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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.

August 19, 2013 / Canteens, Civil War, Civil War Collector, Collecting, Collections, Columns, Drums, Flintlock, John Sexton, Rifles, Swords

The Civil War Collector – August 2013

The Civil War Collector - August 2013 By John Sexton Q: Dear Sir, I have this drum—that I'm told is ...

August 15, 2013 / Captain America, comics, Flash, Green Lantern, J.C. Vaughn, Marvel Comics, Pop Culture Collecting, Reboot

What’s Old Is New Again: Captain America and Comic Book Reboots

What’s Old Is New Again: Captain America and Comic Book Reboots By J.C. Vaughn It happens in movies, television and ...

July 30, 2013 / August Gay, Clars Auction Gallery, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman painting, $94,300, Clars Auction

LeRoy Neiman painting, $94,300, Clars Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A brightly ...

July 30, 2013 / Barnett Newman, Contemporary Art Evening Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Gerhard Richter, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Sotheby's, Yves Klein

Barnett Newman painting, $43.85 million, Sotheby's

Barnett Newman painting, $43.85 million, Sotheby's Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An oil ...

July 30, 2013 / Basquiat, Christie's, Gavels n Paddles, Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ken Hall, Paintings, Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein

Jackson Pollock painting, $58.36 million, Christie's

Jackson Pollock painting, $58.36 million, Christie's Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An oil ...

July 30, 2013 / American Art Auction, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, Heritage Auctions, John McCrady, Martha Washington, Paintings, Rembrandt Peale, U.S. President

Portrait of Geo. Washington, $662,500, Heritage Auctions

Portrait of Geo. Washington, $662,500, Heritage Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall Rembrandt ...

July 24, 2013 / Art, Gavels n Paddles, Guy Carleton Wiggins, Ken Hall, Kenneth Noland, Lynn Chadwick, Milton Dacosta, Rago Arts & Auction Center, Raymond Pettibon

Kenneth Noland's Flown, $81,250, Rago Arts & Auction

Kenneth Noland's Flown, $81,250, Rago Arts & Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

July 24, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Leslie Hindman, Mondern and Contemporary Art Auction, Pablo Picasso, Picasso

Picasso linoleum cut, $572,500, Leslie Hindman

Picasso linoleum cut, $572,500, Leslie Hindman Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An unsigned ...

July 24, 2013 / Beatles, Conway Twitty, Elvis Presley, Gavels n Paddles, George Harrison, Hard Rock Cafe, John Lennon, Julien's Auctions, Ken Hall

Beatles-played guitar, $408,000, Julien's Auctions

Beatles-played guitar, $408,000, Julien's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A rare VOX ...

July 24, 2013 / Art Deco, Cartier, Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl, Doyle New York, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Mystery Clock

Cartier Mystery Clock, $515,000, Doyle New York

Cartier Mystery Clock, $515,000, Doyle New York Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

July 17, 2013 / Alexander Calder, Bonhams, Contemporary Art Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Helen Frankenthaler, Jules de Balincourt, Ken Hall, Sculpture, Sergio Camargo

Camargo sculptural relief, $302,500, Bonhams (N.Y.)

Camargo sculptural relief, $302,500, Bonhams (N.Y.) Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A sculptural ...

July 17, 2013 / Babe Ruth, Gavels n Paddles, Green Bay Packers, Ken Hall, New York Yankees, Ray Nietzsche, SCP Auctions, Wayne Gretzky, Yankees

1927 Yankees team photo, $275,706; SCP Auctions

1927 Yankees team photo, $275,706; SCP Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

July 17, 2013 / Art Deco, Faberge, Gavels n Paddles, Gedra Iro Gerdago, Ken Hall, Modesto Texidor y Torres, Skinner Inc., Victorian trophies

Pair of silver trophies, $42,000, Skinner, Inc.

Pair of silver trophies, $42,000, Skinner, Inc. Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

July 17, 2013 / Alex Raymond, comics, Flash Gordon, J.C. Vaughn, Jungle Jim, Pop Culture Collecting

Alex Raymond and the Definitive Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim

Alex Raymond and the Definitive Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim By J.C. Vaughn Sometimes one wonders. Do today’s newspaper editors ...

July 15, 2013 / Colin Campbell Cooper, Frans Masereel, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Millard Sheets, Watercolor, William Ellsworth Artis

Colin Cooper painting, $90,000, John Moran

Colin Cooper painting, $90,000, John Moran Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A painting ...

July 15, 2013 / Cincinnati Reds, cowan's auctions, Diamond, Gavels n Paddles, Hamilton watch, Ken Hall, Marge Schott, Platinum

Marge Schott's necklace, $192,000, Cowan's Auctions

Marge Schott's necklace, $192,000, Cowan's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A 28-carat ...

July 15, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Gold Coin, Half Dollar, Ken Hall, Reno

Quarter-dollar gold coin, $41,000, Holabird-Kagin

Quarter-dollar gold coin, $41,000, Holabird-Kagin Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An experimental head ...

July 11, 2013 / Enoch Reindahl, Gavels n Paddles, Gus Wilson, Guyette Schmidt & Deeter, Harry V. Shourds, Ken Hall

Harry V. Shourds mallard, $98,900, Guyette, Schmidt

Harry V. Shourds mallard, $98,900, Guyette, Schmidt Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall One ...

July 11, 2013 / charger, Gavels n Paddles, Iznik, Ken Hall, Queen Anne, tea-top table, Woodbury Auction

Iznik pottery charger, $9,600, Woodbury Auction

Iznik pottery charger, $9,600, Woodbury Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An Iznik ...

July 11, 2013 / Camp Bed, Civil War, Civil War Collector, Columns, Ivey-Selkirk Auctions, John Sexton, Josh C. Randle, Kentucky Pennsylvania rifle, Match safe, Matches, Sohn & Associates, Soldiers bed

The Civil War Collector – July 2013

The Civil War Collector - July 2013 By John Sexton Q: Hello John, this long rifle has been in my ...

July 8, 2013 / Art, Crescent City Auction Gallery, Gavels n Paddles, George Rodrigue, Ken Hall, Mardi Gras, Miguel Pou, Paintings

Miguel Pou painting, $8,619, Crescent City

Miguel Pou painting, $8,619, Crescent City Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An oil ...

July 8, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Gino Sarfatti, Jeanne Lanvin Castillo Paris, Ken Hall, Mercedes-Benz, Nadeau's Auction Gallery

Gino Sarfatti lamp, $15,930, Nadeau's

Gino Sarfatti lamp, $15,930, Nadeau's Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A vintage 1950s ...

July 8, 2013 / Alexander Calder, Cartier, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall

Alexander Calder work, $114,000, A. B. Levy's

Alexander Calder work, $114,000, A. B. Levy's Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

July 3, 2013 / Andy Warhol, Art, Childe Hassam, Gavels n Paddles, Impressionist art, Jasper Cropsey, Ken Hall, Martha Walter, Paintings, Shannons Fine Art Auctioneers

Childe Hassam painting, $288,000, Shannon's

Childe Hassam painting, $288,000, Shannon's Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A large and ...

July 3, 2013 / Bellingham Bay Beer, Campbell's Soup, Coreset, Display case, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Showtime Auctions Services

Antique corset display, $17,100, Showtime Auction

Antique corset display, $17,100, Showtime Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A C/B ...