Last March, Heritage Auctions announced that a pair of ruby slippers from the movie The Wizard of Oz was coming to auction. Now, they have revealed that the famous shoes will be the stars of their upcoming entertainment auction on December 7, 2024. Dorothy's ruby slippers. This is exciting news on its own (especially with the recently...
In 1942, Little Golden Books offered high-quality, spectacularly illustrated books at affordable prices to millions of children and their parents. The more than 80-year-old love affair continues today for readers and collectors alike. Featuring original artwork from vintage titles, writer Sierra Holt shares a magical story of how Little Golden Books has served as a literary mainstay...
DENVER, Pa. – Fishing lure enthusiasts from coast to coast will be angling for the catch of the day on Dec. 9, 2024, at Morphy’s live gallery auction of the Wayne Edens collection. The incomparable assemblage of lures – said to be the largest, most comprehensive, and historically important collection of its type to come to market...
Echt Altmann Mare and FoalJuanita Gartman A reader is curious about their porcelain figurine. After some research, I have found the unbridled truth (sorry, I couldn't help myself).Question: Is there any way to date and identify this small statue? Any help would be appreciated.Answer: Your figurine, aptly called "Mare and Foal," was made by Echt Altmann, a name associated...
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...
The song comes off the singer's most recent LP, Quantum Baby, which arrived this summer Tinashe has dropped a...
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