MVPs in multiple pop culture categories drove in $2.57M total at Hake’s 

James M. Cox and Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1920 jugate button, 1-inch diameter, believed to have been a salesman’s sample. One of only six of its type known to exist, this button was the crown jewel of the legendary John Hilhouse collection. Sold for $100,300 against an estimate of $35,000-$50,000

YORK, Pa. – Hake’s served up a pop culture feast at their March 21-22 Premier Auction, with one exciting rarity after another eliciting pre-sale comments like, “I’ve never seen one of those in the marketplace before” or “I never even knew that piece existed.” Closing at $2,570,000 inclusive of buyer’s premium, the two-day event was led by heavy hitters from the baseball, political memorabilia, Star Wars, comic art and vintage toy categories. Many items powered past their high estimates, and some set new world auction records along the way.

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Doyle delivers more majolica treasures from Joan Graham collection, April 4

Mintons majolica Hare and Duck Head game pie dish and cover, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Mintons majolica Hare and Duck Head game pie dish and cover, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Mintons majolica Hare and Duck Head game pie dish and cover, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

NEW YORK – Doyle will hold the landmark auction of the Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection: Part II on Tuesday, April 4, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Showcased will be exceptional examples from the extensive collection assembled by the majolica expert and author of Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Leland Little to auction estate of esteemed NC newspaper owner, Mar. 31

Danny Robinette, ‘Summer Garden,’ estimated at $50-$25,000
Danny Robinette, ‘Summer Garden,’ estimated at $50-$25,000
Danny Robinette, ‘Summer Garden,’ estimated at $50-$25,000

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – On Friday, March 31, at 9 am Eastern time, Leland Little will auction the estate of the late Frank Daniels, Jr. and his wife Julia Jones Daniels. The Daniels family owned and operated the Raleigh News & Observer for 101 years. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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