Review and Onsite Photos by Jackie Sideli WINDSOR, CONN. – Men’s vintage watches were among the big winners at Nadeau’s annual spring auction, which took place on April 27. A stunning...
BOSTON — In a result of equality, two paintings — one by John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925) and the other by Franz Sedlacek (Austrian, 1891–1945) — topped Skinner’s May 10 American and European...
DALLAS — An Apollo 11 lunar module-flown section of the Wright Flyer’s wing fabric and an Apollo 11-flown piece of the Wright Flyer propeller each sold for $175,000 to share top-lot honors in Heritage...
LOS ANGELES — Not something you would give your mom for Mother’s Day, a John Lennon-owned copy of the Beatles’ notorious “Butcher Cover” version of Yesterday and Today, autographed by three members...
It is rather remarkable that early Nineteenth Century government intelligence gathering was able to gather much of anything. Their strategies were no doubt similar to Lord Varys’ “little birds” in Game...
Sought-after paintings account for a good part of this week’s notable lots across the United States. A bidding war for contemporary artwork by Kaï cleared $100,000, a world record for the American...
By Jessica Skwire Routhier BOSTON – Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec has long been known for his graphic depictions of Paris nightlife. The works are “graphic” in several senses of the word...
OAK PARK, ILL. — The Paul & Terry Somerson Collection was the first single-owner sale dedicated exclusively to Arts & Crafts silver and jewelry, and it sparkled for Toomey & Co on May 5. Leading...
Review by Greg Smith, Photos Courtesy Tim’s Inc Auctions BRISTOL, CONN. – Tim’s Inc Auctions celebrated its 40th anniversary April 28 with its 27th Annual Cabin Fever auction. The sale...
Review by Anne Kugielsky, Photos Courtesy Horst Auctioneers EPHRATA, PENN. – Brent Horst of Horst Auctioneers said, “We did have a great sale this past weekend [April 26 and 27]. The auction...
In the summer of 2014, archaeologist Rebecca Yamin found herself digging in the heart of Philadelphia at the future site of the Museum of the American Revolution. The study that came afterwards, enumerated...
On January 31, the antiques world lost one of our true characters, Henry “Hank” Hornblower III. Hank was the scion of an accomplished New England family with American roots dating back to the Mayflower....