DALLAS — A Rolex originally offered to only the most important international dealers underscored its stature as an elite timepiece when it sold for $175,000 June 1 to lead Heritage’s Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction to $2,470,424.
RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections will burst into summer with a four-day High-Grade Auction, spanning Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18, and starting each day at 8 am Pacific time. It features nearly 2,000 lots of mining collectibles, railroadiana, numismatics, Native and general Americana, philatelic, bottles, stocks, bonds, sports and art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
LONDON – A Hogwarts acceptance letter and envelope used in a much-loved scene in the first of the Harry Potter movies is expected to sell for more than £10,000 ($16,620) at a June 22 auction conducted by Chiswick Auctions. The rare movie prop has been consigned by an individual who bought it at a school charity auction in 2002. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
ATLANTA – A bronze sculpture by Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986), a mixed media and tempera work by Marino Marini (Italian and Swiss, 1901-1980), and an oil on canvas by John Meyer (South African and American, b. 1942-) are just a few highlights of a three-day, three-session auction slated for Thursday, June 15, Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 at Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery, online and live in Atlanta, starting at 10 am Eastern time each day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
CHICAGO – On Wednesday, June 14, within its The Collected Home auction, Hindman presents property from the estate of Fred and Estelle Spector of Chicago, Illinois. A longtime Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist and lifelong Chicagoan, Spector’s passion for music was reflected in his collection, which included violins and string instrument-related decorative arts. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
NEW YORK — Jewelry provides the finishing touch for all occasions, from fancy dinners to a trip to the mall. While these pieces, whether they’re for daily wear or strictly for gala functions, reflect prevailing jewelry styles and materials, they can also say something about the wearer’s hobbies and interests. Sports-themed jewelry is a distinctive niche that has a growing legion of fans.