Rare marbles achieve record prices at Morphy Auctions' Premier Marbles sale
A Premier Marbles auction at Morphy Auctions' flagship gallery on April 11 saw exceptional prices for rare collectible marbles. The top lot was a shrunken core onionskin marble measuring 2 inches in diameter, graded 9.7, which sold for $36,285 despite a high estimate of $30,000. This marble featured white, yellow, orange, and blue colors with floating mica that allowed the core to be visible, though it showed some as-made indentations. Another standout was a scarce pink opaque lutz marble with red bands that realized $28,290. The auction presented 478 quality lots, showcasing the finest examples in the growing marble collecting hobby. Bidders demonstrated strong enthusiasm, pushing prices beyond expectations for these meticulously graded pieces.
Key facts
- A shrunken core onionskin marble sold for $36,285 at Morphy Auctions
- The auction took place on April 11 at Morphy Auctions' flagship gallery
- A pink opaque lutz marble with red bands sold for $28,290
- The onionskin marble was graded 9.7 and measured 2 inches in diameter
- The onionskin marble had colors of white, yellow, orange and blue with floating mica
- The auction featured 478 quality lots of collectible marbles
- The onionskin marble had a high estimate of $30,000 before the sale
- The onionskin marble showed some as-made indentations or hot spots
Entities
Institutions
- Morphy Auctions