Arts and Crafts chandelier, $26,910, Stair Auctioneers Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

November 21, 2014 / Art, Buccellati, Carl Holty, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Hudson Valley Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Konrad Cramer, Oil Painting, Paint

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Konrad Cramer oil, $9,000, Hudson Valley

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Konrad Cramer oil, $9,000, Hudson Valley Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

November 20, 2014 / Bronze, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, iron, Ken Hall, Myochin, Rago Arts & Auction Center, Sculpture, snake

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Myochin School iron snake, $37,500, Rago Arts & Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Myochin School iron snake, $37,500, Rago Arts & Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far ...

November 20, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, guns, Ken Hall, Nazi Krieghoff FG42, Paratrooper, Rock Island Auction Company, sniper rifle, weapons, World War II

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Nazi paratrooper rifle, $299,000, Rock Island

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Nazi paratrooper rifle, $299,000, Rock Island Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

November 20, 2014 / Columns, figurines, Jeff Figler, Lladro, Lladro Porcelain, Porcelain, Spain

Lladro Porcelain

Lladro Porcelain Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler Lladro porcelain is a big hit among collectors. The family-run Lladro Company ...

November 19, 2014 / Asian Works of Art Auction, Chinese porcelain, Columns, Doyle New York, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Porcelain vase, Qianlong Dynasty, Qing Dynasty

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, $1.205 million, Doyle New York

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Pair of Chinese porcelain vases, $1.205 million, Doyle New York Recent Auction Results From Near & ...

November 19, 2014 / Art, Brian Coole, Buddha, Charles H. Woodbury, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, James Fulton Pringle, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Oil Painting

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Brian Coole oil on board, $19,800, Kaminski Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Brian Coole oil on board, $19,800, Kaminski Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By ...

November 19, 2014 / Art, Birger Sandzen, C.C. Starr, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Manitou Auctions, Oil Painting, Painting, parade saddle

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Birger Sandzen painting, $43,125, Manitou Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Birger Sandzen painting, $43,125, Manitou Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

November 18, 2014 / Asian Art Auction, Chinese scroll, Columns, Dukes of Northumberland, Gavels n Paddles, hanging scroll, Ken Hall, Sotheby's, Vase, Zheng Xie

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Chinese hanging scroll, $2.629 million, Sotheby's

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Chinese hanging scroll, $2.629 million, Sotheby's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

November 18, 2014 / artist, Berlin, Bisque doll, Bonhams, Columns, Dolls, Gavels n Paddles, German Doll, Heinz, Kammer & Reinhardt, Ken Hall, Lewin-Funcke

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Kammer & Reinhardt doll, $395,750, Bonhams

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Kammer & Reinhardt doll, $395,750, Bonhams Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

November 12, 2014 / bracelets, Columns, diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, Jewelry, Morphy Auctions, music box, Tobacco Jar, white gold

Gavels 'n' Paddles – 14kt white gold bracelet, $32,400, Morphy Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles - 14kt white gold bracelet, $32,400, Morphy Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

November 12, 2014 / carved eagle, Columns, Copake Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Gyarmathy Tihamer, marble, New England, Victorian

Gavels 'n' Paddles – 19th century carved eagle, $1,989, Copake Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles - 19th century carved eagle, $1,989, Copake Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

November 12, 2014 / Art, Columns, Ernest Hemingway, Fernando Amorsolo, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., marine, Montague Dawson, oil paintings, Paintings, Ships, Waldo Peirce

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Fernando Amorsolo oil, $100,725, James D. Julia

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Fernando Amorsolo oil, $100,725, James D. Julia Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

November 11, 2014 / Art, artists, Columns, Crescent City Auction Gallery, Diamond, Edouard Cortes, French art, Gavels n Paddles, Jewelry, Oil Painting, Paintings, Watercolor, white gold

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Edouard Cortes work, $24,400, Crescent City

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Edouard Cortes work, $24,400, Crescent City Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

November 11, 2014 / Allard Auctions, Baskets, Charles Loloma, Columns, Florence Jacobs Harrie, Gavels n Paddles, New Mexico, Pomo burden basket, Santa Fe, Waysheemlet, Yokuts basket

Gavels 'n' Paddles – Pomo burden basket, $23,000, Allard Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles - Pomo burden basket, $23,000, Allard Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

October 28, 2014 / beer pong, billard rack, Bob Cahn, Columns, drying rack, Guessing, hummingbird, lemonade tray, popcorn ball, Scarf holder

Guess What – October 2014

Guess What - October 2014 Contemporary — guaranteed to confuse! by Bob Cahn - “The Primitive Man” Early, ancient or ...

October 22, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jewelry, Jewels, Kashmir, Michaan's Auctions, Patek Philippe, Sapphire, Shreve & Co., stones

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Kashmir sapphire ring, $129,800, Michaan’s

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Kashmir sapphire ring, $129,800, Michaan’s Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A-3.70 carat natural, certified ...

October 22, 2014 / Casablanca, Charlie Chaplin, classic, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, horror, La Dolce Vita, Movie poster, Movies, posters, The Phantom of the Opera

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: The Phantom movie poster, $203,150, Heritage Auctions

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: The Phantom movie poster, $203,150, Heritage Auctions Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare ...

October 22, 2014 / Balls, Best Of, Columns, Ed Welch, Golf Balls, Softball, sports memorabilia

The Best of Ed Welch – Studying Gold Related Collectibles

The Best of Ed Welch - Studying Gold Related Collectibles The Business of Doing Business in Antiques By Ed Welch ...

October 6, 2014 / Art, Columns, dueling pistols, Gavels n Paddles, Louis Apol, Louis Franciscus Hendrik Apol, Mother of Pearl, oil paintings, Painting, Richard D. Hatch & Associates, Rolex, Watches

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Louis Apol oil painting, $16,000, Richard D. Hatch

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Louis Apol oil painting, $16,000, Richard D. Hatch Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A ...

October 1, 2014 / Columns, Fairyland Lustre Wedgwood, Gavels n Paddles, Glass, James D. Julia Inc., Lamps, Moser, Tiffany, Vase, Wedgwood Dragon King

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Wedgwood Dragon King vase, $74,062, James D. Julia, Inc.

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Wedgwood Dragon King vase, $74,062, James D. Julia, Inc. Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World ...

October 1, 2014 / Columns, Continental, Crescent City Auction Gallery, Gavels n Paddles, Horseback, Jousting, Knights, Nicolay Kemper, R. Ferguson, Russian icon, sterling sculpture

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Three sterling sculptures, $18,368, Crescent City

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Three sterling sculptures, $18,368, Crescent City Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World Three early 20th ...

September 30, 2014 / banknote, coin collection, Columns, eBay, First National Bank, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Kingston Tn., North Carolina, Trader Chris Consignments

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rare U.S. banknote, $2,513, Trader Chris

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Rare U.S. banknote, $2,513, Trader Chris Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...