No Matter Which Direction the Wind Blows, We Still Love American Weathervanes By Kary Pardy [divider align=”center”] [ux_image_box img=”47681″] This ca. 1890-1899 wood fish weathervane sold on 1stdibs.com and was listed in good condition. The description read, “One of a…
2019 in Hindsight: A Year of Pop Culture By J.C. Vaughn [ux_image_box img=”47663″] Bernie Wrightson’s cover for his illustrated version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, published by Marvel Comics in 1983, sold for $1.2 million in 2019 at Profiles in History.…
The original cape worn by actor Christopher Reeve in the movie Superman (Warner Bros., 1978) sold for $193,750 at an Icons & Idols: Hollywood Auction held December 16th by Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles. Also, two paintings by Frank Sinatra,…
Make No Little Plans: A.B. Wells, A Collector of Americana Excerpts from osv.org on their founding collector extraordinaire Old Sturbridge Village began as one man’s hobby, but over the years has evolved into a national institution, recreating life as it…
by Jessica Kosinski [divider align=”center”] [row] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image_box img=”47595″] This early floral hooked rug showing a strong “folk art” style rug sold for $649 in 2012. [/ux_image_box] [/col] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] It is easy to go through life…
The Feeling of Love and Respect for the Red, White, and Blue By Judy Gonyeau [ux_image_box img=”47460″] Alfred Jacob Miller’s The Bombardment of Ft. McHenry. This event is said to have served as the inspiration for The Star-Spangled Banner by…
Story & Photos by Donald-Brian Johnson [ux_gallery ids=”47533,47534,47535,47536″] For thousands and thousands of mid-twentieth century Americans, the week just wasn’t complete without the latest issue of Liberty, the magazine that could be yours for just five cents. Even when the…
A one-of-a-kind Patek Philippe men’s wristwatch sold for $31 million at an Only Watch auction held November 9th by Christie’s in Geneva, Switzerland. It was the most ever paid for a watch at auction, shattering the previous record set in…
The Television Academy Foundation launched its 2020 Spring Auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime television experiences for fans including exclusive set visits, celebrity meet-and-greets, television show memorabilia and tickets to the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards and Governors Ball! Proceeds benefit the Television Academy…
