CHICAGO – On May 21, Rivich Auction held its Diamond Life – Gold, Sterling & Designer Jewelry auction and enjoyed a 100% sell-through rate. The auction drew bidders from around the world and showcased a treasure trove of pieces that embodied beauty, elegance and craftsmanship.
Wurlitzer tabletop jukebox ready to entertain at Miller & Miller, June 9-10
NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. has planned a pair of online auctions on back to back days: the first on Friday, June 9, dedicated entirely to toys, and the second on Saturday, June 10, featuring petroliana, advertising and coin-ops. All estimates quoted are in Canadian dollars. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Ten lighthouses available for free or to the highest bidder
BOSTON (AP) – Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines, protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety, are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government. The aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, most of which are more than a century old.
Hindman American and European Art sales deliver combined $2.5M total
CHICAGO – Hindman held back-to-back art auctions in May, one a European art sale on May 18 and the other an American art sale on May 19, which together totaled $2.5 million.
Wright’s June 7 Living In Design auction a showcase for Boyd collection
CHICAGO – Wright will hold two auctions representing the remarkable collection of Michael & Gabrielle Boyd: Living In Design: The Michael & Gabrielle Boyd Collection, followed by Books On Design: The Michael & Gabrielle Boyd Collection, both to take place on Wednesday, June 7. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Known for their discerning eye, unique aesthetic, and depth of experience in multiple fields of design, the Boyds have together gathered a captivating assortment of art, objects and furniture that reflects their passion for the ongoing and multifaceted evolution of design as a living discipline.