NEW YORK – On Wednesday, December 15, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a luxury sale titled Antique Jewelry: 1850-1910. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s is pleased to announce the results of its December 5 American Art and Pennsylvania Impressionists auction, which set multiple world records across categories and included the white-glove sale of the distinguished collection of Virginia and Stuart Peltz. The 119-lot auction realized $5.15 million, with an overall sell-through rate of 89%, with 48% of winning bidders using online bidding platforms.
BOUCKVILLE, N.Y. – A White Star Line button worn by one of two barbers on board the Titanic (who survived the disaster), plus a trove of items pertaining to the renowned American naval officer, aviator and polar explorer Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd are expected highlights in Mohawk Arms’ Militaria Auction #86, slated for December 18. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK (AP) – Billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt has agreed to turn over more than $70 million worth of stolen antiquities and will be subject to an unprecedented lifetime ban on acquiring antiquities, the Manhattan district attorney announced December 6.
AMESBURY, Mass. – John McInnis Auctioneers will present an on-site estate auction under a heated tent at the Round Plain Farm in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, a long time Loring family home, on Saturday, December 18. The sale will feature early American period antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs and Chinese porcelain. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.