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Star Wars and sports cards land in the winners circle at Morphy’s smash $3.1M auction
Unopened 1952 Topps baseball-card ‘brick’ claims MVP rights, selling for $873,300 DENVER, Pa.- Star Wars fans and diehard sports buffs called the shots at Morphy Auctions’ February 1-3, 2023 auction, which attracted head-spinning prices and closed the books at nearly $3.1 million. The sale featured both a phenomenal single-owner collection…
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A 16th-Century Astrolabe Positioned Under a Lucky Star
This astrolabe weaves its golden thread on the roads of Renaissance Europe and expands the very limited corpus of Michael Piquer's instruments. The winds should be favorable. European gilt brass astrolabe attributed to Michael Piquer, dated 1543, diam. 19.1 cm/7.5 in, h. 21.3 cm/ 8.3 in (without ring), thickness: 0.9…
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Trunks from Muhammad Ali’s final fight, ‘Drama in Bahama,’ to be auctioned Feb. 14
LONDON – A unique souvenir of Muhammad Ali’s final boxing match will be offered on February 14 at Chiswick Auctions’ Autographs and Memorabilia sale in London. The MacGregor boxing trunks were worn by Ali during the “Drama in Bahama,” a December 11, 1981 match at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre…
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Extremely rare circa-1914 surfing photo book could catch a big wave of bidder interest in Jan. 27 California auction
Hand-assembled and one of only 8 known examples, ‘The Surf Riders of Hawaii’ is illustrated with actual photographs and is regarded as the first book dedicated to the sport of surfing BURBANK, Calif. – Whether you’re an armchair surfer or can confidently hang ten alongside Kelly Slater, you’ve probably heard…
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Morphy’s Feb. 1-3 auction features huge selection of rare toys, banks, marbles and ultimate in Topps sports card gum packs
Unopened 1952 Topps baseball brick of eight factory-sealed 5-cent wax packs containing five cards each leads sports category with a $400,000-$800,000 estimate DENVER, Pa. – If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ve undoubtedly heard about Morphy’s February 1 auction of “The Morphy Find,” an incredibly rare trove of 1970s/’80s action…
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Get On Track! Turner Auctions + Appraisals Presents The Armond Conti Collection Of Model Trains, Part 2
200 Lots Go Up for Bid on Sunday, January 29 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 18, 2023 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present The Armond Conti Collection of Model Trains, Part 2, on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 10:30 am PST. Featuring 200 lots from the estate…
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Claire Cohen: Making Waves in the Local Community
The Surfboard will be auctioned with Lion & Unicorn and 100% of the proceeds are going to Chasin’ A Dream as a charitable donation. Artist Claire P. Cohen has donated one of her works to be sold with 100% of proceeds to be used as a Charitable Donation to Chasin A Dream. CLAIRE P. COHEN:…
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Quinn’s presents elegant online-only Fine and Decorative Arts auction Jan. 14
400-lot selection features high-quality Asian, American, European and Modern art FALLS CHURCH, Va. – On Saturday, January 14, Northern Virginia’s Quinn’s Auction Galleries will present an online-only Fine and Decorative Arts auction brimming with 400+ lots of beautiful Asian, American, European and Modern artworks. The auction will commence at 10am…
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Rare Limited Herend and Daum French Figurines At SJ Auctioneers On 29th January, 2023
Rare limited Herend and Daum French figurines At SJ Auctioneers https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/273425_winter-watch-for-wanted-collectibles/ Daum collectibles are the love of luxury glass and crystal since 1878. Daum France is a world-renowned glassmaker. Each piece is unique and personal. Lot 12321A: Signed " DEVEZ " DAUM PATE-DE-VERRE CAMEO VASE LANDSCAPE https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/143784168_signed-devez-daum-pate-de-verre-cameo-vase-landscape Signed " DEVEZ " DAUM…
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Collecting world rocked by discovery of rare, early Star Wars toys still packed in original Kenner factory shipping cartons
Trove sat quietly in Chicago-area home for several decades, its owner unaware of the true value before contacting Morphy Auctions, where toys will be auctioned on Feb. 1 DENVER, Pa. – Just when Star Wars collectors thought they had seen it all, along came The Morphy Find. That’s the name…
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Rides Into The New Year With Collectible Vehicles At SJ Auctioneers On 29th January, 2023
