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Rembrandt Peale Portrait Of George Washington Sets Record for a Porthole Portrait

Rembrandt Peale Portrait Of George Washington
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Rembrandt Peale's iconic portrait of George Washington realized a new world record for a porthole portrait by the artist when it sold for $662,500- a record for a porthole portrait by the artist-to lead Heritage Auctions' recent American art events in Dallas. Peale's portrait of Washington was presented with his equally iconic portrait of Martha … Continue reading Rembrandt Peale Portrait Of George Washington Sets Record for a Porthole Portrait

Robert Mapplethorpe’s Shoe (Melody), 1987 Brings $47,800 In Heritage New York Photography Auction

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A gelatin silver print of Robert Mapplethorpe’s sultry Shoe (Melody), 1987, was the top lot in Heritage Auctions’ Nov. 19 Vintage & Contemporary Photography Signature® Auction, easily beating its pre-auction estimate of $30,000+ to finish the auction with a final price realized of $47,800. The auction, which realized $521,588 on 213 lots, took place at … Continue reading Robert Mapplethorpe’s Shoe (Melody), 1987 Brings $47,800 In Heritage New York Photography Auction

Whoopi Goldberg Offers Selections from her Personal Collection

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Selections from the Personal Collection of Whoopi Goldberg, acclaimed Oscar-winning actress and comedian, will highlight Heritage Auctions’ Sept. 27 Estate Auction, at the company’s Design District annex at 1518 Slocum Street. This will include more than 70 pieces from Whoopi’s cherished collection of pottery, porcelain, art deco and a variety of whimsical pieces she has … Continue reading Whoopi Goldberg Offers Selections from her Personal Collection

Lou Gehrig Collection Fetches Nearly $1 million at Heritage

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A grouping of six items, known as The Lou Gehrig Collection, brought to auction by the son of a woman who was left the trove by Gehrig’s mother, Christina, brought almost $1 million altogether as the emotional centerpiece of Heritage Auctions’ Aug. 4 Signature® Vintage Sports Collectibles Platinum Auction. The lead lot of the group … Continue reading Lou Gehrig Collection Fetches Nearly $1 million at Heritage

1942 Oscar statuette brings $89,625 to lead Heritage Auctions

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A 1942 Academy Award, awarded to Nathan Levinson for his work on the classic musical Yankee Doodle Dandy, brought $89,625 as the top lot in Heritage Auctions’ July 29 Signature® Music & Entertainment Auction. All prices quoted include 19.5% Buyer’s Premium. “A price realized of almost $90,000 shows just how valuable a thing an Oscar … Continue reading 1942 Oscar statuette brings $89,625 to lead Heritage Auctions

Original Spider-Man #49 Cover Art Expected to Bring $100,000+ at Heritage

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The original 1967 cover art for Amazing Spider-Man #49, by legendary comic book artist John Romita, Sr., featuring Spidey in a seemingly impossible bind between Kraven the Hunter and the Vulture, is expected to bring $100,000+ on Aug. 17-18 in Heritage Auctions’ Signature® Vintage Comics & Comic Art Auction. This is the first time this … Continue reading Original Spider-Man #49 Cover Art Expected to Bring $100,000+ at Heritage

The Haight-Ashbury Collection of original hand-crafted psychedelic art at Heritage Auctions

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The Haight-Ashbury Collection of original hand-crafted psychedelic art, original 1960s rock posters, including original work by the biggest names in the genre – artists Rick Griffin, Alton Kelley, Stanley Mouse, David Singer and Victor Moscoso, among the many – will be offered as part of Heritage Auctions’ July 29 Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction … Continue reading The Haight-Ashbury Collection of original hand-crafted psychedelic art at Heritage Auctions

‘Star Spangled Banner’ fragments bring $65,000+ to lead Heritage Auctions

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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

Bourbon Brings the Buyers out to Heritage

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Tuesday night provided a bourbon-tasting event as a final preview to the June Dallas Signature Decorative Arts & Gentleman's Auction. The items were placed in two galleries at the Slocum Street Galleries. The Gentleman's auction contained mostly items from the Malcolm Forbes collection, including a fragment of the Hindenberg, automobile hood ornaments, ocean liner memoriabilia … Continue reading Bourbon Brings the Buyers out to Heritage

Heritage Auctions American Sale Review

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  Most paintings from Flanner & Buchanan Corporate collection sold well, a reminder of the successful sale of Judge Buchanan’s personal collection (also at Heritage Auctions) two years ago. One of the highlights from Buchanan’s personal collection sale was a painting of forest interior by William Trost Richards during his brief Pre-Raphaelite period. It was … Continue reading Heritage Auctions American Sale Review