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Rarity and condition fueled above-estimate prices at Morphy’s July 11 Automobilia & Petroliana Auction
Highlights: circa-1940s Harbor Petroleum sign, $46,740; Aerio 70 Gasoline globe, $34,800; Michelin banner, $34,440; Clear Vision duplex gas pump, $30,000; Esso Aviation sign, $20,910 Harbor Petroleum Products Porcelain Sign W/ Seaplane Graphic. DENVER, Pa. – Collectors of high-end gas and oil collectibles know where to go for the “good stuff,”…
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Own a Piece of Tommy Hilfiger History in Brunk Auctions’ Upcoming Sale
Fashion-forward collectors will have a chance to own a piece of Tommy Hilfiger history in Brunk Auctions’ upcoming sale. Personal items from the collection of the fashion designer and his wife, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, will come to the market this July in a 256-lot event. The catalog is wide-ranging, including…
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Captain America Comics #1, a key Golden Age comic book, could pack a mighty punch at Hake’s big July 30-31 pop culture memorabilia auction
Also featured: original comic book cover art, 1881 Troy Trojans baseball cabinet card, Star Wars: 1978 French Meccano Luke Skywalker figure, Boba Fett mail-in bell hanger, 1982 Princess Leia sample Captain America Comics’ #1, March 1941, CGC 5.5 Fine-, with origin and first appearance of Captain America, Bucky Barnes, and…
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Bohemian Club & Bohemian Grove Posters, Books & Ephemera Come To Turner Auctions + Appraisals On August 10
Prominent Artists of the Printed Material Include Ray Sullivan, Phil Frank, George Lichty, Wayne Pope, Amado Gonzales, Antonio Sotomayor, Vincent Perez & Lonnie Bee SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 12, 2024 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Bohemian Club Books & Ephemera on August 10, 2024. The…
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Magnificent Haradin Family Collection of American antique toys and banks to be auctioned Aug. 3 at RSL’s N.J. gallery
After 50+ years of upgrading, the impeccable multigenerational collection includes many “only known” or “best of all known” examples, plus the legendary George Brown “Charles” Hose Reel Carriage WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – On Saturday, August 3 at RSL Auction’s New Jersey gallery, Pittsburgh’s revered Haradin family will bid farewell to…
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Blackwell announces July 27 auction of two signed, exhibited artworks by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Both paintings were featured in 2002 contemporary art exhibition at LA gallery IKON Ltd prior to joining a Miami private collection where they’ve remained for 20+ years Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960-1988), ‘Chop Suey,’ painting on illustration board. Artist-signed on verso. Size” 9¾in x 12in, in an 18 3/8in x 20¼in…
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Extraordinary Paintings by Howard Terpning, Thomas Moran, and More Lead 2024 Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction returns this year with its signature Fine Western & American Art sale, offering collectors a singular opportunity to own extraordinary works by both historical and contemporary artists. The event will take place in Reno, Nevada on July 27, 2024. Online bidding options are available through…
Culture
The Torlonia Collection, a Treasure of Italian Heritage at the Louvre
For the first time ever, Rome’s most secret collection is leaving Italy to be shown at the Louvre. Masterpieces that were in darkness for nearly 50 years will come out into the light. Amelung athlete, early second century CE© Fondazione Torlonia The Torlonia marbles are crossing the Alps. An exhibition…
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Press and Release: Hartzell's Auction Gallery's Annual PITCA Pressing Iron Auction
Hartzell's Auction Gallery, Inc. of Bangor, PA will present its Annual PITCA Pressing Iron Auction on July 11, 2024. PITCA, which is the abbreviation for Pressing Iron and Trivet Collectors of America, was founded in 1984 and produces a quarterly collector's publication titled The Pressing News Journal. Hartzell's upcoming pressing…
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1945 draft of Japanese ‘Instrument of Surrender’ comprising WWII communications cables and auxiliary documents leads Quinn’s July 16 Rare Book Auction
Also featured: 1803 first edition ‘Reflections on the Cession of Louisiana to the United States,’ extolling benefits of Louisiana Purchase and suggesting the new territory be used as a colony for freed slaves First extant draft copy of the Japanese ‘Instrument of Surrender’ in English, dated ‘Aug. 31, 1945’ and…
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Motorheads: Get your kicks at Morphy’s high-octane July 11 Automobilia & Petroliana Auction
