‘Lucille’ guitar tops Julien’s B.B. King auction at $280K

B.B. King’s ‘Lucille’ guitar that sold for $280,000. Julien’s Auctions image

LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions conducted a music auction of property from the estate of B.B. King on Saturday, Sept. 21. The centerpiece of the sale was King’s stage-played “Lucille” black Gibson ES-345 prototype, one for 80 limited edition Lucille guitar that was gifted by Gibson to B.B. King on his 80th birthday. This “Lucille,” which was King’s primary guitar on tour in his later years, sold for $280,000, well over its original estimate at $80,000-$100,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Extraordinary M.C. Escher print tops Clars sale at $98K

The star of Clars’ Sept. 15 sale was the 13-foot-long ‘Metamorphosis II,’ by M.C. Escher (shown here in consecutive segments) which sold for $98,400. Clars image

OAKLAND, Calif. – Important fine art led Clars’ sale on Sept. 15 as bidders competed strongly for the investment-level works offered. Numerous offerings in all categories soared well past expectations making this an exciting sale. The property offered at this sale came from prominent California estates as well as museums, private institutions and special collections. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Signed Jackie Robinson yearbook among the hits at Moran’s

A Jackie Robinson-signed Pasadena Junior College yearbook, price realized: $1,375. Moran’s image

MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s Aug. 25 Studio Decorative Art auction was filled with an eclectic mix of items from the 18th century to the present, appealing to a range of buyers. Classic cars and classic design went hand in hand to appeal to buyers. Moran’s Studio auctions continue to appeal to customers looking to add to both novice and established collections. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chinese Qing Dynasty censer soars to $30,000 at Bruneau & Co.

This 18th century Chinese bronze tripod censer having the Xuande character seal mark sold for $30,000. Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers image

CRANSTON, R.I. – An 18th century Chinese Qing Dynasty bronze tripod censer soared to $30,000 at a Fine Art & Antiques Auction held Aug. 17 by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. The sale featured 380 lots, pulled from prominent estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Asian textiles surprise bidders at Jeffrey S. Evans auction

One of the five Chinese and Japanese textile panels that sold as a single lot for $16,380. Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates image

MOUNT CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates’ 2019 Summer Americana and Variety Auction, Aug. 23-24, was a highly successful event and produced strong prices and a few surprises in multiple categories. The two-day event consisted of 1,595 lots of diverse material that generated tremendous levels of participation for the firm, a strong indication of vigor in varied segments of the marketplace. Bidding was intense throughout each day with over 5,000 registered bidders from 26 countries participating in house and online. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Buffalo Bill Cody rifle tops $18K at Holabird gun auction

1864 J.M. Stevens & Co. presentation rifle engraved ‘from Buffalo Bill to Night-Hawk & Broncho Bill’ sold for $18,125. Holabird Western Americana Collections image

CLAREMORE, Okla. – An 1864 J.M. Stevens & Co. presentation rifle engraved “from Buffalo Bill to Night-Hawk & Broncho Bill” scored a bull’s-eye for $18,125, and a pre-1845 S. Hawken Kentucky half-stock rifle rang out for $15,000 in an auction held July 26-28 by Holabird Western Americana Collections, at the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum in Claremore. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Milestone launches new gallery with July 27 antique advertising auction

Texaco Marine Motor Oil double-sided porcelain sign, stamped ‘MADE IN USA 4-50,’ 21½ x 11in. Est. Sold for $8,400

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Business partners Chris Sammet and Miles King achieved a long-held dream on July 27 when they welcomed guests to an 800-lot sale at their brand new auction gallery in suburban Cleveland. Previously, Milestone had operated from a rented venue nearby, but after a few short years, their business had grown to the point that a larger, purpose-built gallery with much more storage space was no longer a dream; it was a necessity.

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KAWS nails 6 of top 10 prices realized at Heritage Urban Art Auction

KAWS (American, b. 1974-), 4FT Dissected Companion (Black), fiber-reinforced plastic, 50 x 20-1/2 x 13 inches (127 x 52.1 x 33 cm), Produced by Medicom Toy and OriginalFake. Sold for $137,500. Heritage Auctions image

DALLAS – Multiple records for artists and for individual prints were set in Heritage Auctions’ Urban Art Auction which realized a total of $2,737,160 in Chicago. Absentee and Internet live bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.

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16th century suit of armor charges to $31K at Moran’s

A German cuirassier suit of armor sold for $31,250. Moran’s image

MONROVIA, Calif. – Moran’s Traditional Collector auction July 21 lit up the summer auction season with a fine selection of decorative items, furniture and fine art. Steadfast silver, unique armor and quality furnishings appealed to seasoned and novice collectors alike. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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