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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Detroit Hires Christie's to Appraise Museum Collection
Washington Post - August 5th, 2013 23:52

The bankrupt city of Detroit has hired Christie's to appraise the Detroit Institute of Arts' renowned collection in a move that further poses the risk that works from the museum will be sold to alleviate the city's $18 billion debt load.

This circa-1900 Campbell's Soup tin sign is expected to realize $40,000-$60,000 when it is auctioned Oct. 4-6.

Antique Campbell's Soup tin advertising sign expected to bring $40,000-$60,000 at Oct. 4-6 auction

(ANN ARBOR, Mich.) – The lifetime collection of Don and Diane Sayrizi – advanced collectors in many categories, but especially antique advertising – plus consignments from over 100 other ...

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	RARE $4 COIN COULD SELL FOR $1.5 MILLION AT BONHAMS LOS ANGELES Release Date: 05 August 2013 Los Angeles — Bonhams will offer an extraordinary 1880 $4 Stella Coiled Hair Cameo coin, estimated to sell for between $1,000,000-1,500,000, in the September 23 Coins and Medals auction. The coin is one of many highlights from the Tacasyl Collection of Magnificent United States Proof Gold Coins ... Read more

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