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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.
/ Andrew George Winter, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, N.C. Wyeth, Summer Auction, The Great Blue Heron, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
N.C. Wyeth painting, $253,000, Thomaston

N.C. Wyeth painting, $253,000, Thomaston

N.C. Wyeth painting, $253,000, Thomaston Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An oil on linen ...
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/ Americana Auction, Blanche Lazzell, Eldred's Auctioneers & Appraisals, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Ralph Cahoon
Lazzell woodcut print, $106,200, Eldred’s

Lazzell woodcut print, $106,200, Eldred’s

Lazzell woodcut print, $106,200, Eldred’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A white-line color woodcut ...
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/ Asia Week Auction, Freeman's, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Lee Man Fong
Lee Man Fong work, $1.3 million, Freeman’s

Lee Man Fong work, $1.3 million, Freeman’s

Lee Man Fong work, $1.3 million, Freeman’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An original ...
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/ Capital Collections Estate Auction, Cartier, Gavels n Paddles, James Hall, Ken Hall, Thomas L McKenney
​Cartier necklace, $48,000, Weschler’s

Cartier necklace, $48,000, Weschler’s

Cartier necklace, $48,000, Weschler’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Cartier retro choker-length tested ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Montblanc pen, Montegrappa Luxor Blue Nile, Montegrappa pen, Swann Auction Galleries
Montegrappa pen, $5,520, Swann Auction

Montegrappa pen, $5,520, Swann Auction

Montegrappa pen, $5,520, Swann Auction Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Montegrappa Luxor Blue ...
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/ American & European Works of Art, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Life with Tazza, Rembrandt van Rijn, Skinner's, Walasse Ting, Willem Heda
Willem Heda work, $666,000, Skinner’s

Willem Heda work, $666,000, Skinner’s

Willem Heda work, $666,000, Skinner’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An original painting by ...
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/ Asscher cut diamond, Carlsen Gallery, Cartier, Freehold NY, Gavels n Paddles, Hunt's Female Academy, Kashan rug, Ken Hall, Yamaha G3 grand piano
Cartier 14 carat dresser set, $9,775, Carlsen Gallery

Cartier 14 carat dresser set, $9,775, Carlsen Gallery

Cartier 14 carat dresser set, $9,775, Carlsen Gallery Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A ...
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/ Alfred Boucher, Au But, Gavels n Paddles, Gearoge T Downing, Kanhjar Dagger, Ken Hall, Lambertville NJ, Rago Arts & Auction Center
Jewel-encrusted dagger, $314,500, Rago Arts

Jewel-encrusted dagger, $314,500, Rago Arts

Jewel-encrusted dagger, $314,500, Rago Arts Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A jewel-encrusted Mughal dagger ...
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/ Cartier, Daimond ring, Fine Jewelry Sale, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Louis Vuitton, Pasadena CA
3.23-carat diamond ring, $33,600, John Moran

3.23-carat diamond ring, $33,600, John Moran

3.23-carat diamond ring, $33,600, John Moran Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 3.23-carat diamond ...
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/ Alexander Calder, Early Fall Fine Estates Auction, Edna Hopkins, Gavels n Paddles, Jose Formoso Reyes, Ken Hall, Woodbury Auction
Calder sterling brooch, $22,140, Woodbury

Calder sterling brooch, $22,140, Woodbury

Calder sterling brooch, $22,140, Woodbury Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An Alexander Calder hand-hammered ...
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/ Emperor Macrinus, Gavels n Paddles, Gold Aureus Coins, Ken Hall, Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo, Roman Gold, Shoshana Collection of Judaean Coins
Roman gold Aureus, $203,150, Heritage

Roman gold Aureus, $203,150, Heritage

Roman gold Aureus, $203,150, Heritage Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A gold Aureus coin ...
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/ Christie's, Gandhara, Gavels n Paddles, Gray Schist, Indian and Southeast Asian Art, Ken Hall, Teaching Buddha, Thangka of Green Tara
Thangka of Green Tara, $1.76 million, Christie’s

Thangka of Green Tara, $1.76 million, Christie’s

Thangka of Green Tara, $1.76 million, Christie’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare ...
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/ Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Sotheby's, Youngle Period
Ming Dynasty ceramic, $1.3 million, Sotheby’s

