NEW YORK, NY- The eagerly-awaited new Manhattan gallery and offices of Heritage Auction Galleries opened at 445 Park Avenue (at 57th Street) on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. The expansion of Heritage, the world’s third largest auction house, into…
Comic Book Buff from Alaska Selling Rare Copy of Batman No. 1
FAIRBANKS (AP).- A longtime Alaska comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No. 1 published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 comic book on the auction block through Dallas-based Heri…
Auctioneer: Daughter will Get Lucille Ball Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP).- An auction house selling Lucille Ball memorabilia says it is returning the actress’ lifetime achievement awards to her daughter. Heritage Auction Galleries says a deal reached Saturday will return the awards to Lucie Arnaz Luckinbil…
Heirs Spar over Lucille Ball Auction to Be Held at Heritage Auction Galleries
LOS ANGELES (AP).- Heirs of the late Lucille Ball and her second husband are sparring over the planned auction of some of the couple’s prized possessions, including a Rolls Royce and some of the actress’ awards. Other items on the auction block are pho…