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“The Five Senses” stumpwork picture, England, 17th century, stitched in silk and metallic threads on a silk background depicting the five senses in oval vignettes against a background of flowers, fruit trees, birds, and animals, framed, 23-1/2” h, 28” w, sold at Skinner for $17,220 - thousands more than its estimate of $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers
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A stitch in time: needlework samplers in spotlight at auctions

This c. 1900 clown magician musical automaton made in Paris by Leopold Lambert was the top lot, selling for $13,200 against a pre-sale estimate of $8,000-12,000. Images courtesy of Potter and Potter
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Magic collection casts spell on bidders

James Allen St. John’s (American, 1872-1957) At the Earth’s Core book dust jacket, 1922, an iconic cover painting for a hugely important book by one of the fathers of fantasy illustration. This is one of the finest examples to ever come to auction and it was the star lot, selling for $112,500, thousands more than the estimate of $75,000 and up. All images courtesy of Heritage Auctions
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Out of this world: Records shattered for science-fiction art collection

Seems a little too dusty and rundown to be fit for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but in its heyday, this 1967 Lincoln Continental limo was the royal carriage for the Presley family. It sold at auction for $165,000. Images courtesy of Mecum Auctions
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A King’s ransom: Elvis memorabilia still hot

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The women in Massa Gioconda’s cameos are more dynamic than traditional cameos and give a sense of fluid movement. All Images are courtesy of Massa Gioconda
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Art from the sea: Company creating new age of shell, coral cameos

Rick Harrison. Image courtesy of HISTORY/Pawn Stars
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