University Archives to sell Jefferson, Einstein, Adam Smith rarities April 14WILTON, Conn. – An exquisite portrait miniature of Thomas Jefferson along with two locks of hair (one of them Jefferson’s), and a letter and photograph signed by Albert Einstein are just two of the superstar lots in University Archives’ online-only auction of rare manuscripts, autographs and books scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, beginning at 10:30 […]
Jasper52 introduces famous portrait miniaturists May 22NEW YORK – An auction devoted to 18th and 19th century portrait miniatures, small hand-painted masterpieces, will be conducted by Jasper52 on Wednesday, May 22. The online auction represents a who’s who of the rich subjects and famous miniature portraitists of their eras. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
Pook & Pook to auction Smithsonian’s surplus firefighting, maritime itemsDOWNINGTOWN, Pa. – On Nov. 19, Pook & Pook Inc. Auctioneers and Appraisers will sell a collection of the CIGNA Firefighting and Maritime Objects from The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. LiveAuctioneers will provide Internet live bidding for this unique sale. In 2004, the Smithsonian Institution received a remarkable offer from the CIGNA Corp. […]
Gallery Report: March 2009Duncanson painting, $105,750, Cowan’s An original oil on canvas painting by American painter Robert Scott Duncanson (1821-1872), done in 1856, sold for $105,750 at a Winter Fine and Decorative Art Sale held Feb. 7 by Cowan’s Auctions Inc. in Cincinnati. Also, a bust of Minnehaha by Edmonia Lewis rose to $138,000; a late 19th-century Ohio […]