tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13031618509117516692024-03-08T06:28:36.828-05:00AuctionZip | On the BlockAuctionZip is the world’s largest online auction marketplace. We’re the go-to destination where more than 25,000 professional auctioneers and 13 million auction buyers come together each year to list and find auctions. AuctionZip Live! is the nation’s largest online bidding destination. Every week we list thousands of new items at auction, and live auctions around the world. Evelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16714184930391446290noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-36448889265984387292013-07-09T15:09:00.000-04:002013-07-09T15:09:25.627-04:00When the Bidding Stops: AuctionZip uShip Deal Addresses Online Auction Buyers’ Big Frustration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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auction houses have opened their doors to online buyers. Yet few have
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shipping marketplace, is making the post-auction experience more e-commerce
friendly for Internet-based buyers by placing uShip’s Shipping Price Estimator<sup>tm</sup>
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distance moves on uShip, and then within a few clicks, can connect with
thousands of feedback-rated service providers in uShip’s network to get their
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uShip’s
marketplace connects people with transport companies that competitively bid to
win business. Carriers use uShip to maximize their loads and fill extra truck
space at deeply discounted rates, helping customers save an average of 50
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get their items moved after winning. Our partnership with uShip gives them an
easy and affordable way to do that,” said Josh Hale, vice president of product
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“uShip’s
Shipping Price Estimator can serve as a pricing barometer specifically for
AuctionZip customers who may not be aware of the cost to transport auction items.
It offers a reliable source for that information and gives them access to
trusted service providers who understand what it takes to move
larger-than-parcel deliveries,” said Philip Strohl, vice president, business
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<span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Artfact is the world leader in developing SaaS and ecommerce
applications for the auction industry. Comprised of Auctionzip.com,
Artfact.com, Invaluable.com and RFC Systems, Artfact is the world’s largest
live auction marketplace, reaching over 30 million unique bidders a year, and
serving more than 25,000 individual auction houses globally. Through
Artfact’s web properties, more than 3 million visitors per month arrive at the
virtual doorsteps of auctioneers with unprecedented access to search and buy
from over 160,000 auctions each year with a combined value of over $25 billion.
For additional information, visit </span><a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artfact.com&esheet=50641628&lan=en-US&anchor=www.artfact.com&index=7&md5=48cab8ddc57c5bfaae302617d89aaba5" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.artfact.com</span></a><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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uShip.com is the world’s largest and most trusted online freight
exchange serving the freight, household goods and vehicle shipping markets
among other verticals. Consumers and businesses can compare and book upfront
quotes, name their own price or receive auction-style bids from thousands of
customer-reviewed Transportation Service Providers, ranging from independent
owner-operators to the largest freight carriers and brokers. Launched in 2004, Austin, Texas-based uShip
operates globally with localized sites in 19 countries and regions on six
continents, including North America, Europe, South America, India, Africa and Australia. http://www.uship.com<o:p></o:p></div>
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uShip
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competitively bid to transport oversized, bulky loads found on uShip.com. “Shipping Wars” is currently in Season 4 and
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documents signed by United States presidents ranging from John Quincy Adams to
Harry S Truman are among items being auctioned Tuesday, July 2, 2013, from 3
pm-10 pm by </span><a href="http://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/1760958.html" style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%; text-align: justify;">Direct Auction Galleries</a><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%; text-align: justify;">, 7232 N. Western Ave. in Chicago,
Illinois. An inspection takes place the day prior from 3:30-7:30 pm. Absentee
bids are accepted. A 15% buyer’s
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> For a complete listing, photos, and other details visit </span><a href="http://www.directauction.com/" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.directauction.com</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%;">,</span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> call 773-465-3300</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%;"> The
documents include: John Quincy Adams Autographed Letter (Written in His Own
Hand); James Monroe Autographed Letter (Written in His Own Hand); Grover
Cleveland Autographed Letter (Written in His Own Hand); John Tyler Autographed
