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Freeman’s to Offer First Edition Copy of ‘The Great Gatsby’ in Upcoming Sale
On a ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean during the 1920s, Theodor Liedemedt worked as a musician to entertain the passengers. He happened to meet American author F. Scott Fitzgerald. Though there is little official record of their friendship— Liedemedt does not appear in any of Fitzgerald’s surviving letters or journals—…
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PAI’s 84th Rare Posters Auction LXXXIV on July 20th totals $1.9M in sales; Mucha steals the show.
New York, NY – July 30, 2021 — Poster Auctions International’s (PAI) second sale of the year, on July 20th, finished at $1.9 million in sales. Rare Posters Auction LXXXIV demonstrated a continued passion for the masters of the poster—namely, Alphonse Mucha. Jack Rennert, President of PAI, said, “This auction,…
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Individual Issues and Collections of “The San Francisco Oracle” on Offer With Turner Auctions
Sometime in the 1960s, poet and editor Allen Cohen had a dream about a newspaper that eventually became The San Francisco Oracle. "I woke up in the morning and remembered seeing a newspaper being read all over the world with rainbows on it," remembered Cohen. In its 12-issue run in…
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Turner Auctions + Appraisals Is ‘feeling Groovy’ With Hippie, Counterculture & Music Posters & Memorabilia
150 Lots from a Northern California Estate Go Up for Bid on August 7 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 21, 2021 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Feelin’ Groovy: Hippie, Counterculture & Music Posters and Memorabilia on August 7, 2021. Featuring 150 lots from a Northern California…
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1856 Bond Certificate Twice Signed By Cornelius Vanderbilt Sells For $11,250 At Holabird Western Americana Collections’ May 13-17 Auction
The auction was loaded with historical autographs, minerals and mining collectibles, gold and silver, numismatics, stock certificates, original art, Native Americana and more; 3,049 lots in all California Gold Rush-era bond signed by Cornelius Vanderbilt as president of the Accessory Transit Company of Nicaragua, issued in 1856 for $5,000, with…
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Vintage Posters From Bill Graham, Family Dog, Grateful Dead & More Come To Auction May 15
Turner Auctions + Appraisals Offers 128 Lots of Posters & Memorabilia Grateful Dead King Kong Concert Poster SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 30, 2021 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present the sale of vintage posters from Bill Graham, Family Dog, Grateful Dead, and more at 10:30 am…
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Masters on the Market: John Alvin
Photo of John Alvin. Image from John Alvin Art. After years of poring over film advertisements in his spare time, John Alvin finally got his chance to produce a movie poster in 1974. The film, Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles, could’ve been an intimidating first assignment, but Alvin took it in…
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PAI’s 83rd Rare Posters Auction LXXXIII on March 14th totals $1.95M in sales, with many record-breaking wins.
New York, NY – March 24, 2021 — Poster Auctions International’s (PAI) first sale of the year, on March 14th, finished at just under $2 million in sales. Rare Posters Auction LXXXIII surpassed expectations, thanks to passionate collectors and first-rate consignments. Jack Rennert, President of PAI, said, “This sale featured…
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The Political and Social Art of Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey’s art aims to send messages about politics, human rights, war, and environmental issues. He is considered one of today’s most influential street artists. His signature digital artworks, posters, murals, stickers, and clothing items encourage questions about the public space and expected behaviors. “I’ve never really considered myself just…
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Hake’s smashes house record with $2.9M Premier Auction of important American memorabilia and collectibles
Six-figure prices paid for 1860 Lincoln/Hamlin parade banner, MLK-signed jail logbook pages Hand-painted, hand-stitched 1860 Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin parade banner used by youthful political activists known as the ‘Wide Awakes.’ Fresh to the market after 30 years in a private collection, it sold for $143,104, the highest auction…
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Artist Record for H.A. Volodimer at $37k
Manuel Orazi, La Maison Moderne, 1900. Sold for $37,500. VINTAGE POSTERS Sale 2558; February 18, 2021 Sale total: $528,223 We offered 348 lots; 266 sold (76% sell-through rate by lot) All prices include Buyer’s Premium. New York—Swann Galleries’ winter offering of Vintage Posters saw the highest recent sell-through rate of…
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Antiques/Vintage Photos and Postcards in Black Friday Sale by Artelisted
The late 1800s witnessed streams of artists who moved away from classical design and drew more organically. It gave birth to the Art Nouveau movement, which only lasted a few decades. However, the style and ideas of that movement had a long-lasting impact on the art world. Inspired by Japanese…
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The Spookiest Items Coming to Auction This Halloween
Halloween may look different during a public health crisis, but many auction houses are still bringing the spirit of the season to bidders. Auction Daily surveyed the offerings to find the spookiest lots. Ghosts at Morton Subastas October 29th, 2020 at 8:00 PM EDT Mariana Yampolsky, La novia fantasma, 1999.…
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Holabird's five-day 'Spooktacular' auction, Oct. 29-Nov. 2, will feature over 3,600 lots in many collecting categories
Included is original artwork for the very first psychedelic rock poster – created in 1965 for the grand opening of the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Original artwork for what is widely regarded as the very first psychedelic rock poster – created in 1965 for the grand opening…
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Special Exhibition: Vintage Posters from the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939-1940 at Spencer Helfen Fine Arts
September 22, 2020 – Ongoing We are pleased to present several rare and important vintage advertising posters for the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939-1940 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of that enchanting event. Shawl, Nyeland & Seavey, "1939 World’s Fair on San Francisco Bay," 1937 The Golden…
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Property From The Estate Of Nolan Miller
A noted American fashion and jewelry designer on QVC, Nolan Bertrandoff Miller was best known for his costume designs for the 1980s television series The Colbys and the 1991 miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion. He also designed garments for many leading Hollywood actors. The upcoming Property From the Estate of Nolan…
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Antiques, Decorative, Asian Arts, Fine Arts, Silver and Jewelry
Like many artists in the 1920s and 30s, René Buthaud was intrigued by Classical mythology. Nude figures and mythological goddesses were a subject he frequently returned to, in ceramics as well as paintings. An example of these themes can be found in Buthaud’s oil painting in the upcoming auction, presented…
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Eclectic Collection of Estates Worldwide
Renowned sculptor James Tandi often uses verdite stone to capture Africa’s native people and wildlife. For each of his sculptures, Tandi visits the verdite mine where he hand-selects his materials. He believes in doing so, he is “revealing the spirit which is within the stone.” A carved verdite and bone…
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Coin-Op & Advertising
The Coin-Op & Advertising sale, presented by Potter & Potter Auctions, features coin-operated machines such as early vending machines, slots, trade stimulators, and arcade games. One key lot is a cast-iron strength testing machine from the early 1900s. The device works by inserting an old English penny, which allows the…
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Brian Maiher Railroad, Fire, & Petroliana Auction
In 1877, a gold and silver mining town in Colorado was named Leadville after the discovery of lead carbonite. As the mining town required fire security, a volunteer firefighter group was formed. However, it soon became necessary for the Leadville residents to organize their safety operations, and a fire chief…
