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Recovered at Sea: The Lost Artifacts of the Titanic

September 27, 2023

In an effort to preserve its history, many Titanic artifacts have found their way to museums, but some have remained within the families of passengers – including one family heirloom heading to auction.

Tickets to Ford’s Theatre: The Eyewitnesses of Lincoln’s Assassination

September 20, 2023

On April 14, 1865, two playgoers attending a production of "Our American Cousin" became eyewitnesses to President Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Now, those two tickets will be heading to auction in September 2023.

Think Simple: The Emotional Appeal Behind Apple’s Marketing

July 25, 2023

In Apple's more than 45 years of revolutionizing technology, they have released countless ad campaigns. However, not all of these were hits, so how did this tech empire create its lasting image?

Countdown of the Top Ten Prices Ever Paid at RR Auction

July 5, 2023

Since our inception in 1976, RR Auction has seen some unique and one-of-a-kind pieces that have sold for astronomical prices. Join RR's Bobby Livingston as he goes through the top ten highest-priced items ever sold.

Consignors Expect RR Auction’s 60th Anniversary JFK Auction to Fetch Top Dollar for Their John F. Kennedy Rarities

June 27, 2023

RR Auction will be celebrating JFK's assassination with our 60th Anniversary auction. Take a look back at the offerings from our 50th Anniversary auction in 2013.

The Many Faces of Albert Einstein: Photographs of the Famous Physicist sold by RR Auction

June 6, 2023

The world knows Albert Einstein as one of history’s greatest minds. Responsible for the theory of relativity, the renowned physicist changed how we think about time, space, gravity, and the universe around us. But there was so much more to the Nobel Prize-winner than E=mc2.

Animation Expert Harry Kleiman on Selling Enchanting Concept Art, Production Cels at RR Auction

June 2, 2023

The demand for production art from classic animated films has skyrocketed in the past several years. Hear expert Harry Kleiman talk about his experiences in the industry and his everlasting appreciation for 2D animation.

Collecting Gangster Artifacts

May 8, 2023

Historian John Binder takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of authenticating and collecting gangster memorabilia.

Identifying People in Mobster Photos

January 11, 2023

Photos of organized crime figures are fascinating historical records. Determining who is in a photo, along with learning the when, where, what, why, and how of it, is very important. However, this can be quite challenging.

The story of RR Auction and a $28 million ticket to Space

December 12, 2022

The rocket had been thoroughly tested through 15 previous flights, but one hurdle still remained – major auction houses in New York had refused the offer because they couldn't meet Blue Origin's needs.

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