Yankee Artifacts Fail to Bring Big Bids
The last ball hit out of Yankee Stadium did not leave the auction block Saturday in an auction of more than 400 Yankees artifacts at Madison Square Garden. nytimes.com |
The Sword of Consumption
An auction in December will feature a light saber from the movie “Star Wars,” Indiana Jones’s whip and trusty durable hat, and a cowl from “Batman Begins.” nytimes.com |
Under Gavel, Where Loss Transforms Into Gain
A traveling auction company tries to persuade people that properties other people lost through foreclosure are their chance at a bargain. nytimes.com |
Art Auction Highlights a Financial Downfall
The sale at Phillips de Pury totaled $37.9 million, but many seasoned collectors who attended declined to bid. nytimes.com |
Jackson Collectors Open Their Wallets at Auction
On the anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, collectors once again showed they were willing to pay tribute to the pop star. nytimes.com |