Actor’s tribal collection to open Clars’ Jan. 18-19 auctions

From the Richard Kelton Collection, these Polynesian Marquesas Islands style standing figures will be offered for $4,000-$6,000. Clars image

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery will present the personal oceanic and tribal collections of Richard Kelton of Marina Del Rey, Calif., to the market. Clars will be offering these two extensive collections over the course of their January, February and March 2020 sales with the first installment to be presented on Saturday, Jan. 18. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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D-Day flag leads Milestone’s Jan. 24-25 Historic Militaria & Firearms Auction

The auction features an extensive offering of rare and historically important World War II items, including a British ‘Rupert’ decoy paratrooper and an American Flag flown on the mast of a landing craft that transported troops to Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – While the hard-fought lessons of war may fade from global memory over time, soldiers’ weaponry and equipment live on as reminders of the heavy toll inflicted by military conflict. The interest in historical firearms, war relics and militaria seems unabated, and the category remains one of the most popular specialties at Milestone Auctions, whose next Firearms and Militaria sale is slated for January 24-25. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Quinn’s to launch decade with Jan. 23 sale of rare books, maps

Large-folio, illustrated book ‘Dorothy Lamour’s Life as a Phrase Book,’ conceived, designed and illustrated with multi-colored linocuts by Mike Hudson, who also signed the book, est. $3,000-$5,000. Quinn’s Auction Galleries image

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Quinn’s Auction Galleries will ring in the new year and the new decade with a Thursday, Jan. 23 auction comprising 348 lots of rare books, antique maps and Americana. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kruse GWS Auctions presents royal family dowry Jan. 18

Vietnamese 18th century Van Tho Palace bleu de hue porcelain charger and stand, which according to to seller, was displayed at Van Tho Palace during the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. Estimate: $310,000-$315,000. Kruse GWS Auctions image

LOS ANGELES – Kruse GWS Auctions, the world-record-breaking memorabilia and royal artifacts auction house, has announced its first auction of 2020 – The Lunar New Year Royal Family Auction – to take place Saturday, Jan. 18, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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All-American coins to change hands in online auction Jan. 15

1878-S Liberty Head Double Eagle – Type 3, gold coin, condition: XF40. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Good old American dollars and cents are on the block in an Exclusive Coins Auction that will be conducted by Jasper52 on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The sale consists of nearly 100 lots of gold and silver dollars, commemorative gold coins and other scarce coins. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.   Continue reading

Jasper52 auction Jan. 14 tuned in to vintage electronics

IFR NAV-401L ramp test set. Turns on but not tested beyond power. Power cord not included. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – Vintage electronics comprise the bulk of an online auction that will be conducted by Jasper52 on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The items are from a well-known radio shop in the New York area, one of the largest East Coast collections of land and air communications retail inventory. The owner was one of the most knowledgeable radio experts in the United States. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Freeman’s to sell private collections of Art Nouveau Jan. 22

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (French, 1885-1953) ‘La Coupe Fleurie’ night light, France, circa 1923, pâte de verre, wrought iron, 5 5/8in high. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000. Freeman’s image

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – On Jan. 22, Freeman’s will hold its inaugural sale at its new location at 1600 West Girard, showcasing a unique auction of Decorative Arts & Design @1600. With over 150 lots, the sale will primarily feature French furniture and glass from two prominent, private United States collections, including numerous pieces by Louis Majorelle and Emile Galle. Featured as well will be works by Tiffany, including pottery, glass and lighting. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Sterling flatware sets featured in Jasper52 auction Jan. 8

French sterling silver flatware set, 290 pieces, 20th century. Estimate: $30,000-$36,000. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – More than 100 lots of exquisite decorative arts are offered in an online auction that will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 8, by Jasper52. Sterling silver is an important segment of the sale that includes a 290-piece hallmarked set of French flatware worthy of a palace. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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Lighting, fine art to lead Fontaine’s Jan. 18 auction

This Pairpoint Puffy ‘Owl’ table lamp ($25,000-$40,000) is reported to be one of only a few known examples. It stands 21½in tall. Fontaine’s image

PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Launching the new year with something old is a hallowed tradition for antiques aficionados, and Fontaine’s Auction Gallery will present an auction on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m., which will offer something for every antique collector’s interest. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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