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December 18, 2012 / Amedeo Modigliani, Gaston Longchamp, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Pablo Picasso, Swall Galleries

Picasso linoleum cut, $102,000, Swann Gall

Picasso linoleum cut, $102,000, Swann Gall Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far A 1962 color linoleum ...

December 18, 2012 / Cartier, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Max Ernst, Noma Copley, pearl necklace, Skinner Inc., Van Cleef & Arpels

Cartier pearl necklace, $281,000, Skinner, Inc.

Cartier pearl necklace, $281,000, Skinner, Inc. Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far A pearl necklace with ...

December 18, 2012 / Buster Brown painting, diamond ring, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Richard D Hatch, Ruby and diamond ring

Ruby and diamond ring, $5,462, Richard D. Hatch

Ruby and diamond ring, $5,462, Richard D. Hatch Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far A ruby ...

December 17, 2012 / Fletcher Sinclair Mansion, Gavels n Paddles, Heritage Auctions, Ken Hall, Moon, Moon rock, Natural History Signature Meteorite Auction

Large moon rock, $330,000, Heritage

Large moon rock, $330,000, Heritage Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far The fourth largest piece of ...

December 17, 2012 / Circle dot Bru bebe doll, Gavels n Paddles, Jerome B Secor "Freedmans" bank, Ken Hall, Kyser & Rex "Mikado" bank, Kyser & Rex "Roller Skating" bank, Morphy Auctions

Kyser & Rex 'Mikado' bank, $198,000, Morphy Auctions

Kyser & Rex 'Mikado' bank, $198,000, Morphy Auctions Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far A Kyser ...

December 17, 2012 / Archives International Auctions, Declaration of Independence, Edison stock ticker, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Museum of American Finance

Copy of Declaration, $10,620; Archives Int'l

Copy of Declaration, $10,620; Archives Int'l Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far A circa-1840s Peter Force ...

December 17, 2012 / Ephraim Thayer fire pump, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Paul Revere, Showtime Auction Services, Wurlitzer PainOrchestra

Wurlitzer PianOrchestra, $120,000, Showtime Auc.

Wurlitzer PianOrchestra, $120,000, Showtime Auc. Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far A 1905 Wurlitzer Style 17 ...

December 17, 2012 / Colt Dragoon percussion revolver, Colt SAA Sheriff's pistol, Firearms Auction, Gavels n Paddles, James D Julia, Ken Hall

Colt SAA Sheriff's Model, $201,125, James D. Julia

Colt SAA Sheriff's Model, $201,125, James D. Julia Gavels 'n' Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far A factory-engraved ...

December 2, 2012 / Baggage Battles, Gavels n Paddles, Ken Hall, Louis Vuitton, Miles Cash Register, Reed & Barton, The Travel Channel, White's Auctions

Rare Miles cash register, $14,950, White’s Auctions

Rare Miles cash register, $14,950, White’s Auctions Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare ...

December 2, 2012 / Diego Rivera, Feliciano Bejar, Gavels n Paddles, Handel table lamp, Kaminski Auctions, Ken Hall, La Verre Francais

Diego Rivera work, $9,700, Kaminski

Diego Rivera work, $9,700, Kaminski Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A gouache on paper ...

December 2, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An oil on linen ...

December 2, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A white-line color woodcut ...

December 2, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An original ...

December 2, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Cartier retro choker-length tested ...

December 2, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Montegrappa Luxor Blue ...

December 2, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An original painting by ...

November 28, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A ...

November 28, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A jewel-encrusted Mughal dagger ...

November 28, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 3.23-carat diamond ...

November 27, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An Alexander Calder hand-hammered ...

November 27, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A gold Aureus coin ...

November 27, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare ...

November 27, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare blue ...

November 26, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare Colt ...

November 26, 2012 / 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 Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A fused ...