The Civil War Collector
The Civil War Collector By John Sexton Q: We have two Confederate coins and are unable to identify or attach a value. They are 3/4″ in diameter, light weight metal, whitewash silver in color, seven stars in band on head,…
“On the Road” Important Safety Tips for Antique Dealers of any Age
“On the Road” Important Safety Tips for Antique Dealers of any Age By: Veteran Dealer Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell – The Halloween Queen Dealers who head off to set up at antique shows or shops often find themselves the target of…
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 Sammy Baugh Washington Redskins jersey from the 1940s sold for $109,250 at a Super Bowl XLVII Live Auction held February…
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 bulbous-base vase done in shiny raspberry with multi-colored inclusions and gold trim (circa 1878-1880) sold for $5,463 at a Winter…
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 A 10-panel folding longevity screen chock full of Asian symbolism for life and endurance – to include cranes and tortoises…
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 oil on canvas painting by Edward Hicks (American, 1780-1849), titled Penn’s Treaty, sold for $2.55 million at a sale of…
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 original oil on canvas by Pablo Picasso titled Femme assise pres d’une fenetre (1932) sold for $45 million at an…
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 exquisitely detailed, circa-1910 Marklin carousel, crank or steam driven, sold for $218,500 at a Winter Auction held November 16-17 by…
Be Prepared: Baden-Powel and the Scouting Movement
Be Prepared: Baden-Powel and the Scouting Movement By Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell – The Halloween Queen® Over 50,000 people will visit the newly opened Summit Betchel Family National Scout Reserve from July 15 to 24, 2013 for the National Scout Jamboree.…
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 A 23-inch-tall French bisque bebe doll, incised ‘Eden Bebe Paris 9,’ sold for $18,000 at a Dolls Sale held December…