Popularity often has a finite lifespan. Whether for an actor, athlete, political candidate, there usually comes a time when the public is ready for the next big thing. Buy, Value or Appraise Your Fine Art – Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures Bid or buy art for sale, value your item, or request a free appraisal to sell […]
From Takeoff to Touchdown: Artifacts Flown on the Two Most Important Flights in History
As would be expected, Heritage Auctions’ Space Exploration Auction Featuring The Armstrong Family Collection™ Nov. 1-3 in Dallas is full of amazing artifacts relating to the first man to walk on the moon, from buttons to medals to flags to photos to an early flight suit. Suffice to say there is nothing like it anywhere, […]
Ed Asner’s Love of Comics to Benefit Special Needs Community in Charity Auction
To many, Ed Asner is, and always will remain “Lou Grant,” the newsroom chief with the crusty exterior that hides a sensitive side, a warm affection for his co-workers at WJM, the Minneapolis television station on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. His gruff voice and ornery scowl could make his employees tremble, but his compassion […]
A Lifetime of Collecting: George Armstrong Custer and the Battle of Little Bighorn
Piecing together an elite collection in any category requires extensive time and energy, both in acquisition of materials and in studying of the subject of choice. Such is the case with Glen Swanson, around whose collection Heritage Auctions built its June “Legends of the West” auction. Growing up in Mandan, N.D., Swanson had an uncle […]
Steve Ditko: Farewell to a Legend of Comic Book Art
The world of comics and comic art lost a legend with the June 29 death of Steve Ditko, who has the unusual distinction of being one of the most beloved and revered comic artists of all time … and unquestionably underappreciated. Just about anyone who recognizes Ditko’s name knows him as the co-creator of The […]
Bringing Pinocchio to Life through Disney Animation
As only the second animated film released by Disney Studios, the 1940 classic, Pinocchio, remains to be one of the most beloved movies ever made. Originally written by Carlo Collodi, as the Adventures of Pinocchio, Walt Disney brought the story to life through stunning character artwork and beautiful animation which changed the way animated movies […]
Marilyn Monroe Photos Showcase Classic Film Roles
As her white flowy dress blows up from the air below, Marilyn Monroe quickly pushes the dress down, smiling cheekily at the camera. We’ve all seen this photo. Without fail, Monroe has provided the world with some of the most prolific images, and never failed to grab the attention of photographers. Our Photographs Auction on […]
Five for Friday: Super Bowl Rings
Athletes have numerous reasons for putting themselves through the years of training and the pain of injuries in order to play their particular sports. For almost all of them, one reason that appears at or near the top of their list is the pursuit of “the ring.” The ring, of course, is the prize awarded […]
