Michaan’s delivers variety of treasures in trio of April auctions

Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions
Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions
Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

ALAMEDA, Calif. – In April, Michaan’s will conduct three auctions. The monthly Gallery Auction on Friday, April 14 will be followed by two new specialty sales on Monday, April 17. The first is a Collectibles Auction that will start at 10 am Pacific time, and the second is a Prints and Multiples Auction that opens at 1 pm Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bruneau Jan. 1 auction features 20 lots of Silver & Bronze Age comics

Tales of Suspense #39, featuring the first appearance of Iron Man, est. $50,000-$80,000
Tales of Suspense #39, featuring the first appearance of Iron Man, est. $50,000-$80,000
Tales of Suspense #39, featuring the first appearance of Iron Man, est. $50,000-$80,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers will ring in 2022 with a 20-lot New Year’s Day Premier Comic Auction on Saturday, January 1. It’s a modest group of comics, but don’t let the size of the lineup fool you. These books are from a single-owner Midwest collection (Bruneau & Co. sold the bulk of them this past year); what remains are his last, final comics, to be sold without reserves. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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