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June 25, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Joseph Coomans, Julian Onderdonk, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, KPM porcelain, Miniature painting, Worthington Whittredge

Miniature by Onderdonk, $15,600, Kaminski Auctions

Miniature by Onderdonk, $15,600, Kaminski Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

June 25, 2013 / Century Design Auction, Gavels n Paddles, George Nakashima, Ken Hall, Michaan's Auctions, Paolo Soleri, Peter Hvidt

Nakashima free-edge desk, $10,030, Michaan's Auctions

Nakashima free-edge desk, $10,030, Michaan's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

June 25, 2013 / American Indian and Western Art Auction, Cowan's Auctions Inc., Dag Knife, Eastern Plains, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall

Eastern Plains knife club, $180,000, Cowan's, Inc.

Eastern Plains knife club, $180,000, Cowan's, Inc. Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 25, 2013 / Cartier, Clocks, Fine Jewelry Auction, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Skinner Inc.

Cartier pendulette clock, $174,000, Skinner, Inc.

Cartier pendulette clock, $174,000, Skinner, Inc. Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

June 20, 2013 / Diego Giacometti, Doyle + Design Auction, Doyle New York, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall

Giacometti console table, $1.76 million, Doyle NY

Giacometti console table, $1.76 million, Doyle NY Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 20, 2013 / Antiques & Fine Arts Auction, Centerpiece, Gavels n Paddles, Hans Zatzka, John Moran Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Maria Semenova

Figural centerpiece, $54,000, John Moran

Figural centerpiece, $54,000, John Moran Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A monumental ...

June 20, 2013 / Christie's, Gavels n Paddles, Golconda, Harry Winston, Ken Hall, Magnificent Jewels Auction, The Princie Diamond

The Princie Diamond, $39.3 million, Christie's

The Princie Diamond, $39.3 million, Christie's Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall The ...

June 20, 2013 / Asian Works of Art Auction, Gavels n Paddles, JADE, Ken Hall, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Lotus, Qianlong, Zhao Shao'ang

Jade lotus form bowl, $230,500, Leslie Hindman

Jade lotus form bowl, $230,500, Leslie Hindman Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 18, 2013 / Charles Dare, Gavels n Paddles, Handel Lamp Shade, Handel Lighting, I. B. & Co., Ives Palace, Ken Hall, White's Auctions

Handel lamp shade, $11,212, White Auctions

Handel lamp shade, $11,212, White Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

June 18, 2013 / Civil War, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall

7th Mich. Cavalry grouping, $184,000, James D. Julia

7th Mich. Cavalry grouping, $184,000, James D. Julia Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken ...

June 18, 2013 / Chinese plaque, European Majolica, Flat Rock NC, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, LIbbey cut glass, Porcelain, Richard D. Hatch & Associates

Chinese porcelain plaque, $6,329, Richard D. Hatch

Chinese porcelain plaque, $6,329, Richard D. Hatch Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

June 17, 2013 / Archives International Auctions, Banknotes, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, South Africa

South African banknote, $10,620, Archives Int'l

South African banknote, $10,620, Archives Int'l Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

June 17, 2013 / Atlantic City, Barnum & Bailey Circus, Buffalo Bill, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, London Circus, P.T. Barnum, Philip Weiss

Buffalo Bill poster, $18,975, Philip Weiss

Buffalo Bill poster, $18,975, Philip Weiss Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

May 20, 2013 / cowan's auctions, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Paul Sawyier, Tiffany & Company, Woolworth & Co.

Paul Sawyier painting, $89,450, Cowan's Auctions

Paul Sawyier painting, $89,450, Cowan's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

May 20, 2013 / Asia Week Sale, Gavels n Paddles, I.M. Chait, Ken Hall, Ming Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty

Yuan Dynasty porcelain jar, $1.324 million, I. M. Chait

Yuan Dynasty porcelain jar, $1.324 million, I. M. Chait Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By ...

May 20, 2013 / Cottone Auctions, Evgeni Lanceray, Gavels n Paddles, Gustav Sickley, Jonas Lie, Ken Hall, William Wendt

William Wendt painting, $299,000, Cottone Auctions

William Wendt painting, $299,000, Cottone Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...

May 16, 2013 / American Bottle Auctions, Constitution Bitters, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Nixon & Co, Wynkoop & Company Tonic

Constitution Bitters, $7,840, American Bottle

Constitution Bitters, $7,840, American Bottle Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A museum-quality, ...

May 16, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, J. Hoare, Ken Hall, Libbey, St. Charles Convention Center, Tuthill, Woody Auction

J. Hoare claret jug, $75,000, Woody Auction

J. Hoare claret jug, $75,000, Woody Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall ...

May 16, 2013 / Beacon Security Gasoline, Gavels n Paddles, Harbor Petroleum Products, Ken Hall, Matthews Auctions LLC, Peerless Stages Bus Depot

Beacon die-cut sign, $55,000, Matthews

Beacon die-cut sign, $55,000, Matthews Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall Beacon Security ...

April 17, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Hunt Auctions, Ken Hall, live auction, New England Patriots, Sam Huff, Sammy Baugh, Sonny Jurgenson, Super Bowl XLVII, Tom Brady, Washington Redskins

Sammy Baugh jersey, $109,250, Hunt Auctions

Sammy Baugh jersey, $109,250, Hunt Auctions Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

April 17, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, gold trim, Imperial Glass Co., Indiana Tumbler & Goblet Co., Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates, Ken Hall, Vase, Winter Glass Auction

Bulbous-base vase, $5,463, Jeffrey S. Evans

Bulbous-base vase, $5,463, Jeffrey S. Evans Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A ...

April 16, 2013 / Antiques Asian & Fine Art Auction, Antonio Jacobsen, cranes, Frederick Mulhaupt, Gavels n Paddles, James D. Julia Inc., Ken Hall, Longevity screen, tortoises

Asian longevity screen, $603,750, James D. Julia

Asian longevity screen, $603,750, James D. Julia Gavels ’n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

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 ...