Americana in all its flavors offered at Jeffrey S. Evans, Aug. 25-27

Large Nesbitt’s embossed-tin bottle sign, est. $1,000-$2,000
Large Nesbitt’s embossed-tin bottle sign, est. $1,000-$2,000
Large Nesbitt’s embossed-tin bottle sign, est. $1,000-$2,000

MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Summer Americana Auction includes everything from advertising and firearms to country furniture and antique marbles. The auction, comprising more than 1,700 lots, will take place during three days: Thursday, August 25; Friday, August 26; and Saturday, August 27, with sessions beginning at 9 am Eastern time each day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Sept. 2 New York auction yields bounty of original animation cels

Original animation cel depicting Cruella DeVille from Disney’s ‘101 Dalmations,’ est. $2,500-$3,000
Original animation cel depicting Cruella DeVille from Disney’s ‘101 Dalmations,’ est. $2,500-$3,000
Original animation cel depicting Cruella DeVille from Disney’s ‘101 Dalmations,’ est. $2,500-$3,000

NEW YORK – Regardless of whether your childhood was good or bad or something in between, cartoons were part of it. The thrill of collecting original animation cels is holding a piece of your childhood in your hands and displaying it in a place of honor. Thousands of drawings comprise the animated shows and movies created between 1930 and the 1990s, and it is entirely possible for you to literally own a piece of your favorite one.

On September 2, starting at 4 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will host an auction titled Animation Cels 1930s-1990s. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Original ‘Snow White’ animation cel leads July 10 Turner sale

Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ mounted on a woodgrain background, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ mounted on a woodgrain background, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ estimated at $1,000-$1,500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present a Cabinet of Curiosities sale on July 10. It will feature more than 290 lots from multiple collectors and estates, and a wide range of items from around the world, dating from the 17th century to the present day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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