Roy Lichtenstein’s 1964 ink and graphite on paper masterpiece, Sunrise; Sunset, is expected to realize more than $400,000 when it comes across the auction block as the lead lot in Heritage Auctions’ Oct. 23 Modern & Contemporary Art Signature Auction, taking place at the company’s Design District Annex, 1518 Slocum Street. “In 1964 Fiddler On [...]
30 September 2012 
Early American Coinage Highlights Dallas Signature Auction Offerings
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Several outstanding examples of early United States coinage will be featured as Heritage presents the Official Auction of the October 2012 National Money Show in Dallas. Floor auction sessions are scheduled for October 18 and 19 at the show, with non-floor sessions scheduled through Heritage Live on October 20 and 21. Part 1 of The [...]
28 September 2012 
Meteorite Evoking Edvard Munch’s Screan at Auction
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A 179-pound iron, 18-inch tall meteorite evocative of Edvard Munch’s famous masterpiece, The Scream — a version of which sold for $120 million earlier this year, is expected to bring more than $170,000+ itself when it comes across the auction block on October 14 at Heritage Auctions. “I’ve never seen a meteorite bring a smile to [...]
16 September 2012 
Nearly $20 Million in Rare Coins And Currency Sold in Long Beach
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Rare early proof coinage was featured as over $9.3 million in rare coins sold in the September 6-9 Heritage US Coins Signature Auction. The US Coin auction was one of four Heritage auctions held as official auctioneers of the Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo over the week. Overall, the Heritage Long Beach auctions combined [...]
9 September 2012 
Over $1.5 Million in Judaean Coins Sell in Shoshana II Auction
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A magnificent gold Aureus of the Roman Emperor Macrinus, dated to 218 AD, shattered pre-auction expectations, selling for $203,150 against a $40,000 estimate as a part of Heritage’s auction of the Shoshana Collection of Judaean Coins, Part 2. Overall, this auction, held September 5 in conjunction with the Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo, brought [...]
30 August 2012 
The Bob Durej Collection of Silver Age Marvels at Heritage
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Recently yet another extraordinary high-grade Silver Age Marvel collection came our way from Southern California, The Bob Durej Collection. The consignor was meticulous in his newsstand selection and preserved the books carefully over the ensuing decades, as you’ll see if you look at his auction listings! All bearing the tagline From the Bob Durej Collection. [...]
30 August 2012 
1926 Three Sheet Poster for The American Venus Leads $1.45 Million Movie Posters Auction
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The stunning three sheet movie poster for the lost 1926 Paramount big budget silent film The American Venus realized $35,850 to lead the day in Heritage Auctions’ July 25-26 Vintage Movie Posters Signature Auction in Beverly Hills. The auction realized, in total, more than $1.45 million. All prices include 19.5% Buyer’s Premium. “Demand was steady [...]
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