A TIPPCAR bus from Germany in great condition https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/143531624_tippco-tin-litho-na916-bus-tco915-mechanical-clockwork Tippco Tin Litho N°916 Bus TCO915 Mechanical Clockwork French sterling Francis flatware service for 12 with case https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/143270163_reed-and-barton-francis-the-1st-sterling-60-pc-silver-flatware-first-set-with-box REED & BARTON, FRANCIS THE 1ST STERLING 60 PC SILVER FLATWARE FIRST SET. With BOX Tin litho Jet Racer by St. John Marxu …
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Market Review: The Rise and Fall of NFTs in 2022
In an unexpected turn of events, 2022 hasn’t been the best year for non-fungible token (NFT) enthusiasts, artists, and investors. After the market’s booming growth in 2021, NFT trading volume and sales have declined with the crash of FTX, one of the largest global crypto exchanges, and the unstable cryptocurrency…
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Milestone’s Winter Toy Extravaganza closes the books at $750K, with rare Diamond Planet Robot in the lead
Fueled by international interest, many postwar Japanese toys landed above-estimate prices, as did classic American Marx toys WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Nearly 880 lots of high-quality antique and vintage toys crossed the auction block at Milestone’s December 10 Winter Toy Extravaganza, chalking up $750,000 and making many collectors’ Christmas dreams come…
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Bertoia’s wraps stellar year with $2.7M November auction of toys and Christmas antiques from prestigious collections
1,600-lot sale featuring rarities from Bob Brady, Jack White, and Curtis and Linda Smith collections was led by a Marklin Fidelitas that sold for $84,000 VINELAND, N.J. – Bertoia Auctions concluded a memorable year of high-profile events with a $2.7 million sale of toys, banks and Christmas antiques held on…
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Korea News: Controversy Over Potentially Counterfeit Beatles Autographed Albums at Auction
An album signed by the Beatles, which a Korean online auction site promoted, has recently been withdrawn. This is due to a controversy over counterfeiting. The operator only stated that it was ‘in the process of verification’ without official notice. The art and culture auction open market platform ‘BLACKLOT’ put…
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2022 Christmas Sale Highlights
Auctions held throughout 2022 generated some breathtaking results for Christmas-related antiques, novelties, artwork, and other finds that bridged (or defied) conventional categories. In keeping with Auction Daily's annual December tradition of spotlighting holiday-themed superstar results, here are five extraordinary lots that prove Christmas rarities continue to top many collectors' wish…
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Got Holiday Gifts? SJ Auctioneers Has It All!
AT SJ Auctioneers you will find the perfect collectible for that special someone like yourself! Jewelry, Fine Silverware, Disney collectibles TONKA Matchbox LINOEL trains and Tootsie toy vehicles. Lot 121118: Lionel Prewar # 258 Boxed Set With Inserts https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/139805223_lionel-prewar-258-boxed-set-with-inserts Lionel Prewar # 258 Boxed Set With Inserts Lot 121142: Baccarat…
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Unique Gifts For The Holidays? Fine Art, Jewelry & Collectibles Go Up For Bid At Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Online Auction Features Over 310 Lots on Saturday, December 17 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 2, 2022 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Fine Art, Jewelry & Collectibles on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The online auction features over 310 diverse lots, just in time for holiday gift-giving…
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London’s Apollo Art Auctions invites collectors and holiday gift-shoppers to a Dec. 11 Christmas ‘feast’ of ancient art, antiquities and coins
Auction features 500+ lots of carefully authenticated cultural art and artifacts, early hand-forged armor, and ancient jewelry; many items with distinguished provenance LONDON – Apollo Art Auctions hopes to make your Christmas merry and bright with unique antiquities, ancient artworks, coins and wearable jewelry chosen especially for their beautiful December…
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Around the Auction World: November 2022
What were the top stories in the auction industry this month? Pair of Celine faux tortoiseshell sunglasses. Image courtesy of Stair. Top News Stories Among the most exciting auctions this November was Stair’s sale of Joan Didion’s personal possessions, which gathered headlines and steam before the live bidding even began.…
