RM Sotheby's Marks 20 Years at Hershey with $13.8 Million Sale and 99% Sell-Through
RM Sotheby's marked its 20th year with a spectacular two-day auction at Hershey Lodge on October 7 and 8, achieving $13.8 million in sales. This event, part of the AACA National Fall Meet, boasted an impressive 99% sales completion and drew participants from 21 nations. A key attraction was a beautiful 1934 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline, which fetched $1,022,500. Additionally, a 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Town Car sold for $494,500, surpassing its previous auction value of $400,000 earlier this year. Gord Duff, the company's president, emphasized the enduring passion for classic automobiles highlighted by the sale.
Key facts
- RM Sotheby's held its 20th annual Hershey auction on October 7–8 at the Hershey Lodge.
- The auction totaled $13.8 million in sales with a 99% sell-through rate.
- Bidders from 21 countries participated in the sale.
- A 1934 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Berline by Murphy sold for $1,022,500, the top result.
- A 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Town Car fetched $494,500, surpassing its 2023 auction price of $400,000.
- The event served as the official auction of the AACA National Fall Meet.
- Gord Duff, president of RM Sotheby's, praised the longstanding relationship with customers and friends.
- The offering included Brass Era automobiles, coachbuilt classics, and Detroit design studio creations.
Entities
Artists
- Gord Duff
Institutions
- RM Sotheby's
- AACA National Fall Meet
- Murphy
Locations
- Hershey
- United States
- Detroit