Ming Dynasty ceramic, $1.3 million, Sotheby’s

Ming Dynasty ceramic, $1.3 million, Sotheby’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare blue ...
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/ Bob Dalton, Colt 1890 Gatling gun, Colt Bluntline Special, Dalton Gang, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Premiere Firearms Auctions, Rare Army revolver, Rock Island Auction Company
Colt ‘Buntline Special,’ $546,250, Rock Island

Colt ‘Buntline Special,’ $546,250, Rock Island

Colt ‘Buntline Special,’ $546,250, Rock Island Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare Colt ...
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/ Florida Keys, Gavels n Paddles, James D Julia, Ken Hall, Nuestra Senora de Atocha, Ottoman Brother & Co, Sunken gold treasure
Sunken gold treasure, $172,500, James D. Julia

Sunken gold treasure, $172,500, James D. Julia

Sunken gold treasure, $172,500, James D. Julia Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A fused ...
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/ Alderfer Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Martin Luther King Jr sculpture, Patek Philippe watch, Steinway Grand Piano
Steinway grand piano, $24,000, Alderfer Auction

Steinway grand piano, $24,000, Alderfer Auction

Steinway grand piano, $24,000, Alderfer Auction Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Steinway & ...
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/ Beatles, Frank Zappa watercolor painting, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Oceanside NY, Philip Weiss
Beatles 1966 painting, $155,250, Philip Weiss

Beatles 1966 painting, $155,250, Philip Weiss

Beatles 1966 painting, $155,250, Philip Weiss Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A painting done ...
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/ ComicLink, Hal Foster Tarzan Original, Harris Levey, J.C. Vaughn, Jonathan Levey, Pop Culture Collecting, Rare Comic Art
Rare Hal Foster Tarzan Original Strip Art Discovered

More Tarzan: Rare Hal Foster Tarzan Original Strip Art Discovered

More Tarzan: Rare Hal Foster Tarzan Original Strip Art Discovered Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn Our previous column was ...
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/ Capbell's Condensed Vegetable Soup sign, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Matthews Auctions LLC, Sinclair Aircraft, Studebaker Cars-Trucks sign
Sinclair Aircraft sign, $19,800, Matthews

Sinclair Aircraft sign, $19,800, Matthews

Sinclair Aircraft sign, $19,800, Matthews Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare Sinclair Aircraft ...
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/ American Bottle Auctions, Civil War Era, Fine Old Port, Gavels n Paddles, Kelly's Old Cabin Bitters Bottle, Ken Hall, S.B. Rothenberg
Kelly’s Old Cabin bottle, $45,360, American Bottle

Kelly’s Old Cabin bottle, $45,360, American Bottle

Kelly’s Old Cabin bottle, $45,360, American Bottle Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Kelly’s ...
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/ Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Christie's, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Petrus vintage 2000, Vintage Wine
Case of vintage wine, $42,350, Christie's

Case of vintage wine, $42,350, Christie's

Case of vintage wine, $42,350, Christie's One case (12 bottles) of vintage 1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild wine sold for $42,350 in ...
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/ Audubon studio proof, Chicago IL, Fine books and Manuscrips Auction, Gavels n Paddles, James Audubon, Ken Hall, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, The Great Blue Heron
Audubon studio proof, $85,400, Leslie Hindman

Audubon studio proof, $85,400, Leslie Hindman

Audubon studio proof, $85,400, Leslie Hindman A rare studio proof of The Great Blue Heron (Plate CCXI), by the renowned ...
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/ Antique glazed Pottery Urns, Gavels n Paddles, Henry Weiss, Ken Hall, Michaan's, Thomas Gorham
Glazed pottery urns, $12,870, Michaan's

Glazed pottery urns, $12,870, Michaan's

Glazed pottery urns, $12,870, Michaan's A pair of monumental glazed pottery floor urns, signed on the base Henry Weiss and ...
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/ Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Marklin castle, Richard Opfer's auction gallery, RSL Auction, Timonium MD
Marklin 3-tiered castle, $28,175, RSL Auction

Marklin 3-tiered castle, $28,175, RSL Auction

Marklin 3-tiered castle, $28,175, RSL Auction A Marklin three-tiered  castle, made circa 1895, with a parade ground that would have ...
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/ Antique Madame Alaxander Dolls, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Theriault's
Madame Alexander set, $88,000, Theriault's

Madame Alexander set, $88,000, Theriault's

Madame Alexander set, $88,000, Theriault's A six-doll “mystery portrait doll” set by Madame Alexander created in 1951 sold for $88,000 ...
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