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Archive for October, 2007

Fine Books & Manuscripts at Bonhams New York in December

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Bonhams’ December 4, 2007 auction of Fine Books and Manuscripts will feature a first edition of John Fisk Allen’s Victoria Regia, or the Great Water Lily of America, believed to be the first book printed in the United States using color-printed lithographs.
Described as “an extraordinary achievement, worthy of this giant Amazonian water-lily,” the book was […]

Punch figure realizes $542,400 at Philip Weiss auction

Monday, October 29th, 2007

AntiquesPublicity.com - A rare, turn-of-the-century Punch cigar store figure, standing over five feet tall and in all-original condition, sailed past the high estimate of $150,000 to sell for a staggering $542,400 at a two-day, three-session multi-estate sale held October 20-21 by Philip Weiss Auctions. The figure was bought by Kennedy Galleries in New York City, […]

The Latest News in the November 2007 Issue of Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles Newsletter

Friday, October 26th, 2007

It’s late October and collectors across the country have begun their search for gift ideas for the Holidays.
The November edition of the Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles Newsletter is the perfect place for any collector to begin their search for information on interesting antiques and collectibles. The 12-page, color-illustrated newsletter is available to subscribers in […]

Morphys Dec. 6-8 Winter sale brings 2,400 lots of quality merchandise to the marketplace

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

As the finale to a year whose results surpassed all expectations, Geppi-owned Morphy Auctions will conduct a Dec. 6-8 Winter sale featuring 2,400 fresh to the market antique toys, advertising and general store items, coin ops, and fine and decorative art lots. Within the specialty categories are two long-held specialty collections of Mr. Peanut […]

Trip to Estate Auction near Columbus Ohio turns $300 investment into $6-8,000

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

“Attending estate auctions is our business”, commented Michael Whelchel the buyer for Estate Road Show.com, “but finding treasures is always a welcome surprise”! A trip to an estate auction in the Midwest seemed uneventful until the items purchased received a phone call from researcher Ann Valverde. “Paperwork written in Italian on one painting uncovered that […]

ROYALTY TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA ON DECEMBER 1

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Wildwood Antique Mall & Auction House will hold a sale dedicated exclusively to Royal Doulton. Over 250 lots of medium to high end Royal Doulton figures will cross the block.
The owner of Wildwood Antique Mall & AUCTION HOUSE, Manny Pesco, has been working for the past several months with a major Central Florida collector of […]

31 Club Antique & Collectible Wealth Builders Announce 5,000% Gain in first 120 Days

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Daryle S. Lambert, Founder of the 31 Club, the unique club that focuses on building wealth using only antiques, collectibles, and fine art as its vehicle, has announced their investment gain of $5,000% in their first 120 days. Based upon the principles found in Lambert’s book, “31 Steps to Your Millions in Antiques & Collectibles,” […]

Gene Shapiro Auctions

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Gene Shapiro Auctions - Auction of Important Russian, European and American Art - October 20, 2007
Gene Shapiro Auctions, LLC.
formerly of Trinity Fine Arts/International Auctions LLC
AUCTION of IMPORTANT RUSSIAN,
EUROPEAN, AND AMERICAN ART
Gene Shapiro Auctions, LLC.
AUCTION of IMPORTANT RUSSIAN,
EUROPEAN, AND AMERICAN ART
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, AT 12:00 PM EST
PREVIEW TIMES:
Friday, October 19th, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, […]

Art & Antiques Dubai draws top international art galleries and dealers

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

The debut of ‘Art & Antiques Dubai’, an international art fair scheduled to take place from the 21st-24th February 2008, promises to dazzle art lovers in the region with a wide ranging selection of the world’s finest art and antiques, including some of England’s best silver and exquisite glass paintings.
Leading international art dealers have confirmed […]

SHAKER MUSEUM AND LIBRARY TO BE LOAN EXHIBIT AT 54TH WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

The Winter Antiques Show announces today that The Shaker Museum and Library in Old Chatham, New York, which is home to the most important and largest collection of Shaker materials in the world, will display nearly 100 Shaker artifacts during the renowned 54th annual Winter Antiques Show, January 18-27, 2008 at the Seventh Regiment Armory […]