This New England threepence, struck within weeks of establishing the first mint to be opened in the Massachusetts colony AND the future United States, is the only example known outside of a museum.Stack's Bowers Galleries A 1652 Massachusetts threepence shattered records at auction at Stack’s Bowers Galleries, selling for $2.52 million and captivating numismatists and history buffs...
Danner Memorial WindowSotheby's When Sotheby’s announced the Danner Memorial Window would be up for auction, it was cause for excitement. Windows by Tiffany Studios rarely come to auction, and the Danner Memorial Window, commissioned for the First Baptist Church in Canton, Ohio, in 1913, is an especially beautiful example. Sotheby’s offered the window at its Nov. 18...
The oldest stone tablet depicting the Ten Commandments will be auctioned on December 18, 2024.Sotheby's The Ten Commandments related to the Biblical Book of Exodus make one of the world’s oldest, most famous sets of rules. They are the basis of major world religions, key tenets of moral codes, and even the inspiration for an epic film....
The gold pocket watch was inscribed with a message from the three surviving widows to mark their "heartfelt gratitude and appreciation" for Captain Rostron.Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. The sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912, is one of the most famous tragedies of the 20th century. But we can’t forget that the stories surrounding it...
Danner Memorial WindowSotheby's Tiffany glass is among the most precious jewels of the decorative arts world, whether it’s in the form of an iridescent vase, a leaded lampshade, or, rarest of all at auctions, a monumental window. For the first time, Sotheby’s auction house is offering a Tiffany window in a fine art evening sale. The Danner...
Jim Marshall (American photographer, 1936-2010), Bob Dylan Kicking Tire, Seventh Avenue, New York City 1963. Gelatin silver print--printed 2001. Sold at Heritage Auctions on September 11, 2024, for $1,625.Heritage Auctions Jim Marshall's photograph of Bob Dylan kicking a tire down a New York City sidewalk in 1963 is an iconic image that captures the youthful energy and...
In 1787, delegates from the newly formed United States met with the intention to revise the Articles of Confederation, adopted in 1777. They ultimately created an entirely new document: the Constitution. One hundred copies were printed and sent to the 13 states for ratification. Today, eight of these copies are known to survive, and until recently, none...
The evolution of child’s play is never more striking than what we find today with skateboarding. From its crude but liberating handmade toy origins in the 1950s to today’s dynamic culture that mixes sport and art, everything about skateboarding screams excitement and collectability. Whether vintage old-school boards or modern decks featuring paintings and drawings by artists like...
When three sisters from Ohio took an inherited coin to an expert, they learned it could sell for half a million dollars. At an auction by GreatCollections on Oct. 27, the coin more than delivered on its promise with a sale price of $506,250. Proof set: No "S" mintmark.The U.S. Mint At first glance, the coin, dated...
British artist, dealer, and gallerist Steve Lazarides recently marked a career change with a sale. After over 20 years of working with graffiti artist Banksy, including time as his manager and agent, Lazarides intends to return to his previous career as a photographer. On Oct. 31, Julien’s Auctions offered 173 prints, stencils, and other ephemera collected by...
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