Antique arms and armor powered a magical May series at Hermann Historica

17th-century Lower German suit of field armor, €16,875
17th-century Lower German suit of field armor, €16,875
17th-century Lower German suit of field armor, €16,875

MUNICH, Germany – Hermann Historica‘s week of auctions, held between May 6-12, delivered clear and unquestionable success. The 3,500 lots were particularly well received by the numerous buyers, making this May auction series a resounding triumph.

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Quinn’s June 9 Fine & Decorative Arts auction led by marine painting with intriguing provenance

Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973), untitled oil-on-board painting of ships in a harbor. Signed at lower left. Label on verso from Frost & Reed, London. Size: 19½ x 23½in (sight). Reputedly, the work was originally commissioned for The White House. Estimate $15,000-$25,000

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – On Friday, June 9, 2023, Quinn’s Auction Galleries will conduct a beautifully curated Fine & Decorative Arts sale featuring American, European, Asian and modern art. All bidding will be online through LiveAuctioneers; no in-person gallery bidding.

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Morphy’s July 12-14 Collectible Firearms & Militaria Auction traverses 4-century timeline

After Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860), unsigned circa-19th-century portrait of George Washington in his Continental uniform. Paper tag on verso notes painting was relined and restored in 1931 by Hannah Horner Field, Upper Darby, Pa. Framed size: 25 x 29in. Estimate $70,000-$100,000

DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s July 12-14 Collectible Firearms & Militaria Auction serves as a grand showcase for 1,471 lots of expertly vetted antique and vintage weapons and relics, many with noteworthy provenance. The top-notch selection follows a four-century timeline, starting with 17th-century weaponry and traversing history through European wars, the American colonial and Revolutionary War period, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the modern era. In addition, there are numerous specialty categories which include sporting arms and ammunition; (55) swords, (25) cannons, Nuremberg lockboxes, Native American weapons and art; and the Doug Everhart collection of Derringers. The militaria section is distinguished by six very special lots containing war heroes’ Purple Hearts. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

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16th-century German suit of armor battles to top of Roland NY sale

Circa-1570 German complete suit of armor, $21,250
Circa-1570 German complete suit of armor, $21,250
Circa-1570 German complete suit of armor, $21,250

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY presented a two-day auction on November 5 and 6 featuring the collection of prominent Southampton, New York antiques dealer Jay Waldmann, whose shop Waldmann Jewelry and Antiques graced Main Street in Southampton Village for more than 20 years.

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Roland NY presents Waldmann antiques collection Nov. 5-6

Monumental American whalebone ship model, est. $30,000-$50,000

 

 Monumental American whalebone ship model, est. $30,000-$50,000

Monumental American whalebone ship model, est. $30,000-$50,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY is presenting a two-day auction event featuring the collection of prominent Southampton, New York antiques dealer Jay Waldmann, whose shop Waldmann Jewelry and Antiques graced Main Street in Southampton Village for more than years, on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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