Ken Hall Press Releases

The auction is loaded with outstanding historical material in many collecting categories, from autographs, documents, and archives, to books, photos, artwork, and relics – 448 lots in all.

Categories include contemporary and fine art; Western art; decorative arts; Asian art; silver; watches and timepieces; jewelry; collectibles; and books. Previews will be held Oct. 16 & 17

Featured: Tall, framed porcelain advertising thermometer for Mail Pouch Tobacco; 1912 Ives fire hose reel, 26in long with original figures; rarely-seen Reed "Gem of the Ocean" toy riverboat, nearly 30in long

Featured: Original Todd McFarlane pen-and-ink artwork for Amazing Spider-Man #302 (Marvel Comics, July 1988), first-printing issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (Mirage Studios, 1984)

Also offered will be art glass, including French cameo, English cameo, Loetz, plated amberina, Greentown chocolate glass, sterling silver flatware, a biscuit jar collection, fine furniture, more.

Highlights: Hand-painted polychrome bronze sculpture by Stanley Wanlass, $34,800; handsome 1929 Franklin Series 11 automobile, $13,200; service station sign, Franklin Motor Cars, $10,200

Highlights: Oscar Heyman fancy colored diamond necklace; Bvlgari Serpenti Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K gold diamond bracelet with secret watch; 1959 Rolex GMT-Master gilt Bakelite "Pepsi" wristwatch

The fully-curated sale features Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial art, Native American, and fossils on Day 1, followed by Greek, Roman, Egyptian, African/Tribal and Asian art and relics on Day 2

Overall the two-day sale features American pottery, Vermont Federal furniture, painted country pieces, British portraiture, sporting art, Old Masters, modern prints and contemporary design.

The auction is loaded with outstanding historical material in many collecting categories, from autographs, documents, and archives, to books, photos, artwork, and relics – 409 lots in all.