Pax Romana to auction ancient jewelry, weaponry, classical art, Mar. 29

Greek bronze winged helmet, Late Classical of Chalcidian type, circa 400 BC, heavy sheet metal with cheek-pieces, plume-holder, and distinctive wings. Ex Axel Guttmann collection. Estimate £40,000-£60,000 ($49,000-$73,600)

LONDON – Discerning collectors of antiquities and ancient art know the Pax Romana name represents uncompromising quality and authenticity. While the London firm, headed by Dr. Ivan Bonchev (PhD, University of Oxford), conducts business from a tastefully appointed gallery in central London, many of its sales to international customers are transacted through LiveAuctioneers’ online-bidding platform. The next fully curated event – a no-reserve auction of ancient jewellery, weaponry and classical art – will take place on Sunday, March 29.

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Kamelot to conduct series of auctions in late March

Pegge Hopper (American, B.1936), ‘Reading Letter,’ oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1974. Kamelot image

PHILADELPHIA – Kamelot Auctions welcomes spring with three sales this month. Thursday, March 26, will feature two auctions: a fine art sale commencing at noon Eastern time, with Selections from the Collector’s Vault kicking off immediately after at 2 p.m. Taking place on Saturday, March 28, will be an English & Continental furniture and decorative arts sale, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ansel Adam’s ‘Moonrise’ to light up Clars sale March 22

This most famous photograph by legendary photographer Ansel Adams titled ‘Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico’ will be offered for $30,000-$50,000. Clars image

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will present the most famous and iconic photograph by legendary photographer Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984) titled Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico. This black-and-white photograph features the moonlit homes and cemetery of a quiet community. Perhaps the most eye-catching element of the photograph, however, is the stark contrast between the glowing moon and darkened sky—a striking visual that Adams himself was obsessed with obtaining. On Sunday, March 22, Clars will present Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941, the signed gelatin silver print (image) measuring 15½ inches high by 19¼ inches wide. This iconic work will be offered for $30,000-$50,000. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Funko Pop! 21st century pop culture toys

A ‘Star Wars’ Han Solo Pop!, signed by Harrison Ford, made $100 in December 2019 at Haus of Collectibles. Photo courtesy of Haus of Collectibles and LiveAuctioneers

NEW YORK – Young people often venture into collecting by acquiring items they grew up with, especially things related to pop culture: comics, toys, action figures, trading cards and the like. The pop culture specialty company Funko believes everyone is a fan of something. Funko has been making its Pop! vinyl figures, for more than a decade in nearly every collecting genre.

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Superheroes will prevail in online auction March 14

Action Comics #335. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Jasper52 will sell more than 300 lots of superhero comic books – no Sad Sacks or Archies – in a no-reserve online auction on Sunday, March 14. Many of the titles are Silver Age comic books from the 1960s. Popular characters from both DC and Marvel are represented. Because this is a no-reserve auction, each lot will sell to the high bidder, no matter how low the winning bid may be. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

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