Paintings

Book collectors, members of the trade and history buffs vied today for first editions, signed manuscripts and letters, collectibles and ephemera related to important figures in world history at Bonhams New York. The Winter Books & Manuscripts auction by the international fine arts auctioneers brought more than $850,000 and included a scarce copy of the … Read more

Antique arms, armor and modern sporting guns were the fancy of collectors and dealers on Tuesday, 20 November, 2007 during the $1.3-million auction at Bonhams & Butterfields in San Francisco. The day-long sale included multiple bidding battles as those in the salesroom competed with bidders on telephones from across the US and the globe. Among … Read more

Incredible historic documents of interest to private collectors and institutional curators come to auction in New York City on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 – including a German ‘Top Secret’ rocketry document, a scarce copy of the 1776 Declaration of Independence, rare signed papers of US Presidents and the document announcing the establishment of the State … Read more

This final auction of 2007 features a massive 52″ high 19th Century onyx and champleve clock as well as a fine 2 carat diamond and platinum ring. Other jewelry includes rings, 18K chains and a 14K heavy gold charm bracelet as well as a Men’s Patek Philippe watch in good running condition. Also highlighted is … Read more

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE:RBA) (TSX:RBA), the world’s largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, conducted 11 unreserved auctions in eight countries last week, tying its company record for the most unreserved industrial auctions conducted in one week. Highlights included a US$28 million auction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (on November 26 & 27, 2007); a US$25 million … Read more