1903 Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Enormous United Shows circus poster, $11,875
CHICAGO – The first of Potter & Potter Auctions‘ three planned Ricky Jay collection sales, held on February 25, totaled $980,000 and had a sell through rate of more than 99%. Its 369 lots consisted of historical artifacts, magicana and rare books from the actor, sleight-of-hand magician and noted author Ricky Jay (American, 1946-2018).
Circa-1960s Air Djibouti / La Mer Rouge poster, $1,920
CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions‘ January 29 poster sale was a wall-to-wall success, with images touting the charms of India, Hawaii and Djibouti achieving strong prices.
Hollow silver bead necklace with six silver-adorned bear claws and a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562
RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections’ five-day Autumn Splendor Western Americana Auction, held October 28-November 1, contained more than 3,200 lots of Americana, railroadiana, mining collectibles, numismatics, stock certificates, rare books and art. By the time it was all over, the auction had grossed about $500,000.
Bear claw necklace with central turquoise cabochon, est. $2,000-$4,000
RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections’ five-day Autumn Splendor Western Americana Auction, October 28-November 1, is packed with more than 3,200 lots of Americana, railroadiana, mining collectibles, numismatics, stock certificates, rare books, art and more. Bidding begins at 8 am Pacific time on all five days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
