Erik J. Goldstein is the senior curator of mechanical arts and numismatics at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and has been in this position since 2002. A student of military history and numismatics,...
Review and Photos by Greg Smith YORK, PENN. — Once through the wrought iron gates and past the memorial, it is always a bit confusing as to where the road leads on its way to Memorial Hall East and The Greater...
Review by Andrea Valluzzo, Photos Courtesy Millea Bros. Ltd. BOONTON, N.J. — There was no stand-up-and-take-notice item that sold for huge money but lots of good stuff overall that brought good prices,...
DALLAS, TEXAS — Leaving the best for last, Heritage Auctions’ end-of-season November 17–19 sports auction was topped by the record-setting sale of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card that left...
Review by Rick Russack, Photos Courtesy of CRN Auctions CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — CRN Auctions’ November 6 sale offered a wide assortment of quality material, with the top item being a signed 5-inch bronze...
Review and Onsite Photos by W.A. Demers, Additional Photos Courtesy Butterscotch Auction Gallery BEDFORD, N.Y. — Estate fine art dominated a single-session auction conducted by Butterscotch Auction Gallery...
Review and Photos by Andrea Valluzzo NEW YORK CITY — The third annual New York Art, Antique & Jewelry Show, casually known as the New York Fall Show, so thoroughly transformed Pier 94’s layout...
A child at play will remain at play, no matter how old they get. And that’s true, you need not look further than the audience in any auction to find a bunch of old kids playing around. Though, as much...
PARIS — Artcurial cemented its place as an auction leader in the comic strip field with its November 18–19 auction that saw an original drawing by Herge from “Explorers on the Moon,” a beloved...
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Julien’s Auctions’ three-session auction of Marilyn Monroe’s personal and career items November 17–19 raised nearly $11 million, led by the actress’ iconic “Happy Birthday...
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Nick Foulkes, a watch collector and contributing editor to Vanity Fair and the Financial Times, spoke with Christie’s on the enduring legacy of the Nautilus ahead of the firm’s...
FAIRFIELD, MAINE — James D. Julia’s lamp and glass auction November 18 was led by Tiffany Studios drop-head Dragonfly table lamp that soared over its $120/180,000 estimate to bring $515,475, including...