27 May
Calling All Young Budding Scientists!
Get a charge out of experiments at Scienceworks’ new Experiment Zone for kids. Throughout weekends in May and June, children can take part in 30 minute experiment sessions and learn more about electricity and magnetism.
“Children will have the chance to conduct experiments that investigate the uses of batteries, electrical currents […]
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27 May
Christie’s Important European Furniture, Ceramics and Carpets
New York - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sale no: 1987 - Top Ten
[All sold prices include buyer’s premium]
Sold:
$6,687,238
£3,429,352
€4,314,347
Lots Sold: 238
Lots Offered: 349
Sold by Lot: 68%
Sold by $: 79%
Exchange Rate: £ = $1.98 / € = $1.55
Lot
Description
Estimate ($)
Purchase Price
Buyer
300
A Louis […]
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Posted in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, China-Dinnerware, Furniture, New-York-Auctions by: Christies
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27 May
CHRISTIE’S NEW YORK TO OFFER SIX CENTURIES OF REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE
Important Scientific Books: The Richard Green Library
New York - On June 17, Christie’s New York will offer a remarkable single-owner collection: Important Scientific Books: The Richard Green Library. This unique ensemble features over 300 lots from six revolutionary centuries of scientific, mathematical and philosophical […]
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Posted in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Books, New-York-Auctions by: Christies
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27 May
Smithsonian Celebrates NASA’s 50th Anniversary With Traveling Art Exhibition
Washington, DC- NASA’s historic triumphs and pioneering legacy are well known to millions, but the inspiring rocket launches, moon landings and planetary explorations also have had an impact on the imaginations of
America’s leading artists. As the space agency turns 50 this fall, […]
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27 May
COBRA 60 YEARS, COBRA NOW !
Christie’s Amsterdam to offer 45 highlights Appel, Alechinsky, Brands, Constant, Corneille, Jorn, Pedersen, Rooskens, Tajiri, Wolvecamp…
COBRA 60 YEARS: FROM MOVEMENT TO SCHOOL
PICTURES AND SCULPTURE FROM 1943-1991
ESTIMATES FROM €2,000 TO €500,000
Amsterdam - Appel, Brands, Constant - it’s the ABC of famous CoBrA-masters from the past. But sixty years after artists from […]
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Posted in Auctions, Automobiles-Cars, International-Auctions by: Christies
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22 May
What Makes Collectible Stock Certificates Valuable
By Larry Crain, CEO RealStockCertificates.com
Everyone dreams of finding something in an attic or flea market that turns out to be valuable. That something could be a stock certificate that is still valid for ownership in a company. If you were to find one, it should be researched (just in case). […]
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Posted in Antiques-Collectibles, Paper-Ephemera by: Larry Crain
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22 May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2008
TURKEY CREEK AUCTIONS
Citra, FL
June 21, 2008
CONTACT: David Glynn
(800) 648-7523
The lifetime collections of art, antiques, jewelry, silver and famous name shotguns from two outstanding estates will cross the block at Turkey Creek Auctions in Citra, FL on June 21.
(CITRA, FL) - Turkey Creek Auctions owner in Citra, FL, Charles David Glynn, […]
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Posted in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Fine Art, Florida-Auctions, Glass-Glassware, Pottery by: Gail Taylor
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20 May
More fortunes will be made in 2008 Political Memorabilia from this election season than in any other time in history. Don’t be asleep at the wheel while dealers and collectors are working under a cloak of secrecy. Get out there and get your share at a great price before the articles start pouring in over the wires. When you begin seeing article after article written about the value of this election’s political memorabilia, you’ll already have your items on hand to cash in big when the market takes a hike straight upward.
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Posted in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Blogs, Contributors, Dealers-Retailers, Forums, Media, Newspapers-Magazines, Paper-Ephemera by: Daryle Lambert
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18 May
SOTHEBY’S NEW YORK SALE OF FINEST AND RAREST WINES BRINGS $2,911,260, INCLUDING $182,286 TO BENEFIT THE SIR PETER AND LADY MICHAEL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH
SALE ALSO INCLUDED THE CELLAR OF WILLIAM S. MORRIS III AND WINES DIRECT FROM CHÂTEAU ANGELUS
New York, New York - Aulden Cellars • Sotheby’s May 17th sale of Finest and […]
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18 May
SOTHEBY’S NEW YORK SPRING SALE OF AFRICAN, OCEANIC & PRE-COLUMBIAN ART ACHIEVES $10,165,325
A MAGNIFICENT AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT
BAGA SERPENT FROM THE DINHOFER COLLECTION ACHIEVES $3,289,000
New York, New York, May 16, 2008 - The spring sale of African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art, featuring several distinguished private collections, achieved a total of $10,165,325 (est. $4.7/6.7 million*). […]
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Posted in Antiques-Collectibles, Auctions, Fine Art, New-York-Auctions by: Sothebys
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