LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Researchers at the Spencer Museum of Art have just solved a mystery more than 60 years in the making.
Kansas museum solves decades-long mystery of painting
Latest edition of Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide released
HUNT VALLEY, Md. – The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide no. 48 from Gemstone Publishing is now available in comic shops across North America and in specialty shops around the world.
Historic New England candy company plant abruptly closes
REVERE, Mass. (AP) – The owner of a company that makes candies such as Necco wafers and Sweethearts has unexpectedly shut down operations at its Massachusetts plant.
Iowa artists record final day of barn destroyed by tornado
KEOSAUQUA, Iowa (AP) – As the old cliche goes, timing is everything. It’s just not always the greatest thing.
No one can say whether it was fate, divine intervention or just weird luck that demolished the Galloway barn near the Van Buren County Fairgrounds July 19, but the timing couldn’t have been more surreal.
Celebrate Elvis Aug. 12 with Auction at Graceland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A highlight during Elvis Week 2018 is The Auction at Graceland when collectors, fans and pop culture enthusiasts from around the world will raise their paddles to bid in hopes of going home with a piece of Elvis history. The Aug. 12 auction will include artifacts from across the spectrum of collecting, including items owned by Elvis, gifted by Elvis, signed by Elvis, used by Elvis and created to promote “The King” and his career. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Lighting, art featured in Uptown Auctioneers’ debut July 28
NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Uptown Auctioneers will conduct their first live auction on Saturday, July 28, beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. The 300-lot auction ranges from lighting fixtures to fine art. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Carstens Galleries auction July 26 features estate artworks
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Carstens Galleries will present estate art collections in an auction on Thursday, July 26. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
Charles & Ray Eames: timeless, functional designs
NEW YORK – One of the most iconic designs in furniture is arguably the Eames chair. Its elegance lies in its utter simplicity and brilliant design. As striking as this chair is, however, it is but one of many well-thought-out furniture pieces Charles and Ray Eames designed.
Mid-century modern on menu at Benefit Shop sale Aug. 8
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Mid-century modern is in vogue these days and collectors will have a field day at Benefit Shop Foundation’s monthly Red Carpet auction on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m., which features a collection of over 100 mid-century furniture pieces and accessories. All lots open with a $1 bid and there are no reserves. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
McDonald’s still intends to raze its Illinois museum
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) – McDonald’s officials have confirmed that they still intend to take down a replica of the hamburger chain’s first restaurant despite a demolition delay.