This 1937 Talbot-Lago sold for $13.4 million sets a new auction record

Depending on their type or category, new modern cars can cost anywhere from tens of thousands of dollars to a few million. Most of the vehicles that fetch high prices on the market are those that have been around for ages – vintage and classic cars. This particularly applies to classics and vintages that are rare or have made a name for themselves. For example, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is considered the most expensive car, having been acquired for a considerable sum of around $70 million in a private…

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Led by a prized Francis Picabia, Sotheby’s first-ever Surreal sale in Paris fetches $36 million

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Surrealism, the nearly 100-year-old movement focused on the unconscious desires and impulses of the human mind, is getting some serious love from the art world. As Kasmin Gallery is giving the late surrealist Dorothea Tanning an in-depth look, and while Tate in London is hosting a major survey of the movement which traveled from the Met in New York, Sotheby’s last night, March 16, staged an investment of $36 million dedicated and successful (€33 million) evening sale in Paris. Surrealism often gets a spotlight on London evening sales. Christie’s, for…

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Bonhams buys Boston-based Skinner auction house, accelerating mid-tier auction consolidation

March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, press release, united states

In a move that suggests continued consolidation in middle market auctions, Bonhams today announced the acquisition of Boston-based auctioneers Skinner. Financial terms were not disclosed. In a press release, Bonhams CEO Bruno Vinciguerra, who was previously COO of Sotheby’s, called Skinner “an iconic presence in New England, much loved and celebrated for the rich treasures it offers.” He added that the house also has a well-established digital footprint in North America that complements Bonhams’ presence, potentially allowing both companies to reach more shippers and buyers. The Boston-based auction house will…

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Phillips will devote its entire auction to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak – Robb Report

March 15, 2022March 16, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, press release

In case you missed it, the Royal Oak is having a great year. Audemars Piguet’s most recognizable and coveted model celebrates its golden jubilee and 2022 will be a year of celebrating love for the watch, which debuted in 1972. In addition to the company’s fanfare around its recent 50th anniversary releases, Phillips will also be rolling out the red carpet for AP’s crown jewel. On May 6, at the Hotel La Réserve in Geneva, the auction house will offer a sale of 88 Royal Oak references ranging from unique…

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Rare works of art by SA are up for auction – including this charcoal drawing which could fetch R3.5million

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, works art

Aspire Art auction Lot 36. William Kentridge (South Africa 1955-) Drawing for Mine (supplied) More than 100 pieces of historic, modern and contemporary art will be auctioned in Cape Town on Wednesday. An early charcoal drawing by famed South African artist William Kentridge, an image from the artist’s 1991 animated film Mine, is considered the best lot, valued at R2.8-3.5 million . Marlene Dumas’ 1974/5 painting Kindvrou, valued at R1.8-2.4 million, is also expected to attract a lot of attention. For more stories, go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za. Collectible South African art…

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False start? Tom Brady’s “final” touchdown pass sells for $518,628 at auction – but now it’s not so definitive.

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

A football billed as the ‘final’ touchdown pass of former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sold for more than $518,000 at auction on Sunday, the same day it was called a beep, confirming that he had changed his mind on his previous retirement announcement and plans to return to Tampa for a 23rd season next fall. The ball sold for $518,628 at an auction held by New Jersey-based Lelands sports memorabilia auction house, according to the company’s website. The Lelands site had described the pigskin as “the last touchdown…

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Defaced first edition of ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ among rare ‘Potter’ books auctioned by Hansons

March 11, 2022March 12, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Perfect Harry Potter first edition – unread and kept in obscurity for 25 years – sells for tens of thousands of pounds A blank first edition of the most precious Harry Potter unpublished book, kept in obscurity, unread and in a protective sleeve for 25 years, sparked a bidding battle. Online and telephone bidders competed to buy the “like new” hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stoneone of 500 in the first[-]never Potter printing of the book in 1997. It went under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers’ Staffordshire…

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Rare Steve Jobs and Apple items up for auction

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

The auction includes many Jobs-related items, including high school photos and an application he filled out for a job at Atari, which will also come in the form of an NFT (non-fungible token). The elements, including a quarter taken from one of the first Atari Pong video game machines and a Douglas Engelbart mouse from the 1960s, help tell the story of computing. (Reuters) Items from the birth of Apple, home computing and video games are up for grabs at an auction, which ends March 17. The top lot in…

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Determine the sellability of an old bottle of wine

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

“My father was an avid wine collector, but I don’t know much about fine wines. He passed away recently. How do you know if the wines in your cellar have value? “I found several bottles of wine stored in my aunt’s cellar. She asked me if they were good. These are gifts received many years ago. How much are they worth?” “I bought a bottle of expensive French wine a few years ago as an investment. I think it can be valuable. How can I sell it? These questions have…

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The Metaverse will drastically change content creation forever.

