Freeman’s to auction handbags, luxury accessories, Oct. 28

Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000
Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000
Shiny black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35 bag, est. $25,000-$40,000

PHILADELPHIA— On Thursday, October 28, Freeman’s presents a Fine Jewelry and Luxury Accessories auction featuring 74 lots of jewelry, handbags, and fine accessories. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Warhol’s ‘Moonwalk’ dominates trio of mid-Sept. Clars auctions

Andy Warhol, ‘Moonwalk,’ est. $100,000-$200,000
Andy Warhol, ‘Moonwalk,’ est. $100,000-$200,000
Andy Warhol, ‘Moonwalk,’ est. $100,000-$200,000

OAKLAND, Calif. – On September 16, 17, and 19, Clars Auction Gallery will hold a trio of dedicated sales. Fine Jewelry & Timepieces takes place September 16; Modern + Contemporary Art + Design is scheduled for September 17; and a Fine Art, Furniture, Asian Art auction will take place September 19. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Paul Revere spoon sells for record-setting $32K at Heritage

Paul Revere table spoon, which sold for $32,500 and a new auction record for an American spoon
Paul Revere table spoon, which sold for $32,500 and a new auction record for an American spoon

Paul Revere table spoon, which sold for $32,500 and a new auction record for an American spoon

DALLAS – Adrenaline remained high throughout Heritage Auctions’ eight-hour Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu Auction May 20, as one great collection followed the last. The room was electrified from the onset of the sale as an auction record was set for a single American silver spoon by America’s most famous silversmith, Paul Revere, Jr., and this momentum continued to the end. Interest was staggering, selling 99% by volume, and the value incredible, with the auction flying past its high estimate to reach $2,433,894.

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