Elementary, dear reader: Potter & Potter’s Sherlock sale totaled $220K

1922 six-sheet movie poster touting John Barrymore as Sherlock Holmes, possibly the sole surviving copy, $9,000
1922 six-sheet movie poster touting John Barrymore as Sherlock Holmes, possibly the sole surviving copy, $9,000
1922 six-sheet movie poster touting John Barrymore as Sherlock Holmes, possibly the sole surviving copy, $9,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions‘ April 20 A Study In Sherlock Sale achieved $220,000 in total. The 282-lot sale celebrating all things Arthur Conan Doyle (British, 1859-1930) represented the first offering of materials from the Sherlockian scholar Robert Hess. Future Hess sales are scheduled for early 2024.

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Movie posters aplenty at Opportunities 2’s April 15 auction

Half-sheet poster for the 1963 film ‘King Kong vs. Godzilla,’ estimated at $500-$5,000

 

Half-sheet poster for the 1963 film ‘King Kong vs. Godzilla,’ estimated at $500-$5,000

Half-sheet poster for the 1963 film ‘King Kong vs. Godzilla,’ estimated at $500-$5,000

 

MACON, Ga. – Opportunities 2 Auction House, a newly formed firm based in Macon, Georgia, will introduce itself to the collecting community with an online auction of original, unrestored vintage movie posters on Saturday, April 15, starting at 10 am Eastern time. More than 140 lots will be offered for bid from a single consignor. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Automobilia collection kept bidders engaged at Milestone’s $600K auction

Very rare 1936 Packard 1407 Coupe with rumble seat. Complete with V12 473-cubic-inch 175hp engine and original 3-speed transmission. Excellent condition, odometer showing 64,033 actual miles. Accompanied by large assortment of extra parts. Sold for $140,400 against an estimate of $120,000-$150,000

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – The multifaceted collection of the late Mark Smith was the cornerstone of an exciting $613,000 event at Milestone Auctions’ suburban Cleveland gallery on October 15th. Smith, a Virginia businessman, was a passionate and very hands-on collector of automotive advertising and memorabilia, a reflection of his involvement in the car industry. But there was much more to Smith’s collecting interests than just motoring, said Miles King, co-owner of Milestone Auctions.

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Milestone to host Oct. 15 auction of classic cars, automobilia, antiques & collectibles

Very rare 1936 Packard 1407 Coupe with rumble seat. Complete with V12 473-cubic-inch 175hp engine and original 3-speed transmission. Excellent condition, runs great. Clean, straight Dietrich-style body. Odometer: 64,033 actual miles. Accompanied by large assortment of extra parts. Estimate $120,000-$150,000

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – When the doors open to Milestone’s auction gallery on Saturday, October 15th, an energized – and eclectic – group of bidders is expected to rush in, grab a coffee and take a last-minute look at the merchandise they hope to bring home.

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‘It Came From… Van Eaton Galleries!’ sale set for Sept. 25-26

Forbidden Planet poster, est. $7,000-$10,000

LOS ANGELES – Van Eaton Galleries, one of the world’s premiere animation and collectibles auction houses, has announced the “It Came From… Van Eaton Galleries!” auction, a two-day sale scheduled for September 25 and 26 featuring more than 1,000 lots of extraordinary pop culture artifacts. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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