Presidential Pardon; Autographed Documents by James Madison, Thomas Jefferson,
Andrew Jackson, Teddy Roosevelt, James Monroe, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry
Truman, Ulysses S. Grant, Martin Van Buren, James Buchanan, Calvin Coolidge,
Chester A. Arthur, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.</span></div>
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of the documents come with authentication by Dr. Richard Saffro, author of
"Sanders Price Guide to Autographs."</span></div>
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estate and consignment items in this auction include: Many Antique Furniture
Pcs.; Mahogany & Oak Furniture Pcs.; Carved Furniture; Oriental Rugs;
Ornate Lighting Fixtures, Mirrors & Sconces; Pottery & Porcelain;
Figurines; Glassware; China Sets; '50s/'60s/'70s Modern Furniture & Smalls,
Victorian, Art Deco & Vintage Items & Furniture; m</span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 200%;">any Gold Rings w/Diamonds, Rubies,
Sapphires, etc.; Gold & Diamond Necklaces & Bracelets; Gold U.S. &
Foreign Coins; Morgan Dollars & Other Silver Coins; and Much More!</span></div>
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documents will be special additions for collectors and archivists just before
this year’s Independence Day celebration,” says John R. Modica who operates the
auction house with his cousin, John S. Modica.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/1760958.html" rel="nofollow">Direct Auction Galleries</a> is a Chicago auction house founded
in 1962 that specializes in estate liquidations and consignments of fine
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BOSTON--(<span class="author source-org vcard" itemid="http://www.businesswire.com" itemprop="provider publisher copyrightHolder" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization"><span class="org fn" itemprop="name"><a href="http://www.businesswire.com/" itemprop="url" style="color: #2e5173; text-decoration: none;">BUSINESS WIRE</a></span></span>)--Today, <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.auctionzip.com&esheet=50631734&lan=en-US&anchor=AuctionZip&index=1&md5=0042947db1c7e349dcb53b3d7ff3e636" style="color: #2e5173; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">AuctionZip</a>, an Artfact company and part of the world’s largest online auction marketplace, announced the launch of a beta test for its new Timed Auction service as a complement to its Live! Auction product. Auctioneers may now post a Timed Auction that will run online for a defined period of time, allowing bidders to register and place maximum bids on items, which will be executed with confidence. Bidders are notified throughout each phase of the Timed Auction, so they have an opportunity to raise their bid amount and stay updated on their lot preferences. The closing of a Timed Auction is determined by a defined end time with extended bidding if there are additional bids in the last five minutes. When time is up, the highest online bidder wins.</div>
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AuctionZip’s Timed Auctions service saves auctioneers significant time and money compared to marketing and conducting a live auction. It creates a powerful new revenue stream and empowers auctioneers to maximize results for their consignors. As the go-to destination for more than 25,000 professional auctioneers and 13 million auction buyers, AuctionZip continues to be a proactive industry leader through new product development for both auctioneers and bidders. The beta test is currently open to all auctioneers and buyers. To view AuctionZip’s Timed Auctions beta service, visit <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.auctionzip.com&esheet=50631734&lan=en-US&anchor=www.auctionzip.com&index=2&md5=e77bf616f7a21770bb97359c915a3b5f" style="color: #2e5173; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.auctionzip.com</a> and select the “View Timed Auctions” beta link in the top left corner of the homepage.</div>
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“After considerable market analysis and auctioneer feedback, we are thrilled to launch the beta test of our new ‘Timed Auction’ service. We unveiled a beta of our ‘Timed Auction’ service on both Artfact and Invaluable in March of this year and we’re very excited to expand this service to our AuctionZip bidders and auctioneers,” said Rob Weisberg, CEO, Artfact, LLC. “This new feature provides our auctioneer partners with all of the benefits of a live auction, yet with considerable cost savings. It also offers significant business benefits to auctioneers selling time-sensitive and seasonal items. We look forward to collecting valuable feedback on our beta test to deliver a powerful and robust ‘Timed Auction’ service to our customers worldwide.”</div>
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“I am thrilled about the new Timed Auctions offering from AuctionZip,” said Jennings Gilmore, owner of the Columbia Auction Company based in Columbia, Mississippi. “This new feature fulfills a real need that I have for my business. I often have wonderful items for auction that I want to expose to a global audience, but not a large enough catalog to merit a live auction. AuctionZip Timed Auctions will give me the opportunity to sell my items in a timely manner rather than having to wait until I have enough volume to do a live auction. I plan on leveraging AuctionZip’s Timed Auctions frequently.”</div>
