DALLAS (AP).- George Washington’s compass and an assortment of other personal items, including pieces of his coffin, sold at auction Saturday for more than $167,000. The items passed down through generations of Washington’s family were among hundreds r…
Rare George Washington Relics Headline Americana & Political Auction at Heritage
DALLAS, TX.- A special grouping of more than 100 lots directly related to America’s first president, George Washington – including his personally owned and used Gunter Scale (estimate: $30,000+) and Compass (estimate: $40,000+), utilized by Washington …
Gil Elvgren’s ‘Gay Nymph’ Sets Record $286,000 at Heritage Auctions
NEW YORK, NY.- The power and depth of the Charles Martignette Collection of Illustration Art continued to exert its influence on May 4 in the form of Gil Elvgren’s Gay Nymph, 1947, which brought $286,800 – a World’s Record price for the artist – aga…
World Record Breaking $6.077+ Million Comics Sale at Heritage Auctions
NEW YORK, NY.- In an auction where spectacular prices were in abundance – a World Record price of $448,125 for the original art from Page 10, issue #3 of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, $179, 250 for Carl Barks’ Vacation Panel Painting Original Art, $…
Gil Elvgren’s ‘Gay Nymph’ Sets World’s Record $286,000 in $3.4 Million Heritage Auctions Illustration Art Sale
NEW YORK, NY.- The power and depth of the Charles Martignette Collection of Illustration Art continued to exert its influence on May 4 in the form of Gil Elvgren’s Gay Nymph, 1947, which brought $286,800 – a World’s Record price for the artist – agains…
Fancy Light Pink Diamond Ring Brings $358,500 as Top Lot in $5+ Million Fine Jewelry Event
NEW YORK, NY.- A superlative Fancy Light Brownish-Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum Ring was the subject of intense bidding and great admiration on its way to a final price of $358,500 on Monday, May 2, to top the offerings in Heritage Auctions’ $4.957+ …
Section of Titanic Hull Consigned by Charles Pellegrino Offered by Heritage Auctions
DALLAS, TX.- An actual 7 x 4 inch section from the hull of the doomed ship R.M.S. Titanic, modern history’s most famous shipwreck – consigned by famous author, Hollywood consultant and deep sea archeologist Charles Pellegrino – is expected to bring $4,…
The Malcolm S. Forbes Collection Highlights ‘The Gentleman Collector’ Event at Heritage Auctions
DALLAS, TX.- Selections from the extraordinary collection of the late Malcolm S. Forbes, lovingly displayed in the Forbes Galleries in New York for more than a quarter century, will be offered in a href=”http://www.ha.com” target=”_blank”>Heritage Auct…
World Record Prices Lead $3.7+ Million Sports Memorabilia Event at Heritage Auctions
DALLAS, TX.- The Milwaukee Braves jersey worn by Hall of Fame outfielder Hank Aaron during his rookie season brought $167,300 on Friday, April 22, as part of Heritage Auctions’ Signature(r) Sports Collectibles auction, establishing the highest price ev…
Record Setting Chinese Rarities Top $9.6+ Million CICF Event in Rosemont, Illinois
DALLAS, TX- A 1928 Chinese “Auto Dollar” Year 17 KM-Y428, L&M-609, AU58 PCGS brought $74,750 – a record price for the type – as one of the top lots in Heritage Auctions’ $9.6+ million April 14-18 Rosemont, IL Signature(r) World & Ancient Coins Auction,…