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An auction standout is this over-the-top Chinese opium bed ($500-5,000) that is elaborately decorated and carved, measuring 100 inches tall.

More Is More On The Red Carpet At Benefit Shop Foundation Sept. 30

Benefit Shop Foundation, Inc. / September 17th, 2020

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Mosaic tile by Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) made in 1950 and included in the artist’s online catalogue raisonne (est. $30,000-$50,000).

Artworks by Lichtenstein, Blanchard, Benton, others are in Neue Auctions' Sept. 26th online sale

Neue Auctions / September 18th, 2020

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Dr. Joshua Tauber, Morphy Auctions’ newly appointed Antique Lamps and Lighting Consultant.

Dr. Joshua Tauber appointed Antique Lamps & Lighting Consultant at Morphy Auctions

Morphy Auctions / September 18th, 2020

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Portrait of Oonagh Guinness (1910-1995), the Anglo-Irish socialite, society hostess and art collector, by Philip de László (Austro-Hungarian/U.K., 1869-1937) ($324,500).

Oil portrait painting of Oonagh Guinness by Philip de Laszlo soars to $324,500 at Ahlers & Ogletree

Ahlers & Ogletree / September 17th, 2020

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Golf ball signed by America’s very first man in space, Alan Shepard (est. $4,000-$6,000). Shepard signed it for the consignor – a former friend of the astronaut.

Grant Zahajko will conduct a NASA, space and aviation collectibles auction October 1st, live and online

Grant Zahajko Auctions / September 16th, 2020

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Only known Boston Red Sox 1916 World Championship button, unusually large 6in size, advertises ‘Alpen Brau – Detroit’s Champion Beer’ and features images of manager Bill Carrigan plus 24 teammates, including future Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Herb Pennock and Harry Hooper. Provenance: personal collection of the late Dr. Paul Muchinsky. Opening bid: $10,000. Bidding on the button closes on Sept. 23.

1916 BoSox World Series championship button showing Babe Ruth will be in Hake's Sept. 23rd auction

Hake's Auctions / September 16th, 2020

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Marc Dennis, America, 2019. 285 jigsaw puzzle pieces, traditional paper puzzle, ESKA premium board, gloss finish, magnetic puzzle. Image: Marc Dennis Studio and Art x Puzzles Collector Edition of 20 + 2 AP. Image courtesy Marc Dennis Studio and Art x Puzzles

Puzzles With Purpose Initiative Features Work of Top Artists In Puzzle Sales to Benefit Relief Efforts

/ September 14th, 2020

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Presentation copy of a Russian book celebrating the 10th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China in October 1959, 588 pages, signed by Chairman Mao Zedong (est. $200,000-$300,000).

Book signed by Mao Zedong could bring $200,000-$300,000 in University Archives auction, Sept. 30

University Archives / September 15th, 2020

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Chapuis Armes (France) Juxtapose Progress shotgun, 20 gauge, 2-shot side-by-side, ornately engraved and with special markings ‘WLM & Co. Scottsdale AC’ stamped underside of barrel. Comes with Chapuis Armes France fitted hard-side carry case. Estimate $4,000-$7,000

Stephenson's September 17th Firearms & Militaria auction features an important estate collection

Stephenson's Auctioneers & Appraisers / September 14th, 2020

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Oil on canvas Old Master painting of Isabella de Medici, from the Circle of (or by) Allessandro Allori (Italian, 1535-1607), 33 inches by 26 ½ inches.

Artworks by Beihong Xu, Allessandro Allori are in EstateOfMind's October 3rd two-session auction

EstateOfMind Auctions / September 14th, 2020

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Background, Princess Mononoke (1997), © 1997 Studio Ghibli - ND

Hayao Miyazaki Retrospective Will Be The Inaugural Exhibition at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

/ September 11th, 2020

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Backdrop replicating Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement,” made for Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer Studios’ film The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968). Courtesy of the Art Directors Guild Archives; JC Backings; and Melinda Sue Gordon, Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers

'Hollywood’s Sistine Chapel: Sacred Sets for Stage & Screen' Opens at McNay Art Museum

/ September 10th, 2020

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Two paintings by Gabriele Münter (German, 1877-1962) will be sold, including this gorgeous oil on board titled Dame im Park, Mariahalde (est. $150,000-$250,000).

Artworks by Munter, Calder, Kent, William Merritt Chase, others are in Cottone's Oct. 3rd online auction

Cottone Auctions / September 10th, 2020

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Museum-quality marble and bronze depiction of Othello by Pietro Calvi (Italian, 1833-1885), executed in Milan circa 1870, 36 inches tall, with original handkerchief (est. $60,000-$80,000).

Items from the estate of T. Boone Pickens will be sold online, Sept. 12-15, by J. Garrett Auctioneers

J. Garrett Auctioneers / September 7th, 2020

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Canadian 1920s tin litho sign for Mother Hubbard Shoes, 60 inches by 30 inches in the original wood frame (est. CA$3,500-$5,000).

Miller & Miller will hold an online-only Music Machines, Coin-Ops & Advertising auction, Sept. 19

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. / September 4th, 2020

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