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Danvers, MA, USA, November 21, 2024 -- JG.Limited’s online-only auction titled Collecting Camelot: The Kennedy Legacy features a diverse selection of autographs, photographs, art and ephemera related to John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy and the Kennedy family and associates. The catalog is online now (at www.JG.Limited). The sale ends on Tuesday, November 26th, at 8:30 pm Eastern time. “This auction is particularly meaningful to us, as Boston is the birthplace of President John F. Kennedy and the Kennedy family’s enduring legacy, said Jared A. Gendron, founder and president of JG.Limited. “Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of handling many important collections and estates, including those from individuals who were close to the Kennedys.” Mr. Gendron added, “This collection of rare autographs, photography and historical artifacts is a reflection of the lasting impact the Kennedy family has had on our city and our nation. We’re ... Continue reading →

Holabird Western Americana Collections’ massive, seven-day Autumn Gold Auction planned for November 21st thru 27th is bursting with more than 4,300 lots in a wide selection of unique items and rare collectibles that includes numismatics, gold, minerals, fine art, antique furniture, political memorabilia, philatelic, jewelry, toys, tokens, medals and more. It will be a hybrid sale of sorts. The first four days (Nov. 21-24) will be held online and live in Holabird’s gallery located at 3555 Airway Drive (Suite 308) in Reno. The last three days (Nov. 25-27) will be an online-only, automated timed sale, with absentee bidding in advance as usual. The bidding on each lot will end and close after there has been no bidding for about 20 seconds. “This is one of our largest auctions, moving into new territory in the field of Americana, with thousands of lots,” said Fred Holabird, the president and owner of Holabird Western Americana Collections. “Opening bids range ... Continue reading →

A beautiful Chinese embroidered silk dragon robe (likely Qing Dynasty) sold for $16,577, and a pair of Arthur Brett & Sons (England, founded 1870) marble-top chinoiserie cabinets gaveled for $5,142 at an Estates & Collections auction held November 14th by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery. The sale showcased an exceptional collection of over 300 lots. Featured in the sale were fine and decorative arts, 18th and 19th century furniture, Asian arts, sterling silver flatware sets, crystal stemware, classical bronze sculptures, chandeliers and more, sourced from distinguished estates in the southern U.S. Highlights included artworks by Hughes Claude Pissarro and Maximilien Luce, furniture by Francesco Molon, Reed & Barton silver, and Italian and Persian rugs. The gorgeous Chinese embroidered silk dragon robe depicted three four-clawed dragons with flaming pearls, amongst emblems of the Eight Buddhist Treasures, on a brown ground above wave patterns. ... Continue reading →

A Sam Maloof walnut and mixed wood “His” rocking chair, a complete set of five color lithograph on paper Surrealist bullfight scenes by Salvador Dali, and an oil on canvas painting by self-taught African-American artist William Tolliver are expected top lots in a Modern Art & Design auction scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th, starting at 10am Eastern time, by Ahlers & Ogletree.  The auction will feature an extraordinary selection of fine art, furniture and more -- a diverse collection of over 300 curated lots that includes mid-century design, modern masterpieces and exquisite craftsmanship from notable artists and designers. Highlights include work by artists such as Sam Maloof, Salvador Dali, William Tolliver and Todd Murphy, online and live in the gallery.  The walnut and mixed wood “His” rocking chair by Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009) was executed in 1988 and is signed, dated and numbered 44 to the underside of the seat. It’s ... Continue reading →

Two early 20th century toys by the elite German maker Gunthermann sold for a combined $39,530 and a 1930s toy delivery cart by the German maker Saalheimer & Strauss realized $18,880 in two days of online-only auctions held November 8th and 9th by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. Together, the two auctions grossed a robust $468,961. All prices quoted in this report include an 18 percent buyer’s premium and are in Canadian dollars. The November 8th auction was dedicated entirely to toys. November 9th had Canadiana, toys, historic objects, clocks, canes, firearms, ammunition, and advertising. Both sales featured items from the outstanding Phil Barnett Collection and attracted widespread interest from diverse collectors. “Rare German toys by Gunthermann, Tipp & Co., Lehmann and others soared well beyond expectations, with some obscurities that set records,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Lehmann toys in particular exceeded ... Continue reading →

