A bronze plaque recovered from the ruins of a 16th century Nigerian palace is heading into Quinn's Auction Galleries' Oct. 1 auction with an estimate of $800,000 to $1.2 million.
Antiques
Ask the Experts: Whimsical folk art totem could fetch $400-$600
A reader's inquiry about a unique totem pole, purchased in 1947, prompts Ask the Experts' panelist Dr. G. Marchelos to conclude it is a piece of folk art, that may be worth $400-$600.
Hissing goose decoy takes record-setting $299K
An intricate carving of a hissing Canada goose decoy, by Joseph W. Lincoln, circa 19th century, earned $299,00 during Decoys Unlimited's summer sale.
700 lots selling without reserves Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Items from an extensive cut glass collection will be represented in the 700 lots scheduled to cross the auction block Sept. 30-Oct. 1, through Stevens Auction Company.
Furniture refinishing using guides and experience
Do-it-yourself guides to furniture refinishing are often best paired with your own knowledge gained through your own refinishing experiences.
American fine art resonates with bidders in summer auction
Prices realized during James D. Julia's annual August sale verifies that American fine art continues to resonate with bidders.
Museum-quality collectibles star in Sept. 29 auction
More than 10,000 vintage toys and an impressive collection of 18 classic and antique cars will be sold by J. Levine Auction beginning Sept. 29.
Antique Sleepers: Melted Mac sells for $1,200
Startling Sleepers is a new Antique Trader column, the focus of which will be auction lots with surprise endings.
Heritage Auctions registers 1 millionth online bidder
As Heritage Auctions continues to celebrate it's 40th anniversary, the auction house recently reported the registration of its 1 millionth online bidder.
Scarce Chief Big Moon cast-iron bank commands $2,340
One of the leading lots in Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates' 978-lot Variety Auction, held Aug. 27, was a seldom-seen Chief Big Moon cast-iron bank.