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1823 Parchment Copy of Declaration of Independence Sells for $597,500

Apr 12, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar  |  1 Comment

Many collectors came with buying intentions for the opportunity to bid on a rare, parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence on the auction block at Heritage Auctions' Historical Manuscripts Signature Auction, in New York, on April 11, 2012.... Read More

Which Pop Culture Icons Are Expected to Fetch the Most at Upcoming Auction?

Mar 20, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar  |  1 Comment

Two of the world’s largest pop culture stars will go to the auction block at Heritage Auction’s upcoming Entertainment & Music Memorabilia. A 45-single pressing featuring The Beatles and a costume worn by Elizabeth Taylor are the lots expected to sell at the highest prices.... Read More

Rare Books Auction Nets Heritage Auctions $736K

Feb 21, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Allan Poe, Salvador Dali, Willa Cather, and Maurice Sendak led the way among top performers whose pieces sold well at Heritage Auctions’ Rare Books Event in Beverly Hills, California, earlier this month.... Read More

Heritage Auctions Names New Director of American and European Art

Jan 30, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

On the heels of announcing its best-ever sales year, Dallas, Texas-based auction house Heritage Auctions announced the appointment of Brian Roughton as its director of American and European Art.... Read More

Band-Signed Copy of 1964 'Meet The Beatles' Album to Sell at Auction

Dec 9, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

An original copy of the 1964 'Meet The Beatles' album cover signed by John, Paul, George, and Ringo will be the headlining lot at the upcoming Music & Entertainment Signature Auction this month in Dallas, Texas. The copy of the Fab Four's first U.S.-release is expected to sell for $75,000.... Read More

Hermès Diamond Birkin Handbag Expected to Sell for $80K at Auction

Nov 10, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

An Hermès Diamond Birkin, with diamond and white gold hardware, is expected to fetch more than $80,000 at the upcoming Handbags & Luxury Accessories Signature Auction in early December. More than 550 luxury accessories by such industry stalwarts as Chanel, Gucci, Judith Leiber, and more than 100 Hermès handbags are going to the table at Heritage Auction's event.... Read More

Ty Cobb Game-Worn Uniform Expected to Sell for $300K at Auction

Oct 28, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Just in time for the World Series! Sports memorabilia collectors around the world are expected to take this pitch very seriously.... Read More

William Robinson Leigh Paintings Expected to Net $700K at Auction

Oct 21, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Two Western-motif paintings by W. R. Leigh that will be sold at Heritage Auctions' Art of the American West Signature Auction have combined pre-auction estimates of $700,000. These painting are from the collection of the family of Erik Jonsson, the co-founder of Texas Instruments and the former mayor of Dallas.... Read More

Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet & More at Signature Timepieces Auction in November

Oct 20, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Auction house Heritage Auctions will present its Signature Timepieces Auction, in New York City, this November. The featured lot is a one-of-three only ever made Audemars Piguet Diamond, Platinum and 24k Gold Quantieme Perpetual Automatique (above left).... Read More

John Wayne's Estate Auction Fetches $5.38 Million

Oct 13, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Paraphrasing a quote made famous by a tiger that has earned his stripes, things are great in the auction industry this year. Whether it is the math or the aftermath of the current economic situation, the demand for coveted collectibles this year has amped up sales reported by auction houses in 2011. This year continues to be one for auction-adventure stories.... Read More

1836 Colt Revolver Sets World Record for American-Made Gun at $977,500

Sep 23, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar  |  1 Comment

Heritage Auctions announced that a new world record for the sale of an American firearm occurred on Sunday, September 18, in Dallas, Texas, at its Dallas Signature Arms & Armor Auction.... Read More

Heritage Auctions $20 Million Worth of Coins and Collectibles

Sep 19, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Heritage Auctions’ recent Signature World and Ancient Coins Auction at the Long Beach Coin, Stamps & Collectibles Expo realized more than $20.5 million. The sale of a 1909 Korean gold-coin set for more than $1.39 million was the most expensive lot sold at the two-day auction held September 8-9, in Long Beach, California. The $20.5 million total sales established a record for a single auction in this category, which had began 11 years ago.... Read More

1855 $3 Gold Coin Sells for $1.32+ Million by Heritage Auctions

Aug 17, 2011  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

A very rare 1855 $3 gold coin that sold for $1,322,500 was the top-selling lot of Heritage Auction's Signature U.S. Coin & Platinum Night Auctions. The two-day auction, which took place August 11-12 in Chicago, Illinois, at the Marriott O'Hare, sold 95 percent of the available lots and took in more than $31.345 million.... Read More

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