Items from the estate of George McGinnis (1950-2023) – an ABA and NBA Hall of Fame basketball player and one of Indiana’s most celebrated athletes – will come up for bid in an auction slated for Saturday, November 30th, starting at 3pm Eastern time, by Ripley Auctions, based in Indianapolis. The auction is live online, but the Ripley Auctions gallery will be open to in-person bidding. The gallery is located at 5451 North Rural Street in Indianapolis. Here is a direct link to the auction catalog with all 133 lots: https://bit.ly/McGinnisEstateAtRipleyAuctions "George McGinnis was not just a basketball player; he was a legend who embodied the spirit of Indiana basketball," said Dan Ripley, CEO of Ripley Auctions. "We are honored to present this collection that spans his remarkable career and life."  The auction will offer basketball enthusiasts and collectors a rare opportunity to own pieces of basketball history from one of basketball’s ... Continue reading →

A Roycroft special hand-modeled leather panel screen, an exceptional vertical abstract painting by Gene Davis (American, 1920-1985), and a large three-piece blown glass suite by Dale Chihuly (Wash., b. 1941) are three lots to watch in MBA Seattle Auction House’s Holiday Northwest Luxuries & Fine Arts auction slated for Thursday, December 5th. The online-only auction will start at 5pm Pacific time, with online bidding available through the MBA Seattle Auction House website (bid.mbaauction.com) as well as LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be taken. Previews will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 3-4, from 10-5 PST; and auction day, Dec 5, from 10-4; or by appointment. In addition to the aforementioned three expected headliners, the 355-lot auction will also feature a robust selection of Northwest modern and traditional artworks, world arts, silver and jewelry, Pilchuck glass, studio ceramics, and rarities from fine Northwest estates ... Continue reading →

Wilton, CT --  It isn’t often that John Dillinger, Marilyn Monroe, Babe Ruth and Abraham Lincoln all meet at the same place at the same time, but that’s exactly what will happen on Wednesday, December 11th, when items signed by all four luminaries will come up for bid in University Archives’ Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books auction, at 10am Eastern time. A rare autograph letter signed by America’s Public Enemy Number One John Dillinger, a signed photograph of Albert Einstein, a check signed by Marilyn Monroe during the filming of the movie Some like It Hot, a Star baseball signed on the sweet spot by Babe Ruth in 1927, and an Abraham Lincoln signed Civil War draft call are just a few of the sale’s expected headliners. All 519 lots in the catalog are up for viewing and bidding now on the newly redesigned University Archives website – www.UniversityArchives.com – as well as LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. ... Continue reading →

Fans of Rolex watches, Fabergé eggs and Louis Vuitton will have much to consider in Ahlers & Ogletree’s upcoming Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Accessories auction slated for Thursday, December 5th, online and live in the gallery located at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW in Atlanta, beginning promptly at 10am Eastern time. In all, 373 lots will be sold to the highest bidder. The sale features an exquisite selection of fine jewelry, including diamond and gemstone pieces, plus luxury timepieces by Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe, and designer accessories from brands such as Hermès and Louis Vuitton. A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner date wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, with blue dial, white markers, date window, synthetic sapphire crystal with cyclops window, and oyster bracelet with should bring $26,000-$29,000. The marked wristwatch comes with boxes and papers. The highlight of a collection of 33 Theo Fabergé eggs included in this auction is a ... Continue reading →

Peacocktv.com/tv Premium is now available for new or current GolfPass+ subscribers. This is included in their GolfPass+ membership and is active for one year. To activate: Go to Golfpass.com and log into your account. In the top right-hand corner of the page, click My Account > GolfPass+. Under the Additional Benefits header, find the Peacock promo code. Click the Copy icon to copy the promo code. Click Learn More under the Peacock.com/tv benefit to navigate to peacocktv.com to enter the promo code. Complete the steps with Peacock to finish setting up an account. Continue reading →