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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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Fine relief-carved flintlock Kentucky longrifle attributed to master gunsmith Leonard Reedy (Berks County, Pa., 1776-1837). Classic Reedy-style carving around the patchbox and barrel tang, and behind the cheekpiece. Pictured in ‘The Kentucky Rifle and Me’ by Edith Cooper. Estimate $40,000-$80,000

Military history comes to life at Morphy’s May 17-18 auction of Early Arms, Militaria and Firearms

Morphy Auctions / April 28th, 2022

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Fine Civil War 2nd Model Martial Henry rifle manufactured in 1865. Barrel shows late large 2-line barrel address with serial number stamped behind rear sight. Sold above high estimate for $48,000

Energized bidders aimed high at Milestone’s $2.5M Premier Collectible Firearms Auction

Milestone Auctions / April 5th, 2022

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Miniature portrait of Lt. Steele of the Royal Welsh Fuzileers (England, circa 1764), just 2 1/8 inches tall by 1 7/16 inches wide, in a gold case (est. $2,000-$3,000).

Bruneau & Co.'s April 9th Historic Arms & Militaria Auction will span multiple conflicts and generations

Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers / March 28th, 2022

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Bronze Taotie Mask with Ring Handle Northern Wei dynasty 4th-5th century Height: 27.4 cm. (10 3/4 in.) Width: 17.0 cm. (6 5/8 in.)

In the Year of the Tiger, Asia Week New York 2022 Roars Back with In-person Gallery Exhibitions, Auctions and Museum Shows

/ March 16th, 2022

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Greek Apulian red-figure wheel-thrown ritual krater (vase with ‘volute’ handles), image of ‘Lady of Fashion’ on verso, 680mm high. TL-tested by independent German laboratory Ralf Kotalla. Provenance: central London gallery; English estate collection; acquired in 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels; old European collection. Estimate $26,225-$52,450

Apollo Galleries’ March 27 Ancient, Chinese and Islamic Art Auction features magnificent cultural artifacts

Apollo Galleries / March 14th, 2022

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Authentic WWII German Luftwaffe M35 tri-color spray ‘chicken wire’ camouflage helmet known to collectors as a ‘Normandy’ style. Marked ‘ET68’ for the maker Eisenhuttenwerk/Herz. Luftwaffe eagle and national colors decals visible beneath camo paint. Vetted by Willi Zahn. Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Morphy’s March 15-17 Collectible Firearms & Militaria Auction features great rarities spanning four centuries

Morphy Auctions / March 2nd, 2022

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Fine Civil War 2nd Model Martial Henry rifle manufactured in 1865. Barrel shows late large 2-line barrel address with serial number stamped behind rear sight. Estimate $35,000-$45,000

Milestone to host its first-ever two-day Premier Collectible Firearms Auction, March 12-13

Milestone Auctions / February 23rd, 2022

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Rare and important Neo-Assyrian vessel, circa 800-600 BC, cut and hollowed out from a single large piece of solid rock crystal, 110mm x 90mm; weight 815g. Provenance: several UK private collections. Accompanied by CIRAM lab authentication test and its original 1990s scientific report from Professor W. G. Lambert. Estimate £40,000-£80,000

London’s Apollo Galleries welcomes New Year with Jan. 16 Ancient Art & Antiquities Auction

Apollo Galleries / January 5th, 2022

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Pair of signed and labeled art prints by the renowned Japanese landscape artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), titled Kura at Tomonoura and Lugano, each signed in pencil ($3,125).

Dali signed print and art prints signed by Hiroshi Yoshida change hands in Holabird's Dec. 17-19 auction

Holabird Western Americana / January 5th, 2022

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Rare and exceptional Mohawk Gasoline circular porcelain neon service station sign with Native American graphic and original cast-metal mounting stand. Produced in the 1930s for Mohawk Oil Co., Bakersfield, California. 9.0+ condition. Sold at Morphy’s Oct. 3-4, 2021 Automobilia & Petroliana Auction for its high-estimate price of $120,000

Morphy Auctions reports blockbuster year with 2021 sales exceeding $50 million

Morphy Auctions / December 30th, 2021

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USS Arizona BB39 lifebuoy, or life ring, recovered during Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese military’s attack on Pearl Harbor by a Hawaiian contract mechanic, Ernest K. Morita, who was nearby during the attack, transported the wounded to Fort Shafter Hospital, and personally retrieved the lifebuoy.

Morphy’s Dec. 14-17 auction features firearms and militaria, including presentation and Civil War swords, Lincoln Indian Peace Medal and personal flask

Morphy Auctions / December 7th, 2021

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1812 silver medal presented by the U.S. Congress to Lt. Alexander Scammel Wadsworth, for gallantry in the naval battle USS Constitution vs. HMS Guerriere ($40,590).

18th century powder horns and an 1812 silver Hull presentation medal headline Bruneau & Co.'s Nov. 20 auction

Converse & Company / November 30th, 2021

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Button from Titanic barber (and survivor) Charles Weikman, whose daughter gave the button to one of her high school teachers in Palmyra, N.J., a button collector; a note from her is attached.

Mohawk Arms' Dec. 18 auction features items from the Titanic, Rear Admiral Byrd, Charles Lindbergh

Mohawk Arms / November 10th, 2021

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