Humanitiques Live! Collecting Diversity and Eccentricities of Humanity

Welcome to Ripley Auctions’ inaugural Humanitiques Live auction!

humanitiques
ˌhjuːməˈnɪtiːks
noun

A category of collectibles comprising antiques, oddities, curiosities, historical artifacts and memorabilia, unique design and illustrations that reflect the diversity and eccentricities of humanity in historical and popular culture. Items classified as humanitiques are valued for their representation of human creativity, identity, and cultural expression through rare, unusual, or distinctive artifacts.

Gallery Preview: Wednesday, June 11, 2-5PM or by appointment.

Doors open 12PM day of sale.

Join us in bidding in person or online in our inaugural Humanitiques Live! auction, celebrating the intricacies of humanity. This auction serves as a celebration focusing on the uniqueness, creativity, and history of humankind as we know it.

Highlights include an historic collection of Madam CJ Walker ephemera with provenance from the heirs, Spectacular 1920s Gothic Architectural elements carved from Indiana limestone salvaged in the year 2000 from The A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, Harlem, NYC, including Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Guardians, a collection of original Billie Holiday band charts and ephemera, a monumental Scottish Rite Masonic stained glass window from Fort Wayne, IN ca. early 20th Century, Historical memorabilia from the first years of the Indy 500 incl. medals, pennants, and postcards, 1956 Thompson Classic wooden boat, vintage motorcycle dealer signs, antique advertising, store displays, RCA light up sign, medical, science, technology, apothecary, and optometry collection, antique collectibles, 1920s German candy containers, Lackner Neon-Glo Bakelite clocks, rare mechanical banks, and much more!

Enter the realm of history as you immerse yourself in the fascinating world that is the human mind. All items in this sale reflect different genres, eras, and situations throughout history, and the uniqueness of each lot reflects that.

We hope to see you here at 5451 N Rural St., or online at RipleyAuctions.com on June 12, 2025 for the Humanitiques Live! Collecting Diversity and Eccentricities of Humanity auction.