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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gone With the Wind

May 8, 2013 | Toni Rahn | 2 Replies
At right, an original GWTW costume sketch, fetched $11,353 during a March 23, 2013, auction. (Photo courtesy Heritage Auctions)

It is a Pulitzer Prize winning book and an iconic film, but did you know there are at least two museums dedicated to Gone With the Wind? That’s not all… Read More +

Qing Dynasty jade carving may earn up to $100,000

March 8, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Large white jade mountain, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the naturalistic rock form carved the figures of an elder and a boy, their features intricately carved, surrounded by overhanging trees, a moon in the sky and a wave below a rock, the reverse carved with more trees and rock formations, 5 3/8" h x 7 3/4" w, on wood stand, 7" h.

Kaminski Auctions will host its next Fine Asian Art and Antiques Auction, starting at 10 a.m. March 30, at 117 Elliot St., Beverly, Mass. One of the items garnering the most pre-auction excitement is a large carved jade piece. Read More +

Free Comic Book Day readies for record participation

March 7, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply

With 4.6 million free comic books available from more than 2,000 stores, early indicators are pointing to a record-breaking and fun-filled Free Comic Book Day. Read More +

Fleisher directs 47th edition of “Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles”

February 24, 2013 | Karen Knapstein | Leave a reply
With 2,500 breathtaking photographs, tens of thousands of detailed descriptions for antiques in hundreds of categories make this book a must-have for any antiques enthusiast, each and every year.

Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles is a triple threat of expertise. It entertains, informs and inspires. Something not every antiques guide does. See for yourself. Read More +

Retired Detroit postal worker earns $97,400 from comic book sales

February 17, 2013 | Karen Knapstein | Leave a reply
Brown and actress Kelly Hu, who starred in “The Scorpion King” with Duane Johnson, spent time together in 2011 at one of the many conventions Brown attends. (Photo courtesy Robert Brown)

Richard Brown’s passion for comic books began in childhood, first as he learned to read and then as a collector. In both ways comic books were good to him. Read More +

First appearance of Batman could fly to $500K

February 11, 2013 | Antique Trader Antiques Auction News | Leave a reply
Detective Comics #27 (DC, 1939) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white to white pages, first appearance of The Batman, and a highly sought after piece. According to Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide with a 6.0 CGC rating is valued at $252,000 and $630,000 at 8.0 rating. (Photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries)

Detective Comics #27, one of the most sought after comic books ever made, is set to go under the gavel Feb. 21-22 and is expected to fetch upwards of $500,000. Read More +

Vintage Pacific travel book expected to fetch upwards of $20,000

January 28, 2013 | Toni Rahn | Leave a reply
Illuminated manuscript on vellum, mainly in Latin, Book of Hours, France, late 15th or early 16th century, estimated at $7,000 to $9,000. (Photo courtesy Bonhams)

A prized Pacific travel book and renowned 15th century Book of Hours lead exemplary collection of books slated for auction at Bonhams of San Francisco Feb. 15-17. Read More +

Special Report: 2012 in Review

January 27, 2013 | Toni Rahn | Leave a reply

Many auction houses are finding that variety is a necessity for growth and continued success. This is evident in leading auction houses’ triumphs of 2012. Read More +

Dallas-based auction house reports banner year in 2012

January 18, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
In the western art category, which finished 2012 with triple the sales of the previous year, this piece, Plunder From Sonora, 1982, by Howard A. Terpning claimed the top lot, selling for $962,500. (Photo courtesy Heritage Auctions)

Heritage Auctions sees their best year to date, with comics, sports, and fine & decorative art setting new highs in 2012. Read More +

Acclaimed art dealer joins Morphy Auctions as a special consultant

January 2, 2013 | Antique Trader News | Leave a reply
Patrick Orbe, newly appointed expert consultant to Morphy Auctions’ Fine Art department. (Photo courtesy Morphy Auctions)

In his new position with Morphy’s, Orbe will oversee all fine art consignments, assessing and cataloging works for authenticity, attribution, condition and value. Additionally, he will manage all consignor and buyer relationships that pertain to fine art entrusted to Morphy’s. Read More +

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