Ken’s Korner: Bust of Franklin stolen, recovered Ken’s Korner New and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall A rare 1778 porcelain bust of Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Antoine Houdon has been recovered after being stolen out…
Montegrappa pen, $5,520, Swann Auction Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A Montegrappa Luxor Blue Nile Limited Edition 750 modern pen sold for $5,520 at a sale of Fine & Vintage Writing Instruments held September…
Ken’s Korner: Lunar meteorite to be auctioned Ken’s Korner New and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall A four-pound, slab-shaped chunk of the moon that crashed to Earth as a meteorite and was found in…
Willem Heda work, $666,000, Skinner’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An original painting by 17th century artist Willem Claesz Heda, titled Still Life With Tazza, Peeled Lemon, and Roemer, sold for $666,000 at a…
Ken’s Korner: Ex-Olympic wrestler files for bankruptcy Ken’s Korner New and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall Former Olympic gold medal wrestler Rulon Gardner, 41, has filed for bankruptcy at a federal court in Salt…
Cartier 14 carat dresser set, $9,775, Carlsen Gallery Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 14 carat gold Cartier dresser set sold for $9,775 at a multi-estate sale held August 11 by Carlsen Gallery in…
Jewel-encrusted dagger, $314,500, Rago Arts Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A jewel-encrusted Mughal dagger (Northern India, rare Kanhjar form, circa 18th /19th century) sold for $314,500 at an auction held September 14-16 by Rago…
3.23-carat diamond ring, $33,600, John Moran Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A 3.23-carat diamond ring slipped on a new finger for $33,600 at a Fine Jewelry Sale held August 28 by John Moran Auctioneers…
Ken’s Korner: Roman cavalry helmet on display in England Ken’s Korner New and Views from the World of Antiquing and Collecting by Ken Hall A 2,000-year-old bronze Roman parade cavalry helmet found by a metal detector enthusiast in England just…
Calder sterling brooch, $22,140, Woodbury Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World An Alexander Calder hand-hammered sterling silver brooch sold for $22,140 at an Early Fall Fine Estates Auction held September 16 by Woodbury Auction in…
Roman gold Aureus, $203,150, Heritage Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A gold Aureus coin of the Roman Emperor Macrinus, dated to 218 AD, sold for $203,150 at Part 2 of the sale of the…
Thangka of Green Tara, $1.76 million, Christie’s Gavels and Paddles Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World A rare and important Thangka (Tibetan silk painting with embroidery) of the Green Tara (Tibet, 12th/14th century) sold for $1.76 million at…
