NEW HAMBURG, Ontario – A French Atmos perpetual time clock sold for $6,490, a Wettlaufer child’s wagon rolled away for $5,900 and a cased pair of English dueling pistols hit its mark for $4,720 in an online-only Canadiana & Historic Objects auction held Oct. 24 by Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Fontaine’s Auction Gallery will offer an auction composed of fine items from estates throughout New England on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
CLEWISTON, Fla. (AP) – For decades, Florida’s Seminole Tribe has been fighting to reclaim their ancestors who were stolen from burial sites across the state during the height of colonialism in North America.
NEW YORK – “Our market continues to be dynamic and varied,” said Deborah Rogal, director of the photographs and photobooks department, of the Oct. 22 sale of Fine Photographs at Swann Galleries (the first for Rogal as head of the department). “We saw strength in the FSA and other Depression-era photography as well as in other classical material. The bidding was also lively for Mexican photographers, and of course, the vernacular material continues to attract both niche and fine art collectors.” Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will offer a Bears, Dolls & Trains sale on Sunday, Nov. 15. The auction presents a wide selection of playthings or collectibles beloved by children of all ages from young to old. With over 230 lots, the sale features many vintage Steiff animals, including large store display models; a variety of vintage dolls; and an array of O and S gauge trains, mostly from American manufacturers, and related accessories and other items. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
DALLAS – A 127-year-old silver mermaid-form yachting trophy headlines Heritage Auctions’ Silver & Vertu Auction of American Presentation and Trophy Silver from the Collection of J.D. Parks on Nov. 17. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s newly reintroduced Pennsylvania Sale realized $1.3 million on Oct. 28. With competitive bidding throughout the sale, the 20th century design section performed especially well, achieving a 90% sell-through rate. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Pinback buttons have long been a top political collectible that were designed for people to show off their support for a particular candidate. They are highly sought after with campaign jugates among the most desirable.
ATLANTA – At the start of each month, ACN columnist Ken Hall gathers top auction highlights from around the United States and beyond. Here’s what made headlines since last month’s Gallery Report. All prices include the buyer’s premium.
Circus sideshow banner, $28,800, Potter & Potter
A circa 1930s or ’40s circus sideshow banner (“Cavalcade of Wonders – Freaks Past & Present”), 90 inches tall and 20 feet wide, sold for $28,800 at a Circus, Sideshow & Oddities Sale held Sept. 26, by Potter & Potter Auctions in Chicago. Also, a circa 1965 photograph by Diane Arbus, titled Group Portrait at Hubert’s Museum, rose to $12,000; and a collection of signed circus performer photographs changed hands for $4,320.
DENVER – Hindman’s Western Paintings and Sculpture auction on Friday, Oct. 29, posted outstanding results. The auction exceeded its presale estimate and set numerous new global auction records. The sale sold 93% of the lots offered and closed out the day at $1.6M. The Western & Wildlife Art category has seen a considerable increase in demand as of late, with Hindman’s Western Paintings and Sculpture auctions consistently surpassing expectations. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.