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

A man tries out the “Metaverse” via VR technology at Mobile World Congress MWC in Barcelona, Spain, … [+] March 1, 2022. The 2022 edition of the MWC opened its doors on Monday, for a four-day event that is expected to host between 40,000 and 60,000 people. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua via Getty Images) Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Flashback to early 2021 and most people hadn’t heard of the term “metaverse”. Today, the “metaverse” has found its way into everyday conversation, so much so that it has been…

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The younger generation is taking a big hand in a new kind of investment in art

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

SEOUL, March 7 (Yonhap) — Four out of 10 investors who buy small shares of iconic artworks through online platforms in South Korea are younger generations, a local auction house said Monday. . Among customers who bought a share of a single piece of art worth at least 10 million won ($8,100) at a time, 40% were between 20 and 30 years old, according to Sotwo, a online art investment platform managed by Seoul Auction Blue. . Sotwo allows individuals to buy shares of specific artworks starting at 1,000 won…

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New York collector Elizabeth Meaders auctions over 20,000 black artifacts

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, visit www

Elizabeth Meaders, a 90-year-old former teacher, will sell her collection of African-American artifacts. Guernsey’s, a New York-based auction house, will lead The Meaders Collection into a single collection on March 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST. The Meaders Collection includes artifacts such as baseball legend Satchel Paige’s rocking chair, Klu Klux Klan robe, Revolutionary and Civil War soldier medals, Sammy Davis’ NAACP Spingarn award and more. Meaders says she “designed this collection of American history as a healing and patriotic teaching tool to bridge the gap in knowledge about African-American…

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Cigar smoked by Michael Jordan up for auction

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, auction items

CHICAGO (WGN) – Auction items that relate to “His Airness” never lack money-making power. That was proven this week when an unused ticket to NBA legend Michael Jordan’s first game fetched $468,000 at auction. However, other elements related to the retired Chicago Bulls star and Basketball Hall of Famer get a bit more creative. For example, the shoes Jordan wore during the game in which he broke his foot in 1985 sold for $422,000 earlier this winter. And now auction house Lelands is offering a one-of-a-kind item that involves one…

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The former Royal Wootton Bassett co-op will become an auction house

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Royal Wootton Bassett is taking a step closer to having its own auction house after a planning application was approved by Wiltshire Council. An empty store at 144 High Street – formerly a Co-op supermarket – will now be converted into a high-end salesroom and gallery. The space has more than 9,000 square feet of space over two floors, but will undergo a full renovation before the first sales can take place in 2023, and jobs will be created in the process. Builder Jon White bought the building last year…

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Sterling Associates is leaving winter behind with the March 2 auction of fine art, antiques,…

February 26, 2022February 27, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Dahlov Ipcar (American, 1917-2017), Cherangani, oil on canvas, 48 x 40 inches, signed and dated ‘1989.’ Original artist label with title, date, description and price of $9,000. Estimate $10,000 to $15,000 Sterling Associates NORWOOD, NJ – On Wednesday, March 2, Sterling Associates will bid farewell to winter with an auction of 171 lots of fine art and home decor, antiques and mid-century modern furniture from estates from the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area. Bidders can participate away or live online via LiveAuctioneers. The long list of auction highlights includes a stunning Dahlov…

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Post-pandemic – How has Covid-19 changed the local art scene? Part 1

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, live auction, works art

This year has started on a high note, with the return of the physical Investec Cape Town Art Fair event in February. “There was a strong sense of optimism among visitors and an obvious delight in rediscovering works of art in the flesh,” says Dr Alastair Meredith, Senior Art Specialist at Strauss & Co. “Over the past two years, the art world has been forced to shift from a live, physical presence to digital and online. The paradigm shift has certainly had its challenges and its boons.” Covid -19 disrupted…

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Lauritz.com Group A/S – Interim Report January – December 2021

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, items auction

Lauritz.com Group A/S No. 1/2022Copenhagen, 24 February 2022 In 2021, the Lauritz.com Group business recorded an EBITDA improvement of DKK 8.3 million compared to last year, mainly driven by revenue growth of 8%. In the fourth quarter of 2021, the activity of the Lauritz.com group generated EBITDA in line with last year. Fourth quarter earnings were flat due to higher yielding business in 2021, leaving fourth quarter revenue down 3.2% despite a 7.8% drop in the auction rate and due a cost reduction of 3.6% compared to last year. EBITDA…

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Kennel at auction hit by meteorite sells for $44,000 at Christie’s auction | Meteors

February 23, 2022February 24, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

As billionaires battle it out in a race to colonize the moon, stratospherically wealthy mere mortals on Earth were able to nab a small slice of space rock on Wednesday at Christie’s annual rare and unusual meteor sale. Astronomers and meteorite enthusiasts are frantically bidding on fragments of the “oldest matter humanity can touch” – as the auction house put it – while other items such as a kennel cracked by a comet from Costa Rica have sold for tens of thousands of dollars. A 15g fragment of the Winchcombe…

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Huge opal sells for almost $144,000 at auction in Alaska

February 21, 2022February 22, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house, united states

JUNEAU, Alaska – A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, sold for $143,750 at an auction in Alaska on Sunday. The opal, nicknamed “Americus Australis”, weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It also has a long history. More recently, it was kept in a linen closet in a home in Big Lake, north of Anchorage, by Fred von Brandt, who mines gold in Alaska and whose family is deeply rooted in the stone trade. gems and rocks.…

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Huge Opal Sells for Nearly $144,000 at Alaska Auction | Your money

February 20, 2022February 21, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house, rights reserved, united states

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, sold for $143,750 at an auction in Alaska on Sunday. The opal, nicknamed “Americus Australis”, weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It also has a long history. More recently, it was kept in a linen closet in a home in Big Lake, north of Anchorage, by Fred von Brandt, who mines gold in Alaska and whose family is deeply rooted in the stone trade. gems and…

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The Alaska auction will feature a brick-sized opal that has been hidden away for years

February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house, united states

JUNEAU, Alaska — Nick Cline gets calls about all kinds of items people want to sell through the Anchorage auction house where he works. But he was taken aback by a call he received last autumn from a man saying he had ‘one of the biggest opals in the world’. “I was extremely skeptical but extremely excited,” said Cline, partner and appraisal specialist at Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. According to the auction house, the opal, nicknamed “Americus Australis”, weighs over 11,800 carats and is one of the largest gem-quality…

