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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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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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