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July 22, 2014 / Albert Sangorski, Calligraphy, Captain of the Beagle, Columns, Dante Rossetti, Fine books, Gavels n Paddles, Manuscript, PBS Galleries, Robert Fitzroy

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Dante Rossetti manuscript, $30,000, PBA Galleries

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Dante Rossetti manuscript, $30,000, PBA Galleries Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A fine illuminated ...

July 22, 2014 / Book of Mormon, coins, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Mexican recipes, Ramona Garcia, Swann Auction Galleries, Thomas Jefferson, US Mint

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Jefferson signed document, $118,750, Swann Auction

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Jefferson signed document, $118,750, Swann Auction Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 1792 printed ...

July 22, 2014 / Art, Artwork, Columns, Fern Coppedge, Gavels n Paddles, Jane Freilicher, Louise Nevelson, Rago Arts & Auction Center

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Louise Nevelson artwork, $87,500, Rago Arts & Auction

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Louise Nevelson artwork, $87,500, Rago Arts & Auction Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An ...

July 16, 2014 / barber chair, barbers, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Las Vegas, Sample, Theo A. Kochs, Victor Novelty Works, Victorian Casino Auctions

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Scale model barber’s chair, $42,000, Victorian Casino

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Scale model barber’s chair, $42,000, Victorian Casino Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An exceptional ...

July 16, 2014 / Columns, Doyle New York, Gavels n Paddles, Gina Lollabrigida, Jewelry, New York City, Pearls

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Pair of natural pearls, $3.3 million, Doyle

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Pair of natural pearls, $3.3 million, Doyle Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A pair ...

July 16, 2014 / Babe Ruth, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jackie Robinson, L.A. Dodgers, pocket watch, Sandy Koufax, Yankee Stadium, Yankees

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Babe Ruth pocket watch, $650,108, SCP Auctions

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Babe Ruth pocket watch, $650,108, SCP Auctions Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World Babe Ruth’s ...

July 14, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Neoclassical, Pearlware, Prattware, Staffordshire

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: English Staffordshire jug, $4,888, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: English Staffordshire jug, $4,888, Jeffrey S. Evans Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An English ...

July 14, 2014 / Asian Works of Art, Buddhist, Columns, Daoist Immortals, Gavels n Paddles, Qiu Yin, Ruyi scepter, Skinner Inc.

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Carved Ruyi scepter, $135,000, Skinner, Inc

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Carved Ruyi scepter, $135,000, Skinner, Inc Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A carved wood ...

July 9, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Landscape, Louis C. Tiffany, Michaan's Auctions, Stained Glass, table lamp, Tiffany

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Tiffany stained glass window, $236,000, Michaan’s Auctions

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Tiffany stained glass window, $236,000, Michaan’s Auctions Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Tiffany ...

July 9, 2014 / Columns, Ducks, Gavels n Paddles, Guyette & Deeter, Mason Decoy Factory, Pheasant Run Resort, Spring Decoy Auction

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Mason Decoy Factory duck, $690,000, Guyette & Deeter

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Mason Decoy Factory duck, $690,000, Guyette & Deeter Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A ...

July 9, 2014 / Beverly Hills, Columns, David Hasselhoff, Firebird, Gavels n Paddles, Gimli, Hollywood, John Rhys-Davies, Julien's Auctions, KITT car, LOTR, Marilyn Monroe, Pontiac, The Rose Tattoo

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Hasselhoff’s car, $152,600, Julien’s

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Hasselhoff’s car, $152,600, Julien’s Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World The 1986 DH Pontiac Firebird ...

July 7, 2014 / Bertoia Auctions, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Noah's Ark, Reindeer, Santa, toys

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Noah’s Ark toy set, $16,250, Bertoia’s

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Noah’s Ark toy set, $16,250, Bertoia’s Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Noah’s Ark ...

July 7, 2014 / Antique Advertising & Coin-Op Auction, Caille, Coca Cola, Columns, Floor Model, Gavels n Paddles, morphy's auctions, Slot Machine, Syrup Dispenser

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Caille slot machine, $90,000, Morphy’s

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Caille slot machine, $90,000, Morphy’s Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A superb Caille double-upright ...

July 7, 2014 / Art, Columns, Delta Blues to Visual Blues, folk art, Gavels n Paddles, Paintings, Sam Doyle, Slotin, Slotin Folk Art Auction, William Hawkins

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Sam Doyle folk art, $204,000, Slotin

Gavels ’n’ Paddles: Sam Doyle folk art, $204,000, Slotin Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An original folk ...

June 27, 2014 / Bonhams, chapel, Columns, domestic iconostasis, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Russian

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 16th c. Russian icon, $245,000, Bonhams

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 16th c. Russian icon, $245,000, Bonhams Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

June 27, 2014 / Columns, etchings, Gavels n Paddles, James A.M. Whistler, Ken Hall, Paintings, Swann Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Whistler's Quiet Canal, $65,000, Swann Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Whistler's Quiet Canal, $65,000, Swann Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

June 27, 2014 / Coin Collecting, coins, Columns, Double Eagle coin, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1927-D double eagle coin, $1.292 million, Heritage

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 1927-D double eagle coin, $1.292 million, Heritage Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 26, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, JADE, Ken Hall, military plate, Porcelain, Privacy screen, screens

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese four-panel screen, $68,750, Rago Arts & Auction

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese four-panel screen, $68,750, Rago Arts & Auction Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

June 26, 2014 / Bronze, Chinese, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, ritual vessel, wine, Wine vessel, Zhou Dynasty

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese wine vessel, $20,425, Schwenke's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese wine vessel, $20,425, Schwenke's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A Chinese ...

June 23, 2014 / Albert Marque, Columns, Dolls, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Theriault's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Albert Marque doll #27, $300,000+, Theriault's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Albert Marque doll #27, $300,000+, Theriault's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

June 23, 2014 / Columns, dutch cabinet, furniture, Gavels n Paddles, Hudson Valley kas, Ken Hall, Oil Painting, Paintings

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Hudson Valley Dutch kas, $18,400, Carlsen Gallery

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Hudson Valley Dutch kas, $18,400, Carlsen Gallery Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 23, 2014 / Columns, diamonds, Flawless Diamond, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Sapphire, Tiffany, Wristwatch

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 6-ct. emerald cut diamond, $464,500, Leslie Hindman

Gavels 'n' Paddles: 6-ct. emerald cut diamond, $464,500, Leslie Hindman Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 20, 2014 / Columns, Gavels n Paddles, James Miller, Jars, Jeffrey S. Evans, Ken Hall, Stoneware

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Stoneware salt-glazed jar, $74,750, Jeffrey S. Evans

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Stoneware salt-glazed jar, $74,750, Jeffrey S. Evans Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 20, 2014 / cartography, Claudius Ptolemy, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Ptolemy, World Map

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ptolemy world map, $317,000, Christie's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Ptolemy world map, $317,000, Christie's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A map ...

June 20, 2014 / Chicken Cup, Chinese, Columns, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Porcelain

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese “Chicken Cup,” $36 million, Sotheby's

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Chinese “Chicken Cup,” $36 million, Sotheby's Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...