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As part of the Artfact network, AuctionZip is the world’s largest online auction marketplace. The company and its web properties are go-to destinations for more than 25,000 professional auctioneers and 13 million auction buyers. AuctionZip Live! is the nation’s largest online bidding destination. Every week the company lists thousands of new items at auction, and live auctions around the world. For more information, visit: <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.auctionzip.com&esheet=50631734&lan=en-US&anchor=www.auctionzip.com&index=3&md5=e84fe914b49b995d1f54a19ad4baaca4" style="color: #2e5173; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.auctionzip.com</a>.</div>
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The industry leader since 1989, Artfact.com provides marketing and e-commerce services to the $40 billion live auctions market. As part of the Artfact network of web properties (Artfact.com, AuctionZip.com and Invaluable.com), Artfact.com supplies over 25,000 auctioneers worldwide with solutions including auction listings, online bidding, websites and auction management, employing the SaaS delivery method. Artfact’s database includes more than 57 million complete auction results totaling more than $204 billion in value, including information on more than 500,000 international artists. As the largest global marketplace for fine and decorative arts, antiques, collectibles and estate auctions, the Artfact network reaches over 2.5 million unique users monthly. Based in Boston and with offices in Pennsylvania and the United Kingdom, Artfact currently has partnerships with top appraisal associations worldwide.</div>
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Artfact Media Relations<br />Darcy Sly, 617-213-0145<br /><a href="mailto:pr@artfact.com" style="color: #2e5173; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">pr@artfact.com</a></div>
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Evelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16714184930391446290noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-57908986112725868412013-02-07T14:33:00.000-05:002013-04-09T21:36:20.515-04:00AuctionZip Valentine's Day Photo Contest!<br />
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<br />We’re well on our way into winter, and love is in the air. Pink, red, and white decorations are hanging, and this can only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day is approaching.<br /><br />Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be dedicated exclusively to those in romantic relationships. Valentine’s Day is a time when you can express your love to anyone, such as a family member or close friend… and the only thing that is just as important as spreading your love is sharing it at auctions!<br /><br />Now, it’s time for the Valentine’s Day photo contest!<br /><ul>
<li> Take pictures of you and your loved ones at auction.</li>
<li> Post them on our Facebook wall or Tweet them @auctionzip</li>
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<br />The contest starts on Thursday, February 7th and ends on Sunday, February 17th. We’re giving you some extra time after Valentine’s Day in case you’re attending auctions over the weekend. Three lucky winners will receive an AuctionZip swag bag. Start showing us the love!Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-53839385131800330482013-01-24T14:32:00.000-05:002013-04-09T21:38:49.693-04:00Join #auctionchat Every Tuesday at 7pm EST and Win a Gift Card and Swag Bag!Our #auctionchat has been off to a great start. Not only has it been fun to chat live with fellow auction lovers it’s also been a great way to learn more about our auctioneers and bidders. Each week our audience grows and we discover more topics that are important to the industry. Future topics are advertising, social media, and how the markets have shifted in the past few years.<br />
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An #auctionchat is a Twitter chat arranged in advance with questions coming from @AuctionZip. You retweet the questions, give answer and interact with and meet other collectors.<br />
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There are several ways you can participate in #auctionchat. You can follow the #auctionchat tag during the chat on Tweetchat.com where you simply log in with your Twitter user name and then type in the #auctionchat tag. You can also use TweetDeck and create a column for #auctionchat and participate in real time.<br />
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If you love auctions, collectibles, antiques and anything related to buying unique items then #auctionchat is for you. Everyone is welcome to participate!<br />
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By participating in #auctionchat on Tuesdays at 7pm EST, you have the chance to win a $50 gift card and AuctionZip swag bag.<br />
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<b>Here is how you can win!</b><br />
Leave a comment on this blog with what is your favorite auction category. Comments must be made by 7pm ET Tuesday.<br />
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Follow @AuctionZip (link to it) and Tweet about next Tuesday’s #auctionchat that includes a link to this post. For example: “I’m joining @AuctionZip for their #auctionchat” on Tuesday at 7pm ET”. This tweet must be made by 7pm ET Tuesday.<br />
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Answer at least one question during Tuesday’s #auctionchat, which starts at 7 pm ET.<br />
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One winner will be chosen at random at the end of the #auctionchat.<br />
