Simpson Adds Finest Known 1943-S Bronze Cent, PCGS MS62BN, To Finest Off-Metal Collection

Simpson Adds Finest Known 1943-S Bronze Cent, PCGS MS62BN, To Finest Off-Metal Collection

Well-known collector Bob R. Simpson, co-chairman of the Texas Rangers baseball club, has paid $1 million for the finest known 1943-S bronze cent in a transaction arranged by Legend Numismatics of Lincroft, New Jersey. It was successfully acquired by Legend after "determined negotiations" with an East Coast dealer representing the seller who is described only as "a long-time collector," according to Legend President Laura Sperber.

Photographer/Author/Filmmaker Frank Lisciandro joins The Rare Collections

Frank Lisciandro, noted photographer, author and filmmaker is the latest artist to select The Rare Collections to help represent his 1960’s Rock and Roll themed Fine Art Photography to collectors in the United States and Worldwide. 

45th Anniversay of Monterey Pops Celebrates with the opening of The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience

The Monterey Rock and Roll Experience Gallery celebrates the grand opening on the 45th anniversary of the Monterey Pops Festival, June 16th 2012 at 380 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA 93940 with select exhibitors and notable guests legendary rock photographer Ron Raffaelli and Fine Artist Randy Chavez.

Authentic Native American Art becomes a part of The Rare Collections

Authentic Native American art including pottery, paintings, kachina dolls, baskets, rugs, sculpture and fetishes from Hopi, Zuni and Navajo artists join The Rare Collections. Many of the Native American art pieces are from a collector who owned a gallery in Dallas and traveled extensively to Native American communities of Lower Moenkopi near Tuba City.

Dick Clark dies April 18, 2012 at the age of 82

This is truly the end of an era. Dick Clark died the morning of April 18, 2012 from a heart attack at the age of 82. This pop culture icon was instrumental in so many artist's careers and brought Rock and Roll into the American mainstream. He will be sorely missed.