![Giant Estate Lot of Vintage Lesney Matchbox Cars & Trucks England 75 pieces: Giant Estate Lot of Vintage Lesney Matchbox Cars & Trucks England. This is a wonderful lot of assorted Lesney Matchbox cars, the count is 75 pieces came with a vintage Matchbox Superfast Collector Car](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/174807610_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
European Metal
![Giant Estate Lot of Vintage Lesney Matchbox Cars & Trucks England 75 pieces: Giant Estate Lot of Vintage Lesney Matchbox Cars & Trucks England. This is a wonderful lot of assorted Lesney Matchbox cars, the count is 75 pieces came with a vintage Matchbox Superfast Collector Car](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/174807610_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
![Vintage 1966 Leica Leicaflex Camera with Summicron-R 1:2/50 Lens: Vintage 1966 Leicaflex Camera with Summicron-R 1:2/50 Lens. This is a Leica Leicaflex camera Serial #1145775 in aluminum, Leitz Werzlar. It is in a brown leather Leica branded case with signs of age a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/173425376_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712284433)
![A LARGE VINTAGE JULIANA BROOCH & AN AUSTRIAN BROOCH: THE JULIANA DOMED BROOCH IS 2.1" IN DIAMETER AND OF BEAUTIFUL QUALITY. THE AUSTRIAN BROOCH IS 1.75" IN DIAMETER. PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA COLLECTOR. WE COMBINE/PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180233095_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718595806)
![A LOT OF 2 VINTAGE AUSTRIA JEWELRY PIECES NECKLACE AND BROOCH: THE NECKLACE IS MARKED AUSTRIA. IT MEASURES 16" AND AN EXTENSION COULD BE ADDED IF NEEDED. THE BROOCH IS ALSO MARKED AUSTRIA. IT IS DOMED AND SET WITH FILIGREE WORK. IT MEASURES 1.5" IN DIAMETER. WEPR](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180232408_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718589638)
![Military Assortment: Military Assortment Including medals, tokens, ribbons and brass uniform buttons, some from Serbia, Russia, Germany and United States, some having original packaging Property from: a Private Collector,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332184_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![A VINTAGE AUSTRIA RHINESTONE BROOCH AND EARRINGS AURORA BOREALIS: THIS LOT CONSISTS OF A LOVELY AUSTRIAN BROOCH AND EARRINGS SET, IN BLUE AND GREEN AURORA BOREALIS. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE/COMBINED SHIPPING FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. HAVE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER VINTAGEJEWELRY I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180278947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718644147)
![AN IMPRESSIVE VINTAGE STATEMENT NECKLACE CASCADING CRYSTAL FRENCH: OFFERED HERE IS AN OUTSTANDING STATEMENT PIECE. IT IS A BEAUTIFULLY CONSTRUCTED CASCADING CRYSTAL BIB IN CLEAR AND BLACK CRYSTAL. VERY HIGH END AND WE BELIEVE IT IS MOST LIKELY OF FRENCH ORIGIN. ITMEA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180230530_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718588614)
![A LOT OF TWO BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE AUSTRIAN RHINESTONE BROOCHES MID-CENTURY: THE EXQUISITE BROOCHES ARE BOTH AUSTRIAN. ONE IS SIGNED MADE IN AUSTRIA. HIGH END AND GREAT COLORS.ONE IS 2.75" LONG AND THE OTHER IS 2.4" LONG. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE/COMBINED SHIPPING FOR YOURCONVENIEN](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180278207_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718643238)
![A QING FAMILLE ROSE REVOLVING AND RETICULATED 'KUI DRAGON' VASE: QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) The base is inscribed with an apocryphal Qianlong mark. The vase is reticulated with kui-dragons enclosing four medallions alternating with precious antiques](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/178835361_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717764365)
![Leather Sofa made in Italy by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani: Vintage leather sofa designed and manufactured in Italy by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani. Measurements: 86 inches wide x 35 inches deep x 24 inches high. All items are sold as is. The auction house](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/329394/178051800_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716172712)
![Ettore Sottsass Memphis Milano Post Modern "Tahiti" Lamp: Vintage post modern Memphis Milano 1981 "Tahiti" Lamp by Ettore Sottsass. Wood and metal construction with multi-color pattern and design. Badge on backside. Measures 27 1/4" tall x 15" wide x 4" deep](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179138295_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![A MING LONGQUAN CELADON LANTERN-SHAPED JAR: MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm.) high x 5 in. (12.7 cm.) diam. 明 龍泉花卉紋壯罐](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/178835362_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717765217)
![Pair of Palladio Italian Gilt Metal Side Chairs: Property from the Estate of Lorlee and Arnold Tenenbaum Description: Pair of Palladio Italian Mid-Century Gilt Metal Side Chairs, each with pierced crest above a slip seat raised on slight cabriol](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395115_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Set of 7 Chairs by Hubert Nicolas (French, 1928): Designer: Hubert Nicolas Title: Set of 7 Chairs (4 White and 3 Black) Date: 1969 Materials: Chromed metal, foam, vinyl Dimensions: 28.74 H x 14.57 x 14.96 inches 73 H x 37 x 38 cm Seat height: 17.3 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9188/332330/179746261_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718245258)
