Geographicus (www.geographicus.com), a dealer in rare and vintage maps, proudly announces the acquisition of a select group of rare lunar maps created to prepare for the Apollo 11 moon landing and that inspired Sci-Fi legend Arthur C. Clarke. This group of three rare maps, prepared in 1961 by the U.S. Geological Survey [Read More]
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(ST. CHARLES, Mo.) – The contents of the antique shop and items from the personal collection of Brad and Eunice Witt, formerly of Missouri, will be sold without reserve on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the grand ballroom (upper level) of the St. Charles Convention Center, located at exit 229 of I-70. The [Read More]
(NORTHPORT, Ala.) – An extremely rare 1940 Gabel Kuro jukebox – nicknamed “the last jukebox” and one of only six known – sold for $120,750 at the sale of the world-famous jukebox and advertising collection of the late John Gurrech of Houston, Tex., held Oct. 3 by Hal Hunt Auctions. It was [Read More]
The continuing international appeal of Asian Art was demonstrated in the September sales in New York which realised $36.5 million; confirming Christie’s continued position as market leader for the category. This autumn, Christie’s London Asian Art Week will run from November 3 – 6, 2009, featuring further treasures of rarity, beauty and [Read More]
HWPH, one of the biggest German scripophily auctioneers, offers more than 3,000 antique stocks and bonds within its two upcoming auction sales. The first sale (14th auction, November 8 – will be a pure online auction, the second sale – 15th auction, November 14) will be a public auction located in Wiesbaden, [Read More]
(ATLANTA, GA.) – Red Baron’s Antiques, the Southeast’s premier auction house, will be liquidating about $8 million and 11 tractor trailers’ worth of the finest and most fantastic furnishings from the world-famous Yellowstone Club in Montana, the only private ski resort in the world. The Yellowstone inventory is the expected highlight of [Read More]
Wolfgang Ketterer, “one of the most renown European art dealers“ (Abendzeitung, 09 September 2000) and “precursor of the German auction market“ (Handelsblatt, 08/09 September 2000), died in his home in Kreuth on Tegernsee near Munich today on 14 October 2009. Wolfgang Ketterer “made history in the German art business“, wrote the Frankfurter [Read More]
Included within the Bonhams & Butterfields’ Fine Books & Manuscripts auction on October 19, 2009 are two remarkable documents dating from the birth of the State of California: The first is a registrar leaf from the 1849 California State Constitutional Convention signed and inscribed by 46 members of the delegation. Signatures include [Read More]
One of the last complete European horse armors to have remained in private hands, accompanied by an imposing man armor, has been acquired by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Created in 1507 by Wilhelm von Worms the Elder, the most famous Nuremberg armorer of his day, and entirely made of steel plates [Read More]
A number of rare pieces and notable collections mark Bonhams’ upcoming 20th Century auction. Taking place on December 9th the sale will offer a diverse and meticulously chosen selection of furniture and decorative arts representing all styles of 20th Century design. Cause for excitement is the offer of the renowned Matt Wyse [Read More]
The annual Hong Kong International Art and Antiques Fair (HKIAAF 09) was held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3 to 6 October 2009. Attended by 16,500 visitors from all over the world, HKIAAF 09 showcased almost 4,000 superb works of art, exhibited by some 60 leading Asian, European [Read More]
Christie’s announces the second Centuries of Style: Silver, European Ceramics, Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes sale on November 17, 2009, presenting collectors and connoisseurs with an incredible opportunity to add to their collections with a wide-range of important, rare, and unique treasures with exceptional provenance. This follows the inaugural sale in June, [Read More]
Kovels Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2010, the 42nd and newest edition of what The New York Times called “the bibles of the field,” was published on September 23, 2009 ($27.95, Black Dog & Leventhal). With thousands of new prices in over 775 categories, this essential collector’s guide covers everything from the [Read More]
Grogan & Company Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers is pleased to announce their October Auction including Paintings, Prints and Sculpture, 18th and 19th century Furniture and Decorative Works of Art, Silver and Oriental Rugs and Tapestries from various Estates and Collections will be held on Sunday, October 18th at 12:00 noon. The [Read More]