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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 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 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 12, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Mail Pouch Tobacco, Masudaya, Morphy Auctions, Reinhold Studio for Oilzum, Thunder Robot, toy robot

Masudaya toy robot, $45,600, Morphy’s

Masudaya toy robot, $45,600, Morphy’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A Masudaya ...

March 12, 2013 / book collection, Charles Dickens, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, leather bound books, Virginia, Waverly Rare Books

Dickens book collection, $70,800, Waverly Rare Books

Dickens book collection, $70,800, Waverly Rare Books Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall ...

March 4, 2013 / cowan's auctions, Gavels n Paddles, JADE, Ken Hall, Mounted knife, Qianlong Dynasty, snuff bottle, white jade

Jade mounted knife, $114,000, Cowan’s

Jade mounted knife, $114,000, Cowan’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A Qianlong ...

February 28, 2013 / Francis I pattern, Gavels n Paddles, John Moran Antique and Fine Art Auctioneers, Ken Hall, Reed & Barton

Reed & Barton tea service, $18,000, John Moran Antique

Reed & Barton tea service, $18,000, John Moran Antique Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By ...

February 28, 2013 / Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Paul George Lawler, Swann Auction Galleries

A.M. Cassandre poster, $156,000, Swann Auction

A.M. Cassandre poster, $156,000, Swann Auction Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

February 28, 2013 / clock, Duc d'Orleans Breguet Sympathique, Gavels n Paddles, Important Watches & Clocks, Ken Hall, Patek Philippe, Sotheby's

Sympathique clock, $6.8 million, Sotheby's

Sympathique clock, $6.8 million, Sotheby's Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall The Duc ...

February 27, 2013 / cowan's auctions, Gavels n Paddles, Hannibal Hamlin, James A. Garfield, Ken Hall, Lincoln, political antiques, Wright Flyers

Abraham Lincoln letter, $70,500, Cowan's Auctions

Abraham Lincoln letter, $70,500, Cowan's Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A ...

February 27, 2013 / Alexander III, Gavels n Paddles, Imperial Russian, Ken Hall, Mikhail Ivanov, Morgan silver dollar, Narwahl tusk, Rago Arts & Auction Center, Rhinoceros horn, Tiffany & Co.

Alexander III plate, $87,500, Rago Arts

Alexander III plate, $87,500, Rago Arts Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall An ...