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Franz Joseph I-Commissioned Neo-Gothic Terracotta Chimney Piece Auction

March 9, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Auctions at 9:51 am | (1) Comment »

At the center of an upcoming Sotheby’s auction is this amazing piece of antiquity, a rare Franz Joseph I-commissioned Neo-Gothic Terracotta Chimney Piece.

Made in the late 19th century, this 8.5-ft. tall chimney frame was built to stand guard at one of the many large fireplaces in the Hapsburg family palaces.  This antique piece is expected to fetch around $700,000 in the upcoming Sotheby’s’ Origines, Architecture & Heritage, Decoration and Garden Statuary auction in Paris.

Rare 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Coup Up For Auction

March 3, 2010 | Posted by Allison as Auctions, Fast & Furious Cars at 9:49 am | Comments »

Honestly, there’s nothing sexier than a fine, silk suit and a luxury vintage car, is there?  That’s why we’re all hot and bothered over Gooding & Company’s upcoming auction March 12.

The auction will feature a stellar collection of Pininfarina-styled Ferraris, including the most sexy of the pack, a very rare 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast Coup.  One of only 36 ever made, this extremely rare vintage vehicle will probably go for close to $1 million if not over.  Only wish it was me shouting numbers that day.

Christie’s Hong Kong Auction Sets Record

November 30, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy, Auctions at 11:51 am | Comments »

A recent auction at Christie’s in Hong Kong has set a record.

The overall Christie’s Asian art auction brought in more than $79 million, with a unidentified Asian private buyer winning a large Chu Teh-Chun painting.

Bernie Madoff’s Personal Possessions Estate

November 10, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Auctions at 11:14 am | Comments »

Bernie Madoff’s personal possessions will soon be up for auction at a US Marshals sale, as you do.

From his Rolex watches to a satin New York Mets jacket as well as art, golf clubs and stationary, this auction will pretty much have everything and anything Madoff.

Be sure to be at the Gaston & Sheehan Auctioneers Inc come November 14 at 10am if you wanna get your hands on some.

18th Century Russian Mini Portrait Sold At Auction

November 9, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy, Auctions at 11:40 am | (1) Comment »

A miniature portrait of 18th century Russian Czar Peter the Great has just sold at auction for $1.3 million.

Sotheby’s auction house hosted the event where the diamond-encrusted frame received much attention.  This mini portrait pictured with Czar in blue cape and sash, there are thought to be 10 of these minis given to Peter’s subjects during his Russian reign.

Jean-Michel Basquiat Brother Sausage Painting Auction

November 5, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Artsy Fartsy, Auctions at 11:01 am | (2) Comments »

Mark November 10 on your calendar if you’re a huge Jean-Michel Basquiat fan.

Basquiat’s Brother Sausage six-paneled painting will go up for auction at Christie’s and is expected to fetch somewhere in the neighborhood of $12 million.  The auction is part of the New York Christie’s Post-War and Contemporary Art auction which will also include Andy Warhol’s 1963 Tunafish Disaster.

Nicolas Cage Bel-Air Estate Auction

September 11, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Auctions, Estate of the Day at 8:00 am | (1) Comment »

Nicolas Cage is feeling pretty motivated to sell his Bel-Air estate as he has given up on the luxury real estate market and is instead going with the auction approach.

The 1940s mansion that has been owned by both Tom Jones and Dean Martin in the past will be up for a sealed-bid auction sale come September 24.  Featuring 6 bedrooms, large theater and wine cellar, the property has been listed as high as $35 million but can be yours for the minimum starting bid of $9.95 million.

Ouch, Nic must need to unload and fast.

1989 Legend of Zelda Collector Plate On eBay

September 3, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Auctions at 9:50 am | (1) Comment »

If only you had saved that old 1989 Legend of Zelda Collector Plate, you too could be making a killing on eBay.

One of the rarest collectible plates around, this here 1989 Legend of Zelda Collector Plate is being listed on eBay for an astounding $15,000.  Now, who’s going to buy it may be another matter all together, but if you’re a die hard Zelda fan, this is the one for you, and the record books.

Autographed Sarah Palin Xbox 360 Console

August 10, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Auctions at 10:15 am | Comments »

She may not have made it to the White House, but Sarah Palin has always had an eye for the public.

Palin recently autographed an Xbox 360 video game console that is now up for auction.  You would be surprised to note that the auction’s opening bid is an astounding $1.1 million. 

Wow, isn’t Palin easy enough to find and get her to sign some more Xboxes?  Sheesh.

John Dillinger’s Double Derringer Gun for Sale

July 6, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Auctions at 10:00 am | Comments »

As movie-goers filed into theaters this weekend for Johnny Depp’s take on John Dillinger in the film Public Enemies, Dallas auction house Heritage Auctions was planning their own July Dillinger debut.

Heritage Auctions plans on selling a Remington .41 caliber Double Derringer that was confiscated from Dillinger in 1934.  The historical piece will be placed on the virtual auction block come July 25 so you better get busy saving.  The Derringer is expected to go for around $35k.

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