100th Anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s Screen Debut by Eric Bradley, Heritage Auctions February 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s screen debut. His career lasted more than 75 years and his “Little Tramp” character would become the stuff of…
Original Comic Art Commands Continued Attention Original comic book and comic strip art continues to present a compelling story in the world of vintage, rare, pop culture collectibles, witnessed by the recent transactions at several auction houses. By J.C. Vaughn…
Until It Breaks Repeated stress of striking coins can wear down machinery, creating unique – and collectible – coins By John Dale Beety of Heritage Auctions Like factories, the U.S. Mints in Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco and West Point use…
Portrait of Geo. Washington, $662,500, Heritage Auctions Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auctions from Near & Far By Ken Hall Rembrandt Peale’s iconic portrait of U.S. President George Washington sold for $662,500 at an American Art Auction held May 10-11 by…
Casablanca poster, $107,550, Heritage Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A massive six-sheet poster (81 inches by 81 inches) for the iconic movie Casablanca, one of just two copies known, sold for $107,550…
Ken’s Korner: Francis Crick lots bring $8 million+ News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall Remember Watson and Crick from high school science class? They were the two guys who (along with Dr. Maurice…
Ken’s Korner: Court halts sale of ’59 Augusta jacket News & Views From the World of Antiques & Collectibles By Ken Hall The Augusta National Golf Club was recently awarded a preliminary injunction blocking the sale of the coveted green…
Ken’s Korner: Rare 1913 nickel could fetch $5M News and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting By Ken Hall A rare 1913 Liberty Head nickel – one of only five known to exist – is expected to sell…
Historic 1792 half disme, $1.41 million, Heritage Gavels n Paddles Recent Auction Results from Near and Far By Ken Hall An historic 1792 half disme (the colonial spelling for “dime”) sold for $1.41 million at the U.S. Coin Florida United…
1933 King Kong poster, $388,375, Heritage Auction Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A near-perfect 1933 Style B three-sheet movie poster for the RKO classic film King Kong sold for $388,375 at a…
Top 5 Historical lots sold in 2012 by Heritage range from the dawn of the Universe to the dawn of America The last year was an important one for history collectors at Heritage Auctions. Here’s a peek at the top…
Les Paul Sunburst, $194,500, Heritage Gavels ‘n’ Paddles Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Sunburst left-handed solid body electric guitar, one of only two made that year, sold for $194,500…
