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DJ Kool Herc’s Turntables and Speakers from Hip-Hop’s Birth come to Christie’s
Relics from the birthplace of hip hop music, 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, will soon hit the auction block with Christie’s. The large apartment building was home to Clive Campbell, better known as DJ Kool Herc, in the 1960s and 70s. At the age of 18, Kool Herc hosted…
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Hake’s July 26-27 auction led by Star Wars comic strip original concept art, high-grade Boba Fett L-slot rocket-firing prototype figure, trove of pop culture rarities
Featured: 1 of 5 known 1888-89 cabinet cards for baseball Hall of Famer Mike ‘King’ Kelly, smallest size 1920 Cox/Roosevelt campaign button, key Marvel comics, important comic art 1888-89 N173 Old Judge (Cigarettes) mail-in premium cabinet card depicting baseball Hall of Famer Mike ‘King’ Kelly, Captain of the Boston Beaneaters,…
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From Olympic Rings to Gold Rings at RR Auction
Unlike most Olympic torch relays in which the flame is passed from one torch to another, the Albertville Olympic torches of 1992 themselves were passed from one person to another. The number of torches manufactured for Albertville were therefore needed and made in much lower quantities. The Albertville torches are…
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Michael Jordan Nike Air Silver Cast, Muhammad Ali Headgear at Hindman
Jacob Weimer was Tornado Jake when he emerged as one of the Chicago Cubs’ top starting pitchers of the 20th century. Weimer was an American professional baseball player from Iowa. He batted right-handed but was a left-handed pitcher who eventually became one of the top left-handers in baseball history. From…
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Peppy Disney Animation Art and Rare Beatrix Potter Figurines Come to Auction
Artist David Willardson has designed a dynamic look for several Disney characters even as he maintained their timeless essence. Developing a lively graphic painting genre for 17 years, he has worked on many of Disney posters and film campaigns. A limited edition Disney serigraph signed by the artist is a…
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Hollywood Comes to Chicago for Potter & Potter Auctions' Enter The Matrix: The Wachowski Collection Sale
Potter & Potter Auctions of Chicago, IL held its Enter The Matrix: The Wachowski Collection auction on May 12th, 2022. This Hollywood-themed sale featured nearly 200 lots of memorabilia, props, awards, and concept art spanning the filmography of producers and directors Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Items on offer included…
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Julien's Auctions Presents Works by Helmut Newton and Bernard Buffet
Bernard Buffet’s paintings predominantly incorporate figurative and graphic compositions. In an attempt to address the importance of representational art, Buffet rejected the concept of abstract style which was dominating the art market at that time. His works revolved around the themes of death, pop culture, sexuality, and politics. A portrait…
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Turner Auctions + Appraisals Will Bring Eclectic Range of Counterculture Posters to Auction
Turner Auctions + Appraisals’ upcoming sale will offer several notable hippie, music, and counterculture posters. One of the featured lots is a poster for a movie titled Barfly. The 1987 film depicts the struggles of poet and alcoholic Henry Chinaski. He falls in love with a young woman and finds…
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Manny’s Music’s “Hall of Fame” Signed Photos of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Nicks, and Others Presented by Julien’s Auctions
After nearly 75 years serving the musical needs of rock ‘n roll greats such as KISS, Elton John, The Allman Brothers, Black Sabbath, and others, New York City’s Manny’s Music closed its doors forever. Saxophone salesman Manny Goldrich opened the legendary guitar store on Midtown Manhattan’s Music Row in 1935.…
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The One That You Want at Julien’s Auctions: Personal Items From Olivia Newton-John
In her recording career, singer and songwriter Olivia Newton-John has won four Grammy Awards and has been at the top of the charts in both the US and Britain. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA, and she has global sales…
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Possessions of Golden Era’s Tap Dancing Legend Ann Miller at Julien's Auctions
Ann Miller tap-danced her way onto the global stage and into people's hearts. Part Cherokee, Miller was born Johnnie Lucille Collier in 1923 in Texas. As a kid, Johnnie or Ann was fond of dancing and even received tap-dancing shoes as a gift, which she nicked named Moe and Joe.…
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Ty Beanie Babies, Star Trek Collectibles Highlighted in Lion & Unicorn Toys and Games Auction
H. Ty Warner formed Ty Inc. in 1993. He intended to design and manufacture a line of quality stuffed toys that were affordable to even a child with allowance money. In early 1994, Warner and Ty Inc. introduced the original nine Beanie Babies. These were easily poseable, polyester toys intentionally…
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Sotheby’s Prepares to Auction the Macklowe Collection, Worth $600 Million
The storied and highly contested Macklowe Collection will finally make its auction debut with Sotheby’s on November 15th, 2021. After years of contentious divorce proceedings, Harry and Linda Macklowe agreed to sell 64 major pieces from their collection. Sotheby’s will present half of the offerings this November and the rest…
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Art by Muhammad Ali, Sports Memorabilia, and More at Bonhams
The upcoming TCM Presents... It’s a Knockout auction, offered by Bonhams, centers around items from the Rodney Hilton Brown Collection of Muhammad Ali art. Though Ali was surrounded by art his entire life (his father was a muralist), Brown was instrumental in encouraging Ali to create his own art as…
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Golden Nikes and Animated Illustration by Muhammad Ali Highlight Sotheby’s Olympics Sale
Eminent sprinter Michael Johnson made a particularly striking appearance in the Atlanta Summer Olympics of 1996. He entered the race wearing a custom-made pair of Golden Nikes. It was a bold statement to sport the golden shoes before the results were announced. However, Johnson went on to win two gold…
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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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Julien’s Auctions Offers LeBron James’ High School Jersey in Sports Legends Sale
The February 18th, 2002 issue of Sports Illustrated featured a photo of high school basketball star and future NBA title winner LeBron James. The St. Vincent – St. Mary’s high school jersey from that very photoshoot is currently up for bid in the upcoming Sports Legends auction, offered by Julien’s…
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Hollywood History Worn by Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and More Golden Age Greats Struts Into Heritage Auctions
Costumes from renowned Gene London Collection include the iconic Travilla Bus Stop ensemble worn by Monroe Marilyn Monroe "Cherie" Ensemble from Bus Stop DALLAS, Texas (June 30, 2021) – Gene London was a storyteller – first as the beloved host of a long-running children’s-TV show in Philadelphia, then as curator of an astonishing collection…
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Peter Dean’s Collection of Fantasy Games at Turner Auctions
Peter Dean was a software developer who spent his free time collecting and playing board games. He often obtained early editions, special editions, or supporting editions from Kickstarter. After his passing, Dean left behind his extensive collection of games and miniatures. Turner Auctions will present part of his collection in…
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Christie’s and Stadium Goods Offers One-of-a-Kind Air Jordan Sneakers
An Air Jordan 3 + 8 Kobe Bryant pack will lead the Original Air Part II auction, presented by Christie’s and Stadium Goods. The late Kobe Bryant is known for leading his team, the Los Angeles Lakers, to five NBA championships. The brand introduced these limited-edition Air Jordan 3 and…
