LYNBROOK, N.Y. – Weiss Auctions welcomed 2022 with a two-day, two-session sale on January 26 and 27, with many lots exceeding their high estimates. A NASA photo signed by German-born American engineer Dr. Wernher Von Braun sold for $14,400, and a collection of 1916-1930 Standing Liberty quarters soared to $161,000.
Oliver Banks ancient Greek coin collection drew bidders to Doyle sale
NEW YORK – Doyle held the landmark sale of the Oliver Talcott Banks collection of ancient Greek coins on January 19. The collection was presented as a featured section of the auction of Coins, Stamps, Bank Notes & Sports Collectibles from various collections and estates.
Ancient coin collection with poignant backstory leads Doyle’s Jan. 19 sale
NEW YORK – Doyle is honored to auction the Oliver Talcott Banks Collection of Ancient Greek Coins on Wednesday, January 19, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Morphy’s presents Tiffany lamps, fine jewelry, Amphora pottery, American art, Dec. 7-8
DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s 45,000-square-foot gallery never looks more beautiful than just before the company’s December Fine & Decorative Arts Auction. That’s the time of year when visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of Tiffany Studios lamps, fine jewelry, paintings, both European and American pottery and glass, and many other superior-quality art objects carefully curated by Morphy’s specialists.
Sterling Associates to auction estate art, Rolex, LV trunk & luxury goods, Oct. 20
NORWOOD, N.J. – New Jersey’s estate specialists, Sterling Associates, will host an October 20 Fine Art and Antiques Auction featuring a carefully vetted selection of goods from estates and elegant residences in the Garden State, as well as Manhattan, New Orleans, and Jupiter, Florida. The boutique auction comprising 205 lots includes an outstanding array of European, American and Asian art; fine jewelry and coins, furniture, clocks and luxury goods.
Collectors scooped up rarities at Skinner Coins & Currency Auction
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – The September 21 Coins & Currency auction at Skinner was a collector’s delight, offering many pieces from ancient Greece and ancient Rome and strong selections from American history in both silver and gold. Under the direction of Skinner Coins & Currency department Director David Donahue, the online catalog featured a greater number and variety of high-resolution images, drawing the interest of collectors.
Jewelry, Asian and fine art found favor at Michaan’s September auctions
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s final quarter of 2021 got off to a rollicking start in September, with strong sales conducted on September 17 and September 18.
Doyle delights with Aug 27 coins, stamps & sports memorabilia sale
NEW YORK – Doyle will hold an auction of Coins, Stamps, Medals & Sports Memorabilia on August 27 at 10 am Eastern time. The sale contains strong selections of coins, postage stamps, medals, picture postcards, and sports memorabilia. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Morphy’s presents fine & decorative art, jewels, luxury watches, Tiffany lamps, June 8-9
DENVER, Pa. – Rare Tiffany lamps and silver designs, luxury watches, exquisite gems, and decorative art of uncompromising quality adorn Morphy’s gallery in anticipation of a June 8-9 auction featuring more than 2,500 expertly curated lots. The auction will commence at 9 a.m. ET each day, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers.
Man sentenced for treasure cemetery dig in Yellowstone
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – A judge in Wyoming has sentenced a man to six months in prison for digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery in pursuit of a famous hidden treasure.