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<b>Join us every Tuesday at 7pm EST and get into the auction action at #auctionchat!</b>Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-79898960519275777352013-01-23T14:30:00.000-05:002013-04-09T21:38:14.063-04:00Gateway Gallery Auction LLC Sale Featuring Head Vases and NASCAR Toys<b><br /></b>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-41374188937677139812013-01-09T14:29:00.000-05:002013-04-09T21:39:55.461-04:00First #auctionchat Next Tuesday, Join to Win a Gift Card and Swag Bag!AuctionZippers we know you are passionate about auctions and AuctionZip so join us on Tuesday, January 15th from 7-8pm ET for our first #auctionchat tweet chat event. We will discuss collectibles, antiques and everything auction related.<br /><br />For those of you who are not familiar with Twitter chats and want to participate- an #auctionchat is a Twitter chat arranged in advance with questions coming from @AuctionZip. You retweet the questions, give answer and interact with and meet other collectors.<br /><br /><br />There are several ways you can participate in #auctionchat. You can follow the #auctionchat tag during the chat on Tweetchat.com where you simply log in with your Twitter user name and then type in the #auctionchat tag. You can also use TweetDeck and create a column for #auctionchat and participate in real time.<br /><br /><br />If you love auctions, collectibles, antiques and anything related to buying unique items then #auctionchat is for you. Everyone is welcome to participate!<br /><br /><br />As part of our first #auctionchat on January 15th, you have the chance to win a $50 gift card and AuctionZip swag bag. <br /><br /><br /><b>Here is how you can win! </b><br />Leave a comment on this blog with what is your favorite auction category. Comments must be made by 7pm ET Tuesday January 15th. <br /><br />
Follow @AuctionZip (link to it) and Tweet about next Tuesday’s #auctionchat that includes a link to this post. For example: “I’m joining @AuctionZip for their first #auctionchat” on Tuesday at 7pm ET”. This tweet must be made by 7pm ET Tuesday January 15th. <br />Answer at least one question during Tuesday’s #auctionchat, which starts at 7 pm ET. <br /><br /><br />One winner will be chosen at random at the end of the #auctionchat.Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-48142217528323221972013-01-07T14:28:00.000-05:002013-04-05T17:10:32.190-04:00Fine Artwork, Porcelain, Estate Jewelry, Silver, Bronze, Art Glass, Ivory and More Will Be Sold By Elite Decorative Arts on AuctionZip Live!<br />
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<b>Boston, MA</b> On January 12<sup>th</sup> and 13<sup>th</sup>, Elite Decorative Arts, located in the Quantum Town Center, at 1034 Gateway Boulevard (Suites 106 and 108) in Boynton Beach will host its live online auction with <a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/FL-Auctioneers/102306.html" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/FL-Auctioneers/102306.html" style="outline: none;">AuctionZip Live</a>!. Part of the array of fine artwork and decorative arts will be original works of art by noted artists such as Jean Dufy, Antoine Blanchard and Avinash Chandra. Additional notable lots are a Tiffany clock, Rusian urns and a pair of Franz Dorfl fine porcelain vases.</div>
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If you can’t join the live auction action in Boynton Beach advance and live bidding is available through <a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/FL-Auctioneers/102306.html" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/FL-Auctioneers/102306.html" style="outline: none;">AuctionZip Live</a>!, which offers online bidding at auctions around the world. <a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/FL-Auctioneers/102306.html" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/FL-Auctioneers/102306.html" style="outline: none;">AuctionZip Live</a>! bidders benefit from an enhanced, easy-to-use bidding console, the largest auction database and a powerful search engine that allows them to search for items by keyword, auction house or artist name. AuctionZip’s Secure Bid™ feature allows bidders to place a maximum bid in advance, so they can participate in the auction even if they can’t attend online or in person.</div>
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AuctionZip is the world’s largest online auction marketplace where more than 25,000 professional auctioneers and 13 million bidders come together each year to promote and find everything at auction, including collectibles, art, antiques, real estate, equipment and estate merchandise. AuctionZip.com is owned by Artfact, the leading live auction software, tools and services provider. </div>
Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-58382190649442849232012-12-14T14:15:00.000-05:002013-03-29T14:15:40.212-04:00Artfact Live! and AuctionZip Live! Presents Julien’s Auctions Property from the Estate of Greta Garbo<br />
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If you can’t join the live auction action in Beverly Hills today or tomorrow advance and live bidding is available through <a data-mce-href="http://www.artfact.com/auction-house/julien-s-auctions-7myexpg7g3" href="http://www.artfact.com/auction-house/julien-s-auctions-7myexpg7g3" style="outline: none;">Artfact Live!</a>which offers online bidding at auctions around the world. Artfact Live! bidders benefit from an enhanced, easy-to-use bidding console, the largest auction database and a powerful search engine that allows them to search for items by keyword, auction house or artist name. Artfact’s Secure Bid™ feature allows bidders to place a maximum bid in advance, so they can participate in the auction even if they can’t attend online or in person.</div>
