The life of Lupita Tovar, it turns out, would make a great movie. In her 106 years on the planet, Tovar witnessed the advent of automobiles and antibiotics, of space travel and Snapchat. She made her way from a village in rural southern Mexico, where she was born during the outset of the country’s revolution, […]
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Titanic Heroics Highlighted in Gentleman Collector Auction: The Last Moments aboard the Titanic for Postal Clerk, Oscar Scott Woody
The usage of the word “titanic” accurately classified the luxury and grandeur of the White Star Line’s most famous vessel, and later the magnitude of the disaster that struck the “unsinkable ship.” UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) estimates that around 3 million shipwrecks lie in the depths of the oceans, but unlike […]
Walking Sticks, Figureheads and Longhorns – Oh My!
Four times a year, Heritage Auctions hosts a Fine & Decorative Arts auction alongside our specialized Signature Auctions. Each Fine & Decorative Arts auction hosts a myriad of gorgeous antique furniture, museum quality art, decorative art pieces, and a conglomeration of somewhat off-the-wall collector items. In past years, this specific line of auctions has hosted […]
Wine Regions of the World: Spotlight Burgundy
Burgundy, at its roots, is the motherland of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In modern times, it has become one of the singularly important zones of the wine world, and one that seems to be the driving force of the wine auction world. Over many generations, the parcels of land have been divided among siblings into […]
Seldom Seen Selections: 1879 Flowing Hair Stellas struck in Aluminum and Copper
In an effort to provide yet another outlet for the vast quantities of silver being mined in the western United States, John Adam Kasson proposed a four dollar gold piece, or Stella, which would be struck in a metric alloy containing 10% silver. The Stella was also one in a long line of ultimately futile […]
3 Must-Have Photographs to Add to Your Collection
If you are new to photography, deciding what to purchase can be intimidating. Similar to acquiring artwork, a photographer’s reputation and the image’s edition size and provenance are key. You should also keep in mind the period in which it came from, how it relates to the photographer’s career, and if it tells a powerful […]
Tales & Treasures of “The Fighting Doctor”: Charles B. Ewing
Hidden under a group of lovely but very unassuming lots is a history so rich, it is rather mind-blowing. Every piece of Native American, Pre-Columbian or Tribal art has its own unique and interesting history, steeped in tradition, mystical religion and ancient cultural practices. However, how many can say they own a piece of history […]
Unusual Guns On Target With Collectors
Firearms have a unique place in the world of collectibles. Regardless of someone’s political leanings and view about gun laws, they are important – not just for hunting and self-defense personal safety, but also as a part of history. Talk to someone who mentions having a big gun collection and the image that comes to […]
