1913 Liberty Nickel Brings $3.73 Million in Heritage Auctions U.S. Coin Auction
An awed hush fell over the Heritage Auction Galleries’ Platinum Night bidding floor at the Orlando FL FUN U.S. Coin Auction on Thursday, Jan. 7, […]
Auction Report: Joseph Ives Clock Soars to $9,200 at Clock & Horology Sale
WAYNE, Pa. – A large and important wall-mounted mirror clock made by the New England clockmaker Joseph Ives sold for $9,200 at a two-part auction […]
The Christmas Card Tale – The Origin of the Ubiquitous Holiday Missive
How do tell somebody you care? Go to the store, buy a card and let somebody else do the telling for you. The oldest Christmas […]
Original Plaster Mold of Remington’s Iconic Bronze ‘The Bronco Buster’ on the Block
OCEANSIDE, N.Y. – One of only four original plaster models of renowned western artist Frederick Remington’s bronze sculpture “The Bronco Buster” will highlight the upcoming […]
Auction Report: Agathon Léonard Bronze Dancers Bring $60,000 at Leland Little Auction Sale
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – A gorgeous pair of gilt bronze figural dancers, executed by the renowned French artist and sculptor Agathon Léonard (1841-1923) sold for a […]
Howard & Davis Astronomical Regulator Sells for Record $161,000 at Fontaine’s Auction
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – E. Howard & Company has been producing high-grade watches, regulators and marine clocks since its inception in 1842, and today E. Howard […]
Christie’s December Photographs Sale in New York Offers Exceptional Array of Works
NEW YORK – Christie’s is pleased to announce the sale of photographs on Dec. 7 that will conclude the auction house’s Fall 2009 season for […]
Auction Report: Wyeth’s ‘Above The Narrows’ Leads $32.3M American Art Sale
NEW YORK – Andrew Wyeth’s tempera on panel painting “Above The Narrows” brought $6.9 million at Christie’s Important American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture sale on […]
George Washington Letter Endorsing U.S. Constitution Estimated to Bring $1.5-2.5M
NEW YORK – A letter from George Washington to his trusted nephew Bushrod Washington, considered one of the most significant missives from the Father of […]
Auction Report: Carte De Visite of Pres. Garfield as a Civil War General Brings $4,068
OCEANSIDE, N.Y. – A rare signed carte de visite of former President James A. Garfield—taken when he was a Union Brigadier General in the Civil […]