Hake’s $3.6M pop culture auction shatters house record; highest gross in 54 years

Peanuts July 3, 1955 Sunday page original art by Charles Schulz. Features Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy. Fine condition overall. Sold within estimate for $80,476

YORK, Pa. – If records are made to be broken, then Hake’s has clearly mastered the art of an encore performance. Their June 29-30 auction, which grossed a robust $3.6 million, rewrote the company’s history books as it became their second consecutive auction to break an existing house record. Along the way, a number of new individual record prices were set, as well.

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Jefferson, Washington & Franklin lead RR’s July 14 sale

1805 letter from President Thomas Jefferson to Revolutionary War hero John Stark, estimated at $60,000-plus
1805 letter from President Thomas Jefferson to Revolutionary War hero John Stark, estimated at $60,000-plus
1805 letter from President Thomas Jefferson to Revolutionary War hero John Stark, estimated at $60,000-plus

BOSTON – More than 1,100 lots are on offer in RR Auction‘s July 14 sale. With a section featuring America’s patriot leaders to honor Independence Day, this sale boasts a wealth of historical documents and manuscripts. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Hake’s offers rare Geo. Washington document, comic art, 1915 Babe Ruth button, June 29-30

1767 George Washington-signed slave sale promissory note for his trusted personal valet William ‘Billy’ Lee, who went to war with Washington, including at Valley Forge and Yorktown. Never before seen at auction. Accompanied by Hake’s and JSA Letters of Authenticity. Opening bid: $10,000

YORK, Pa. – Throughout 2020 and the first quarter of this year, collectors of pop culture memorabilia made it clear that even a global pandemic could not stop them from enjoying their favorite hobby. Via the Internet, they were able to acquire unique, investment-grade pieces by bidding in Hake’s $2.9 million February collectibles auction, which broke multiple house records and captured world record prices in several categories. That trend continues to gather steam now that Hake’s has announced the exciting highlights of its June 29-30 online auction. View the full catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Rare 1933 Lou Gehrig photo heads University Archives June 30 sale

Circa-1933 photo of Lou Gehrig, signed by him, and with Babe Ruth visible in the background, estimated at $3,000-$4,000
Circa-1933 photo of Lou Gehrig, signed by him, and with Babe Ruth visible in the background, estimated at $3,000-$4,000
Circa-1933 signed photo of Lou Gehrig, with Babe Ruth visible in the background, estimated at $3,000-$4,000

WILTON, Conn. – A letter handwritten and signed by Albert Einstein to President Herbert Hoover in 1929; a one-page letter penned and signed by future President George Washington in 1783; and a charming photograph of baseball legend Lou Gehrig posing with a young boy, signed, with Babe Ruth in the background, are just a few of the rare autographs, manuscripts, books and photos in University Archives’ online-only auction slated for June 30, starting at 10:30 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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John McInnis provides rich selection of Americana June 12

Hand-colored mezzotints of Washington on his deathbed, estimated at $3,000-$4,000
Hand-colored mezzotints of Washington on his deathbed, estimated at $3,000-$4,000
Hand-colored mezzotints of Washington on his deathbed, estimated at $3,000-$4,000

AMESBURY, Mass. – Grace and Jacques “Jack” Weil, located in historic Marblehead, Massachusetts, were very successful old fashioned antique dealers in Greater Boston back in the mid-century. Their Marblehead shop was the go-to-place on the North Shore to find choice Americana, from folk art and textiles to paintings and formal furnishings. When they closed their landmark store in the 1970s, all their own personal collection and all the extras stored throughout their home remained untouched until now. Nearly a half century later, John McInnis Auctioneers will sell these treasures on June 12 starting at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Morphy’s to host May 18 auction of important early firearms and militaria

Important and historical Kentucky long rifle presented by Marquis de Lafayette to Tuscarora Iroquois Indian guide and friend Chief Tunis, who traveled with him during the American Revolution and led him on expeditions through 24 of the United States. Profusely engraved and decorated, inscribed ‘Presented to Chief Tunis by Lafayette at Kingston NY 1824.’ Unbroken chain of provenance traces ownership back to Chief Tunis and common-law wife Ruth Yaple. Estimate $200,000-$500,000

DENVER, Pa. – On May 18, Morphy Auctions will present a 161-lot selection of highly important and historical arms and militaria. Specialty categories include early flintlock muskets, rifles and pistols; antique handguns, powder horns, sabers, medals, maps, portraits of distinguished military figures, and more. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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JFK, Geo. Washington, Stephen Hawking lead RR Auction’s April 14 sale

John F. Kennedy-signed ‘History of Ireland' book set, estimated at $35,000-plus
John F. Kennedy-signed ‘History of Ireland’ book set, estimated at $35,000-plus

BOSTON–R.R. Auction‘s April Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale features something for every collector, with more than 800 items available for bidding online through April 14. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Cowan’s March 9-10 auction nets nearly $800K across four collections

Alonzo Chappel (American, 1828-1887), 'George Washington at Princeton, 1777,' $35,200. Image courtesy Cowan's and LiveAuctioneers.com
Alonzo Chappel (American, 1828-1887), ‘George Washington at Princeton, 1777,’ $35,200. Image courtesy Cowan’s

CINCINNATI – On March 9 and 10, Cowan’s, a Hindman company, saw tremendous engagement in its American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts auction and realized more than $790,000. Online bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.com; click for March 9 results; click for March 10 results. Prices include buyer’s premium. Continue reading