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Gun auctioneer reaches out to Texas for ‘world’s best gun culture’

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house, united states

Illinois collectible firearms dealer, Rock Island Auction Co., prepares to expand into Dallas-Fort Worth to capitalize on growing interest in antique and rare guns and hobby culture Texas firearms. Rock Island Auction, a company based near Moline, Illinois. $121 million in annual sales, is taking over a former Walmart building in Bedford with plans to bring its live and virtual auction events to the area as early as 2023. Rock Island sold notable firearms, including the Colt Single Action Army revolver that John Wayne used in the film. true bravery,…

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Mara wants to buy its SA smartphone factory already up for auction, confirms IDC

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Mara Phones at a 2020 Gauteng government handover event. (Photo by Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images) South Africa’s Mara Phones wants to buy its smartphone factory after lenders took over. The plant ceased operations in July 2021, nine months after its launch. The IDC is considering Mara’s offer – as well as those of other interested parties. The company says it wants to recover the funds invested in the business, fulfill the project’s development mandate and save jobs. For more stories, go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za. The local management of Mara…

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Sotheby’s Paris will auction the 4.4-pound Miss Dior gold coin on March 2 – WWD

February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, auction place, live auction, works art

GOLD STANDARD: La Monnaie de Paris, Dior and Sotheby’s have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind auction that will take place on March 2 in the French capital. La Monnaie de Paris, or Monnaie de Paris, last year worked with the house of Dior on a unique 4.4-pound gold coin representing the shape of the first perfume bottle created by Christian Dior for his debut fragrance, Miss Dior. The design – which also includes other iconic Dior symbols, such as a star, a half-knot, a houndstooth and a bouquet of roses…

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Behind-the-scenes secrets of Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale, the “Super Bowl” of car auctions

January 30, 2022January 30, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

I resisted buying the jacket, but gulped down those hot donuts happily, with no regrets. Somehow they pair perfectly with reading rows and rows of gorgeous classic and new cars with a few quirks, like a muffler-shaped car and an Elvis tribute pickup truck with a furry blue dash . Barrett-Jackon’s PR manager tells me he has to be there at 5 a.m. to meet with the local film crews, eager to capture the wild, weird, and amazing cars on display, and every year it’s a little different. But it’s…

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Pharrell Williams wears diamond sunglasses inspired by the Mughal era; triggers a line of cultural appropriation

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Cultural Appropriation in the Fashion World There’s a lot of talk around the world – about celebrities wearing various hairstyles associated with different cultures, to wearing certain makeup that makes them look like they belong to a different ethnicity. Many times, cultural appropriation was called and efforts were made to make people understand why this is problematic. Most of the time, it has been understood that cultural appropriation is the result of ignorance: when someone is unaware of the social ramifications of their actions, or simply not interested in knowing…

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Heavy Meta: Privacy and Cybersecurity in the Metaverse – Privacy

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, united states

United States: Heavy Meta: privacy and cybersecurity in the metaverse January 25, 2022 Gamma law To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. The Metaverse is poised to become the greatest technological revolution of the 21st century. It is likely to change the way humans interact with each other, revolutionizing social interaction, creating entirely new economies, and ushering in a host of privacy and cybersecurity issues. Emerging technology companies need to be aware of these issues and take the necessary steps…

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A tricky first case for the man who wrote the rules on Nazi-looted art

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, united states, works art

Few people have done more to advance the cause of people seeking to recover property lost to the Nazis during World War II than Stuart E. Eizenstat. As a diplomat and lawyer, Mr. Eizenstat, 79, has advised five U.S. administrations, including that of President Biden, on Holocaust issues. He negotiated with European governments and corporations, recovering more than $8 billion for Holocaust survivors and their families, and helped draft the Washington Principles on the Return of Looted Works of Art, a treaty now used around the world to “promptly” promote…

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Iamsold announces sales date in Northern Ireland as five desirable properties will be auctioned online

January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction, real estate, visit www

The UK and Ireland’s largest online property auctioneer, iamsold, together with its local partner estate agents across Northern Ireland, are actively registering for their upcoming online property auctions. The company conducts online auctions through its own online auction platform, www.iamsoldni.com. The next auction dates for Northern Ireland are February 3 and March 10. We are looking forward to a very busy 2022 after a very successful 2021,” says Patrick Convey, Director of iamsold NI. “Most of our clients are normal private sellers who are motivated to sell and want a…

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Napoleon’s lucky charm could fetch $250 million or more at auction

January 20, 2022January 21, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house, press release

Mark February 4 on your calendar. That’s when Auction Company of America began accepting bids on Napoleon Bonaparte’s talisman, “an exceptional and exquisite artifact that once belonged to France’s first emperor. The rare talisman, a hallmark of French history, includes a crystal sphinx encrusted with 114 royal jewels, and a silver base that has been authenticated by top experts in the field,” according to the auction house. The auction house is bringing out the big guns to promote the “one-of-a-kind event”, including “world-renowned entertainer” Pat Boone and golf pros Jack…

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Jets, yachts and automobiles: the most successful luxury markets of 2021 | News

January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, press release, united states

Ohe 2021 saw widespread financial problems as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy, a few markets excelled amid the chaos. Producers of the highest quality products for the wealthiest locals saw their sales rise across the board last year. luxury cars Premium automakers such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Lamborghini achieved the luxury vehicle industry’s record sales in 2021. Rolls-Royce sold 5,586 vehicles in 2021, the highest number in the company’s history, according to company CEO Torsten Müller-Otvös. Lamborghini also announced record figures, selling 8,405 models in 2021. Bentley…

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Rasdale Stamp Company shares tips for a successful online stamp auction

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house, live auction, online auction, united states

Rasdale Stamp Company is a leading stamp auction company. The agency outlined tips for successful online stamp auctions in a recent update. Westmont, IL – Rasdale Stamp Company, in an article on its website, highlighted tips for a successful online stamp auction in Chicago. On the one hand, customers must start by very carefully choosing the lots on which they wish to bid. Many stamp auctioneers who offer online auction options like Rasdale Stamp Company publish detailed catalogs on their websites. These online catalogs feature color photos and details of…

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‘Rocket Copy’ from ‘Action Comics #1’ sells for $3.18 million

January 13, 2022January 14, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house, live auction

‘Rocket Copy’ from ‘Action Comics #1’ sells for $3.18 million Superman has crossed the $3 million mark with the sale of an original vintage copy of ‘Action Comics No. 1′ to kick off day one of Heritage Auctions’ four-day comic book and comic book auction . The issue sold for $3,180,000 and is one of the few surviving copies of the 1938 comic book that features Superman’s first appearance. The sale marks the second most expensive comic ever offered by the Dallas-based auction house, behind only the best known copy…

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What COLlive missed at the Chabad auction

January 10, 2022January 11, 2022 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Op-Ed: Last week, COLlive.com published an article about the “Chabad” artifacts that suddenly started flooding the Judaica auction houses. But there is a much more important point that the presentation missed … Full article By a writer * Last week COLlive.com posted a talk regarding numerous artifacts that suddenly started flooding Jewish auction houses, allegedly belonging to Chabad Rebbe families. The article exposed some of the fabrications that Shaul Shimon Deutsch de Boro Park has designed over the years, and it has made auction houses squirm a bit. An auction…

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Shinsegae buys stake in Seoul auction to explore art, NFT

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house, works art

A curator works next to works of art on display at Shinsegae Department Store’s Blossom Art Fair at his Myeong-dong branch in October. (The Korea Herald / Kang Jae-eun) Shinsegae and Seoul Auction are teaming up to expand arts, NFT and metaverse operations, South Korea’s largest art auction house announced on Dec. 30. The operator of the department store will buy 28 billion won ($ 23.6 million) of new shares issued by Seoul Auction, according to a DART announcement released by the two companies on Wednesday. When the acquisition is…

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Tom Brady Jersey, ‘GOAT’ signed QB could now sell for $ 1million

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Text size Come together to own a piece of professional football legend. Part of a game day uniform worn, autographed and personalized by star quarterback Tom Brady is on sale at Goldin Auctions, the manager of which expects the item to sell at seven figures. â€œI wouldn’t be shocked if the sale price hit US $ 1 million,â€ says Ken Goldin, founder and executive chairman of the collectibles and collectible cards marketplace. â€œI would be pleasantly surprised. But I wouldn’t be shocked if he approached the million mark. As of…

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South African minister opposes sale of key to Mandela’s cellphone

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, items auction, rights reserved

JOHANNESBURG – A South African minister on Friday demanded the cancellation of an upcoming US auction of a key to the cell in Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela, the country’s first black president, was long jailed for his opposition to apartheid. The key is among Mandela’s memories to be sold by the Guernsey auction house in New York on January 28. Most of the items were provided by members of Mandela’s family to raise funds for a museum and a garden around his grave, while the key is sold…

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South Africa condemns US auctioneers for selling key that kept Nelson Mandela locked up for 18 years

December 24, 2021December 24, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction, united states

The South African government has condemned an upcoming auction in the United States of the key that kept former South African President Nelson Mandela locked behind bars for nearly 20 years. New York-based auction house Guernsey’s is hosting an online-only auction next month that will see the sale of a number of items that were of significant importance during Mandela’s life. And the key that kept Mandela behind bars on Robben Island is expected to fetch over Â£ 1million when sold. But today, the South African Minister for Sports, Arts…

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The world’s first SMS sold in NFT for $ 150,000 at the Paris auction house

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction, press release, works art

Written by Sana Noor Haq, CNN The world’s first SMS was sold as a non-fungible token (NFT) for $ 149,729 (â‚¬ 132,680) at auction in Paris, according to auctioneer Aguttes. Reading “Merry Christmas”, the message was sent by British programmer Neil Papworth from his computer on December 3, 1992 to Richard Jarvis, then director of British telecommunications company Vodafone. Jarvis received the message on his Orbitel 901 cell phone during the company’s Christmas function. The NFT is a replica of the original communications protocol that transmitted the SMS, the auction…

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New Jersey man charged with fraudulently obtaining and selling three Tom Brady Super Bowl rings, one of which sold for $ 337,000 | USAO-CDCA

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, united states

LOS ANGELES – Federal prosecutors today filed fraud charges against a New Jersey man allegedly posing as a former New England Patriots player, which allowed him to purchase family versions of the championship ring of the team’s 2016 Super Bowl – supposedly as gifts to relatives of quarterback Tom Brady – one of which was auctioned for more than $ 337,000. Scott V. Spina Jr., 24, of Roseland, New Jersey, was charged today with one count of mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity…

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Superman # 1 Comic, bought for 10 cents in 1939, fetch $ 2.6 million at auction

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house, online auction

Superman issue # 1 was auctioned online on December 16 New Delhi: A rare copy of a # 1 Superman comic book sold for $ 2.6 million (approx Rs 19.76 crore) at auction via ComicConnect, an online auction house . Thirty people had bid on the book. This particular edition sold on newsstands in 1939 for a paltry 10 cents and featured the origin story of the superhero as Clark Kent. It was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and “featured three of the most important supporting characters in…

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sheriff’s pheasant program helps local inmates | Crime and courts

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

In county jails in California and across the country, inmate programs are used to teach a skill set and provide inmates the opportunity to earn credits, paycheck, and skills that benefit them and their community upon release. Kings County is no different. We have a food service program, an animal service program, a firewood division and sale program, an automotive retail program to name a few. In 2019, I got the idea to help the local habitat on something that has been missing from this area for quite some time…

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The 5 coolest innovations of 2021

December 16, 2021December 17, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

This year has seen its fair share of impressive innovations, from life-saving COVID-19 vaccines to a reusable giant rocket system aimed at landing on the moon and beyond. The past 12 months have been rich in unexpected technological advances, including new methods, ideas and products, all of which came despite a global pandemic. Here are the five coolest innovations of 2021, according to Changing America. Civilian space travel A new era is upon us as ordinary citizens – and some not so ordinary ones – have reached for the stars…

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A rare 1965 David Bowie recording at auction

December 15, 2021December 16, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Photo credit: Matthew Davis A British auctioneer said he expected bids in the order of “thousands of dollars” for a rare 1965 recording of David Bowie. Wessex Auction Rooms will sell the vinyl recording of Bowie when he led Davy Jones and the Lower Third. The ’60s song “I Want You Love” was written by John Dee and Jack Tarr and produced by Shel Talmy. The recording itself is a first demo of Bowie, recorded and released by Pretty Things on their 1965 second album Get the Picture. Buyers will…

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Dundee’s Wellgate shopping center sold for £ 1.4million in online auction

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction

Wellgate Shopping Center in Dundee has sold at auction for almost three times its asking price from an yet to be disclosed buyer. Earlier this month, we announced that the center was going to go under hammer with a guide price of just Â£ 500,000. However, the monument sold for almost three times that amount at Â£ 1.4million, more than the center brings in on average in a year. The Wellgate was sold by online auction house Acuitus, which teased that the center could benefit from “future redevelopment for a…

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Wide range of contemporary and antique items from auctioneers Schwenke December 12 Holiday Fine …

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction, real estate

R. Hambleton, large abstract work.Schwenke auctioneers Modern Bio Credenza Black LacquerSchwenke auctioneers 19th century Portrait of a young girl picking flowers.Schwenke auctioneers Herman Miller Eames chair and ottoman.Schwenke auctioneers Woodbury, CT – On Sunday, December 12, Schwenke Auctioneers features over 485 lots of fine and decorative art from multiple estates and collections in the Tri-State area. The 11:00 am online auction will be broadcast live on Invaluable and Live Auctioneers. Mail order and telephone auctions are also available directly from the auction house. Sale includes Asian, American, English and Continental…

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Henry Winkler auctions his Fonz jacket and more ‘Happy Days’ memorabilia

December 4, 2021December 5, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

“Happy Days” star Henry Winkler is auctioning off a treasure trove of costumes, props and other memorabilia from his acting career on December 8 at the “TCM Presents … Hollywood Cool” sale at the Bonhams auction house in Los Angeles. TCM is part of Warner Media, CNN’s parent company. Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli’s full outfit from Winkler, which includes Levi’s jeans, a white t-shirt, black engineer boots and, of course, the iconic leather jacket is expected to sell for between $ 50,000 and $ 80. $ 000, according to Bonhams. The…

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The sword Napoleon wore during the coup d’état of 1799 is auctioned in the United States

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house

Published on: 12/03/2021 – 4:37 PMAmended: 12/03/2021 – 5:38 PM The costume sword worn by Napoleon Bonaparte when he staged a coup in 1799 came under hammer this weekend along with five other weapons that once belonged to the French Emperor. The lot, which will be auctioned Dec. 3-5 by Illinois-based Rock Island Auction Company, is valued at $ 1.5 million to $ 3.5 million. The sword, with its scabbard, is the â€œjewel in the crownâ€ of the collection, said the auctioneers, who will be leading the sale both in…

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The sword worn by Napoleon in 1799 auctioned in the United States

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction company, auction house

Published on: 12/01/2021 – 03:50 New York (AFP) – The costume sword worn by Napoleon Bonaparte when he staged a coup in 1799 will go under the hammer this weekend along with five other weapons that belonged to the French emperor, the US auctioneers have said. The lot, which will be auctioned Dec. 3-5 by the Illinois-based Rock Island Auction Company, is valued between $ 1.5 million and $ 3.5 million. The sword, with its scabbard, is the collection’s “crown jewel”, said the auctioneers, who will be leading the sale…

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Blue Box auction gallery showcases a large collection of African American art and sculpted works

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, works art

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, November 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – This Wednesday, Blue Box Auction Gallery will host its largest ever Art Auction of the Year. This art auction features a wide selection of African American works by international artists as well as local works. Virginia artists. Wednesday 1 Decemberst, all works in the catalog will be auctioned from 1 p.m. EST live in person at Virginia Beach gallery based or can be viewed and streamed live on www.BlueBoxAuction.HiBid.com and the LiveAuctioneers auction portal. The auction house based in Virginia…

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Blue Box Auction Gallery to Accept Crypto for Upcoming Art Auctions

