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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

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2nd Cents Auctions , based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in an eclectic mix of collectibles—everything from rock and roll memorabilia to retro tech, vinyl, and video games. For anyone into geek culture or nostalgia-driven collecting, this sale had some hidden gems. cm, the piece appeared authentically aged and beautifully worn.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Terracotta Sculpture, a Hobby Race Car Model

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Estimated at just $5,000–$20,000, it shocked the room by selling for a remarkable $184,500, likely a record for the artist. Despite some age cracks and expertly blended touch-ups, the figure retained a strong presence and sold for $41,820—just ahead of a similar Robb piece that brought in slightly less.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard

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Also included in the Vogt sale were two paintings by French artist Edouard Cortes, a rare sight in a South Texas auction, though not entirely unprecedented—Vogt has sold a dozen Cortes works in the past six years. These books were part of a larger comic collection that looked like a jackpot find for the auction house.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Howard Pyle Painting, Pokémon Cards

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If you’re in the area, Placer’s auctions are well worth the visit: fun, accessible, and clearly plugged into the collecting zeitgeist. With age-related wear noted, it still maintained a commanding presence that resonated with collectors. at Lion and Unicorn. Measuring 11″ x 8.5″

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Insights on Auction Sales: David Hockney Lithograph, Bobby Orr Jersey

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This cheerful color lithograph, numbered 101/1000 and signed by the artist, came bound as a single-page book complete with its original slipcase. Buyorbidonit hosted a charming estate sale in Hardeeville, SC, featuring 334 lots from the estate of Geoffrey Bennison, the renowned British-American artist and interior designer.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Paintings, Hot Wheels, Vintage Photobooks

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But dig a little deeper and you’d see the paper backing and frame wore their age with the kind of grace only decades can bestow. Still, it presented well under natural light and resonated with buyers despite its age-worn charm. The Collectibles Scene 105 vintage Hot Wheels sold for $7,316 at MaxSold. Mauret” sold for $6,250.

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Insights on Auction Sales: A Tobacco Can, a Russian Painting

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Conversation Starter A vibrant toucan by renowned glass artist Licio Zanett sold for $3,250 at Lion and Unicorn. In the delightful oddity department, Lion and Unicorn Auctions featured a flock of Murano glass sculptures, the most whimsical being a vibrant toucan by renowned glass artist Licio Zanetti.