Original D-Day landing-craft flag will fly high at Milestone Jan. 28 auction

World War II American Flag flown on LCT 595, one of the first craft to land at Normandy on June 6, 1944; passed by descent through family of US Navy Boatswain George Edward Rudisill, who removed and retained the flag with his commanding officer’s permission after the battle. Extensive provenance. Est. $40,000-$80,000

 

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, Milestone Auctions of Willoughby (suburban Cleveland) Ohio will offer an iconic and historically important survivor of World War II: the 48-star American battle flag from LCT 595, one of the first US Navy vessels to land on Utah Beach (Normandy, France) on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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’59 Corvette convertible tops Stevens auction at $78,775

Bidding for this 1959 Corvette convertible topped out at $78,775. Stevens Auction Co. image

 

ABERDEEN, Miss. – A 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible car, red with white trim and in like-new condition, sold for $78,775 at an auction held Jan. 7 by Stevens Auction Co. The car was the top earner of the 420 lots offered in a sale that featured fine items in an array of categories. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Legacy of Pawnee Bill’s trading post lives on in Oklahoma

May and Gordon ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie, wild west show performers and founders of the trading post. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

 

PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) – Pawnee Bill’s Old Town Indian Trading Post was an idea that catered to the modern world of the 1920s and the growing use of automobiles, with a nod to the past – trading with Native Americans.

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Jeffrey S. Evans glass, lighting auction spans 3 centuries Jan. 27-28

Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates’ glass and lighting auction will feature a large selection of art glass, studio glass and Victorian glass of all types. Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates image

 

MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates’ annual winter glass and lighting auction will offer an important and varied selection of 18th to 20th century American and European wares in two sessions. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Keith Haring artwork opens Jasper52 print auction Jan. 21

Keith Haring, ‘3 Dancing Men,’ 1989, marker on heavy artist paper, 8.5 x 11.25 inches, signed by artist. Estimate: $500-$800. Jasper52 image

 

NEW YORK – On Saturday, Jan. 21, Jasper52 will present a collection of prints that fuses fine art, illustration and history, and displays wonders of the natural world. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Premiere Props braces for final ‘Resident Evil’ auction Jan. 28

Alice’s screen-worn hero green coat with patches, navy blue tank top, black denim ‘Demobaza’ jeans and black boots. Estimate: $6,000-$8,000. Premiere Props image

 

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Premiere Props will be auctioning off over 600 movie props costumes from the Resident Evil franchise at their Hollywood Extravaganza Auction on Saturday, Jan. 28. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Michaan’s kickoff to 2017 attracts collectors with Asian art, jewelry, paintings

Two celadon jade bangles. Sold for $3,540. Michaan’s Auctions image

 

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Vintage brooches, diamonds and gold, American paintings and Chinese jade were among the best sellers at Michaan’s monthly Estate Auction held on Jan. 7. The sale presented opportunities to collectors in all categories, and buyers responded enthusiastically with active bidding online and in the gallery. Absentee and Internet bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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