CHICAGO – Hindman’s Dec. 7 Fine and Important Jewelry Auction realized over $2.1 million in 193 lots with international bidder engagement. Property from the Estate of Louise Hart led the sale, and pieces from other private collections across the country also performed strongly. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading
NEW YORK – Maps and atlases, natural history and color-plate books are on the auction block at Swann Galleries on Thursday, Dec. 17. The sale will feature a strong showing of world cartography, as well as a standout selection of historical prints and paintings of the natural sciences. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
LOS ANGELES – Charles Conlon’s photograph of Ty Cobb sliding into third base is considered by many to be the most hallowed and coveted sports image. An original image of Conlon’s shot sold for $390,000 at Robert Edward Auctions on Dec. 6.
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Coin Operated Collectors Association (COCA) will hold its 2021 national convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, over the weekend of October 8-10. The site of the event is the DoubleTree by Hilton at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Research Triangle Park.
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NEW YORK – Like America itself, Americana is a melting pot of objects that not only originated in the United States, but also found their way here from other lands. Many of the antiques offered in a Jasper52 Americana and Folk Art Auction on Thursday, Dec. 17, have such varied disparate pedigrees. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – A letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to fellow Founding Father Gouverneur Morris in 1792, requesting that his private chef in France be sent to Monticello, plus a signed glamour photo of Marilyn Monroe, are expected top lots in One of a Kind Collectibles’ online auction on Dec. 17. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK – Beautifully designed jewelry is timeless, whether it is a big statement necklace, an elegant ring or an animalistic bracelet. A great piece has the power to not only add that extra touch to one’s outfit but bring the wearer joy, spark a conversation and in the process become a family heirloom. While most designers worked for big jewelry houses and were anonymous, a few had great success going out on their own and created designs whose popularity has endured over the decades. Let’s take a look at some of the most renowned jewelry designers over the last century.