Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An original oil on canvas rendering of the French fashion designer Coco Chanel by the iconic pop artist Andy Warhol sold for $247,000 at an on-site auction held Aug.…
“Picking” Versus “Shopping” Your Next Find Although we are both collectors, my husband and I have different philosophies and approaches when it comes to where and how we like to hunt and shop for new additions to our collections. I…
Props and costumes from Stallone’s famous films such as “Rocky,” “Rambo” and “The Expendables,” along with some of his personal items will be sold at auction in Los Angeles, October 14-15, 2015, by Heritage Auctions with a portion of the proceeds…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall The red and white polka dot dress worn by Shirley Temple in the movie Stand Up and Cheer sold for $75,000 at an auction held July 14 by Theriault’s,…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Tennessee Federal desk (Burgner, Greene Co.), dated 1819, with a stringed instrument inset under its top, sold for $63,720 at an auction held July 18 by Case Antiques…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A 1958 hardcover first edition of the book Stride Toward Freedom, written and signed by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and inscribed to U.S. Chief Justice Earl Warren,…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A Chinese carved white jade seal with intricate carvings on the side of gilt calligraphy sold for $90,000 at an Asian & Estate Auction held July 12 by Kaminski…
by Deborah Abernethy and Mike McLeod $440 (79 bids, 10 bidders): Steampunk 1889 Eye Dr. Scope Ophthalmometer Medical Tool Optometrist. Here’s an antique ya just don’t see every day! I believe it’s called an “Ophthalmometer,” which an eye doctor used…
James D. Julia, Inc., the world’s leading firearms auctioneer, will conduct their Fall Firearms Auction on October 5th-7th with a preview on October 1st and 2nd. The first session on October 5th will be the inaugural Sporting and Collector Firearms…
Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall An orotone photograph by Edward Curtis (Am., 1868-1952), titled Maid of Dreams, signed, in an original Curtis frame and measuring 12 1/2 inches by 10 3/4 inches, sold for…
