Most Expensive Items Sold on eBay (April 2013)

Name of Collectible: China Girl – Wizard of Oz – original oil painting by Natalia Babi
Price: $100,075
Description: “Collectible, China Girl was a character in the original Wonderful Wizard of Oz book. Since “China Girl” was not in the original 1939 MGM movie, Disney was able to use this character without any permissions from MGM. Disney  company in early production of the movie realized that China Girl was a unique character and would win the hearts of new Oz and doll collectors. In the movie, Disney Company hired famous puppeteer Phillip Huber to create a marionette of China Girl in order to use as an animated character”.

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Incunabula World Chronicle 1493 Liber chronicarum. Schedel Folio Koberger
Price: $35,000
Description: “Collectible, the Liber chronicarum is a world history from the late middle ages compiled by the Nuremberg doctor Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514). Schedel’s world history covers the period from the creation of the world to around 1450, which is followed by a look ahead to Judgement Day. In line with tradition, Schedel’s world history is divided into seven periods. A summary of the story of Creation is presented in the first period, which is followed by the periods running from Noah to Abraham, from Abraham to David, from David to the Babylonian Captivity of the Papacy, from the Babylonian Captivity to the birth of Christ, and from the birth of Christ to Judgement Day, the sixth period, which includes Schedel’sown time”.

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: 1988 Olympic Torch Never Lit
Price: $28,000 
Description: “Collectible, in the torch there is a canister with 4 wicks dropping down to it from the pods. under torch base is circle with M in it, circle with C in it cda-adc 1979-1986,on the bottom of handle is altrius fortius citius. the exact weight is 2.86 or 1.3 kg”.

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Chinese Imperial Five-Claw Dragon Throne Chair Carved Huanghuali Wood
Price: $25,400
Description: “Collectible, form base surmounted by five interlocking tenon joint panels.  The chair is assembled with wood pegs of varying sizes – no nails.  Each panel is carved with scenes of Imperial Five-Claw Dragons chasing flaming pearls amongst clouds and waves.  The chair rests on inward curved legs each surmounted by a large Toatie face, connected to a fully carved apron of dragons amongst clouds below a waist of archaic scroll carving”.

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk Owned By Jesse L. Livermore
Price: $20,000
Description: “Collectible, especially for those interested in the history and inner workings of capitalism and Wall Street, we are offering for sale a one-of-a-kind slice of Americana.  This trunk, in good exterior condition (particularly for its age) and excellent interior condition, was owned by Jesse Lauriston Livermore, one of our nation’s first and most renowned stock traders.  For those of you in the financial sector and/or knowledgeable about history, you likely already know of Jesse”.

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Bru Jne 10 French Bisque Head Fashion Doll w/ Orig Bru Shoes
Price: $18,300
Description: “Collectible, these dolls were part of an amazing lifetime collection, started in the early 20th century. Tonight and over the next few days we will be listing another selection of important and rare dolls from this collection. There are French Fashion Dolls, Rare German Character Dolls, American Folk Art Dolls and several other surprises. Every doll is in wonderful original condition, and the majority comes with their original clothing”.

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Detective Comics #29 CGC 3.5 2nd Batman Cover Bob Kane Shuster DC Golden Age
Price: $17,795 
Description: “Collectible, this issue is one of the most important and desirable Batman issues of all-time. This classic cover is just the 2nd time Batman graced the cover of a comic book as well as being just his 3rd overall appearance. This issue also features the first true named villian that Batman has faced. Bob Kane drew the cover and the famous Utility belt is first explained in this issue. A true piece of Batman and com ic history”.

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: Benefit For West, Texas Autographed Willie Nelson Guitar With Meet And Greet
Price: $15,100 
Description: “Collectible, a guitar autographed by Willie Nelson. Willie will sign it while you watch at his show in Austin, Texas”.

 

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: United Service Porcelain Neon Sign
Price: $14,000 
Description: “Collectible, this old porcelain GM United Service Motors animated neon sign is very rare in this huge 10 foot size. It has been an animated sign from day one with the cars wheels blinking on and off making the car appear as though it is driving. This animation is very hard to photograph due to the fast blinking. In real life its very cool to see the wheels blink. Beautiful day one bright color with super high gloss.

 

 

 

Name of Collectible: 1936 Robert Johnson Record
Price: $12,100 
Description: “Collectible, Conqueror 8871, Robert Johnson: ” Believe I’ll Dust My Broom”/”Dead Shrimp Blues”, Grade: E-/E (almost fully glossy, showing little use)”.