Julien’s Auctions to hail blues legend B.B. King Sept. 21

B.B. King’s ‘Lucille’ guitar. Julien’s Auctions image

LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions will hail the legendary King of the Blues with Property from the Estate of B.B. King, a sale taking place Saturday, Sept. 21. This spectacular auction of the revered 15-time Grammy Award-winning artist, singer and founding father of the electric blues, who inspired a generation of musicians and artists, will feature an unsurpassed collection of his instruments, stage-worn jackets, jewelry, awards and personal items from the titan’s career that spanned six decades. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Miller & Miller to reprise ‘mantiques’ auction Sept. 14

Five-foot-diameter Oldsmobile sign in its shipping crate. Estimate: CA$7,500-$9,000. Miller & Miller image

NEW HAMBURG, Ontario – A 1950s double-sided Oldsmobile dealer sign, a fully restored 1942 Wurlitzer Art Deco-inspired “Victory” jukebox and an early 20th century Burry-patented stock ticker machine are just a few top lots in Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.’s next “Mantiques” auction planned for Sept 14. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ernest Lawson work among Michaan’s many highlights Sept. 7

Ernest Lawson (Canadian/American 1873-1939), ‘Landscape – New York,’ oil on canvas laid on board. Estimate: $30,000-$50,000. Michaan’s image

ALAMEDA, Calif. – “The final quarter of 2019 will be an exciting time in the auction business,” says Scott Bradley, vice president and COO of Michaan’s Auctions. “Rare private collections, fine estates and property from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco have made Michaan’s monthly sales very special this year – and there’s much more to come.” Michaan’s Gallery Auction on Saturday, Sept. 7, offers exceptional property in every category. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Passion for the past fuels interest in classic cars

1973 Plymouth Gold Duster with a 318 cubic-inch V-8 engine. Image courtesy of RM Auctions and LiveAuctioneers

ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) – They come from near and far, drawn by the shine, the glitter, bright colors and loud rumbles and by a shared interest in an era in vehicle manufacturing that many think is unmatched by today’s companies.

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Beer enthusiasts coming to New Mexico for ‘CANvention’

Morphy Auctions sold this Pabst Export Beer reverse glass light-up sign for $6,500+ the buyer’s premium in September 2012. Image courtesy of Morphy Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Hundreds of collectors of beer cans are coming to New Mexico for a “CANvention.”

The Albuquerque Journal reports the Brewery Collectibles Club of America is scheduled Thursday to begin their three-day national gathering at the Albuquerque Convention Center celebrating different types of beer cans.

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