Turner Auctions + Appraisals offers a historical collection of the Peck family in their upcoming auction. Included are an 1864 signed photograph of Mark Twain, an 1863 letter from President Abraham Lincoln, also several portraits, landscapes and still life paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Antique cameras, phonographs and other home décor items also add to the historical list. The rest of the offerings from the Peck family can be viewed at Bidsquare.
David and Janice Frent spent decades collecting a wide variety of political Americana. Their work was not in vain, as the New Jersey couple eventually held the world’s largest, most extensive, and most valuable collection of American political artifacts. Heritage Auctions has since acquired the items, which continue to appreciate in worth as the years pass.
Heritage now offers the fifth installment of these remarkable objects to collectors in their upcoming auction. It features all types of political and presidential memorabilia, from campaign flags and buttons to portraits and cartoons. With opening bids ranging from $100 to $15,000, this auction is accessible to everyone.
Presidential hopefuls are included alongside the founding fathers: George Washington’s inaugural buttons and Eugene V. Debs’ socialist posters are both highlighted. Two sought-after artifacts of American politics include an exquisite paper and tin lantern used during Abraham Lincoln’s rallies and an 1868 campaign flag for Ulysses S. Grant. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
The Fine Sale offered by Stair feature works of art from every corner of the world. Offering primarily fine and decorative arts, the auction also makes available antique furniture, Asian works of art, and an assortment of collectible figurines, maps and desk décor. Notable items include Autumn Harmony, a colorful landscape painting by the Swedish-American painter Birger Sandzen hanging near a pair of 20th century George III-style white painted consoles, as well as a large collection of blue and white porcelain and delftware displayed below Herman Saftleven’s 17th century work River Landscape. The Fine Sale features art appropriate for every home or gallery. View all the lots and register to bid on Bidsquare today
The Antique Cane Auction from Kimball Sterling is primarily a collection of late-19th and early-20th-century canes from around the world. The item with the highest estimated value is a 19th-century cane engraved with notable accomplishments of American president Thomas Jefferson. It was carved by Thomas Jefferson Craddock who, despite having no familial relationship with Thomas Jefferson, dedicated much of his time to crafting canes inspired by the former president. The auction also includes an early-20th-century cane with a silver mermaid and another cane with a functional telescope inside of it, believed to be from Leinster, Ireland. Among the strangest pieces in the auction is a cane with the head of a French bulldog on top. The lower jaw of the bulldog is adjustable and even includes a lever that allows the dog to bark. Another noteworthy piece is a Stanhope cane with a peephole that allows the owner to view a photograph of two nude women. Those interested in any of these items can register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Experience the annals of American history in the upcoming American History: Premier Auction offered by Cowan’s Auctions. Highlighting all eras of America’s past, this auction features historical photography, letters, documents, flags, political ephemera and more. A sample of the wide selection include an album containing photographs of Sioux involved in the 1862 Minnesota Uprising, various letters from the front lines of the Civil War, Presidential campaign posters, and evea teapot initialed by Adolf Hitler which was allegedly stolen from his home. Explore the remaining works of history and register to bid on Bidsquare today.
The Discovery Interiors Online auction by Skinner offers 866 lots with a variety of furniture and decor. Bids start at $10 and go up to $2,000. Both decorative and fine arts, as well as furniture and collectibles are represented in this auction. Among the most noteworthy are, a pair of 19th century china Huanghuali horseshoe-back Jiaoyi folding armchairs, a pair of China Jade marriage bowls with shallow bowl-form and flanged rim, and a 1865 Confederate ten dollar bill captured from General Robert E. Lee by General Phill Sheriden. Bronze sculptures, ceramics, swords, and rare documents are also among the most highly valued lots in this auction. If you want to browse through the 866-discovery catalogue or sign up to place a bid before June 21, visit Skinner.
The 21st Annual Spring Fine Art Auction by Soulis Auctions includes a diverse collection of 19th and 20th century work. Both decorative and fine arts, as well as furniture and collectibles are represented in this auction. Among the most noteworthy are two mixed media pieces from the modernist Chinese painter Liu Kuo-Sung, a cabinet by Paul Evans, and a Joseph Vorst mural-like painting. Bronze sculptures, works by regionalist and international artists, prints and original illustration art is also among the most highly valued lots in this auction. Those interested can preview items and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Sotheby’s online Fine Books and Manuscripts auction is a great opportunity to enrich any book collection with a valuable piece of history. The sale is highlighted by John R. Mott’s 1946 Nobel Peace Prize medals, the first edition of Leaves of Grass by Whitman, and The Federalist by Hamilton, Madison, and John Jay. The auction also includes examples of literary cornerstones such as Thoreau’s Walden and Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Additional highlights are literary correspondence ranging from Charles Dickens to Charles Bukowski, one of only 500 true first editions of Herman Melville’s The Whale, a Matisse two-page letter with sketches, George Gershwin’s autographed manuscript music score for “Leavin’ for De Promis’ Lan”, and Bruce Springsteen’s working manuscript of “Thunder Road”. Bidding will be open from June 7 to 21. To learn more or place a bid, visit Sotheby’s.
The Fine and Rare Wine Signature Auction offered by Heritage Auctions includes hundreds of quality and rare wines from all regions of the world. Featuring wines both vintage and modern, this auction has starting bids ranging from $280 to $12,050. Collectors and wine enthusiasts of all levels of expertise can find a bottle or case to suit their tastes. Some wines stand out from the rest of the collection, including twelve bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000, a bottle of Romanee Conti 1980, and several vintage champagnes. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on Heritage Auctions.
The upcoming Numismatics auction offered by Hindman includes a wide variety of collectible coins and currency. It covers centuries of history, with United States coins dating from 1795 to 1987. The lots have starting bids ranging from $10 to $4,000, making this auction accessible to collectors of all levels of interest. The Numismatics auction also highlights an assortment of currency forms, from individual coins to proof sets to framed paper note collections. A United States 1908 Indian Head gold coin is a rare lot in this auction, while a medieval gold noble from 1369-1377 marks the first English coin to enjoy widespread circulation. View the complete catalog and register to bid online on LiveAuctioneers.
