Columns

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.

February 12, 2014 / Antique & Collectible News, China, Collecting, Columns, Edward Lewand, Expert Insights, Jewelry, stones, value, Vintage Living

The Buy, the Sell, the Public

The Buy, the Sell, the Public So Much to Learn, So Much to Teach By Edward Lewand So as a ...

January 10, 2014 / Charity, Columns, JK Rowling, Ken Hall, Navy

Ken’s Korner: Harry Potter and the narwhal tusk

Ken’s Korner: Harry Potter and the narwhal tusk News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken ...

January 10, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Showtime Auction Services

Pepsin Gum tin dispenser, $57,000, Showtime Auction

Pepsin Gum tin dispenser, $57,000, Showtime Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

January 10, 2014 / Art, Columns, Henri Matisse, Ken Hall, Marc Chagall, Nazi-looted, Pablo Picasso, World War II

Ken’s Korner: Nazi-looted artwork totals about $1.3 billion

Ken’s Korner: Nazi-looted artwork totals about $1.3 billion News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken ...

January 10, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, Ken Hall, New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Federal Bond

1792 Washington bond, $265,500, Archives Int'l

1792 Washington bond, $265,500, Archives Int'l Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

December 8, 2013 / Columns, Congress, Eddie Van Halen, Jesse Jackson, Jesse Jackson Jr., Ken Hall, Michael Jackson, Rev. Jesse Jackson

Ken’s Korner: Jesse Jackson, Jr. auction cancelled

Ken’s Korner: Jesse Jackson, Jr. auction cancelled News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall ...

October 9, 2013 / Al Feldstein, Art, comics, drawing, Grant Geissman, IDW Publishing, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting

FELDSTEIN: The MAD Life and Fantastic Art of Al Feldstein

FELDSTEIN: The MAD Life and Fantastic Art of Al Feldstein By J.C. Vaughn Grant Geissman is a man who successful ...

October 9, 2013 / Civil War, Civil War Collector, Columns, Dog Tag, John Sexton, Louisiana Confederates, Map, Sword, Yorktown Campaign

The Civil War Collector – October 2013

The Civil War Collector - October 2013 by John Sexton Q: John, I have a Civil War dog tag that ...

September 23, 2013 / Art, Comic Connect, comics, Hake's Americana & Collectibles, Heritage Auctions, J.C. Vaughn, Original Comic Art, Pop Culture Collecting

Original Comic Art Commands Continued Attention

Original Comic Art Commands Continued Attention Original comic book and comic strip art continues to present a compelling story in ...

August 20, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, International Perfume Bottle Association, IPBA Convention, Ken Hall, Las Vegas, Victrola

Perfume presentation, $9,600, IPBA Convention

Perfume presentation, $9,600, IPBA Convention Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A novelty perfume ...

August 20, 2013 / Arcade Machines, Coca Cola, Fortune Teller, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Morphy Auctions, Phoenix Pure Paint, Puss in Boots, Rip Van Winkle, Roover Brothers

Puss in Boots Fortune Teller, $21,000, Morphy Auctions

Puss in Boots Fortune Teller, $21,000, Morphy Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

August 20, 2013 / Baseball, baseball glove, Gavels n Paddles, Jackie Robinson, Ken Hall, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees, Sotheby's, Steiner Sports, World Series, Yankees

Jackie Robinson’s glove, $373,002, Steiner Sports

Jackie Robinson’s glove, $373,002, Steiner Sports Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall The baseball ...

August 20, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, Lamps, Paripoint, Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Pairpoint Puffy lamp, $77,025, James D. Julia

Pairpoint Puffy lamp, $77,025, James D. Julia Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

August 20, 2013 / Bertoia Auctions, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marklin Battleship Maine, Pabst Beer, Toy Picks Auction

Marklin Battleship Maine, $64,900, Bertoia Auctions

Marklin Battleship Maine, $64,900, Bertoia Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A circa-1902 ...

August 20, 2013 / Amercana & Fine Antiques, Emanuel Suter, Gavels n Paddles, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Ken Hall, Stoneware, Wythe Cty.

E. Suter stoneware pot, $86,250, Jeffrey S. Evans

E. Suter stoneware pot, $86,250, Jeffrey S. Evans Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

August 20, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, MilitaryRelics.com, Mohawk Arms, Swords, WWI, WWII

WWI aircraft insignia, $12,000, Mohawk Arms

WWI aircraft insignia, $12,000, Mohawk Arms Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A World ...

August 20, 2013 / Check the Oil Gas & Oil Show, Gavels n Paddles, Harbor Petroleum Products, Ken Hall, Matthews Auctions, McColl-Frontenac Products

McColl-Frontenac sign, $11,550, Matthews Auctions

McColl-Frontenac sign, $11,550, Matthews Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall A round McColl-Frontenac ...

August 20, 2013 / Charles Schulz, Comic Strip, comics, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, L. Frank Baum, Peanuts, Philip Weiss Auctions, Senator John F. Kennedy, The Wonderful WIzard Of Oz

Peanuts Sunday strip, $41,400, Philip Weiss

Peanuts Sunday strip, $41,400, Philip Weiss Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall An original ...

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 ...