WILTON, Conn. – An exquisite portrait miniature of Thomas Jefferson along with two locks of hair (one of them Jefferson’s), and a letter and photograph signed by Albert Einstein are just two of the superstar lots in University Archives’ online-only auction of rare manuscripts, autographs and books scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Absentee and online bidding is provided by LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
Gallery Report: 1865 Custer tintype nets $5,750 at Holabird sale
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, except where noted. Continue reading
No Oscars or sensitive art spark Hong Kong censorship fears
HONG KONG (AP) — Decisions in Hong Kong not to display a politically sensitive photograph in a museum exhibition and not broadcast the annual Academy Awards for the first time in decades have prompted concerns that Beijing’s crackdown on dissent in the city is extending to arts and entertainment. Continue reading
New York Yankees captain Roger Peckinpaugh collection nets $167K at RR Auction
BOSTON — The collection of early Yankees captain and one-time American League MVP Roger Peckinpaugh sold for a combined total of $167,548, according to Boston-Based RR Auction. Absentee and online bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers. All prices include buyer’s premium.Continue reading
Vallot’s April 13 Auction features Rhode Island Impressionism and Crypto Art
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Vallot Auctioneers, originally a Manhattan-based auction house founded in 2003, will hold its second auction in its new gallery space in Providence on April 13, beginning at 12:00 noon Eastern. Absentee and live online bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading