BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — An abstract titled “Atmosphere in Bali 11” by contemporary Balinese artist Arie Smit (1916-2016) was the sleeper of Nye & Company’s December 11 Estate Treasures Auction when...
ROCKVILLE, MD. — A cut-cornered square modified brilliant fancy yellow diamond weighing 11.48 carats was the top lot at Weschler’s December 13 sale when it brought $192,000, including buyer’s premium....
WILMINGTON, DEL. — On December 14, Ford Art Auctions offered a curated selection of fine art, antiques and decorative accessories to eager bidders. Coming to the block with an estimate of $250/300,000,...
When most years turn over, they have a tendency to feel like a drop in the bucket. Another one gone by. And if you live in the North, the new year drops right in the middle of winter — when most folks...
By Greg Smith DENVER, PENN. — On November 18, Dan Morphy and Dan Morphy Auctions, LLC filed a civil suit in the Delaware Court of Chancery against auctioneer Jim Julia and James D. Julia Inc, alleging...
By Greg Smith The market was fast-paced and creative in 2019, slowing down for no one. We saw partnerships rise and others split, we saw buyouts, mergers, transformations, new locations and reinventions....
NEW YORK CITY — On December 4, Paul Fisher, estate jeweler, passed away at the age of 92 due to complications from pneumonia. Throughout his life, Fisher had developed a deep sense of good-will among...
WELLINGTON, FLA. – Carl L. Crossman passed away at his home on November 13 in Wellington, Fla., at the age of 79. Carl was born in Danvers, Mass., where his parents, Hazel and Lester Crossman had settled....
DENVER, PENN. — Perennially one of the most beautiful sights of the Christmas season in Pennsylvania is Morphy Auctions’ fine and decorative arts pre-auction gallery preview. The warmth of rare antique...
LONE JACK, MO. — Collectors did not need a ticket to “ride the rails” at Soulis Auctions’ December 14 sale of the late Edward P. McHugh III’s railroadiana collection. On offer was a trove historically...
ROCK ISLAND, ILL. — The fully gold-plated Marlin Model 1897 rifle presented to Western star Annie Oakley, aka “Little Sure Shot,” created a huge buzz leading up to Rock Island Auction Company’s...
By Madelia Hickman Ring NEWTOWN, CONN. – In comparison with 2018, when 22 significant records were broken across numerous categories, including collectibles, cars, firearms, wine, jewelry and decorative...