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, works art

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, November 24, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Blue Box Auction Gallery Takes Its Journey Into The Cryptocurrency World By Accepting Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Network Currency, Bitcoin (BTC) And Other Major Coins In All Their Upcoming Sales . The auction house based in Virginia Beach, Virginia recently received a large batch of artwork from all parts of the world and will seek to make payment as flexible and universal as possible. Blue Box auctioneer Jim weigl is configured to submit bids live and online from the Virginia gallery…

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Quiet Riot: original mask from “Metal Health” album sells for $ 50,000 at auction

November 20, 2021November 21, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Julien’s auctions tenuous “Icons and Idols: Rock N ‘Roll”, the world record auction house at the annual two-day celebrity music event on Friday November 19 and Saturday November 20, 2021 live at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and online at JuliensAuctions.com to a worldwide audience of music fans, investors and collectors bid live, by phone and online. Selling over 1,000 sensational artifacts and memorabilia owned and used by some of the world’s legendary musical artists of all time, including Eric clapton, THE BEATLES, Elvis Presley, David Gilmour,…

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WISeKey launches a new series of NFT on its WISe.ART NFT

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, luxury items, press release, united states, visit www, works art

WISeKey to THElaunch a new series of NFTs on its WISe.ART NFT Marketplace platform Pprovides update on his progress for mto have SAGE.ART mMarlet Platform a digital brand building alternative for companies and owners of artjob Where luxury elements GENEVA / New York – November ten, 2021: WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, AI, blockchain and IoT, today announced the launch of a new series of NFTs in using its WISe.ART marketplace. The new series of NFT will be launched from December…

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Marie-Antoinette’s diamond bracelets sell for £ 7million at auction | France

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Two diamond bracelets that Marie-Antoinette sent in a wooden chest before being guillotined during the French Revolution, were auctioned in Geneva for 7.46 million Swiss francs (7.04 million pounds sterling). The sum was several times higher than the pre-sale estimate, against a background of growing interest in jewelry and clothing belonging to the former Queen of France. The buyer was bidding over the phone and was not identified. The Austrian-born monarch who arrived in France at the age of 14 to marry the future Louis XVI had custom-made diamond bracelets…

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Norman Rockwell painting sold for $ 3.6 million

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

WINCHENDON, Mass. –A Massachusetts veterans organization sold an original 1945 Norman Rockwell painting for $ 3.6 million at auction this weekend to raise money after years of declining revenues made worse by the pandemic. The American Legion Post 193, located in Winchendon, acquired the painting through a 1959 donation from the art collection of a local priest. Coral May Grout, a former Post chairman, said that after weighing in on whether to sell for nearly two decades, it is about time, reported The Telegram & Gazette. “Home for Thanksgiving” depicts…

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Companies look to hire record numbers for the holiday season

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

GAME Nintendo expects to sell fewer Switch consoles due to shortages and supply chain issues Nintendo slashed its Switch sales target in the latest response to widespread component shortages and logistics bottlenecks, which it says show no signs of abating. The Kyoto-based company now aims to sell 24 million units this fiscal year, down from the previous target of 25.5 million units. Nintendo raised its full-year operating profit outlook to 520 billion yen ($ 4.6 billion) from 500 billion yen, although this remains well below analysts’ consensus estimate of 610.…

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Jerusalem auction house sells Auschwitz tattoo stamps worth $ 12,000

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction, united states

An Israeli auction house has been criticized for listing 14 stamps used on people sent to concentration camps. The stamps, now reportedly worth up to $ 12,000, were used to engrave numbers on the bodies of prisoners at the Auschwitz camp. The auction house manager said the sale was aimed at “raising awareness” of the Holocaust. Loading Something is loading. An auction house in Jerusalem has listed the sale of 14 stamps used to tattoo prisoners in the Auschwitz concentration camp, sparking outrage from Israel’s Holocaust memorial center. The stamps,…

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The Super Mario Bros. video game 2 sells for over $ 88,000

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction

Harritt Group said the item was found in “near new” condition in a video game box in the crowded closet, which was part of a deceased estate in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. â€œAt first glance, it was a heartwarming wave of classic Nintendo nostalgia. All the classics were there, Super Mario Brothers, Duck Hunt, Qix and even an NES console. the console and tested the open games, â€said Harritt Group in its description of the item. But the unopened copy of the game Super Mario Bros. 2 was rated by Wata…

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Wyoming’s Kanye West Used Cars Up For Auction

October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

More signs Kanye west It’s not long for Wyoming … its fleet of ranch cars is up for auction. Ye’s used vehicles are open for auction at Musser Bros. auctions … and the owner of the auction house, Harold Musser, tells us that Ye recently resold 6 cars at his local Ford dealership in Cody, WY. We’re told the Ford dealership turned around and enlisted Musser Bros. to auction Ye’s fleetâ€¦ listings have grown this month, and there’s already a ton of interest. Looks like Kanye was a Ford trucker…

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Picasso’s works sold for nearly $ 110 million at auction in Las Vegas

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, press release, rights reserved

By Jeevan Ravindran and Jacqui Palumbo, CNN A selection of 11 works by Pablo Picasso has been auctioned for a collective total of over $ 110 million, after being exhibited for years in a restaurant in Las Vegas. Part of the MGM Resorts collection, the pieces were the hallmark of the Bellagio Hotel’s Michelin-starred French and Spanish restaurant, “Picasso,” which is inspired by the artist’s life and work. Coinciding with the artist’s 140th birthday, MGM said the auction was the â€œbiggest and most importantâ€ art sale ever to be held…

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NFTs aren’t just for digital art, and their popularity continues to grow

