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Morphy Auctions is the discriminating collector’s #1 choice when it comes to buying or selling antiques and fine art. Our east and west coast locations makes our galleries easily accessible to potential auction bidders and consignors. Keep up to date with the latest news and information for Morphy auctions, discover divisional news, and share individual posts.

Automobilia & Petroliana

Last call for Bobby Knudsen Jr Automobilia & Petroliana Collection, headlining at Morphy Auctions Sept. 29-Oct. 1

September 12, 2023

Knudsen’s world-famous assemblage of gas & oil advertising signs will be auctioned on Day 1, with select pieces from other high-end collections offered on Days 2-3 DENVER, Pa. – It has been an exciting year-long journey for automobilia and petroliana collectors since Morphy Auctions first announced a series of sales dedicated to the Bobby Knudsen […]

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Advertising & General Store

Top experts announce launch of AGS, independent grading and authentication service for antique advertising

September 5, 2023

Dan Morris, founder of renowned Georgia Coca-Cola museum, leads powerhouse team with expertise in automobilia, petroliana, soda pop, tobacciana, breweriana & country store items   EPHRATA, Pa. – In any business or industry, information is the most valuable commodity. That certainly holds true in the antiques, art and vintage collectibles world, where authenticity and knowing […]

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Firearms

Morphy’s unleashes auction firepower Sept. 5-7 with potent lineup of historically important firearms and memorabilia

August 22, 2023

Featured: Superlative early American longarms, Class 3 rarities including only fully civilian-transferrable Fabrique Nationale M249 Minimi, 1888 Lancaster shotgun built for Annie Oakley   DENVER, Pa. – No matter how extensive a collector’s historical gun display may be, there’s always room for one more high-quality firearm if it’s on par with those being offered at […]

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Advertising & General Store

Nothing can quench collectors’ crush on Crush soda

August 15, 2023

NEW YORK — Orange Crush has never been as big as Coca-Cola, but internationally, it is one of the biggest alternative soda brands. Its advertising holds great appeal for collectors and brings strong prices on the secondhand market.   While the success of Orange Crush is largely credited to California chemist Neil C. Ward, the […]

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Automobilia & Petroliana

Morphy’s July 19-20 Automobilia & Petroliana auction crosses the finish line at an impressive $2.3M

August 7, 2023

Fresh-to-market Sinclair Aircraft porcelain service station sign with unbeatable airplane graphic was airborne at $62,400   DENVER, Pa. – Led by an enviable array of rare advertising signs, gas pumps, globes and early service station and motoring accessories, Morphy Auctions July 19-20 Automobilia & Petroliana auction attracted bidders from coast to coast and cruised to […]

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Toy & Doll

Morphy’s Aug. 2-3 Toys & General Collectibles Auction merges antique and vintage classics with in-demand pop-culture categories

July 18, 2023

Featured: Vintage sports cards and unopened Topps wax packs, early video games and consoles, comics, 1950s gumball-vending robot, 8ft tall Gort figure, vehicular toys, dolls, banks, trains   DENVER, Pa. – Morphy’s spring toy auction, which took in $3.1 million, made headlines worldwide with its phenomenal single-owner collection of factory-boxed Star Wars figures and a […]

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