Apollo Art Auctions offers prized selection of antiquities, Islamic art & militaria, June 10-11

Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Saxony, lobster-tail hussar’s helmet with wings, circa 17th-18th century AD, reign of August II the Strong. Round skull with six vertical ridges, horizontal visor with attached narrow face guard. Wings adorned with openwork heart shapes. Provenance: Property of European collector; formerly in private German collection. Estimate £4,500-£9,000 ($5,555-$11,110)

LONDON – Apollo Art Auctions, the premier choice for authentic, expertly vetted ancient art and antiquities, takes pleasure in announcing highlights of its June 10-11 gallery auction, with absentee and Internet live bidding available through LiveAuctioneers. In addition to exquisite, professionally vetted cultural art, artifacts and jewelry, the 702-lot auction broadens the buying horizons for collectors of ancient arms and armor with the addition of post-16th-century weaponry.

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Friedrich Heyn carousel animals worth trumpeting at Auction Team Breker, May 13

Friedrich Heyn elephant carousel animal, estimated at $6,540-$8,720

 

Friedrich Heyn elephant carousel animal, estimated at $6,540-$8,720
Friedrich Heyn elephant carousel animal, estimated at $6,540-$8,720

 

COLOGNE, Germany – Camera history is the focus of Auction Team Breker’s spring sale on Saturday, May 13, which will be led by an example of the Film Palmos camera, estimated at €2,500-€4,000, or $2,725-$4,360. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Antique books bring ancient knowledge to life, Nov. 29

 

1696 first edition of Johann Zahn’s mathematics and natural history compendium, estimated at $4,000-$5,000
1696 first edition of Johann Zahn’s mathematics and natural history compendium, estimated at $4,000-$5,000

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, November 29, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will offer a sale titled 15th-19th Century Antique Books Collection, featuring more than 850 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Antique typewriters tap out a win at Auction Team Breker

1873 Sholes & Glidden typewriter, $25,410
 1873 Sholes & Glidden typewriter, $25,410

1873 Sholes & Glidden typewriter, $25,410

COLOGNE, Germany – Auction Team Breker‘s March 26 sale, titled Science & Technology / Mechanical Music / Fairground, was a gratifying success, with many exquisite machines and technological marvels finding new homes.

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