Freeman’s debuts Market Street gallery with U.S. flag sale Nov. 24

Hand-sewn 13-Star ‘Great Star’ pattern American Flag, late 18th/early 19th century. Estimate: $15,000-$25,000. Freeman’s image

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s will stage the inaugural exhibition and auction of A Grand Old Flag: The Stars & Stripes Collection of Dr. Peter J. Keim in the auctioneer’s new 2400 Market Street gallery. Absentee and Internet live bidding for the Nov. 24 auction is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Turner Auctions + Appraisals to sell vintage comics, toys Nov. 17

Vintage model steam engine, 12in high x 19in x 8½in. Estimate: $300-$500. Turner image

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present Steam Engines & Comic Books from the collections of Craig Miller and Robert Haas on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time/1:30 p.m. Eastern. Reflecting the pleasures of childhood, the sale features over 215 lots of vintage steam engines, toys, O gauge toy trains and a wide selection of comic books from Dell, Walt Disney, Looney Tunes, Classic Comics, Classics Illustrated and others. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kamelot bids adieu to 2019 with series of November sales

Steinway Model C mahogany grand piano, serial no. 2223 circa 1858. Estimate: $12,000-$18,000. Kamelot image

PHILADELPHIA – Kamelot Auctions will close out 2019 with four auctions during the month of November, including Selections from the Collector’s Vault, Continental & Victorian Furniture, Marketplace and Mid Mod. These sales contain a wide variety of items from antique furniture to architectural and industrial elements in styles ranging from opulent Art Nouveau to elegant modern designs. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bruneau & Co. rolls out 2 classic barn finds Nov. 16

1939 Cadillac Series 75 convertible sedan, one of only 36 produced. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000. Bruneau & Co. image

CRANSTON, R.I. – A large selection of fresh estate fine art and antiques from several New England homes – including a 1939 Cadillac Series 75 convertible sedan and a 1948 Ford Woodie V-8 wagon, both New Hampshire barn finds – will come up for bid on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, at 11 a.m. Eastern time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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South Pacific mask tops Jeffrey Evans’ Oct. 18-19 auction

Malagan/Tatanua ceremonial mask. Price realized: $17,550. Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates image

MOUNT CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates’ Fine & Decorative Arts Auction Oct. 18 and 19 was a highly successful event and produced robust prices in multiple categories. The two-day format consisted of 1,720 lots of high-quality material and generated record levels of participation for the firm, a solid indication of vigor in this diverse segment of the marketplace. Bidding was intense throughout both days with over 7,000 registered bidders from over 50 countries participating in house and online. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jasper52 presents luxuriant pick of wristwatches Nov. 13

TAG Heuer model Grand Carrera 17RS2 Black Titanium, reference no. CAV518B, automatic movement, 43mm titanium case. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Jasper52 will present an exclusive collection of two dozen luxury wristwatches from a variety of world-renowned brands on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Mostly contemporary Cartier, Ulysse Nardin, TAG Heuer, Vulcain and Louis Vuitton models are featured on this online auction. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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