The prosperous World War II postwar era created a veritable “poster boom” that had two new and distinct Modern styles, one consumer and one corporate. Read More +
Original Mid-Century Modern Posters on display through Nov. 21
Music Posters
Portraits by Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood featured in celebrity memorabilia sale
An Oct. 27, 2012 memorabilia sale from Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood, benefits MusiCares, a charity for those struggling with poverty and substance abuse. The Wood collection also includes fine antiques, furniture and decorative art, such as a a bronze statue of a jockey on a horse by Dame Elisabeth R.A. Read More +
Vintage San Francisco rock concert posters remain a unique American art form
San Francisco in the ’60s brings thoughts of hippies and psychedelic rock, but the counterculture manifested itself in all the arts. Some of the rare 45 R.P.M. recordings from San Francisco bands have become valuable, but for collectors of the era’s artifacts, the greatest prizes are often original copies of the posters that promoted concerts in the Bay Area’s ballrooms and clubs. The best of those posters are magnificent examples of 20th century art and design and collectors are paying premium prices to own a slice of this era of American pop culture. Read More +
Full sheet of 1980 Year of the Monkey stamps sells for $135,600
A full sheet of 80 post-office-fresh Chinese Year of the Monkey stamps, purchased in 1980 by the consignor at a post office inside the People’s Republic of China, sold for $135,600 at a multi-estate auction. Read More +
Vintage Les Paul guitar prototype brings $180,000
Worldwide records were set for property from guitar master Les Paul: 1968 Les Paul Prototype Custom Recording Model sold for $180,000. Other highlights include a 1940s Epiphone Zephyr known as “Klunker #3,” which sold for $144,000 and a 1951 Fender No-Caster brought $216,000. Read More +
Massive entertainment auction holds Charlie Chaplin’s driver’s license, President Kennedy’s rocking chair
Julien’s Auctions holding Hollywood Legends auction March 31-April 1 in Beverly Hills. Highlights include artifacts from the Golden Age of Hollywood to Superman including Charlie Chaplin iconic cane, Clark Gable’s riding jacket from “Gone With The Wind” and screen used tablets from “The Ten Commandments.” Read More +
Vendors say sales remain strong at San Francisco Antiquarian Book, Print & Paper Fair 2012
For 24 years, the San Francisco Antiquarian Book Print and Paper Fair has drawn bibliophiles together to refine their collections. The fair was Feb. 4-5, 2012. The report from Fair exhibitors was positive. Rosemarie Rustico of San Francisco’s W C Antiques described the first day as “killer busy.” The second day was a bit easier (Super Bowl XLVI might have had something to do with that). Read More +
Ask AT: X-ray flexi disc plays to the tune of $150; 1993 Elvis postage stamps worth $40 to $60
A subscriber asks if his circa 1960s record made from an actual chest x-ray has any value while another reader learns her 1993 set of Elvis Presley postage stamps have gone up in value. Appraiser Will Gorges from JustAnswer says both unusual items are valuable. Read More +
Weekly Antiques Auctions & Shows: Nov. 16-Nov. 20, 2011
AntiqueTrader.com features half- and full-page ads from the print magazine, extending our promise to help our customers find new customers. Nov. 16-Nov. 30, 2011 Read More +
40,000 pieces of Hollywood memorabilia discovered in abandoned storage locker
A 40,000-piece collection of movie and TV memorabilia, animation art and other important Hollywood collectibles will be offered at public auction Oct. 29, 2011. Read More +