LYNBROOK, N.Y. – An important and historic silver pitcher with impeccable provenance, made by Paul Revere, the most famous of American silversmiths, sold for $129,875 in an online-only Jewelry, Porcelain, Stoneware and Indian Pottery auction held January 18 by Weiss Auctions. It was a new world record price for a silver pitcher made by Paul Revere.
‘Quirky’ toys enliven antiques lineup at Gray’s, April 13
CLEVELAND – Gray’s Auctioneers will hold a Fine Art, Furniture and Decorations Auction on Wednesday, April 13, starting at 10 am Eastern time. It contains delicate examples of transferware, a quirky collection of 18th- and 19th-century toys, and an array of Lalique crystal from a collector in Cleveland. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Shang Wheeler decoys fly away for $216K at Copley
HINGHAM, Mass. – Copley Fine Art Auctions, LLC realized a total of $3.4 million in its March 4-5 Winter Sale. It marked the second highest Winter Sale total in the company’s history. The 555-lot auction was 94% sold.