October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, works art

22 October 2021 OCANDIDATE because the Oxford English Dictionary’s â€œword of the yearâ€ for 2021 will surely be â€œNFTâ€. Non-fungible tokens – cryptocurrency tokens that represent digital images or videos – have been around since 2014, but their popularity increased in March of this year when Christie’s, a UK auction house, sold an NFT of â€œEverydays â€” The First 5,000 Daysâ€, a work of art by Mike Winkelmann, for $ 69 million. Now The Economist take action. On October 25, we’ll be auctioning the cover of our September 18 issue,…

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World’s biggest triceratops sells for $ 7.7 million at auction in Paris – NBC Chicago

October 21, 2021October 22, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

The world’s largest triceratops skeleton known as “Big John” was sold on Thursday for 6.6 million euros ($ 7.7 million) to a private collector at a Paris auction house . The enormous skeleton, estimated to be over 66 million years old, was discovered in 2014 in South Dakota. The triceratops is known for its three horns on its head. Big John, named after the owner of the land where it was found, is certified by Guinness World Records as the largest documented skeleton of a triceratops. The dinosaur died in…

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Sotheby’s Makes First Crypto Investment Supporting NFT Startup Using Ethereum Blockchain

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

53 NFTs, including “Bored Ape Yacht Club # 8817” by Yuga Labs, are auctioned off at the Natively Digital 1.2 sale at Sotheby’s Metaverse. At 11 a.m. on Thursday, the highest bid for this coin was $ 2.8 million. Sotheby’s Metaverse – Yuga Labs Sotheby’s, the world’s largest art and luxury auction house, bets on the digital art world by joining an initial $ 20 million investment in Delaware-based NFT Mojito studio, joining Future Perfect Ventures, Creative Artists Agency and Connect Ventures from NEA. The investment values â€‹â€‹the company at…

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Pickard’s Harkness collection is sold at Woody

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Auction action in Douglass, Kan. DOUGLAS, KAN. – The Sole Proprietorship auction featuring the lifetime collection of late porcelain collector Lily Copeland Harkness and her husband, Hosea, was offered in 395 lots at Woody Auction LLC on October 9. With no reservations defined, the auction sold 100 percent. Auctioneer Jason Woody said: “It was a wonderful performance, probably one of the best Pickard collections to be sold at public auction in a very long time.” Harkness started collecting thanks to his passion for art. Her obituary indicates that she was…

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eBay encourages customers to sell pre-loved items with “When you buy a thing, sell a thing”

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction

eBay encourages its members to make a habit of recycling and make some extra cash by selling unwanted items instead of throwing them in the trash. The online auction house is inspiring change with â€œWhen you buy a thing, sell a thingâ€ to extend the shelf life of usable items beyond a single owner. Building on growing consumer awareness of the environment, the McCann London campaign highlights the material and emotional value that unwanted goods can bring into the right hands. Repositioning eBay as a staple of the circular economy,…

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Local woman releases Christmas CD | Winchester Star

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

CITY OF STEPHENS – Penny Conner started singing in church at the age of 12. Today, over 60 years later, she is releasing her own Christmas CD. Conner, who helps run Conners Auction in Stephens City with her husband Billy, said recording her own CD was something she had always wanted to do. What made it even more special was the fact that her son was instrumental in making it happen. â€œI’m really excited, because I’ve always wanted to do something professionally. Matt made this possible. It was an experience…

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Chandigarh heirloom furniture auctioned in Los Angeles

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, united states

Two Chandigarh heritage pieces belonging to Punjab Vidhan Sabha will be auctioned in Los Angeles on October 21. Lawyer Ajay Jagga, a member of UT’s heritage protection committee, on Friday raised the issue with Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar urging them to stop the auction. Elements include a triangular coffee table and a coffee table designed by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret. The price reserved for the two heritage items has been maintained at $ 3,500-4,500 each. A private auction house advertised the furniture auction…

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Former Sotheby’s Power Players Launch New Asia-Focused Business – ARTnews.com

October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, united states

Three veterans of Sotheby’s auctions are launching a new art consultancy firm that will focus on the booming market in Asia. Amy Cappellazzo and Yuki Terase join forces to launch the consulting firm. The company, Art Intelligence Global (AIG), will operate internationally between Hong Kong and New York. The two founders will advise on transactions and bring their expertise to the global art market. Adam Chinn, former COO of Sotheby’s and co-founder of the private online sales platform Live Art, is also a partner of the firm and will oversee…

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Two paintings by Sir Alfred James Munnings bring in a total of $ 662,500 at Andrew Jones Auctions, …

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, online auction, united states, visit www, works art

Oil painting on canvas by Sir Alfred James Munnings, PRA, RWS (British, 1878-1959), titled The Kilkenny Horse Fair, 10 inches by 24 inches ($ 500,000).Andrew Jones auction LOS ANGELES, California – Fine art, Chinese porcelain and fine silver were the highlights of the Lady Victoria White Collection online auction â€œWhite Gloveâ€ on October 10 by Andrew Jones Auctions. A pair of paintings by famous British equestrian artist Sir Alfred James Munnings sold for a total of $ 662,500 in a sale that grossed nearly $ 1.8 million. All prices shown…

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Milestone sets records for Marx

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Auction action in Willoughby, Ohio WILLOUGHBY, OHIO – Auctioneer Miles King of Milestone Auctions looked at the $ 21,850 twice paid by bidders for Marx pewter motorcycle toy prototypes and sniffed a record. He was right. Milestone’s spectacular fall antique toy auction on October 2, a deal of 713 lots, broke the auction record for Marx three times. And King would know it – he held the previous record, set at $ 15,000 for a similar pewter motorcycle prototype just 16 months ago. The sale focused on three American collections,…

