Hake’s to auction Chris Evans screen-used Capt. America shield from Avengers: Endgame 

Captain America shield screen-used by Chris Evans in ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Image courtesy of Hake’s Auctions

YORK, Pa. – The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a groundbreaking achievement of interconnected films crafted by numerous architects and starring many of Marvel’s most powerful heroes and game-changing villains. The first three phases of movies, known as the Infinity Saga, unfolded over 11 years, with each individual entry providing a puzzle piece for the larger picture that would come to pass in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame.

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Showy Galle glass pleased bidders at Neue Auctions, Sept. 25

Galle Plums cameo glass vase, $9,840
Galle Plums cameo glass vase, $9,840
Galle Plums cameo glass vase, $9,840

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – Vibrant, colorful vases and table lamps by Galle, lithographs by Charles Burchfield, mid-century Modern furniture pieces, original oil paintings, sterling silver flatware and more came up for bid in Neue Auctions’ online-only Art & Antiques auction held September 25. The two top lots were Galle vases.

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Michaan’s reviews 200 Years of Decorative Arts in Oct. 15-16 auction series

Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500
Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500
Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s October auction calendar will meet the high demand for fine art and Asian art, estate furnishings and decorations, and fine jewelry. The auction house will hold a special event on October 15, dubbed Theme and Variations: 200 Years of Decorative Arts featuring Property from a Distinguished Alameda Estate. On October 16, it will conduct one of its beloved Gallery auctions. Absentee and Internet live bidding for both will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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