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An education in back-to-school-themed collectibles

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Selling well above its high estimate, this oil on board by Amos Sewell, titled ‘Back to School,’ achieved $90,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2019. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

Selling well above its high estimate, this oil-on-board by Amos Sewell, titled ‘Back to School,’ achieved $90,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2019. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Goodbye swimsuits, hello backpacks. The arrival of the end of August and the Labor Day weekend signifies the unofficial end of summer as schools ready to reopen. There’s no better time to look at classic children’s books that have become fixtures of school classrooms and libraries and delighted families at home.

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Sendak-signed advance book proof could be bestseller at JG, Aug. 23

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Signed, uncorrected advanced proof of the Maurice Sendak book ‘We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy,’ est. $1,250-$1,500

Signed, uncorrected advance proof of the Maurice Sendak book ‘We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy,’ est. $1,250-$1,500

DANVERS, Mass. – JG.Limited, the recently-formed auction arm of the venerable collectibles powerhouse JG Autographs, Inc., is holding its inaugural online-only sale through Tuesday, August 23. The 500-lot History & Culture auction features items relating to JFK, Thomas Jefferson, the Wright Brothers and Harry Truman. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Sister Mary Corita Kent, ‘Jacob’s Ladder,’ $1,500

John Moran found 192 fresh ways to laud California Living

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Sister Mary Corita Kent, ‘Jacob’s Ladder,’ $1,500

Sister Mary Corita Kent, ‘Jacob’s Ladder,’ $1,500

LOS ANGELES — May 17 proved to be the perfect California day for John Moran Auctioneers to host its California Living sale. The finely curated selection offered a treasure trove of fine art and accessories in the California aesthetic everyone knows and loves.

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Skinner taps Leah Kingman to direct 20th Century Design department

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Skinner Auctioneers has appointed Leah Kingman as director of the 20th Century Design Department. Image courtesy of Skinner

Skinner Auctioneers has appointed Leah Kingman director of the 20th Century Design Department. Courtesy of Skinner

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Skinner Auctioneers announces the appointment of Leah Kingman as director of the 20th Century Design Department.

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Skinner offers Saint-Gaudens bronze of Standing Lincoln, Jan. 28

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Augustus Saint-Gaudens, ‘Abraham Lincoln: The Man (Standing Lincoln),’ est. $700,000-$900,000. Image courtesy of Skinner

Augustus Saint-Gaudens, ‘Abraham Lincoln: The Man (Standing Lincoln),’ est. $700,000-$900,000. Courtesy of Skinner

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Skinner Auctioneers is hosting an auction on January 28 of American Works of Art, featuring a highly valuable Abraham Lincoln sculpture by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, 1848-1907), considered the most prominent and celebrated sculptor of his time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Molded copper 'Massasoit' weathervane, $43,750

Skinner triumphs with Americana in August

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Molded copper 'Massasoit' weathervane, $43,750

Molded copper ‘Massasoit’ weathervane, $43,750

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – Each year, Skinner times its August Auction to attract Americana enthusiasts from across the country who attend the numerous focused annual shows held in New Hampshire. This summer was no exception, with well-attended public previews and many requests from those not viewing in person. The two auctions, held August 18 and 19, offered fine American furniture from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, along with a robust and diverse selection of pottery, porcelain, silver, folk art, weathervanes, maritime art, pewter, and Shaker items consigned by private collectors, talented members of the trade and institutions. On the whole, buyers agreed, and the sale totaled 50% above the high estimate.

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