Beyond the Button: The Art of Collecting, Day 1
TUESDAY
Oct 27, 2026 | 10AM ET
HOLLYWOOD, FL USA
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Beyond the Button: The Art of Collecting, Day 2
WEDNESDAY
Oct 28, 2026 | 10AM ET
HOLLYWOOD, FL USA
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Pasadena, California Collector’s Estate
THURSDAY
Oct 29, 2026 | 2PM ET
HOLLYWOOD, FL USA
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Halloween in Garden Dist. New Orleans
SATURDAY
Oct 31, 2026 | 12PM ET
HOLLYWOOD, FL USA
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Beyond the Button: The Art of Collecting, Day 1
Discover the extraordinary artistry, craftsmanship, and history of collectible buttons in "Beyond the Button: The Art of Collecting," an exceptional two-day auction featuring 850 lots of antique, vintage, and contemporary buttons. This specialized offering brings together an impressive variety of glass, enamel, metal, pearl, porcelain, ceramic, and other decorative buttons, ranging from intricate 19th-century examples to imaginative contemporary studio creations. Collectors will discover colorful Czech glass, West German moonglows, Leo Popper glass buttons, charming pictorial designs, and beautifully detailed examples representing generations of button-making traditions.
Beyond the Button: The Art of Collecting, Day 2
Beyond the Button: The Art of Collecting, Day 2 continues an extraordinary exploration of antique and collectible buttons, featuring 410 lots showcasing artistry, craftsmanship, and design across generations. From intricate 19th-century glass buttons and colorful Czech glass to finely detailed pictorials, enamels, and decorative metalwork, this auction celebrates the remarkable diversity of button collecting. Discover beautifully assembled cards, individual rarities, and distinctive examples in porcelain, pearl, brass, silver, and other fascinating materials.
Pasadena, California Collector’s Estate
Discover an exceptional selection of 786 lots in our Pasadena, California Collector's Estate auction, featuring an extensive collection of fine porcelain, decorative ceramics, crystal, Asian art, and distinctive collectibles. A major highlight is the impressive assortment of Royal Doulton figurines, including elegant ladies, character figures, limited editions, prototypes, Prestige Collection pieces, and beloved Bunnykins designs. Collectors will also find Royal Bayreuth novelty porcelain, Beswick animal figures, Royal Albert collectibles, Minton porcelain, Belleek ceramics, and decorative pieces by Lenox.
Halloween in Garden Dist. New Orleans
Celebrate Halloween in the Garden District of New Orleans with an extraordinary auction featuring 736 lots of fine porcelain, decorative arts, maritime memorabilia, historical collectibles, artwork, jewelry, and distinctive treasures. Discover an impressive selection of Royal Doulton, Royal Bayreuth, Herend, Meissen, Franz Porcelain, Paragon, and Limoges, including beautifully detailed figurines, elegant serving pieces, decorative tableware, and collectible ceramics. From whimsical designs to refined European craftsmanship, this auction offers a remarkable variety of pieces for collectors and decorators alike.
Collectors Corner
Dr. Robert H. Baer: American Hero and Icon
Dr. Baer was a celebrated figure whose career spanned continents and disciplines. As a Registered Professional Archaeologist, he led terrestrial and marine excavations from the Silk Road corridors of Afghanistan to the historic shipwrecks from the Florida Keys, northward to Florida’s Treasure Coast and beyond.
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The Auction Advantage: Why Estate Sales with an Auction House Yield Higher Returns
When it comes to managing an estate sale, many homeowners or heirs of estates face the challenge of deciding how to maximize their profits. While traditional methods such as garage or tag sales may seem appealing at first, they often don’t deliver the best financial outcomes – especially when dealing with valuable collector items or rare pieces.
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Selling Sports Memorabilia in Estate Sales: How to Appeal to Serious Collectors
In the world of sports, legendary moments and iconic players leave a lasting legacy—and for serious collectors of sports memorabilia, owning a piece of that history is the ultimate prize.
