Marathon of Record-Setting Prices for Rare Petroliana at Morphy’s $8.1M Auction of Bobby Knudsen Jr. Collection, Part II

Marathon of Record-Setting Prices for Rare Petroliana at Morphy’s $8.1M Auction of Bobby Knudsen Jr. Collection, Part II

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Four lots, alone, sold for a combined $1.1M; top-lot Wasatch Gasoline sign commanded $324K

DENVER, PA – The energy was palpable at Morphy’s March 21- 23 Automobilia, Petroliana & Railroadiana Auction featuring Part II of the incomparable Bobby Knudsen Jr. gas and oil advertising collection. Aggressive bidding sent prices to the Moon, with the four top sellers knocking down nearly $1.1 million.

The three-day event containing 1,600 lots from the Knudsen collection plus other select consignments, chalked up a grand total of more than $8.1 million, inclusive of buyer’s premium.

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