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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.

April 16, 2013 / Chippendale, Christie's, Edward Hicks, Gavels n Paddles, Important American Furniture Folk Arts & Prints, John Townsend, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Queen Anne, tea table

Edward Hicks painting, $2.55 million, Christie’s

Edward Hicks painting, $2.55 million, Christie’s Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall An ...

April 11, 2013 / Claude Monet, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Pablo Picasso, Sotheby's

Pablo Picasso painting, $45 million, Sotheby’s

Pablo Picasso painting, $45 million, Sotheby’s Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall An ...

April 11, 2013 / Althof Bermann, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marklin carousel, Noel Barrett Auctions, Santa

1910 Marklin carousel, $218,500, Noel Barrett

1910 Marklin carousel, $218,500, Noel Barrett Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall An ...

April 9, 2013 / Circle and Crescent Bru Jne 4, Dolls Sale, French bisque bebe doll, Gavels n Paddles, Izannah Walker, Jules Steiner, Ken Hall, Maggie Bessie, Morphy Auctions

French bisque bebe doll, $18,000, Morphy Auctions

French bisque bebe doll, $18,000, Morphy Auctions Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

April 8, 2013 / Alexander Roux, Antique Furniture, Fountain Elms pattern, Gavels n Paddles, Hawkins pattern, J. & J. W. Meeks, John H. Belter, Ken Hall, Stevens Auction Company

4-piece Meeks parlor suite, $24,150, Stevens Auction

4-piece Meeks parlor suite, $24,150, Stevens Auction Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

April 8, 2013 / Dyottville Glass Works, Gavels n Paddles, George Washington, Henry Clay, Internet and Catalog Auction, Ken Hall, Norman C. Heckler & Co., Zachary Taylor

Washington portrait flask $60,840, Norman C. Heckler

Washington portrait flask $60,840, Norman C. Heckler Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

April 5, 2013 / Amazing Fantasy, comics, Detective Comics, Flying Color Comics, Free comics, J.C. Vaughn, Pop Culture Collecting, Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Award

Free Comic Book Day is May 4

Free Comic Book Day is May 4 Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Each year, the first Saturday in May ...

April 4, 2013 / cocker spaniel, dog graphics, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, M. Timberlake, Matthews Auctions, Vase, Zerolene

Standard glaze portrait vase, $2,640, Matthews Auctions

Standard glaze portrait vase, $2,640, Matthews Auctions Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

April 4, 2013 / Archives International Auctions, Chinese Hunan banknote, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Yu Ning Imperial Bank

Chinese Hunan banknote, $15,220, Archives Int’l

Chinese Hunan banknote, $15,220, Archives Int’l Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 27, 2013 / diamonds, Gavels n Paddles, guilloche cross, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, Oriental rugs, Russian Medal, Sino Tabriz, St. Anne

Russian St. Anne medal, $59,000, Kaminski Auctions

Russian St. Anne medal, $59,000, Kaminski Auctions Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

March 27, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Louis Vuitton, Oil Painting, Steamer Trunk

Two Emile Gruppe artworks, $21,000, Woodbury Auction

Two Emile Gruppe artworks, $21,000, Woodbury Auction Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

March 20, 2013 / Emile Jumeau, Gavels n Paddles, German Doll, Ken Hall, Marquis Doll Auction, Theriault's

German model 104 doll, $212,800, Theriault’s

German model 104 doll, $212,800, Theriault’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 20, 2013 / circus, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, mug shots, photo album, Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey, San Francisco, Swann Auction Galleries

Album of 720 mug shots, $36,000, Swann Auction

Album of 720 mug shots, $36,000, Swann Auction Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken ...

March 18, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Half Dime, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Specimen-67PCGS, U.S. Coin Florida United Numismatics Signiture Auction

Historic 1792 half disme, $1.41 million, Heritage

Historic 1792 half disme, $1.41 million, Heritage Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

March 18, 2013 / Bernardo Bellotto, Gavels n Paddles, Jan Steen, Ken Hall, Old Master & British Paintings Evening Sale, Rafaello Sanzio, Raphael Sanzio, Renaissance, Sotheby's

Raphael chalk drawing, $47.9 million, Sotheby’s

Raphael chalk drawing, $47.9 million, Sotheby’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 18, 2013 / Boston Massachusetts, Christie's, Gavels n Paddles, Important American Silver, Ken Hall, New York City, Paul Revere, Tiffany & Co.

Paul Revere tea pot, $230,500, Christie’s

Paul Revere tea pot, $230,500, Christie’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 15, 2013 / Doyle New York, Florentine 14 century, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Maestro Arturo Toscanini, Master of the Christ Church Coronation, The Coronation of the Virgin with Saints and Angels

14th century painting, $50,000, Doyle N.Y.

14th century painting, $50,000, Doyle N.Y. Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 15, 2013 / Cloisonné-enameled bell, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Lin Liang, Michaan's Auctions, Qianlong, rare bell, rare collectibles

Cloisonné enameled bell, $141,600; Michaan’s

Cloisonné enameled bell, $141,600; Michaan’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A rare ...

March 15, 2013 / Arthur & Bond (Yokahama), Chinese medals, Diamond Necklace, Edwardian platinum necklace, Gavels n Paddles, HQ Sale, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Meiji-era

Diamond necklace, $54,000, John Moran

Diamond necklace, $54,000, John Moran Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A necklace ...

March 15, 2013 / Collecting, Collecting Old & Rare Books, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Elvis Presley, Hardy Boys, Henry David Thoreau, James Dawson, Liz Taylor, Nancy Drew, rare books, Roy Rogers, Tarzan

To Buy or Not to Buy, That is the Question

To Buy or Not to Buy, That is the Question Collecting Old and Rare Books by James Dawson Why do ...

March 13, 2013 / F. (Feste) Swome, Foo Dog, Gavels n Paddles, Hy (Henry) Bower, Ken Hall, Miniature Tall Case Clock, New Year's Auction, Stephenson's Auctioneers

Miniature tall case clock, $31,625, Stephenson’s

Miniature tall case clock, $31,625, Stephenson’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

March 13, 2013 / Andy Warhol, Gavels n Paddles, Gio Ponti, Ken Hall, Maria Pergay, Palm Beach Modern Auctions, Steve Rubell, Studio 54

1981 Andy Warhol sculpture, $52,000, Palm Beach Modern

1981 Andy Warhol sculpture, $52,000, Palm Beach Modern Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken ...

March 13, 2013 / Dawn of the Dead, Fantastic Four, Gasoline Alley, Geppi's Entertainment Museum, Hake's Americana & Collectibles, J.C. Vaughn, Jack Kirby, Marvel, Nick Fury, Picklesl Pub, Pop Culture Collecting, S.H.I.E.L.D., Samuel L. Jackson, Zombie Gras, Zombies