Kamelot grows 15th annual Garden & Architectural Sale, May 2 & 7

American Victorian walnut fireplace mantel attributed to Daniel Pabst, circa 1870. Each leg having a nearly full-bodied carved owl. Kamelot image

PHILADELPHIA – 2020 marks Kamelot Auction House’s 15th annual Garden & Architectural Sale, a world-famous collection of garden and architectural antiques from across the globe. This renowned auction will be a two-day event this year, with day one taking place on May 2 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time and day two on May 7 at 1 p.m. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bob Dylan lyrics lead University Archives sale May 6

Bob Dylan’s handwritten and signed lyrics to the classic rock song ‘Like a Rolling Stone,’ 8½in x 11in sheet of paper. Estimate: $75,000-$85,000. University Archives image

WESTPORT, Conn. – Bob Dylan’s handwritten and signed lyrics to the classic rock song Like a Rolling Stone, a superb document signed by the British physicist Sir Isaac Newton, and discharge papers for a teenage soldier who lived to be 100 signed by George Washington are just a few of the highlights in University Archives’ next online-only auction, slated for Wednesday, May 6. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Morphy’s rolls out prized automobilia & petroliana, May 13-14

Excellent circa-1940s porcelain sign advertising Harbor Petroleum Products, Long Beach, California. Boeing 314 Clipper airplane graphic, 8.9+ condition, 39 x 35in. Estimate $40,000-$60,000

DENVER, Pa. – For well over a century, the partnership of commercial art and groundbreaking technology has propelled American companies to global prominence by means of advertising signs. Whether depicting popular mascots like Mobil’s Pegasus and Sinclair’s Dino, or the neon-illuminated likenesses of automobiles and gasoline logos, signage is a classic form of Americana that shows off the best of our nation’s ingenuity.

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Kobe Bryant items to star in Julien’s auction April 30  

Nike brand Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers home full uniform, game-worn during the 1999-2000 NBA finals, the Lakers’ first of three consecutive NBA championships. Julien’s image

LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions will present Sports Legends, an annual sports event taking place on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Among the highlights is a collection of items from Kobe Bryant, the basketball legend and 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Arader Galleries offers early views of NYC April 25

Anonymous (late 18th century). ‘A Plan of the City and Environs of New York in North America.’ Engraving from the ‘Universal Magazine,’ November 1776. London: J. Hinton, 1776. Estimate: $2,000-$4,000. Arader Galleries image

NEW YORK – On Saturday, April 25, Arader Galleries will present one of the finest collections of 18th and 19th century New York City views, scenes, maps and naval prints to date. This unique collection was built by the esteemed Downtown Association of New York. Included in this 235-lot sale are many rare works returning to auction after residing nearly 100 years in the private collection. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Clarke Auction features art, jewelry, silver April 26

A signed Gerald Laing (British, 1936-2011) Galina series bronze, ‘An American Girl,’ edition 2/3, dated 1978, 25½in x 26in x 31in. Estimate: $20,000-$50,000. Clarke Auction Gallery image

LARCHMONT, N.Y. – Evolving as countless other businesses have in recent weeks, Clarke Auction Gallery has shifted to an online-only bidding model for its upcoming auction on Sunday, April 26, at 10 a.m. Some things remain the same though as the auction is packed with high-quality merchandise ranging from fine paintings to Asian art, jewelry and silver. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Elmwood’s to host benefit jewelry auction April 23

A stunning antique Georgian garnet pendant in yellow gold, designed as a cross, set with round and pear-shaped garnets. Estimate: £500-£800. Elmwood’s image

LONDON – A red cross, known as a symbol of help and support around the world, is one of the highlights of a special online jewelry charity auction to be held by Elmwood’s Auctioneers on Thursday, April 23. The auction is to raise much-needed funds for the National Emergencies Trust, a charity that is helping local communities affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Bidding on the beautiful, yet affordable, jewelry is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Abell Auction presents luxury goods online April 28

Chanel patent leather double flap bag, circa 2013, with box and tissue, 12in x 3½in deep x 7¾in high. Estimate: $2,000-$3,000. Abell image

LOS ANGELES – As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Abell Auction Co. will continue its move to a live online-only auction format with a sale of luxury goods on Tuesday, April 28, starting at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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