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‘Angry Birds’ Soar at Auction, Oldest Known Nikon Sells for $406K, and More Fresh News

Catherine Saunders-Watson
Catherine Saunders-Watson
Two of the quirky Martin Bros. stoneware birds that flew to the top of prices realized in a Nov. 18 auction hosted by Heritage.
Two of the quirky Martin Bros. stoneware birds that flew to the top of prices realized in a Nov. 18 auction hosted by Heritage.

 

News and updates from around the arts and auction community:

  • Five Martin Brothers bird-form jars offered in Heritage’s Nov. 18 auction of 20th century design flew straight into the top 10. Enthusiasts who collect the quirky antique English ceramics paid phenomenal prices, including $81, 250 for a long-beaked bird jar with cover. [View all of the birds on LiveAuctioneers]
  • A fabulous piece of photographic history just sold at auction for $406,000, more than twice its pre-sale estimate. A Nikon One marked “Made in Occupied Japan,” it’s the oldest Nikon camera in existence. [Read more on MSN News]
  • The Batman TV series was only on the air for three seasons, but its impact on pop culture continues to be felt even to this day. Believe it or not, the Batman TV show celebrates its 50th birthday this year. The milestone is marked with appearances in video games, a Batman ’66 comic, and a new animated film voiced by series regulars. [Read more from Scoop]
  • It’s a miracle on 44th Street! A custom-made Tiffany light fixture stolen in 1976 from New York’s famed Shubert Theater has resurfaced in a nearby antique store. [Read more from the New York Post]

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