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<b><br /></b>Artfact provides web-based software, tools and services that connect 25,000 auctioneers with more than 23 million bidders in the world’s largest live auctions marketplace. Artfact’s three websites—Artfact.com, AuctionZip.com and Invaluable.com—list collectibles, art, antiques, real estate, equipment and estate auctions. Auctioneers rely on Artfact’s proven online bidding and auction management software to simulcast their live auctions. Artfact is privately held and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. </div>
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If you can’t join the live auction action in New Orleans, Louisiana advance and live bidding is available through <a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/LA-Auctioneers/57497.html" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/LA-Auctioneers/57497.html" style="outline: none;">AuctionZip Live</a>!, which offers online bidding at auctions around the world. AuctionZip Live! bidders benefit from an enhanced, easy-to-use bidding console, the largest auction database and a powerful search engine that allows them to search for items by keyword, auction house or artist name. AuctionZip’s Secure Bid™ feature allows bidders to place a maximum bid in advance, so they can participate in the auction even if they can’t attend online or in person.</div>
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<b>About AuctionZip.com</b>AuctionZip is the world’s largest online auction marketplace where more than 25,000 professional auctioneers and 13 million bidders come together each year to promote and find everything at auction, including collectibles, art, antiques, real estate, equipment and estate merchandise. <a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/" style="outline: none;">AuctionZip.com</a> is owned by <a data-mce-href="http://www.artfact.com/" href="http://www.artfact.com/" style="outline: none;">Artfact</a>,<b> </b>the leading live auction software, tools and services provider. <b> </b></div>
Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-85069288332244158392012-12-04T14:26:00.000-05:002013-04-05T17:43:18.182-04:00AuctionZip Live! Presents Elite Decorative Arts<a href="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Lennon%20bronze.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Lennon bronze" border="0" class="alignLeft" height="330" id="img-1354659034672" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Lennon%20bronze.jpg" style="border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); float: left; height: 331px; margin: 0px 15px 5px 0px; padding: 2px; width: 118px;" width="118" /></a><i>Featuring a Life-size Bronze Sculpture of John Lennon</i><br />
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<b>Boston, MA</b> On December 8<sup>th</sup>, Elite Decorative Arts, located in Quantum Town Center in Boynton Beach, Florida, will host its live online auction with <a href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getCatalogLots&catalogref=K3HVKIRZ1P" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">AuctionZip Live!</a>. During the one-day sale, Elite Decorative Arts features a life-size bronze sculpture of <a href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=4CC77E5393&seq=1" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">John Lennon</a>, by the Cuban artist Jose Ramon Villa Soberon (b. 1950). The sculpture, titled <i>John Lennon II</i> and signed on the end of one of its pant legs, is dated 2002 and measures 69 inches tall, on a 5 ½ inch base. It is expected to sell for $20,000-$30,000. This is one of 330 lots that will come up for bid. The auction also boasts a magnificent array of antiques, fine artwork, porcelain, estate jewelry, silver, bronze, art glass, ivory and more.</div>
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If you can’t join the live auction action in Boynton Beach, Florida advance and live bidding is available through<a href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getCatalogLots&catalogref=K3HVKIRZ1P" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">AuctionZip Live!</a>, which offers online bidding at auctions around the world. AuctionZip Live! bidders benefit from an enhanced, easy-to-use bidding console, the largest auction database and a powerful search engine that allows them to search for items by keyword, auction house or artist name. AuctionZip’s Secure Bid™ feature allows bidders to place a maximum bid in advance, so they can participate in the auction even if they can’t attend online or in person.</div>
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<b>About AuctionZip.com</b>AuctionZip is the world’s largest online auction marketplace where more than 25,000 professional auctioneers and 13 million bidders come together each year to promote and find everything at auction, including collectibles, art, antiques, real estate, equipment and estate merchandise. <a href="http://www.auctionzip.com/" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">AuctionZip.com</a> is owned by <a href="http://www.artfact.com/" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">Artfact</a>,<b> </b>the leading live auction software, tools and services provider. <b> </b></div>
Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-48373615722722858392012-11-12T14:25:00.000-05:002013-03-29T14:25:31.674-04:00Artfact Live! Presents Wright’s Scandinavian Design Auction<br />
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<b>Boston, MA</b> On November 15, 2012, Wright, located in Chicago, IL will host the only dedicated Scandinavian design auction in the United States live and online with <a data-mce-href="http://www.artfact.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=2EAILMXWWK" href="http://www.artfact.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=2EAILMXWWK" style="outline: none;">Artfact Live!</a>. During the one-day sale, Wright will have 312 lots dated from the 20th century with designers from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. The auction boasts a rare Finn Juhl sofa, upholstered in wool and leather. Its unconventional shape is recognizably Juhl, generous in both spirit and form. Also of particular importance in the sale is a selection of Swedish carpets by Carl Dagel, Barbro Nilsson and Märta Måås-Fjetterström among others.</div>
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If you can’t join the live auction action in Chicago, IL on November 15, 2012 advance and live bidding is available through <a data-mce-href="http://www.artfact.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=5ZWQVB4YE1" href="http://www.artfact.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=5ZWQVB4YE1" style="outline: none;">Artfact Live!</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getCatalogLots&catalogref=2EAILMXWWK" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getCatalogLots&catalogref=2EAILMXWWK" style="outline: none;">AuctionZip Live!</a> which offers online bidding at auctions around the world. Artfact Live! bidders benefit from an enhanced, easy-to-use bidding console, the largest auction database and a powerful search engine that allows them to search for items by keyword, auction house or artist name. Artfact’s Secure Bid™ feature allows bidders to place a maximum bid in advance, so they can participate in the auction even if they can’t attend online or in person.</div>
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<b>About Artfact.com</b>Artfact provides web-based software, tools and services that connect 25,000 auctioneers with more than 23 million bidders in the world’s largest live auctions marketplace. Artfact’s three websites—Artfact.com, AuctionZip.com and Invaluable.com—list collectibles, art, antiques, real estate, equipment and estate auctions. Auctioneers rely on Artfact’s proven online bidding and auction management software to simulcast their live auctions. Artfact is privately held and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information visit: <a data-mce-href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artfact/170692722479" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artfact/170692722479" style="outline: none;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artfact/170692722479</a> or @artfactlive on Twitter.</div>
Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-40468716233410174812012-11-03T14:23:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:23:34.146-04:00Artfact Live! Presents Auction House Zezula’s Autumn Auction<br />
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If you can’t join the live auction action in Brno, Czech on November 3, 2012 advance and live bidding is available through <a data-mce-href="http://www.artfact.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=5ZWQVB4YE1" href="http://www.artfact.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=5ZWQVB4YE1" style="outline: none;">Artfact Live!</a>, which offers online bidding at auctions around the world. Artfact Live! bidders benefit from an enhanced, easy-to-use bidding console, the largest auction database and a powerful search engine that allows them to search for items by keyword, auction house or artist name. Artfact’s Secure Bid™ feature allows bidders to place a maximum bid in advance, so they can participate in the auction even if they can’t attend online or in person.</div>
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<b>About Artfact.com</b>Artfact provides web-based software, tools and services that connect 25,000 auctioneers with more than 23 million bidders in the world’s largest live auctions marketplace. Artfact’s three websites—Artfact.com, AuctionZip.com and Invaluable.com—list collectibles, art, antiques, real estate, equipment and estate auctions. Auctioneers rely on Artfact’s proven online bidding and auction management software to simulcast their live auctions. Artfact is privately held and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information visit: <a data-mce-href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artfact/170692722479" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artfact/170692722479" style="outline: none;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Artfact/170692722479</a> or @artfactlive on Twitter.</div>
Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-73438495084109506562012-10-30T14:24:00.000-04:002013-04-05T17:44:15.209-04:00Auction Holdings, Inc. Expands Board of Directors and Management Team<br />
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<b>Zipcar CMO Rob Weisberg and PayPal’s Walt Doyle join Leadership Team</b></div>
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<b>BOSTON, October 30, 2012</b>: Auction Holdings, Inc, announced today the appointment of Rob Weisberg as COO of Auction Holdings, and Walt Doyle to the Board of Directors. Weisberg previously served as CMO at Zipcar, the world’s leading car sharing service, and led the company to 730,000 members and through a successful IPO in 2011. Following the PayPal acquisition of WHERE, Doyle is currently GM of the PayPal Media Network, the largest mobile location Ad Network in North America.</div>
