Rivich to auction designer fashion + Western to Mid-century design, Nov. 17-18

Vintage Chanel quilted silk blouse with black bow and ‘pearl’ buttons; plus flapper-style silk skirt, size 38. Estimate $100-$5,000

CHICAGO – Widely known as the Midwest’s favorite source for artsy, outside-the-box antiques and estate goods, Chicago’s Rivich Auction has just posted its online catalogs for an exciting November 17-18 sale with selections to please every holiday shopper. Day one will focus exclusively on vintage fashions from Chanel, Gucci and other premier designers, while day two offers a selection of Western to Mid-century art, furniture and many “quirky but cool” items that even the savviest person shopper would never find in brick-and-mortar stores.

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Hake’s auctions Capt. America shield for $259,540, closes 2021 at $10M+

Captain America ‘hero-prop’ shield created by Marvel Studios senior prop master Russell Bobbitt and used by Chris Evans for close-up shots in the 2019 film ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Near-pristine condition. Sold for $259,540, the highest price ever paid at auction for a Marvel movie prop

YORK, Pa. – A Captain America “hero-prop” shield screen-used by Chris Evans in Marvel Studios 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame sold for a heart-stopping $259,540 at Hake’s Auctions on November 3. The marquee item in a Nov. 2-3 online auction of premier entertainment and historical memorabilia, the star-emblazoned shield opened at $20,000 and attracted 17 bids before selling to its new owner, Wilmot “Wil” Creasy. A commercial analyst with Creasy Group, a Western Australia business focused on mining and metals exploration and investment, Creasy now adds iconic aluminum to his burgeoning pop-culture portfolio, which reportedly also includes extremely rare Pokémon cards [Instagram: Pokewizard96].

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Paul Revere strikes twice with strong prices at Doyle sales

Paul Revere Jr., silver Liverpool pitcher, $94,500
Left: Paul Revere Jr.’s 1770 engraving ‘The Bloody Massacre,’ which sold for $429,000 and a world auction record for the print at Doyle on November 2. Right, a Paul Revere Jr. Liverpool silver pitcher, created in 1805, which sold for $94,500 at Doyle on November 3. I
Left: Paul Revere Jr.’s 1770 engraving ‘The Bloody Massacre,’ which sold for $429,000 and a world auction record for the print at Doyle on November 2. Right, a Paul Revere Jr. Liverpool silver pitcher, created in 1805, which sold for $94,500 at Doyle on November 3.

NEW YORK – In early November, Doyle completed two different highly successful auctions on consecutive days. Both featured works by founding father Paul Revere, Jr. – the first featured a historic print that sold for a world auction record, and the second showcased a group of his silver pieces, which collectively realized $170,100.

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Nye & Co offers superlative group of microscopes and minerals, Nov. 17

Cased Spencer Lens Company brass microscope with objective lenses and additional attachments, est. $300-$500
Cased Spencer Lens Company brass microscope with objective lenses and additional attachments, est. $300-$500
Cased Spencer Lens Company brass microscope with objective lenses and additional attachments, est. $300-$500

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Nye & Company Auctioneers’ online auction of The Charles S. Shultz Collection on Wednesday, November 17 is certain to delight collectors, dealers, scientific and literary enthusiasts alike. The Estate Treasures auction, starting at 10 am Eastern time, includes the scientific and travel library from Charles. S. Shultz, the noted 19th century financier and past president of the American Microscopical Society and the New York Microscopical Society. Also included are scientific instruments, minerals, Geissler tubes and 19th and 20th century ephemera. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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US returns antiquities to India in stolen art investigation

This bronze Shiva Nataraja, valued at $4 million, is one of 248 antiquities that were returned to India by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Image courtesy of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
This bronze Shiva Nataraja, valued at $4 million, is one of 248 antiquities that were returned to India by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Image courtesy of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
This bronze Shiva Nataraja, valued at $4 million, is one of 248 antiquities that were returned to India by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Image courtesy of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.

NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. authorities returned about 250 antiquities to India on October 28 in a long-running investigation of a stolen art scheme. The items, worth an estimated $15 million, were handed over during a ceremony at the Indian Consulate in New York. The centerpiece is a bronze Shiva Nataraja valued at $4 million, authorities said.

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Creative genius shines in Designer Jewelry & Watches sale, Nov. 14

Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000
Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000
Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold, diamond and spessartite ring, est. $19,500-$20,000

NEW YORK – On Sunday, November 14, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold an auction of Designer Jewelry and Watches. The 573-lot sale includes a 1981 Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K yellow gold, platinum and diamond link necklace; a vintage Audemars Piguet 18K white gold and diamond ladies’ watch; a Hermes H D’Ancre 18K white gold and diamond bangle bracelet; an Alex Sepkus 18K yellow gold and diamond ring featuring a large orange spessartite stone; a Pasquale Bruni 18K white gold and diamond necklace; a set of 18K yellow gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks by Bulgari; a vintage IWC (International Watch Company) pocket watch in 18K yellow gold; and literally hundreds more outstanding and exquisite pieces. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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