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Everard to auction art, jewelry, furniture from fine Southern estates, June 20-21

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Framed view of Sanford Robinson Gifford’s (American, 1823-1880) ‘Hudson River Scenery,’ artist-signed oil on canvas on board. Size: 22in x 31 3/8in framed; 10¾in x 19 15/16in sight. Authenticated by leading Sanford Robinson Gifford scholar Dr. Ila Weiss. Provenance: a Bluffton, S.C. private collection via family descent from a New Jersey art collector who had inherited the work in the mid-1940s. Estimate $60,000-$80,000

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The carefully curated selections featured in Everard Auctions’ June 20-21 Southern Estates and Collections online auction exemplify centuries of excellence and quality across a broad range of fine and decorative art. Highlights include a newly discovered and expertly authenticated waterscape by Sanford Robinson Gifford, John J Audubon’s White Heron, a sizable collection of outsider art, sterling silver, mid-century modern furniture, Asian art, jewelry, watches and autographed sports collectibles. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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The only known photo that Marilyn Monroe inscribed to Joe DiMaggio sold for $300,000 and a new world auction record on December 1. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Photo Marilyn Monroe inscribed to Joe DiMaggio sets record at $300K

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The only known photo that Marilyn Monroe inscribed to Joe DiMaggio sold for $300,000 and a new world auction record on December 1. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

The only known photo that Marilyn Monroe inscribed to Joe DiMaggio sold for $300,000 and a new world auction record on December 1. Courtesy Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – The only known photograph of Marilyn Monroe inscribed to Joe DiMaggio sold on December 1 at Heritage Auctions for $300,000, setting a new auction record for a signed Monroe photograph. The picture, a publicity still taken in 1953 for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, was already among the most famous and coveted of Monroe’s portraits. It is now the most valuable as well.

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George Washington-signed 1752 survey of a 346-acre tract in Augusta County, Virginia, one of the earliest documents with his signature, est. $20,000-$24,000

Statesmen, sluggers and other greats step up at University Archives, Aug. 17

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George Washington-signed 1752 survey of a 346-acre tract in Augusta County, Virginia, one of the earliest documents with his signature, est. $20,000-$24,000

George Washington-signed 1752 survey of a 346-acre tract in Augusta County, Virginia, one of the earliest documents with his signature, est. $20,000-$24,000

WILTON, Conn. – Items signed by George Washington, John F. Kennedy, Daniel Boone, Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln are just a few of the highlights in University Archives’ next online-only auction, slated for Wednesday, August 17 and starting at 10:30 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Holabird serves smorgasbord of bargains, June 2-5

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Circular metal tip tray, probably late 19th century, est. $100-$150

Circular metal tip tray, probably late 19th century, est. $100-$150

RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will hold a four-day Minerals Galore & Western Americana Auction, June 2 through June 5, starting at 8 am Pacific time on all four days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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