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This Don Dewa Zuni inlay shell and coral Betty Boop ring realized $200 plus the buyer’s premium in July 2021. Image courtesy of Billy The Kid Auction House and LiveAuctioneers.

Betty Boop: Closing in on a century as a cartoon ‘It’ girl

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This Don Dewa Zuni inlay shell and coral Betty Boop ring realized $200 plus the buyer’s premium in July 2021. Image courtesy of Billy The Kid Auction House and LiveAuctioneers.

This Don Dewa Zuni inlay shell and coral Betty Boop ring realized $200 plus the buyer’s premium in July 2021. Image courtesy of Billy The Kid Auction House and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — One of the earliest female animated characters, dubbed the “Queen of Cartoons,” is the unflappable Betty Boop. She has been a pop culture icon for decades, instantly recognizable for her large eyes framed with long lashes, curly hair and a button nose. Her most distinctive feature is her curvy figure that usually sports a dress short enough to expose a leg garter.

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16th-century style helmet, estimated at €3,500-€7,000. Images courtesy of Hermann Historica and LiveAuctioneers

Suit up and bid: Hermann Historica plans summer series of sales, June 26-30

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16th-century style helmet, estimated at €3,500-€7,000. Images courtesy of Hermann Historica and LiveAuctioneers


16th-century style helmet, estimated at €3,500-€7,000. Images courtesy of Hermann Historica and LiveAuctioneers

MUNICH, Germany – Once again, Hermann Historica is opening its virtual doors for an online-only auction from Monday, June 26 to Friday, June 30. Comprising almost 3,000 objects, the five sales cover antiquities, art and antiques, firearms and armor, with numerous rarities from near and far thrown in for good measure that are guaranteed to spark fierce bidding wars. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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C.H. Meylon & Co. 14K gold and diamond pocket watch with 9K gold chain and bloodstone watch fob, estimated at $1,500-$2,500. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

Michaan’s offers quality selection in June 16 & 19 auctions

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Left, C.H. Meylon & Co. 14K gold and diamond pocket watch with 9K gold chain and bloodstone watch fob, estimated at $1,500-$2,500; Right, Chaim Gross, ‘Horse with Three Acrobatic Riders,’ estimated at $1,000-$2,000. Images courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

Left, C.H. Meylon & Co. 14K gold and diamond pocket watch with 9K gold chain and bloodstone watch fob, estimated at $1,500-$2,500; Right, Chaim Gross, ‘Horse with Three Acrobatic Riders,’ estimated at $1,000-$2,000. Images courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

ALAMEDA, Calif. – This month, Michaan’s will conduct a Gallery Auction on Friday, June 16, and a Modern Auction on Monday, June 19 that will feature the work of sought-after artists and designers such as Motherwell, Mapplethorpe, Eames, and Nakashima. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Art Deco Pailin natural blue sapphire and diamond evening ring set in platinum, with GIA report, estimated at $25-$1,000

Jewelry, watches and other must-haves await at EstateofMind, Feb. 11

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Art Deco Pailin natural blue sapphire and diamond evening ring set in platinum, with GIA report, estimated at $25-$1,000

Art Deco Pailin natural blue sapphire and diamond evening ring set in platinum, with GIA report, estimated at $25-$1,000

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – EstateOfMind’s annual pre-Valentine’s Day auction, scheduled for Saturday, February 11, features 350 lots of fine estate jewelry, watches, coins, silver, bronzes, portrait miniatures, sports memorabilia and decorative accessories. The sale will commence at 11 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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A. Lange & Sohne circa-2005 white gold chronograph, est. £12,000-£18,000

Noonans to auction vintage and modern timepiece treasures, June 14

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Lange & Sohne circa-2005 white gold chronograph, est. £12,000-£18,000


A. Lange & Sohne circa-2005 white gold chronograph, est. £12,000-£18,000

LONDON – A white gold chronograph wristwatch by A. Lange & Sohne is among the highlights of Noonans‘ sale of Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu on Tuesday, June 14. It is estimated at £12,000-£18,000. View the fully illustrated catalog on LiveAuctioneers.

