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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, Second Time’s the Charm, and Civil War Collector.

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 ...

September 30, 2014 / Animation Art, Animation Cel, Columns, Disney, Fantasia, Gavels n Paddles, Goofy, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, Walt Disney

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1935 Mickey Mouse cel, $98,000+, Heritage Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1935 Mickey Mouse cel, $98,000+, Heritage Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

September 30, 2014 / Columns, Fine Furniture, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Milo Baughman, Modern Art, Reuven Rubin, Stefak's Auctioneers & Appraisers

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Reuven Rubin painting, $61,200, Stefek's Auctioneers

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Reuven Rubin painting, $61,200, Stefek's Auctioneers Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

September 29, 2014 / Columns, Firearms Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Morphy Auctions, Winchester

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair of 1857 Colt Dragoons, $54,000, Morphy Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Pair of 1857 Colt Dragoons, $54,000, Morphy Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

September 29, 2014 / Briggs Auction Inc., Columns, decorative arts, Fine Antiques, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, lounge chairs, Paul Evans

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Three Paul Evans chairs, $47,200, Briggs Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Three Paul Evans chairs, $47,200, Briggs Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

September 29, 2014 / bisque, Bisque doll, Columns, Gaultier, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, poupee, Schmitt et Fils, Theriault's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: French bisque doll, $36,000, Theriault's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: French bisque doll, $36,000, Theriault's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A French ...

September 24, 2014 / Bronze, Clars Auction Gallery, Columns, decorative arts, diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, Jewelry, Ken Hall, Sculptures

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Two Aboriginal shields, $24,000, Clars Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Two Aboriginal shields, $24,000, Clars Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

September 24, 2014 / Brooklyn Dodgers, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Hall of Fame, Harmon Killebrew, Hunt Auctions, Jackie Robinson, Ken Hall, Lou Gehrig, New York Yankees, Roy Campanella, Washington Senators

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lou Gehrig signed mitt, $287,500, Hunt Auctions

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Lou Gehrig signed mitt, $287,500, Hunt Auctions Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

September 24, 2014 / Berlin KPM plaque, Columns, decorative arts, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Marc Chagall's, St. Nicholas, The Three Fates

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Berlin KPM plaque, $36,000, John Moran

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Berlin KPM plaque, $36,000, John Moran Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

September 24, 2014 / Columns, Comic books, Comic Con, comics, J.C. Vaughn, Marvel Studio, Pop Culture Collecting, Superman

Another Action Comics #1 Record?

Another Action Comics #1 Record? By J.C. Vaughn Action Comics #1 on eBay? By the time our next issue rolls ...

September 18, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, huanghuali, Ken Hall, Michaan's Auctions, plaques, Porcelain, Republic period of Wang Qi, rose, Wu Hufan

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Famille rose plaques, $463,000, Michaan's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Famille rose plaques, $463,000, Michaan's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A pair ...

September 18, 2014 / Boston Ma., Columns, Drivers License, Francis Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Gavels n Paddles, Hoboken, Ken Hall, Marily Monroe, New Jersey, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Sinatra's driver's license, $15,575, RR Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Sinatra's driver's license, $15,575, RR Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall Frank ...

September 18, 2014 / chairs, Christiansen & Larsen, Clarke Auction, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Kofod-Larsen, Paul Evans

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Two Kofod-Larsen chairs, $39,360, Clarke Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Two Kofod-Larsen chairs, $39,360, Clarke Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

September 18, 2014 / ball game, Bob Cahn, candle holder, Columns, hat stand, metal, oxygen tank, rug beater, Twisted, yarn

Guess What – September 2014

Guess What - September 2014 It took a twisted mind! by Bob Cahn - “The Primitive Man” Even though this ...