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The Market for Rare Coins and Stamps at Estate Sales: How to Attract Collectors
There’s something magical about the world of rare coins and stamps—a sense of discovery, history, and wonder that captivates both casual hobbyists and seasoned collectors alike. Every coin holds a story…
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Jeff,
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Jeff,
Just want to say what a magnificent job of packaging your guys did.
Much appreciated and the items are great!
Mike
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Paula A.
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Hi Charly,
You won’t believe it but the jug turned up today, safe and sound. This is an extremely rare piece, so I was much relieved.
The reason why he arrived safe and sound is because he was packed beyond excellently. I do not know who packed this jug, but can you convey my sincere thanks and appreciation to them. That person does their job very well and there is a happy client literally on the other side of the world as a result. Thank you again
Larry
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I did business with Lion and Unicorn, and with various other auction houses and galleries which are part of Live Auctioneers. In general most of them, if not all, were more than acceptable in their way of doing business and their attention to the customer.
However Lion and Unicorn was the most professional, the most attentive to the client and the most accessible. I dealt with this organization thorugh the phone, e-mail and the Live Auctioneers channels and it was alwasy a pleasure to deal with them. The description of the items up for auction was excellent, the auctions themselves were well carried out and they even facilitated the tranport of the items obtained by me to Canada (which can sometimes be less than simple). I expect to be doing business with Lion and Unicorn again in the future.
J. Carneiro | Canada
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Dear Jeff,
Both Deb and I wish you and Aaron the very best of holidays, no matter how you celebrate. Truly, you have both been an absolute joy to work with. The best to the rest of your staff. Be safe out there in the world.
Julie and Deb
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Just to let you know that the three Lladro figurines (Menina, The Flamenco Singer and Tokens of Love) acquired from you during the auction of Jan 27th have arrived safe and sound to Winnipeg, Canada. The packaging was excellent. Thank you.
Joaquin
/ LiveAuctioneers
Jeff,
Anne and her new lion send you greetings from Connecticut. I never paid attention to how large this was. Just love it. The condition is amazing as was the packaging. Many thanks.
Anne E.
/ Lion and Unicorn Auction Platform
Hi Jeff,
Just emailing to say thank you very much, for my Scrooge mcduck figurine it arrived safe and sound he looks great. And the packaging was perfect. Thanks again! Warm regards.
Byron
/ LiveAuctioneers
Hello, I have just taken receipt of my purchase and wanted to email to thank you for a wonderful item and amazing all round service in packing and getting this to me so safely and quickly. I really look forward to participating in your future auctions.
Chris
/ Lion and Unicorn Auction Platform
Jeff,
Just want to say what a magnificent job of packaging your guys did.
Much appreciated and the items are great!
Mike
/ Lion and Unicorn Auction Platform
Everything arrived safe and sound, please let the people who packed my winning items know how much I appreciate their hard work and attention! Thank you also for a very nice auction. Happy New Year!
Paula A.
/ LiveAuctioneers
Hi Charly,
You won’t believe it but the jug turned up today, safe and sound. This is an extremely rare piece, so I was much relieved.
The reason why he arrived safe and sound is because he was packed beyond excellently. I do not know who packed this jug, but can you convey my sincere thanks and appreciation to them. That person does their job very well and there is a happy client literally on the other side of the world as a result. Thank you again
Larry
/ Lion and Unicorn Auction Platform
I did business with Lion and Unicorn, and with various other auction houses and galleries which are part of Live Auctioneers. In general most of them, if not all, were more than acceptable in their way of doing business and their attention to the customer.
However Lion and Unicorn was the most professional, the most attentive to the client and the most accessible. I dealt with this organization thorugh the phone, e-mail and the Live Auctioneers channels and it was alwasy a pleasure to deal with them. The description of the items up for auction was excellent, the auctions themselves were well carried out and they even facilitated the tranport of the items obtained by me to Canada (which can sometimes be less than simple). I expect to be doing business with Lion and Unicorn again in the future.
J. Carneiro | Canada
/ LiveAuctioneers
Dear Jeff,
Both Deb and I wish you and Aaron the very best of holidays, no matter how you celebrate. Truly, you have both been an absolute joy to work with. The best to the rest of your staff. Be safe out there in the world.
Julie and Deb
/ Lion and Unicorn Auction Platform
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