Grant Zahajko’s June 24 auction aims high with 1936 Berlin Olympics US Basketball Gold Medal

Obverse and reverse views of Olympic Gold Medal won by John H. “Tex” Gibbons of the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team at the Olympic Games held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Family provenance. Accompanied by LOA signed by Gibbons’ son, Donald E. Gibbons. Estimate $100,000-$150,000

 

DAVENPORT, Wash. – We’ve all heard the one about how Mom threw out baseball cards that are now worth a fortune. Grant Zahajko’s June 24 Sports Cards & Memorabilia Auction tells a refreshingly different version of the story through a trove of 1950s/60s baseball cards that were left untouched and beautifully preserved by one lucky collector’s mom.

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Asian art has center stage at Clars Auction Gallery June 17-18

From Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) this collection of eight scrolls includes landscape paintings, ink and color on paper. Each of these important works is signed and sealed Zhang Daqian and will be offered as one lot with an estimate of $200,000 to $400,000. Clars Auction Gallery image

 

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will present important Asian art and antiques as part of their June 17 and 18 Fine Art, Decorative Art, Furniture, Jewelry/Timepieces and Asian Art Auction. In addition, a most significant collection of erotic art will be offered as well as valuable U.S. coin collection. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Continental designer furniture prominent at Kamelot Auctions June 14

Italian open room divider/etegere, circa 1940. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500. Kamelot Auctions image

 

PHILADELPHIA – Kamelot Auctions will present their annual Town & Country auction on Wednesday, June 14. The auction will present over 700 lots, bringing a variety of antique and 20th century furnishings, lighting, rugs, garden antiques and architectural pieces to the podium. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading