Two superbly documented fragments from “The Star Spangled Banner,” the very flag that flew over Ft. McHenry in Baltimore, MD on Sept. 13, 1814 and inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words to America’s national anthem, sold for $65,725 as part of Heritage Auctions’ $1,361,858 June 25 Signature Arms & Militaria Auction. All prices … Continue reading ‘Star Spangled Banner’ fragments bring $65,000+ to lead Heritage Auctions
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Michelangelo Drawing Coming to Auction in July
A rarely seen drawing by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) will be offered at Christie’s Old Masters and British Paintings Evening Sale on July 5th in London. Drawn at a pivotal point of the artist’s career, this preparatory study is one of only 24 sheets related to his seminal, prestigious and lost commission of The Battle of Cascina … Continue reading Michelangelo Drawing Coming to Auction in July
Warhol Portrait Bought on Installment Could Fetch $30 Million
Florence Barron first commissioned Andy Warhol to paint her portrait then changed her mind. Instead she opted for an image of Warhol himself, his first self-portrait made from images taken in a photo booth. She bought it on an installment plan for $1,600 in 1963. When it comes up for auction at Christie's next month, … Continue reading Warhol Portrait Bought on Installment Could Fetch $30 Million
Calendar Site Now Allows Users to Rate Shows
It may go kicking and screaming into the future, but it will go. Or one day it may wake up and find its in the future. We may know when this day arrives when new folks start showing up at antiques shows having read about them online. One place they may be finding out about … Continue reading Calendar Site Now Allows Users to Rate Shows
Calendar of Antiques Relaunches
For some, its as if the sun has risen again. After launching last Spring and gaining users for the better part of year, a web site known as the Calendar of Antiques faded quietly from the cloud for a short hiatus. "'What happened,' was the reaction from some fans of the site and others wrote in … Continue reading Calendar of Antiques Relaunches
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