Herend pheasants strut to the front of SJ Auctioneers August 8 sale

Herend hand-painted porcelain pheasant, one of two individually estimated at $75-$5,000
Herend hand-painted porcelain pheasant, one of two individually estimated at $75-$5,000
Herend hand-painted porcelain pheasant, one of two individually estimated at $75-$5,000

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – On August 8, SJ Auctioneers will hold a Designer Jewelry, Scarves and Giftware auction, starting at 4 pm Eastern time. Designers and brands represented in the 100-lot sale include Gucci, Heren, Burberry, Rolex, Ferragamo, and Valentino, to name a few. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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LeBron James high school basketball jersey sells for record $512K

LeBron James’s high school basketball jersey sold for $512,000 and a new world auction record.
LeBron James’s high school basketball jersey sold for $512,000 and a new world auction record.
LeBron James’s high school basketball jersey sold for $512,000 and a new world auction record for a high school jersey.

LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions held Sports Legends, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars’ sports event of the year on July 17 and July 18th in front of an international audience.

The most highly anticipated moment of the auction was the sale of LeBron James’ St. Vincent – St. Mary’s high school jersey which he wore for his iconic Sports Illustrated “The Chosen One” cover of the February 18th, 2002 issue. It realized at $512,000 and set a new world record for the highest selling price for a high school jersey sold at auction.

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Charles Loupot poster could realize $20K at Swann, August 5

Charles Loupot, ‘Les Cigarettes, Mekka,’ 1919, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
Charles Loupot, ‘Les Cigarettes, Mekka,’ 1919, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
Charles Loupot, ‘Les Cigarettes, Mekka,’ 1919, estimated at $15,000-$20,000

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries’ seasonal offering of Vintage Posters is at auction August 5. The sale will include the customary slate of advertisements and design with exceptional examples of French artists, World War I and World War II propaganda, the Olympic Games, transportation and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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