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Amy Winehouse’s assets set to reach $ 2 million at auction

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, united states

Published on: 10/11/2021 – 23:44Amended: 10/11/2021 – 23:42 New York (AFP) Hundreds of items that belonged to the late Grammy-winning artist Amy Winehouse, including the dress she wore to her last concert, are being auctioned in the United States. Julien’s auction house will put the more than 800 personal effects – which include shoes, shorts, bras, books and records – under the hammer in Beverly Hills, Calif., On November 6 and 7. They were on display in New York on Monday and are expected to fetch up to $ 2…

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Simple and fast real estate auctions

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, real estate, visit www

PROVIDED Auckland-based auctioneer Robert Tulp. Selling a home at auction can be both exciting and scary, but it’s a process that is often misunderstood. That’s according to Auckland-based auctioneer Robert Tulp, who says auctions are one of the simplest processes available to make a sale, including a property. â€œUnfortunately, a lot of people are stressed out, avoid it or complicate it due to a lack of knowledge or experience with the auction process,â€ he says. Auctions are a quick way to sell a property, and as easy as these few…

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How luxury banking will transform the industry with its unique concept

October 9, 2021October 9, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

Cryptocurrencies are the interception of different technologies and sectors to enable a new mode of digital finance. The emergence of new innovations in this industry continues to create a demand for platforms that can harness the full power of cryptocurrencies, DeFi, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and more. Part of an ecosystem that offers its clients a range of luxury lifestyle management services, Luxury Bank is a leading crypto platform created to minimize the gap with traditional finance. In the crypto industry, many players face discrimination from traditional banks or institutions, Luxury…

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How to invest in a booming collectibles market

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

With the explosion in the popularity of non-fungible tokens, online investors and collectors have driven up the prices of all kinds of digital collectibles, from basketball cards to rock designs to racehorses. virtual. But many traditional items that people love to collect are also seeing an increase in popularity. More from Grow:How I went from debt and low credit to building wealth5 collectibles that can make a big payday (and 6 that probably won’t)I used to owe $ 40,000 and now I’m on track to retire at 65 with over…

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Cambridge FD receives $ 3,000 from sale of Hopalong Cassidy statue

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

A 6-foot statue of William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy was recently auctioned off by local collector Laura Bates, raising $ 3,000 for the Cambridge Fire Department. Bates donated 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the papier-mÃ¢chÃ© statue to the department after city firefighters rescued it from a fire at the former Hopalong Cassidy Museum in 2016. â€œI think it went really well,â€ said Bates, who has collected Hopalong Cassidy items for over 30 years. After the fire on September 3, 2016, Bates pledged to donate the profits if…

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Sotheby’s International Realty expands its presence in Brooklyn

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, real estate, visit www

NEW YORK, October 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Sotheby’s International Realty announced today that Madison Estates has joined the network and will now operate as Madison Estates Sotheby’s International Realty. This addition comes at a time when the city is experiencing renewed interest and an increase in significant closed sales. The company has been in business for almost 70 years and it will be the brand’s fourth affiliate office in the borough. Madison Estates Sotheby’s International Realty is owned and operated by Gerard Longo and Joseph baglio who bring…

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Archaeologist Says Sale of Ancient Greek Helmets Often Illicit

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, live auction, online auction

The helmet of the legendary Greek general Miltiades, who fought in the Battle of Marathon 2,500 years ago, in the Archaeological Museum of Athens. Helmets from ancient Greece are of great interest to collectors around the world, and the sale of these antiques is often illegal. Christie’s auction house is known to sell items of dubious provenance, according to Greek archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis. Credit: Oren Rozen / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 Greek archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis, a veteran of skirmishes involving auction houses that often sell illicit antiques to…

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Martha’s Vineyard Museum is hosting an Assessment Day with Skinner Inc.

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, press release, real estate

Skinner Auction House returns to the museum for another exciting day of valuations on Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to a museum press release, the items may be offered for sale by Skinner with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the museum. Skinner CEO Karen Keane and Director Kerry Shrives will be on hand to assess the valuables. Founded over four decades ago, Skinner offers more than 60 auctions each year. The auctions reach an international audience with unique, rare and beautiful items in dozens…

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Winnie the Pooh’s “Poohsticks Bridge” for sale at auction house

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house, rights reserved

The bridge made famous in the Winnie the Pooh books – where the bear and his friends played “Pooh sticks” – is on sale by UK auction house Summers Place. The Ashdown Forest Bridge in England was the inspiration for the game described in AA Milne’s first Pooh book, “The House at Pooh Corner”, and illustrated by EH Shepard. “Originally known as Posingford Bridge, Christopher Robin played it as a child in the 1920s with his father, author AA Milne, inventing the Pooh stick game which inspired the following books”…

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Heritage items auction: pair of chairs sold for Rs 3.34 crore

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 Ryan M. Averyauction house

A few Chandigarh heritage items went under the hammer for Rs 3.34 crore at an auction held Thursday in Paris, along with a pair of chairs for a whopping Rs 78.22 lakh. The Lot 117 pair of armchairs – designed by Franco-Swiss architects Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret – is made of solid teak and fabric. Other items, including chairs, were sold for â‚¬ 3,89,350. A member of the Heritage Protection Unit, Ajay Jagga, wrote a letter to Union Minister of Culture G Kishan Reddy, French Minister of Culture, Roselyne…