Famed antique toy, bank & Christmas collections unite at Bertoia’s, Nov. 17-18

Boxed Yonezawa Atom Jet Racer, est. $20,000-$30,000

VINELAND, N.J. – Those who were immersed in the toy-collecting hobby as far back as the 1970s, ’80s or early ’90s – a golden era for toy buying – have fond memories of that time and often can recall exactly where and when they acquired certain prized pieces for their collections. The fun was not just in the acquisition of the toys, but also the friendships that developed. That sentiment certainly applies to the individuals whose blue-chip collections are featured in Bertoia’s November 17-18, 2022 Annual Fall Auction, which welcomes absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.

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Roland readies eclectic selection for Nov. 5 sale

Emilio Grau Sala, ‘Mother and Child,’ estimated at $7,000-$8,000
Emilio Grau Sala, ‘Mother and Child,’ estimated at $7,000-$8,000
Emilio Grau Sala, ‘Mother and Child,’ estimated at $7,000-$8,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY will present its Fall Estates Auction on Saturday, November 5, starting at 10 am Eastern time. It will feature hundreds of lots of fine art, 20th-century Modern material, antique and vintage furniture, textiles, silver, jewelry, rugs, collectibles, Asian art, decorative arts and lighting. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Holabird thrilled bidders with four days’ worth of prizes

Circa-1900 red mesa chief pattern rug, $4,000
Circa-1900 red mesa chief pattern rug, $4,000
Circa-1900 red mesa chief pattern rug, $4,000

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RENO, Nev. – An Ansel Adams-signed Yosemite photo from around 1959 sold for $38,750 at a four-day Western Frontiers auction held October 13-16 by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC. The 2,100-lot sale featured Native and general Americana, mining material, numismatics, art, bottles, stocks and more.

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Huge Chicago map predating the great fire offered at Hindman, Nov. 8-9

Monumental map of Chicago that predates the Great Chicago Fire, estimated at $50,000-$70,000
Monumental map of Chicago that predates the Great Chicago Fire, estimated at $50,000-$70,000

Monumental map of Chicago that predates the Great Chicago Fire, estimated at $50,000-$70,000

CHICAGO – On Tuesday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 9, Hindman will present its Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana auction. The sale features a scarce 19th-century bird’s-eye view map of Chicago, a group of letters written by Chicago’s most notorious gangster, Al Capone, and a remarkable collection of documents signed by three centuries of world leaders, including nearly every American president. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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No neigh-sayers here: Nadeau’s auction trots to $550K

Undated hand-carved outside row carousel horse, $6,400
Undated hand-carved outside row carousel horse, $6,400
Undated hand-carved outside row carousel horse, $6,400

WINDSOR, Conn. – Nadeau’s Auction Gallery held its Annual Major Fall Americana and Chinese Auction on October 22 and saw great success. The 496-lot auction had a 90% sell through rate and totaled more than $550,000.

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