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Rare vintage signs for Indian Motorcycles, Texaco Marine Motor Oil, Red Indian Motor Oil and Pepsi-Cola, as well as highly collectible push bars and door push signs, will all cross the auction block during three days of online-only auctions scheduled for the weekend of February 28th thru March 2nd by Miller & Miller Auctions. Ltd. Things will get going on Friday, February 28th, at 6pm Eastern time, with a Soda Advertising & Push Bars auction. “We’re calling it ‘When push comes to shove’,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “It’s a high-grade, fresh-to-market offering of around one hundred push bars, door pushes and soda advertising. Most of the push bars come from the same 50-year collection. It includes Stubby, Co-op, Peer’s, Cloverdale and a Lyon’s Tea door push.” The higher-ticket items will come up for bid on March 1st and 2nd, during the Petroliana & Advertising auction – nearly 600 ... Continue reading →

A rare, autographed photograph of astronaut Neil Armstrong, captured during the iconic live broadcast of his historic first steps on the moon, is among the many important items discovered in the estate of a long-time NASA aerospace engineer’s unique collection of U.S. space program memorabilia and historic artifacts. His collection will be offered for the first time at a public auction in Los Angeles and online by Goldberg Coins & Collectibles (www.GoldbergCoins.com) on February 27, 2025. “The remarkable estate of NASA Spacecraft Operator (ScO) Clark C. McClelland (1936–2021) includes a museum-quality collection of vintage, original photographs spanning nearly 40 space missions from the Mercury to Apollo programs along with rare astronaut autographs, aerospace contractors’ rocket models, and five American flags flown to the moon and back and a sixth flag carried earlier by John Glenn on his first mission in space,” said Freeman Fisher, Director of ... Continue reading →

Fresh off a successful three-day Desert Riches Auction held live and online from January 31st thru February 3rd, Holabird Western Americana Collections will follow that up with a three-day Pioneers & Patriots Auction beginning March 1st and ending March 3rd. The first two days will be online and live in the Reno, Nevada gallery; March 3rd will be a timed-only session. Start times all three days will be 8am Pacific time. Around 1,700 lots will come up for bid across the three days, in collecting categories that include Americana, militaria, mining, numismatics, Wild West, philatelic and more. Bids can be placed in-person (March 1-2), online (via the three platforms iCollector.com, LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com), or by phone with an agent. “We chose the name ‘Pioneers & Patriots’ to honor notable Western figures such as lawmen, outlaws, generals and presidents, as well as military figures from conflicts such as the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the ... Continue reading →

Wilton, CT, USA, February 25, 2025 -- Past U.S. Presidents will take center stage in University Archives’ online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Memorabilia auction slated for Wednesday, March 12th, starting at 10am Eastern time, as items signed by Abraham Lincoln and George Washington and a White House engraving signed by six former Presidents will all cross the auction block. All 549 lots in the catalog are up for viewing and bidding now on the recently redesigned University Archives website – www.UniversityArchives.com – as well as LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted. “The March auction is a carefully curated selection of outstanding historical items, representing the best of U.S. Presidents, Science, Aviation/Space, World Leaders, Civil Rights, Literature, Art, Sports, and so much more,” said John Reznikoff, president and owner of University Archives. Mr. Reznikoff ... Continue reading →

A 1965 oil on canvas abstract painting signed by Krishen Khanna (Indian/Pakistani, b. 1925) soared to $157,300, and a twisted metallic threads on canvas tapestry by Sheila Hicks (American / French, b. 1934) settled at $90,750 in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Modernism, Photography & African American Art auction held Thursday, February 20th, online and live in the Atlanta, Ga. gallery.  The auction featured an outstanding selection of works from renowned artists across multiple disciplines, over 450 lots in all. The carefully curated sale included significant paintings and collages, photography, sculptures and textile art from both 20th century visionaries as well as contemporary masters. They included Salvador Dali, Henry Lawrence Faulkner and Tom Corbin.  The untitled abstract figural painting by Krishen Khanna was signed (as “K Khanna, 65”) lower left and signed and dated to verso. It was impressive at 71 inches tall by 26 ¾ inches wide (canvas, less ... Continue reading →