Featured: Mobil Pegasus porcelain neon sign, Musgo, Aerio 70, Sunset De Luxe and Gilmore ‘Lion’ gas pump globes; service station rarities, plus soda pop signs and vending machines Outstanding Mobil Pegasus rotator neon sign comprised of two single-sided figural porcelain neon signs. Lights up beautifully around the entire perimeter of…
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Hake’s announces January 2025 auction to launch series of sales featuring Jeff Jacob action figure collection, one of the world’s largest and finest of its type
Holdings include immaculate Star Wars, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, GI Joes and Masters of the Universe figures, most AFA-graded, some the highest-graded in the global census Super-collector Jeff Jacob bids farewell to his spectacular collection of 3,000+ AFA-graded action figures, which Hake’s will present in an auction series that…
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Forward, march! Bidders ignored estimates at Quinn’s estate auction of Marine Corps Commandant and Four-Star General Alfred M. Gray Jr’s career mementos
Top lots included general’s US Marines ammunition chest, awards, USMC jewelry and watches; campaign desk, mounted bow and arrow gifted by Gray’s Korean counterpart Wood ammunition crate with presentation plaque from ‘Marines & Sailors, Marine Corps Combat Development Command’ to ‘General Alfred M. Gray Jr., USMC Ret’ to commemorate Marine Corps’…
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Glittering designer jewels, Tiffany lamps and a thrilling Wurlitzer Pianorchestra were crowd-pleasers at Morphy’s Fine & Decorative Arts sale
Above-estimate prices paid for book examples of decorative art, including circa-1906 Paul Dachsel ‘experimental’ Amphora vase and circa-1900 Zsolnay iridescent vase designed by Lajos Mack Tiffany Studios ‘Peony’ leaded-glass lamp with multicolored background of mottled cobalt blues and streaked sky blues. Extensive multicolored confetti glass with wonderful transparency. Blossoms comprising…
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Carmel Estate Auction Features Diverse Artworks, Decorative Arts & More At Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Online Auction Features Over 300 Lots on July 13 Artist: Ira Yeager (1938-2022). Title/Description: Tiger with Boy and Animal Friends. Signature: Signed lower right. Medium: Oil on canvas. Size: Five panels 72" x 20" (together in frame); total size 72" x 110 7/8". Condition good. Estimate $15,000-$20,000. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO,…
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Historical Letters, Documents, and Articles Offered at Everard Auctions and Appraisals This June
Everard Auctions and Appraisals of Savannah, Georgia will soon present its June sale of property from Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum, as well as various other Southern estates. In addition to a wide selection of fine art, sculptures, and Native American items, this sale will present several lots of historical letters,…
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Thirst-quenching rarities underscored Morphy’s $1.4M Soda Pop & Advertising Auction in Las Vegas
Unique Pabst Breweries porcelain and neon sign lit up the June 7-8 sale with a winning bid of $27,060, more than four times the high estimate Completely original double-sided porcelain neon Pabst sign in brilliant primary colors and marked ‘ACME CHICAGO.’ Graded 9.5 on both sides. Size: 60in x 42in…
Auction Result, Press Release
Collectors worldwide cleared their calendars for Bertoia’s $2.5M sale of John and Adrianne Haley’s antique toy and bank collection
Marklin clockwork ‘Battleship France’ sailed to top of prices realized at $78,000; while a stunning Shepard Hardware ‘Uncle Sam’ mechanical bank more than doubled its high estimate at $72,000 Marklin (Germany) clockwork ‘Battleship France,’ circa 1902-1907, with numerous cannons, lifeboats and masts. Retains original wood box/crate in which it was…
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Milestone’s June 29 Premier Military Auction led by D-Day-flown American Flag from ‘first wave’ to land at Omaha Beach
Featured: German SS general’s uniform, WWII Japanese general’s uniform and USMC Korean War flamethrower from Virginia military museum; engraved WWII Luftwaffe dagger, MacArthur dog tag Complete named grouping of Imperial Japanese Army Lt. General Tatsuji Ogura, who commanded 127 Division in Manchuria in the final desperate months of World War…
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Charleston Renaissance Paintings, Rare American Furniture Featured in Brunk Auctions’ June Sale
The latest sale from Brunk Auctions, scheduled for June 27, 2024, spotlights American fine art, decorative art, furniture, and more. The culture of the American South is particularly featured through paintings by Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, Lamar Dodd, and William Aiken Walker, while furniture collectors can consider early materials from North…