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Morphy’s presents Tiffany lamps, fine jewelry, Amphora pottery, American art, Dec. 7-8

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Rare and exotic Tiffany Studios leaded, stained-glass and cast-bronze ‘Pomegranate’ prism table lamp decorated with 43 Favrile iridescent prisms and 22 Favrile iridescent gold Favrile ball-and-bronze-chain decorations. Urn base with four cat’s-paw feet. Signed shade and base. Excellent condition. Estimate $50,000-$70,000

DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s 45,000-square-foot gallery never looks more beautiful than just before the company’s December Fine & Decorative Arts Auction. That’s the time of year when visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of Tiffany Studios lamps, fine jewelry, paintings, both European and American pottery and glass, and many other superior-quality art objects carefully curated by Morphy’s specialists.

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Left to Right: Patek Philippe 18K white gold Ref. 2598 'Calatrava' wristwatch, est. $10,000-$15,000; Patek Philippe, 18K pink gold Ref. 5053 'Officer's’ wristwatch, est. $7,000-$9,000; Patek Philippe, 18K yellow gold Ref. 3919 'Calatrava' wristwatch, est. $4,000-$6,000

Oct. 5 Hindman Timepieces sale showcases designer brands

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Left to Right: Patek Philippe 18K white gold Ref. 2598 'Calatrava' wristwatch, est. $10,000-$15,000; Patek Philippe, 18K pink gold Ref. 5053 'Officer's’ wristwatch, est. $7,000-$9,000; Patek Philippe, 18K yellow gold Ref. 3919 'Calatrava' wristwatch, est. $4,000-$6,000

Left to Right: Patek Philippe 18K white gold Ref. 2598 ‘Calatrava’ wristwatch, est. $10,000-$15,000; Patek Philippe, 18K pink gold Ref. 5053 ‘Officer’s’ wristwatch, est. $7,000-$9,000; Patek Philippe, 18K yellow gold Ref. 3919 ‘Calatrava’ wristwatch, est. $4,000-$6,000

CHICAGO – On October 5, Hindman Auctions will present a Timepieces sale that will offer 80 watches ranging from classic to modern styles by esteemed designers including Patek Philippe, Ulysse Nardin, Cartier, Piaget and Rolex. The sale will also present pocket watches from the Halim Time & Glass Museum in Evanston, Illinois, and also property of the Hirschfield estate of Santa Barbara, California. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Art Deco 14Kyellow and white gold dragonfly brooch with diamonds, star sapphires, rubies, emeralds and opals, est. $100-$1,000

EstateOfMind offers stunning jewelry & Ravenal collection Oct. 2

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Art Deco 14Kyellow and white gold dragonfly brooch with diamonds, star sapphires, rubies, emeralds and opals, est. $100-$1,000

Art Deco 14K yellow and white gold dragonfly brooch with diamonds, star sapphires, rubies, emeralds and opals, est. $100-$1,000

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Items from the living estate of Richard S. Ravenal – the now long-retired purveyor of Asian art and antiques and former owner of Asian Gallery in New York City – will headline a two-session auction planned for Saturday, October 2, by EstateOfMind. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak jumbo extra-thin men's watch, est. $97,000-$116,000

Make time to bid on Vintage to Modern Designer Watches Sept. 21

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak jumbo extra-thin men's watch, est. $97,000-$116,000

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak jumbo extra-thin men’s watch, est. $97,000-$116,000

NEW YORK – What time is it? Time to expand your watch wardrobe via some smart, strategic bids. On Tuesday, September 21, starting at 9 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will host a sale of Vintage to Modern Designer Watches – 162 lots of wristwatches and other timepieces by venerated names such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier, Ulysse Nardin, Patek Philippe, Bulova, Jaeger LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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19th-century folk art double portrait of siblings, est. $800-$1,200

Jeffrey S. Evans bids farewell to summer with Aug. 25-28 auction of folk art, Ohr pottery

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19th-century folk art double portrait of siblings, est. $800-$1,200

19th-century folk art double portrait of siblings, est. $800-$1,200

CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Summer Americana Auction contains a wide range of material and will include everything from advertising and holiday collectibles to country furniture and folk art. The large auction, comprising more than 2,100 lots, will take place during four days: August 25 through August 28. Bidding will begin at 9 am Eastern time each day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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