An oil on canvas portrait painting by Emile Munier (French, 1840-1895); a pair of bronze sculptures by Gilbert “Gib” Singleton (Mo./N.M., 1936-2014); an Imperial Folio and two hand-colored engravings by John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851); and an oil on canvas board by Clementine Hunter (La., 1887-1988) will all come up for bid in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Estates Auction slated for March 21-22, live and online. The sale consists of 755 lots, mostly pulled from prominent estates and collections throughout the South. Featured will be property from a New Orleans gentleman antiquarian and a notable natural history collection, plus many fine items people have come to expect from Crescent City. The oil painting by Emile Munier is titled Portrait of Colonel Henry Octavius Seixas, New Orleans (1841-1911). Done in 1891, the work is artist signed and dated upper right and measures 36 ¼ inches by 29 inches (minus the giltwood frame). It carries an estimate of ... Continue reading →

Nearly 500 lots of fresh-to-market antique and estate merchandise, hand-picked from the Hudson Valley region, will come up for bid on Saturday, March 8th, by George Cole Auctions, online and live in the gallery located at 7578 North Broadway in Red Hook, just north of the CVS Drug Store on Route 9 and a quarter-mile north of the Rt. 199/W intersection. “We’ll be selling Rhinebeck and Saugerties estate contents, along with select others, so folks need to mark their calendars and plan to attend this massive, important auction,” said George Cole of George Cole Auctions. “We invite everyone to join the infamous ‘Cooper Cork Pop’ to kick off the auction promptly at 4 pm. Also, come hungry. Our caterer has many tasty offerings.” There are five original oil paintings in the sale by Emile Gruppé (1896-1978), the American artist best known for his impressionistic landscapes and Massachusetts coastal and marine renderings. The five include a ... Continue reading →

Dazzling jewelry pieces and a spectacular 280-piece Gorham sterling silver flatware service for 12 in the Paris pattern previously owned by the renowned author Anne Rice (1941-2021) are the expected headliners in a 225-lot, online only Fabulous Collectibles, Décor, Silverware & Jewels auction scheduled for Tuesday, March 25th, by SJ Auctioneers. The auction will begin promptly at 6pm Eastern time. In addition to sterling silver and fine jewelry, the auction will also feature vintage toys and toy trains, pens and mechanical pencils, Disney collectibles and lovely decorative accessories. Bidders can browse the catalog online at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/363523_fabulous-collectibles-decor-silverware-jewels/ The Gorham flatware service carries a well-deserved pre-sale estimate of $16,000-$20,000. “Anne Rice’s passion for silver evolved into preserving fine old vintage sterling services and kept them intact,” said Erica Anderson of SJ Auctioneers, ... Continue reading →

A limited opportunity to own a stunning townhome in the heart of Silicon Valley has just become available to be sold off market as a private sale. This beautiful home offers 1,596 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, making it the perfect retreat for growing families or professionals seeking a prime location near top tech hubs like Google, Apple, Meta, HP, Cisco and other well known technology giants. Spacious, Modern, and Versatile Layout This exceptional townhome boasts 4 bedrooms, with two bedrooms seamlessly converted into one large, luxurious space—perfect as a grand or master suite, office, or entertainment room. Two full bathrooms, a hallway and master suite bathroom located upstairs are designed for comfort and convenience, while a stylish half-bath is conveniently located downstairs. The traditional floor plan features inviting living and dining areas, creating a warm atmosphere for quality family time, relaxation, or entertaining. Prime Features and ... Continue reading →

An Indian Motorcycles neon dealership sign, made in America in the 1930s or ‘40s, climbed to $112,100, a Texaco Marine Motor Oil double-sided porcelain sign from 1953 achieved $21,240, and a Canadian single-sided metal door push bar for Stubby Beverages hit $6,490 in auctions held Feb. 28-March 2 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. All prices are in Canadian dollars and include an 18 percent buyer’s premium. All three days of auctions were online-only, with Internet bidding on LiveAuctioneers.com as well as the Miller & Miller website (MillerandMillerAuctions.com). Telephone and absentee bids were also accepted. Things got going on February 28th, with a Soda Advertising & Push Bars auction, nicknamed ‘When push comes to shove’. It was a high-grade, fresh-to-market offering of over 100 push bars, door pushes and soda advertising. Most of the push bars came from the same 50-year collection. It included examples from Stubby, Co-op, Peer’s, ... Continue reading →