On the Record With Rare Book Collector David Aronovitz
THE LIFELONG READER REFLECTS ON FIVE DECADES IN THE BOOK BUSINESS AS HIS LANDMARK SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY LIBRARY HEADS TO AUCTION
You Don’t Need Millions to Collect Picasso
WHILE HIS PAINTINGS CAN COMMAND NINE-FIGURE PRICES, PICASSO’S PRINTS AND CERAMICS OFFER A COMPELLING AND ACCESSIBLE ENTRY INTO ONE OF ART HISTORY’S MOST PROLIFIC CAREERS
A Defining Moment for George Morrison
THE NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST’S LAYERED ABSTRACTIONS, ROOTED IN PLACE AND MEMORY, ARE FINALLY RECEIVING THE ATTENTION THEY HAVE LONG DESERVED
From the Moon and Beyond
RARE LUNAR AND MARTIAN METEORITES, FORMED ACROSS VAST DISTANCES AND MILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF YEARS, OFFER COLLECTORS A TANGIBLE CONNECTION TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM
The Guitar at the Heart of Rock’s Most Famous Triangle
ERIC CLAPTON’S 1913 GIBSON ‘PATTIE,’ PLAYED ALONGSIDE GEORGE HARRISON DURING THEIR FABLED 1960S WRITING SESSIONS, CROSSES THE BLOCK AT HERITAGE
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How a Hand-Built Millennium Falcon Rewrote What a Model Can Be
CREATED WITH ORIGINAL TECHNIQUES AND THOUSANDS OF VINTAGE PARTS, CRAFTSMAN SEAN SIDES’ VERSION OF THE STAR WARS ICON BLURS THE LINE BETWEEN REPLICA AND ARTIFACT
Introducing the Bernadine Johnston Héritier Collection: A Pioneer’s Legacy in Semiprecious Gems
AFTER DECADES HIDDEN FROM VIEW, THE TRAILBLAZING GEM DEALER’S EXTRAORDINARY STONES REEMERGE AS ONE-OF-A-KIND JEWELS
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Auction Preview: Heartbeat of a Cartoon
The May 9-10 event features nearly 1,000 lots of Disney animation drawings from Steamboat Willie, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, and more
Editor’s Picks
Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions
Watches & Fine Timepieces
The Oyster Perpetual Rolex DeepSea in 18k yellow gold, which debuted at Watches & Wonders in 2024, maintains the extreme technical capabilities of the line while introducing a level of opulence previously reserved for Rolex’s Submariner or Yacht-Master. Despite its luxury material, the professional-grade dive watch maintains a depth rating of 3,900 meters (12,800 feet) while commanding attention through the bold contrast between the radiant yellow gold and the electric blue lacquer dial and ceramic bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date DeepSea Full Set, Ref. 136668LB
Auction: April 24
U.S. Coins
The 1933 Indian eagle is one of the great American numismatic rarities of the 20th century. PCGS and NGC have combined to certify 38 coins, all in Mint State grades, including an unknown number of resubmissions and crossovers. The present coin, which exhibits sharply detailed design elements throughout, first surfaced in the collection of Louis E. Eliasberg Sr., the only numismatist to ever complete a full collection of U.S. federal coinage by date, mintmark, and major variety. It has not been publicly offered since 2008.
1933 $10 MS65 PCGS. CAC
Auction: April 29-May 2
Modern Design
Dale Chihuly’s celebrated Chandelier series, begun in 1992, represents a bold exploration of scale, color, and immersive form. While many of these extravagant works are monumental, this example is well suited for a domestic setting, offering the same dynamic visual impact on a more intimate scale. Measuring approximately 5 feet in length and 7 feet in diameter, the chandelier is composed of intricately arranged hand-blown glass elements that radiate movement and light, embodying Chihuly’s signature organic aesthetic.