Steuben, Crown Milano will tempt bidders at Woody Auction, Dec. 4

Signed Steuben rose cintra and opal art glass vase, est. $1,000-$2,500
Signed Steuben rose cintra and opal art glass vase, est. $1,000-$2,500
Signed Steuben rose cintra and opal art glass vase, est. $1,000-$2,500

DOUGLASS, Kan. – Woody Auction will close out 2021 in grand fashion, with a Saturday, December 4 auction beginning at 9:30 am Central time. It is highlighted by nearly 100 lots of Crown Milano, plus offerings from private collections that includes Steuben, Quezal, Durand, Tiffany, Mettlach plaques and a sizable lamp collection. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Showy Galle glass pleased bidders at Neue Auctions, Sept. 25

Galle Plums cameo glass vase, $9,840
Galle Plums cameo glass vase, $9,840
Galle Plums cameo glass vase, $9,840

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – Vibrant, colorful vases and table lamps by Galle, lithographs by Charles Burchfield, mid-century Modern furniture pieces, original oil paintings, sterling silver flatware and more came up for bid in Neue Auctions’ online-only Art & Antiques auction held September 25. The two top lots were Galle vases.

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Collectors toast the artful history of German beer steins

A lot consisting of three vintage German beer steins together brought $3,400 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2020 at Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
This lot of three vintage German beer steins brought $3,400 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2020 at Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
A lot consisting of three vintage German beer steins together brought $3,400 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2020 at Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.

NEW YORK — German beer steins have been collected as far back as the 14th century. Newly made steins are popular souvenirs with tourists visiting German towns and cities such as Cologne, Munich, and Heidelberg. Antique and vintage ones, however, are highly prized and can fetch thousands of dollars at auction. Whether old or new, steins often feature images of the city they represent or local landmarks such as a castle or mountains and rivers. Others use scenes to tell a story.

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