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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.
Cougar Gasoline sign, $192,000, Richmond Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Cougar Gasoline 6-foot, ...
The Allure of Musicians’ Planes, Stains, and Automobiles
by Laurence Carpenter Transportation has always been a pivotal element of our everyday lives, serving not just functional purposes but ...
Doing The Rounds
by Douglas R. Kelly If there’s an alternate me in a parallel universe, he may just be a milkman doing his ...
Marilyn Monroe dress, $325,000, Julien’s Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Marilyn Monroe’s pink ...
1929 Whippet Model 96A, CA$25,960, Miller & Miller
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A sporty black ...
Transportation Modes and Makers in American History
Transportation is a subject that seems to be always in the news these days and usually for the wrong reasons: ...
Oppenheimer report, $53,594, RR Auction
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A rare and ...
Five Star Wars figures, $13,530, Morphy Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Five Spanish carded ...
Steiff Peter Rabbit doll, $11,875, Cottone Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1910 ...
Good Memories Collecting Dust
by Laurence Carpenter In the world of collecting, there comes a time when we must confront the inevitable question: when ...
Personality Traits of Collectors: Who are you?
by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. In the past, I wrote about collector personalities and their relationship to specific art preferences ...
Painting by the Beatles, $1.744 million, Christie’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A painting made ...
Michael Jordan sneakers, $8 million, Sotheby’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A set of ...
Gone But Not Forgotten
Live long enough and you’ll outlive many of the companies, products, and brands you grew up with. They may no ...
Smith’s Pharmacy bottle, $6,250, Holabird Western
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A teal blue ...
Charles II Silver Pattern “Petition” Crown Coin, $960,000, Heritage Auctions
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 1663 Charles ...
Hubley Manufacturing Company
by Douglas R. Kelly Hubleys have been pushing their way onto my radar screen lately. Over the years, I’ve more ...
Child Collectors
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Beatrice Beatrice is seven years old and in first grade (she also takes advanced courses ...
Lady Di evening dress, $1.148 million, Julien’s
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Princess Diana’s ballerina-length ...
Patek Philippe watch, $1.814 million, Phillips
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 1950 Patek ...
Glass: Back in style
Glass, an inorganic compound found in many forms in the natural world, has been man-made into practical and decorative objects ...
Steinway baby grand piano, $27,225, Ahlers & Ogletree
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A 1927 Model ...
19th century Bigler vase, $4,375, Jeffrey S. Evans
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A circa 1840-1860 ...
Nostalgia’s Siren Call: Unpacking the Collector’s Sentimental Journey
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Hello – I’m Shirley M. Mueller, and I am delighted to be writing for the ...
