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Sterling Associates to offer fine estate art, jewelry and luxury goods in curated Oct. 20 auction
Highlights: Signed Chagall and Grau Sala artworks, 18K gold Rolex Presidential Day/Date Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, 1890 Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, many 18th C. to Mid-century paintings NORWOOD, N.J. – New Jersey’s estate specialists, Sterling Associates, will host an October 20 Fine Art and Antiques Auction featuring a carefully vetted selection…
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Limited Edition Lehmann-Gross-Bahn Locomotives Lead Turner Auctions Event
For the young Ben Graham, trains represented adventure, travel, and the excitement of the unknown. He and his siblings found joy in watching trains and walking along the tracks. Graham’s passion for trains eventually led him to set up a toy train shop called Almosta Junction. Following his death in…
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Alexander Hamilton Documents to Appear at Freeman’s
At the beginning of Congress’ second session in 1790, the United States federal government was essentially bankrupt. Its financial obligations were over $79 million, and the government had no way to repay its debts. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton set out to establish a sound financial…
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Willow Auction House to Feature Papua New Guinea Artifacts in Upcoming Sale
After his graduation from Harvard University, Louis Pierre Ledoux set out for Papua New Guinea. He planned to study the Murik people of the eastern Sepik River. Ledoux enjoyed the support of pioneering cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead throughout his travels. Willow Auction House’s upcoming sale will feature artifacts, documents, and…
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Turner Auctions + Appraisals Offers Model Trains And More From Almosta Junction In Utah
215 Lots of G Gauge Trains Go Up for Bid on October 30 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 12, 2021 – On October 30, 2021, at 10:30 am PDT, Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present model trains and more from Almosta Junction, a popular shop in Clearfield, Utah,…
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Milestone’s highest-grossing antique toy auction to date tallies $768K, with robust prices paid for both American and European productions
Intense competition pushed Marx prototype motorcycles to top of prices realized WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Antique toy enthusiasts love nothing more than to discover the earliest iterations of whatever specialty they collect, and on October 2nd at Milestone Auctions in suburban Cleveland it was both Marx and motorcycle fans who hit…
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Johannes Kepler’s “New Astronomy” and More in Christie’s Antique Book Auction
Before Johannes Kepler studied the path of Mars, many believed that planetary orbits were circular. Kepler’s findings, which resulted in his first two laws of planetary motion, showed that the orbits of the planets are, instead, elliptical. He also discovered that the planets move more rapidly as they came closer…
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It's a Collector's Dream Come True at Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion's November Steiff Special
In the mood for some spectacular vintage Steiff temptations? Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH will be offering some of the most desirable button-in-ear brand bears, animals, and novelties as part of its November 6th, 2021 sale. Many of these items are from the coveted prewar period. They include one-off rarities, treasures from…
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The Luzzatto High Holiday Mahzor: Medieval Hebrew Manuscript to Sell at Sotheby’s
This October, Sotheby’s will offer the oldest illustrated Hebrew prayer book to ever appear at auction. Penned by a Jewish scribe in the late 13th or early 14th century, the Luzzatto High Holiday Mahzor carries a storied history that stretches across medieval Europe. The manuscript, which Sotheby’s describes as “the…
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Milestone’s Oct. 23 Premier Antique & Modern Firearms Auction loaded with fresh-to-market one-off productions
Featured: Untouched Civil War-era Winchester Henry rifle, one of only 75 Rutledge-bore Winchester Model 61s, WWII Allied & Axis handguns, many other blue-chip arms WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – A choice selection of recently discovered firearms that have never before appeared at auction will headline Milestone’s October 23, 2021 Premier Antique &…
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The Louis Pierre Ledoux Papua New Guinea Collection
Adventurer, Academic, Industrialist: Louis Pierre Ledoux’s 1936 New Guinea Expedition Lincoln Park, NJ – October 4th, 2021 – Willow Auction House is proud to present The Louis Pierre Ledoux Papua New Guinea Collection for Auction After a year of meticulous research, Willow Auction House is proud to announce the Louis Pierre…
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Edgar Alwin Payne Oil Painting Featured in North American Auction Company’s Best in the West Event
An oil painting by American artist Edgar Alwin Payne leads this Best in the West auction, hosted by North American Auction Company. Payne was mostly a self-taught artist, apart from his brief time at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1907. He was perceived as one of the first plein-air…
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Around the Auction World: September 2021
Photos from around the auction world in September of 2021. Image credit from left to right: Christie’s, Bonhams, and Annmaris/PIASA. Collage by Heemin Moon (Auction Daily). This September, collectors and art enthusiasts participated in a wide range of events. Many marked their calendars for the Swiss edition of Art Basel…
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State of the Market: Auction Houses and Art Fairs Plow Ahead in 2021’s Third Quarter
The art world finished the summer season flush with high sales results and the enthusiastic return to live art fairs. New market reports offer a clearer view of the COVID-19 pandemic’s long-term impact on the art world. Additionally, the strengths and weaknesses of NFTs have come under increased scrutiny. After…
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SJ Auctioneers is hosting a rare auction targeting Train collectors, rail fans and prewar hobbiests.
The auction will feature: Prewar-Postwar Trains, Accessories, Vehicles, Toys and Dolls Brands like Lionel, Ives, American Flyer in its rarity. Some of the items up for auction are Sign up and register for the Oct 17th auction https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/216818_prewar-postwar-trains-vehicles-toys-and-dolls/ Lot 101704 LIONEL postwar 45N Automated Gateman with boxed 41 Accessory…
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Akiba Antiques Greets Fall With Global Sale of Metalwork, Decorative Art
Akiba Antiques will welcome autumn with over 650 lots from around the world in its upcoming Fall Collection sale. The catalog offers a range of decorative art, furniture, and collectibles across time periods and price points. This auction particularly highlights fine metalwork, from Russian drinking vessels to Tiffany & Co.…
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From the Last Testament to The Vampyre, A Tale of Paris, Rare Books and Incunabula Now Open for Bidding on iGavel Auctions
New Braunfels TX: iGavel Auctions has announced that its online sale of rare books and incunabula is now open for bidding through October 12th on https://www.igavelauctions.com/auctions/antiquarian-and-other-books “We are delighted to present another important sale of rare books and incunabula, from extremely rare 15th century texts to 20thth century literature,” says Lark Mason,…
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Bonhams Presents Unique Opportunity to Acquire Christo & Jeanne-Claude Works
Christo and Jeanne-Claude met in 1958. They started working together with a shared philosophy of creating art that brings an immediate aesthetic impact to the viewer. They were famous for their large-scale, visually captivating, and ephemeral artworks, mostly involving landmarks or iconic monuments wrapped in fabric. After Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s…
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Morphy’s to roll out 1,100+ premium-grade advertising signs, gas pumps & globes, and railway rarities at Oct. 3-4 Automobilia, Petroliana & Railroadiana Auction
Featured: Private collection of 50 neon signs, including Mohawk Gasoline, Chevrolet, Edsel & Lincoln/Zephyr car dealerships, United Motors Service with ‘spinning’ tires DENVER, Pa. – An exciting array of antique and vintage automobilia, petroliana and railroadiana is revved up and ready to power across the auction block at Morphy’s Lancaster…
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Lion and Unicorn to Offer Rare Royal Doulton Figurines in Upcoming Sale
John Doulton established English ceramics and home accessories maker Royal Doulton in the Lambeth area of London in 1815. His son engaged gifted artists to design elegant figurines and vases. Today, the manufacturer is best known for its stoneware tankards, storage jars, and bathroom ceramics. Several rare Royal Doulton figurines…
