Rediscovering an Isamu Noguchi Masterwork
THE HANDMADE MARBLE-TOPPED TABLE IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR KNOWN EXAMPLES AND HAS BEEN IN ONE FAMILY’S HOME FOR MORE THAN SIX DECADES
On the Record With Vintner and Art Collector Fred Schrader
THE NAPA VALLEY LEGEND TALKS WORLD-CLASS WINES, RECORD-SETTING PAINTINGS AND THE UPCOMING AUCTIONS OF HIS WIDE-RANGING COLLECTIONS
This Vintage Toy Collection Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
G.I. JOE ACTION FIGURES AND ARTWORK JOIN BATMAN PLAY SETS AND WACKY PACKAGES ILLUSTRATIONS IN ONE RECESS-READY ASSEMBLAGE
Decoding the Collector Gene
IS YOUR COLLECTING HABIT IN YOUR DNA? WHILE IT’S NOT SETTLED SCIENCE, OUR AUTHOR THINKS IT JUST MIGHT BE.
Go Go Power Rangers!
COSTUMES AND PROPS FROM THE BELOVED FRANCHISE’S 30-PLUS-YEAR LEGACY — INCLUDING THE GREATEST MEGAZORD EVER ASSEMBLED — FILL THIS MIGHTY, MORPHIN, ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME AUCTION
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The Ballad of Gordon Lightfoot
NOVEMBER 17 AUCTION IS AN ALL-ACCESS PASS TO GUITARS, GOLD RECORDS, HANDWRITTEN SET LISTS AND MORE FROM THE SINGER-SONGWRITER’S ESTIMABLE COLLECTION
The Superwoman of Comic Book Collecting
CHRISTINE FARRELL SPENT DECADES ASSEMBLING A COMPLETE DC COMICS COLLECTION, INCLUDING SOME OF COMICDOM’S RAREST AND HIGHEST-GRADED TITLES
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Heritage Specialists Aviva Lehmann and Sarahjane Blum Discuss the Ties That Bind American and Illustration Art
Two November 15 auctions celebrate the best in both categories
Editor’s Picks
Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions
Fine Silver
Produced in San Antonio circa 1855, this Samuel Bell coin silver cup is typical of Bell’s drinking vessels. The Texas-based silversmith purportedly used Mexican reales to produce tableware, spurs, Bowie knives and jewelry at his adobe storefront. Clientele listed in the company’s register included Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant and other prominent military figures, including Sam Houston, who wore a pair of Bell silver spurs at the Battle of San Jacinto.
A Rare Samuel Bell Coin Silver Cup, circa 1855
Auction: November 13
Comic Art
Making his first appearance 50 years ago in the pages of The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine was created as an antagonist for the Green Goliath. Over the decades, he became a fan favorite and one of Marvel’s most recognizable heroes, making the leap to cartoons, video games and even live action. But it all began with these character sketches from the mind of Marvel legend John Romita Sr., who drew a turnaround, head shot and profile of Wolvy’s iconic first costume.
John Romita Sr. Wolverine Character Concept Original Art, 1974
Auction: November 21-24
Action Figures
R2-D2 is arguably Star Wars’ most famous droid, and Kenner’s first R2-D2 action figure is arguably responsible for a large slice of the character’s fame. R2-D2 was one of the first four action figures released by Kenner in 1977, and this artwork of the character was created for the back of the action figure blister cards, which showed previews of the other Star Wars figures in the line and provided millions of children the opportunity to dream of the next addition to their collection.
Star Wars R2-D2 Card Back Original Packaging Artwork (Kenner, 1978-81)
Auction: December 4