Many of the California couple's rare and beautifully-preserved toys boasted provenance from legendary collectors of the hobby's earliest days; some were important book examples Carpenter (American) cast-iron Tally Ho horse-drawn coach. All original, including the removable figures. Size: 26in long. Finest example known. Provenance: Curtis and Linda Smith collection, Bob and Jackie Stewart collection, Bernard Barenholtz collection. Finished as top lot of the sale at $120,000 against an estimate of $50,000-$75,000 VINELAND, N.J. – Part I of a remarkable collection of antique toys and banks amass ..read more

After Giambologna, Two Patinated Bronze Allegorical Figures of Astronomy and Architecture Fetches $500,000 New York: Amidst the dazzling array of Asian art treasures in the Shahmoon Family Collection Asian, European and Other Works of Art, one of the four sales presented by Lark Mason Associates on iGavelAuctions.com, during Asia Week New York, was one standout that attracted a great deal of excitement and competitive bidding. Surpassing all expectations, After Giambologna, Two Patinated Bronze Allegorical Figures of Astronomy and Architecture achieved a remarkable $500,000 far exceeding its e ..read more

Second in series of sales featuring famed assemblage of antique and vintage toys includes avant-garde Atom Jet Racer, huge selection of European antique tin toys, motorcycles, boxed Tonkas, battery ops Large and wildly futuristic Yonezawa (Japan) tin friction #58 Atom Jet racer with driver inside clockwork. Beautiful colors, graphics and details. Both friction and motor sound are functional. Length: 26in. Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Last October antique and vintage toy fans added a new chapter to the legend of Elmer's Auto and Toy Museum, which closed its doors in 2022 after 2 ..read more

Top lots: Caille Bros Musical Triple Eclipse upright slot machine, $147,600; figural Mr Peanut point-of-purchase roaster/dispenser, $135,300; Caille Bros Loving Cup dual-wheel slot machine, $79,950 Extremely rare Caille Bros (Detroit) musical Triple Eclipse upright slot machine comprising three separate machines (5¢, 50¢, 5¢) in one stunning oak cabinet. Serial No. 121, the earliest of four extant examples of this model. Provenance includes Dobby Doc collection amassed in the 1930s/'40s and discovered in a Nevada warehouse in the late 1960s. Sold for $147,600 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Morphy's April 1 ..read more

봄을 맞아 국내 아트페어들이 줄줄이 기지개를 켠다. 이를 통해 올해 국내 미술시장 판도와 경향성을 가늠해 보는 한편 현재 침체기에서 반등 여부를 판단하는 계기가 될 것으로 보인다.  2024 화랑미술제 전시 전경 (제공. 화랑미술제 운영위원회) 한국에서 가장 오래된 화랑미술제는 올해 42회를 맞아 지난 3일부터 156개 갤러리가 1만여점 작품을 선보이며 닷새동안 진행했다. 관람객은 5만 8천여 명이 다녀갔다. 행사를 주최한 한국화랑협회는 매출액을 공개하지 않았다. 참여 갤러리들은 MZ세대 컬렉터들의 취향에 맞춰 신진 아티스트들에게 무게를 줬다. 이에 200만~500만 원대 신진 작가들의 작품이 판매 호조를 보인 것으로 알려졌다.  특히 39세 이하 작가들 작품을 모은 특별전 ‘줌인'이 관심을 끌었다. 570여 명 작가가 응모했고, 10명의 작품이 선발돼 전시된 가운데, 관람객 투표와 전문가 심사를 통해 3인에게 상을 줬다. 황달성 한국화랑협회 회장은 "기존 컬렉터들에게는 또 다른 취향 발견의 기회가, 신규 컬렉터들에게는 미술 시장 입문의 기회가 됐다"고 말했다. 뒤를 이어 2024브리즈 아트페어가 18 ..read more

Korean art fairs are stretching out one after another this spring. This will serve as an opportunity to gauge the landscape and trend of the domestic art market this year and to judge whether the Korean art market will rebound from the current downturn. Marking its 42nd anniversary this year, Galleries Art Fair was held for five days from April 3, 2024, with 156 galleries displaying more than 10,000 pieces. More than 58,000 visitors attended. The Galleries Association of Korea, which hosted the event, did not disclose the sales figures. Participating galleries gave weight to emerging artists t ..read more

Julien's of Beverly Hills, CA held its Tony Bennett: A Life Well Lived auction from April 18 to 19, 2024 at the Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame at Lincoln Center in New York City. This 784-lot sale featured a full range of fine and decorative artwork, jewelry and watches, honors and awards, ephemera, and other materials from the estate of Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, 1926 - 2023). Bennett is considered by many to be one of the most popular, collaborative, and prolific entertainers of all time. Throughout his career, he sold north of 50 million records worldwide. Bennett was also kn ..read more

Long considered an icon of Nantucket's culture, woven wood baskets from the island are highly prized collectibles and works of decorative art. Nantucket baskets are known for their excellent craftsmanship and meticulous style. A selection of these baskets will soon be available with Rafael Osona Auctions in the company's Annual Spring Daffodil Weekend Auction, to be held on April 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM EDT.  Nest of five vintage Bill and Judy Sayle oval Nantucket baskets, circa 2000. Image courtesy of Rafael Osona Auctions.  Woven baskets have long been made on Nantucket by Native Ameri ..read more

Many pieces were previously owned by eminent Egyptologists, archaeologists and private collectors including Mrs B Ellison, Dr Rudolf Schmidt, Axel Guttmann, the Barbier-Mueller family and more    Rare Egyptian Stone And Wood Pseudo-canopic Jars LONDON – Following a triumphant January auction that introduced The Prince Collection, Dr Ivan Bonchev, Director of Apollo Art Auctions, takes pleasure in announcing an April 27-28 auction replete with rare and immensely important cultural artifacts from several collections of great renown.  Among the highlights are precious objects ..read more

Morphy's to launch series of auctions featuring Rich and Sharon Penn's exceptional personal collection of antique advertising and country store antiques, Dec. 6-8, 2024 in Las Vegas Rich Penn, who joins Morphy Auctions in the newly-created role of Market Development Officer, and his wife Sharon Penn. Photo by Kodi Steffen DENVER, Pa. – Dan Morphy, founder and president of Morphy Auctions, announced today that renowned Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist Rich Penn has joined Morphy's in the newly-created role of Market Development Officer. From his base in Waterloo, Iowa ..read more