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Oil on canvas painting signed by the Old Lyme Association artist Gershon Camassar (Conn., 1908-1995), titled Gallagher’s Farm (circa 1950), one of five Camassars in the auction.

Paintings by Holmes Smith, Eric Sloane, Gershon Camassar are in EstateOfMind's October 15th auction

EstateOfMind Auctions / September 21st, 2022

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Gen. Frederick Von H. Kimble's WWII summer-weight, worsted wool tunic has brigadier general stars on each epaulet and a U.S. insignia on the collar (est. $300-$500).

Objects from World Wars I and II and the modern era to be auctioned online Sept. 29 by Bruneau & Co

/ September 20th, 2022

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Monuments Men and Women Foundation chairman and founder Robert M. Edsel delivering the commencement address to the AMOT first graduating class on August 12, 2022. Courtesy of the Monuments Men and Women Foundation

Monuments Men and Women Foundation Founder Robert M. Edsel Delivers Keynote Address Celebrating First Graduating Class of Army Monuments Officer Training

Monuments Men and Women Foundation / August 25th, 2022

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Magnificent circa 500-300 BC Greek Chalcidian tin bronze helmet. Bowl forged in one piece with high-arched eyebrows, teardrop-shape nose guard, articulated crescentic cheek-pieces formed for anatomic fit. Nearly 100% of tin plating preserved. Provenance: Important London collection of ancient art; previously acquired on the European art market; prior acquisition in Leipzig, Germany from E. Muller in the 1960s. Estimate: £10,000-£20,000 ($12,050-$24,100)

Apollo Art Auctions presents connoisseur’s selection of expertly vetted ancient and Islamic art, August 28

Apollo Galleries / August 22nd, 2022

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Brian Manifor, Morphy Auctions Firearms Acquisitions and Promotions Division specialist. Image provided by Morphy Auctions

Brian Manifor appointed Firearms Acquisitions & Promotions Specialist at Morphy Auctions

Morphy Auctions / August 4th, 2022

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Stunning Ancient Roman gold ring with D-shape garnet intaglio depicting a bust of the god Mercury carrying a caduceus. XLF testing confirms metallurgical content that suggests its ancient origin, with no modern trace elements. Weight: 9.31g. Provenance: a London gentleman, formerly in a London private collection, acquired on the UK and international art markets pre-2000. Estimate £10,000-£15,000 ($12,030-$18,045)

Apollo Art Auctions’ July 24 sale features magnificent antiquities, ancient and Asian art

Apollo Galleries / July 14th, 2022

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World War II U.S. correspondent’s group with a fixed bale M1 helmet, a Model 41 field jacket with patches on both sleeves, “Ike” jacket with patches, shirt, trousers, side cap (est. $400-$600).

Bruneau & Co.'s online-only Historic Arms & Militaria auction will be held on Thursday, July 21st

Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers / July 8th, 2022

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Pearl-handled Colt .41-caliber Army Special Revolver sent in 1909 as a shipment of one to J.B. Crook & Co., New York, with engraving by Cuno Helfricht’s shop that includes a carved steer’s head with ruby eyes on right side of grip. Special features include a checkered trigger and 4-pound trigger pull. Sold for $19,800 against an estimate of $8,000-$12,000

Antique Colts attracted strong bidding at Milestone’s $2M Premier Collectible Firearms Auction

Milestone Auctions / July 7th, 2022

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After Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860), unsigned circa-19th-century portrait of George Washington in his Continental uniform. Paper tag on verso notes painting was relined and restored in 1931 by Hannah Horner Field, Upper Darby, Pa. Framed size: 25 x 29in. Estimate $70,000-$100,000

Morphy’s July 12-14 Collectible Firearms & Militaria Auction features rare and important weapons and war relics

Morphy Auctions / July 5th, 2022

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Large amethyst cavern geode with deep purple crystals – a real show-stopper, 15 inches by 18 inches by 11 inches, from the Chunlin Zhu collection ($1,375).

Hundreds of collectibles change hands at Holabird's June Minerals Galore & Western Americana Auction

Holabird Western Americana / June 14th, 2022

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Extremely rare 17-star, 17-stripe U.S. flag with impeccable provenance from descendants of American naval hero Stephen Decatur Jr (1779-1820), who famously risked his life to avenge the death of his brother, Lt. James Decatur, following an 1804 U.S. attack on Barbary pirates’ ships in Tripoli harbor. Flag’s pattern, dating 1804-1812, coincides with period during which Stephen Decatur Jr was active in the US Navy. Sold for $46,740

Auction records are shattered at Morphy’s $7M Early Arms, Militaria and Extraordinary Firearms auction

/ June 9th, 2022

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1945 oil on board painting of a World War II U.S. Navy/Army/Air Force float plane (one of only ten built), with clouds, signed by artist Eric Sloane (N.Y./Conn., 1905-1985), framed ($4,625).

1945 painting of a WWII military float plane soars to $4,625 at EstateOfMind's May 21st estate auction

EstateOfMind Auctions / June 8th, 2022

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Group of six framed Thomas Kinkade reproduction prints, not signed or numbered. These are reproductions of paintings of cottages, bridges, and landscapes. A seventh print is not a Kinkade (est. $300-$400).

Holabird's 4-day Minerals Galore & Western Americana Auction will be held June 2-5 in Reno, Nevada

Holabird Western Americana / May 25th, 2022

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Very large and ornamental Ming Dynasty glazed pottery foo lion altar of 3-piece construction, circa 1368-1644 AD. Size: 925mm x 600mm. Provenance: property of London ancient art gallery; collection of Dr. E. Bourke, of Yonkers, New York. Estimate £20,000-£30,000 ($25,090-$37,635)

Apollo Galleries to auction classical and Asian antiquities, ancient jewelry and weaponry, May 14-15

Apollo Galleries / May 5th, 2022

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1945 oil on board painting of a World War II float plane (one of only ten built) with clouds, signed by artist Eric Sloane (N.Y./Conn., 1905-1985), 24 inches by 30 inches.

1945 oil on board painting of a World War II float plane will be auctioned May 21st by EstateOfMind

EstateOfMind Auctions / April 29th, 2022

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