![English Rosewood Tea Caddy, 19th C: Description: English Rosewood Tea Caddy, 19th C, of sarcophagus form with four squat bun feet, mother-of-pearl escutcheon, and later gilt metal lion-form handles. The inlaid interior with two lid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390210_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![A QING ARCHAISTIC GILT-DECORATED FAMILLE ROSE ‘FLORAL’: QING DYNASTY 8 7/16 in. (21.5 cm.) long x 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) high 清中期 粉彩描金博古花卉執壺](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/178835389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717964078)
![A QING DOUCAI 'IMMORTALS AND LONGEVITY' BOWL: QING DYNASTY 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm.) high x 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm.) diam. 清 鬥彩羣仙祝壽碗](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/178835385_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717961530)
![A QING BLUE AND WHITE BOWL: GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARKS IN UNDERGALZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)清光緒 青花折枝花碗](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/178835365_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717767018)
![A QING FAMILLE ROSE ‘BATS AND CLOUDS’ FOLIATE-RIMMED BASIN: QING DYNASTY 4 in. (10.2 cm.) high x 16 1/8 in. (41 cm.) diam. 清 粉彩雲蝠紋花口盆](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9019/331428/178835364_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717766446)
![Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'La Danseuse' Sculpture: Romain de Tirtoff 'Erte' (Russian / French, 1892-1990) 'La Danseuse' Sculpture 1985 patinated bronze, signed on top back of base, having impressed mark 'Fine Art Acquisitions / FA' and #227/500 on bas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331827_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717791344)
![Willi Gutmann, Twin Ball, Aluminum Sculpture, 1969: Property of Richard Hanna & Byron (Steve) Dunham, Chicago and Savannah Description: Willi Gutmann (Switzerland, 1927 - 2013), Twin Ball, Aluminum Sculpture, 1969, signed W.G. '69 and numbered 65/2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390808_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718639982)
![Large Mid Century Spun Aluminum Tulip Base Pedestal Planter: Large MCM aluminum planter, Paul Mayen style. Measures 20" tall x 25" wide with 21" diameter tulip base.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179794564_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Ledletto Queen Bed Designed by Cini Boeri for Artflex: Queen size bed designed and manufactured in Italy by Artflex. Designed by Cini Boeri in 2014 and part of the Ledletto Collection. The bed is used but in very good condition, clean and free of rips or](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/329394/178051794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716172712)
![Pair of Caracas Armchairs by Pierre Guariche (French, 1926-1995): Designer: Pierre Guariche Title: Pair of Caracas Armchairs Date: 1960 Materials: Wood, metal, foam, fabric Dimensions: 27.56 H x 30.75 x 26.77 inches 70 H x 78.1 x 68 cm Seat height: 15.75 inches (40](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9188/332330/179334341_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718245258)
News about European Metal
![Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Norfolk-Urnes-Credit-Noonans-1-1.jpg)
Bronze Viking die found by metal detectorist tops $19K at auction
LONDON – An 11th-century bronze Viking die that was discovered in a field in Norfolk, England by a metal detectorist achieved a hammer price of £15,000 (about $19,300) at the Noonans Mayfair auction house on July 18 in its Ancient Coins and Antiquities sale. It was bought by a collector in the UK.
![Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screenshot-2023-03-04-at-2.39.14-PM.png)
Celtic fertility figure discovered by metal detectorist could score at auction
LONDON – A Celtic fertility figure discovered last year in England by a metal detectorist will be offered at Noonans in a two-day sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday, March 9 with an estimate of £800-£1,200 (about $962-$1,443).
![Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/RISK-Shark-mixed-metal-sculpture-from-the-Face-Your-Fears-series.-Estimate-100-150000.-1.jpg)
Huge metal shark sculpture commands attention at Roland, Jan. 7
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – A monumental 18-foot-long shark sculpture by contemporary artist RISK (aka Kelly Graval) will take center stage at the first sale of 2023 presented by Roland Auctions NY, which will take place Saturday, January 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
![Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Metal-of-Honor_ISGM-Installation-5_SeeFullCredit-1.jpg)
Metal of Honor exhibition concludes its run in Boston, Jan. 16
BOSTON – Metal of Honor: Gold from Simone Martini to Contemporary Art, on view at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) through January 16, 2023, explores how painters across centuries have used gold to honor and commemorate their subjects. The exhibition features works by legendary Renaissance master Simone Martini, juxtaposing his devotional paintings with portraits by […]