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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.

July 22, 2014 / Art, Artwork, Columns, Fern Coppedge, Gavels n Paddles, Jane Freilicher, Louise Nevelson, Rago Arts & Auction Center

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Louise Nevelson artwork, $87,500, Rago Arts & Auction

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Louise Nevelson artwork, $87,500, Rago Arts & Auction Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An ...

July 22, 2014 / Brimfield, business, Columns, Ed Welch, Flea Market, Money, Time

The Best of Ed Welch – Your Time and Your Money

The Best of Ed Welch - Your Time and Your Money The Business of Doing Business in Antiques By Ed ...

July 16, 2014 / barber chair, barbers, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Las Vegas, Sample, Theo A. Kochs, Victor Novelty Works, Victorian Casino Auctions

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Scale model barber’s chair, $42,000, Victorian Casino

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Scale model barber’s chair, $42,000, Victorian Casino Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An exceptional ...

July 16, 2014 / Columns, Doyle New York, Gavels n Paddles, Gina Lollabrigida, Jewelry, New York City, Pearls

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Pair of natural pearls, $3.3 million, Doyle

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Pair of natural pearls, $3.3 million, Doyle Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A pair ...

July 16, 2014 / Babe Ruth, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jackie Robinson, L.A. Dodgers, pocket watch, Sandy Koufax, Yankee Stadium, Yankees

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Babe Ruth pocket watch, $650,108, SCP Auctions

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Babe Ruth pocket watch, $650,108, SCP Auctions Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World Babe Ruth’s ...

July 16, 2014 / Civil War, Civil War Collector, Columns, Confederate, George Washington, military ball, Prussia, razors, reception, saber, scabbard, Sheffield, Union, Wade & Butchery, William Thornton

The Civil War Collector – July 2014

The Civil War Collector - July 2014 By John Sexton Q: I live in Syracuse, N.Y., and have these old ...

July 14, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Neoclassical, Pearlware, Prattware, Staffordshire

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: English Staffordshire jug, $4,888, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: English Staffordshire jug, $4,888, Jeffrey S. Evans Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An English ...

July 14, 2014 / Asian Works of Art, Buddhist, Columns, Daoist Immortals, Gavels n Paddles, Qiu Yin, Ruyi scepter, Skinner Inc.

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Carved Ruyi scepter, $135,000, Skinner, Inc

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Carved Ruyi scepter, $135,000, Skinner, Inc Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A carved wood ...

July 14, 2014 / Batman, Bruce Wayne, Columns, comics, Dark Knight, DC Comics, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting, Superman

Batman at 75, Other Characters Celebrating Anniversaries, Too

Batman at 75, Other Characters Celebrating Anniversaries, Too Comic Book Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is, of course, ...

July 9, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Landscape, Louis C. Tiffany, Michaan's Auctions, Stained Glass, table lamp, Tiffany

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Tiffany stained glass window, $236,000, Michaan’s Auctions

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Tiffany stained glass window, $236,000, Michaan’s Auctions Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Tiffany ...

July 9, 2014 / Columns, Ducks, Gavels n Paddles, Guyette & Deeter, Mason Decoy Factory, Pheasant Run Resort, Spring Decoy Auction

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Mason Decoy Factory duck, $690,000, Guyette & Deeter

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Mason Decoy Factory duck, $690,000, Guyette & Deeter Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A ...

July 9, 2014 / Beverly Hills, Columns, David Hasselhoff, Firebird, Gavels n Paddles, Gimli, Hollywood, John Rhys-Davies, Julien's Auctions, KITT car, LOTR, Marilyn Monroe, Pontiac, The Rose Tattoo

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Hasselhoff’s car, $152,600, Julien’s

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Hasselhoff’s car, $152,600, Julien’s Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World The 1986 DH Pontiac Firebird ...

July 7, 2014 / Bertoia Auctions, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Noah's Ark, Reindeer, Santa, toys

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Noah’s Ark toy set, $16,250, Bertoia’s

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Noah’s Ark toy set, $16,250, Bertoia’s Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Noah’s Ark ...

July 7, 2014 / Antique Advertising & Coin-Op Auction, Caille, Coca Cola, Columns, Floor Model, Gavels n Paddles, morphy's auctions, Slot Machine, Syrup Dispenser

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Caille slot machine, $90,000, Morphy’s

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Caille slot machine, $90,000, Morphy’s Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A superb Caille double-upright ...

July 7, 2014 / Art, Columns, Delta Blues to Visual Blues, folk art, Gavels n Paddles, Paintings, Sam Doyle, Slotin, Slotin Folk Art Auction, William Hawkins

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Sam Doyle folk art, $204,000, Slotin

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Sam Doyle folk art, $204,000, Slotin Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An original folk ...

July 3, 2014 / Bob Cahn, butcher block, cheese, Columns, cutting board, lenses, mosaic tile, prism lens, revolving, taxidermist

Guess What – July 2014

Guess What - July 2014 Round and Round We Go! by Bob Cahn - “The Primitive Man” To the cognoscenti ...

June 27, 2014 / Bonhams, chapel, Columns, domestic iconostasis, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Russian

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 16th c. Russian icon, $245,000, Bonhams

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 16th c. Russian icon, $245,000, Bonhams Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

June 27, 2014 / Columns, etchings, Gavels n Paddles, James A.M. Whistler, Ken Hall, Paintings, Swann Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Whistler's Quiet Canal, $65,000, Swann Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Whistler's Quiet Canal, $65,000, Swann Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

June 27, 2014 / Coin Collecting, coins, Columns, Double Eagle coin, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1927-D double eagle coin, $1.292 million, Heritage

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1927-D double eagle coin, $1.292 million, Heritage Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 26, 2014 / Bob Cahn, butterfly, campfire, coins, Columns, Money, Petri dish

Guess What – June 2014

Guess What - June 2014 Now you see it… now you don’t! By Bob Cahn – “The Primitive Man” Our ...

June 26, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, JADE, Ken Hall, military plate, Porcelain, Privacy screen, screens

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese four-panel screen, $68,750, Rago Arts & Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese four-panel screen, $68,750, Rago Arts & Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

June 26, 2014 / Bronze, Chinese, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, ritual vessel, wine, Wine vessel, Zhou Dynasty

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese wine vessel, $20,425, Schwenke's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese wine vessel, $20,425, Schwenke's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A Chinese ...

June 23, 2014 / Albert Marque, Columns, Dolls, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Theriault's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Albert Marque doll #27, $300,000+, Theriault's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Albert Marque doll #27, $300,000+, Theriault's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

June 23, 2014 / Columns, dutch cabinet, furniture, Gavels n Paddles, Hudson Valley kas, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Paintings

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Hudson Valley Dutch kas, $18,400, Carlsen Gallery

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Hudson Valley Dutch kas, $18,400, Carlsen Gallery Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 23, 2014 / Columns, diamonds, Flawless Diamond, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Sapphire, Tiffany, Wristwatch

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 6-ct. emerald cut diamond, $464,500, Leslie Hindman

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 6-ct. emerald cut diamond, $464,500, Leslie Hindman Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...