A brilliant, round Frontier Gas “Rarin’ to Go” double-sided porcelain sign, one of only two known, soared to $26,400 – nearly triple its pre-sale estimate – at a weekend auction held May 15-16 by Matthews Auctions, LLC, based in Nokomis, Ill. It was the second major auction held in May by the [Read More]
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A Fabergé clock spirited out of Russia in 1917 by the deposed Tsar’s aide-de-camp, Prince Mikhail Cantacuzène, and his American wife Julia, granddaughter of US President, Ulysses Grant, is for sale at Bonhams Russian sale on 7 June. The silver-mounted seed-pearl and enamel clock (£70,000- 90,000) is a fabulous reminder of a [Read More]
On June 7th 2010, fine arts auctioneers Bonhams & Butterfields will bring collectible Native American art to auction — featuring jewelry, baskets, pots and blankets from private collections, estates and institutions. Desirable lots stem from an Atlanta collection, from private collections and estates in Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and California, and deaccessioned [Read More]
Tek Communications, Inc. has launched Antiques.com, a virtual antique mall and information website for collecting enthusiasts. Recognizing the continued growing interest in collecting, Antiques.com created a place for dealers and collectors to network, share information on upcoming shows & auctions, post classified listings and publish informative articles written by noted experts in [Read More]
Bonhams is to sell an important collection of Weiner Werkstätte (Vienna Workshops) artefacts at its ‘Design Since 1860’ sale on 16 June. The collection was accumulated by a collector and dealer in the Decorative Arts from various sources throughout Britain and Europe over the last thirty years. It demonstrates the depth and [Read More]
Over 100 antique clocks and related items will be sold at auction Friday, June 18, by Gordon S. Converse & Co., in the Pennsylvania Banquet Room of The Expo Center in York, Pa. The event is timed to coincide with the opening of the annual convention of the National Association of Watch [Read More]
A massive and beautiful rosewood rococo ¾ tester plantation bed, crafted around 1850 by P. Mallard, soared to $40,320 at the sale of the contents of the magnificent Bella Vida mansion in Aberdeen, plus the estate of the late J.T. Boudreaux of southern Louisiana. The sale was held May 1 by Stevens [Read More]
The annual Hong Kong International Art and Antiques Fair will return to the prestigious Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 3-6 October 2010, with a new name: FINE ART ASIA 2010. The new title reflects its status as Asia’s premier annual art fair presenting a unique combination of Art and Antiques. [Read More]
On on 22 June 2010, Christie’s Interiors sales offer the ultimate opportunity to source a diverse and eclectic selection of home furnishings with an extensive selection of lots in each sale including everything from ceramics and textiles to furniture and lighting, whilst each piece is defined by its inherent value and design [Read More]
An exceptional cataloged multi-estate auction featuring hundreds of fresh-to-the-market lots in a broad range of categories – period furniture, antique clocks, vintage lighting, and more – will be held Saturday, May 22, at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery, in the firm’s spacious gallery facility, at 1485 West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. Previews will be [Read More]
NM Collector Software JE Collecting Software ( http://www.nmcollectorsoftware.com ) keeps track of every aspect of gun or other valuable collections. This software program which can be downloaded for free or purchased on a portable USB flash drive. This collection management software tracks individual guns or other collectibles with model numbers, serial numbers, [Read More]
Several property documents signed by Elvis Presley – to include the original contract to purchase Graceland in 1957 – plus Star Wars collectibles combined to lead the charge at a huge three-day multi-estate sale held Apr. 23-25 by Philip Weiss Auctions. The sale was held in the firm’s spacious gallery facility, located [Read More]
The Artcurial – Briest – Poulain – F. Tajan Herm?s Vintage Sale on May 11, 2010 is available for online bidding exclusively through Artfact Live! Highlights of the sale include: Lot 340: An exceptional “Birkin” bag in shiny green porosus crocodile with silver hardware, keyfob and padlock, double handle and stamped with [Read More]
A rare, 184-year-old map that captures a critical point in Northeast Ohio history will soon be unveiled as it is presented for a May auction with expected bids as high as $50,000. The 1826 Savery-Sumner map, titled Map Of The Western Reserve Including the Fire Lands in Ohio, is one of the [Read More]