NEW YORK – Images by the world’s foremost photographers are presented in a Jasper52 online auction of vintage photogravures and photolithographs that will sell Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. EDT. Photographers whose work is offered in the 144-lot sale include Ansel Adams, Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Philippe Halsman, Cindy Sherman and Edward Weston. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
Potteries of Trenton Society lecture returns for 2021
NEW YORK – After having to postpone their 2020 lecture event due to COVID-19 the Potteries of Trenton Society is pleased to announce their 2021 annual ceramics lecture, “Trenton’s Majolica Mania,” to be held Saturday, April 17, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, as a free online webinar. Continue reading
Rare 1913 Chaplin poster headlines March 14 online auction
FULLERTON, Calif. — One of the earliest and rarest Charlie Chaplin posters to ever come to market, a collection of paintings by Burt Procter (Calif./N.Y., 1901-1980), and a beautiful Art Deco 18K white gold multi-diamond antique engagement ring are just a few of the expected highlights in a live online auction slated for this Sunday, March 14, at 12 noon Pacific time / 3 p.m. Eastern time, by Appraisal & Estate Sale Specialists, Inc. Overall, 633 lots are scheduled to come up for bid. Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com. Continue reading
Stephenson’s to auction estate collection of military vehicles & lanterns, March 23
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – A convoy of military vehicles and a medley of colorful, glass-paned railroad and highway lanterns are ready to step into the spotlight at Stephenson’s March 23 timed, online-only auction. The 200+ lots, which are up for bid exclusively through LiveAuctioneers, will close consecutively starting at 12 noon Eastern Time on the 23rd. Absentee bidding is already in full swing.
Benefit Shop Foundation to host Regis Philbin encore March 24
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – A collection of television history will cross the auction block on Wednesday, March 24, when Benefit Shop Foundation Inc. offers items donated by the family of the late Regis Philbin. The longtime TV host was once dubbed the hardest working man in show business. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
1816 book shines light on Ada Lovelace, ‘first computer programmer’
NEW YORK – A historically significant first English edition of a French mathematical text from the personal library of Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), the renowned British scientist and mathematician (and daughter of the renowned poet Lord Byron) has appeared in the marketplace for private purchase. The book is especially significant in the context of Women’s History Month, as many may not realize that Lovelace is regarded as the world’s first computer programmer.Continue reading
Man charged with selling fake autographed gear
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A Maryland man has been charged with selling fake autographed memorabilia and defrauding Alabama TV stations out of thousands in advertising costs for fraudulent websites, according to federal court records. Continue reading
Jasper52 to auction European furs and reptile bags, March 17
NEW YORK — Jasper52 will feature an exclusive collection of European furs and reptile bags in a March 17 auction event starting at noon Eastern. The sale features an extensive array of outerwear and accessories, promising something for every discerning buyer. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.