One of the first coins ever struck at the United States Mint – an experimental 1792-dated copper cent with a small silver plug in its center – realized $1,150,000
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Rare Wizard of Oz Books 1st Editions
A rare complete set of Wizard of Oz first edition books are currently being offered on ebay for $150,000.
Photographic portrait of Charles Dickens’s wife, Catherine
A profile portrait of the wife of Charles Dickens, Catherine (1815-1879), by John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1810-1901), is to be sold at Bonhams, Knightsbridge, as part of the Photographs Sale on 17th May.
Annual American Indian Art Sale at Auction
Sotheby’s will present it’s annual sale of American Indian Art in New York, on 16 May. The auction will be led by An Important Nez Percé Beaded And Fringed Hide War Shirt which once belonged to Chief Joseph.
Girolamo Romanino picture of Christ Carrying the Cross at auction
Christie’s is to auction a picture of Christ Carrying the Cross by Girolamo Romanino. The painting is a masterpiece of Girolamo Romanino’s fully mature style and among the most potent and moving depictions of the theme in 16th century Italian art.
Robert Harrop Titanic Pug
In commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 Robert Harrop Design have introduced the Limited Edition Chocolate Pug Sailor.
Harmony Kingdom UK Event
The first Harmony Kingdom UK Event for a number of years will be held on the 8th September. This will be great news for Harmony Kingdom collectors in the UK. Peter Calvesbert will be on hand a grand raffle will include several pieces from his personal collection.
Collecting the Titanic 100 Years On – Titanic Memorabilia
The RMS Titanic left Southampton on the 10th April 1912 headed for New York. Four days later she hit an iceberg and on the 15th April she sank.
Titanic memorabilia at auction
In commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the R.M.S. Titanic’s ill-fated voyage, Bonhams will be offering a wide variety of rare Titanic memorabilia for its April 15 auction.
Thomas Kinkade ‘Painter of Light’ artist dies
“Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade has died at his home in Los Gatos, California. Thomas Kinkade was widely regarded as one of the foremost living painters of light and has also become known as ‘America’s Most Collected Living Artist’, with his work appearing on 10 million American homes.
