Miniature tall case clock, $31,625, Stephenson’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A Pennsylvania walnut miniature tall case clock, made in the early 19th century by Hy (Henry) Bower, F. (Feste) Swome, sold…
1981 Andy Warhol sculpture, $52,000, Palm Beach Modern Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A metal sculpture by Andy Warhol (1928-1987), titled Dollar Sign, artist-signed, dated 1981, sold for $52,000 at a sale…
Pop Culture Potpourri: Zombies, Gasoline Alley, Jack Kirby & Nick Fury Zombies at Geppi’s Entertainment Museum Comic Character Collectibles By J.C. Vaughn In director George A. Romero’s 1978 film Dawn of the Dead, one of the characters remembers what his…
Masudaya toy robot, $45,600, Morphy’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A Masudaya Machine battery-operated toy robot sold for $45,000 at a Premier Auction held December 6-8 by Morphy Auctions in Denver, Pennsylvania.…
Dickens book collection, $70,800, Waverly Rare Books Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A collection of 30 leather-bound books comprising the “Works of Charles Dickens,” featuring Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities,…
Asian Scroll Paintings By I.M. Chait We all know what scrolls are, but why are they scrolls? There is a long history, all over the world, having to do with things that are written and then rolled up for easy…
Jade mounted knife, $114,000, Cowan’s Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall A Qianlong jade mounted knife, finely carved with dragon figures, sold for $114,000 at an Asian Art Auction held January 18 by…
Selling Your Gold: What You Should Know Jewelry, Gold and Precious Metals by Edward Lewand As a professional independent appraiser, over the years people have come to me to sell their gold. During the consultation, I would sort out their…
Reed & Barton tea service, $18,000, John Moran Antique Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A full tea service by Reed & Barton in the Francis I pattern, including the hard-to-find tipping kettle,…
A.M. Cassandre poster, $156,000, Swann Auction Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A rare and important poster by A.M. Cassandre, titled L.M.S./Best Way, sold for $156,000 at a sale of Rare & Important…
