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BOSTON – A letter written by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson sold for $68,750, according to Boston-based RR Auction.
BOSTON – A letter written by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson sold for $68,750, according to Boston-based RR Auction.
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.
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 With a section featuring America’s patriot leaders to honor Independence Day, this sale boasts a wealth of historical documents and manuscripts.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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