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Auction Holdings, Inc is the parent company of Artfact.com, AuctionZip.com, and UK-based Invaluable.com. Combined, the three web properties make up the world’s largest live online auction marketplace, connecting consumers with relevant products from local auctions around the world.</div>
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“Rob and Walt’s experience in building great companies and great brands are terrific skill sets as we look to both enable local auctioneers with global reach and delight auction buyers by connecting them to the things they love across any screen – wherever they are” said Adam Kirsch, Chairman and CEO of Auction Holdings. “Our platform catalogs and merchandizes hundreds of thousands of items from over twenty four thousand auctioneers – the opportunity to leverage the proliferation and adoption of tablet and mobile devices and online payments will revolutionize the existing $50 billion dollar marketplace. Rob and Walt are the perfect fit to help us build the leading brand and execute on our strategy.”</div>
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Prior to Zipcar, Weisberg was the VP Multimedia Marketing at Domino’s Pizza, launching online ordering and digital practices growing the channel to represent 28% of all U.S. revenue and driving the expansion of Domino’s media mix into emerging media including mobile and interactive television.</div>
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“Auction Holdings is at a pivotal time in the company's evolution," Weisberg said. “Proprietary technology is now providing unprecedented access to purchase highly sought after products previously only available to those with inside local knowledge of how to find them. At Auction Holdings we are opening the aperture to connect people with the products they are passionate about found around the globe. It is a privilege to join this world class leadership team in a company poised to disrupt the category.”</div>
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Doyle joins the board while continuing to lead PayPal’s mobile advertising efforts. His ability to build great companies against emerging technology trends has been demonstrated across his career. Under Doyle, WHERE grew from a 10 person company in the early days of mobile data to become 130 person profitable company at the intersection of mobile location and commerce. Prior to WHERE, Walt worked with great teams to build leading brands including MapQuest (AOL), DialPad (YHOO), Net2Phone (T) and GameSpot (CBS).</div>
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“I’ve seen firsthand how technology can transform an industry and this is the right time to transform the local auction market” said Doyle. “Auction Holdings is the market leader in a $50 billion dollar marketplace and I’m delighted to join the board at such an exciting time in the company’s development and growth.”</div>
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Auction Holdings, Inc is the leader in developing SaaS and web-based applications for the auction industry. Comprised of Auctionzip.com, Artfact.com, Invaluable.com, and RFC Systems, Auction Holdings is now the world’s largest estate auction marketplace, reaching over 30 million unique bidders a year, and serving more than 25,000 individual auction houses globally. </div>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-13860605862096361102012-10-13T14:21:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:22:23.676-04:00Hollywood Treasures Discovered in Georgia Featuring MGM’s Greatest Star<br />
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<b>Boston, MA</b> On October 13, 2012, <a data-mce-href="http://info.auctionzip.com/ontheblock/bid/90296/Hollywood-Treasures-Discovered-in-Georgia-Featuring-MGM-s-Greatest-Star" href="http://info.auctionzip.com/ontheblock/bid/90296/Hollywood-Treasures-Discovered-in-Georgia-Featuring-MGM-s-Greatest-Star" style="outline: none;" target="_self" title="Opportunities Auction">Opportunities Auction</a>, located in Midland, Georgia, will host its “MGM Treasures Auction” live online with AuctionZip Live!. During the one-day sale, Opportunities Auction will offer 173 lots of extremely rare and one-of-a-kind Hollywood and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios memorabilia and artifacts. Opportunities expects it’s star lots to be from the famous feline, Leo the Lion, the most recognized icon in motion picture history. </div>
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If you can’t join the live auction action in Midland, Georgia on October 13<sup>th</sup>, 2012 advance and live bidding is available through <a data-mce-href="http://info.auctionzip.com/ontheblock/bid/90296/Hollywood-Treasures-Discovered-in-Georgia-Featuring-MGM-s-Greatest-Star" href="http://info.auctionzip.com/ontheblock/bid/90296/Hollywood-Treasures-Discovered-in-Georgia-Featuring-MGM-s-Greatest-Star" style="outline: none;" target="_self" title="AuctionZip Live!">AuctionZip Live!</a>, which offers online bidding at auctions around the world. AuctionZip Live! bidders benefit from an enhanced, easy-to-use bidding console, the largest auction database and a powerful search engine that allows them to search for items by keyword, auction house or artist name. AuctionZip’s Secure Bid™ feature allows bidders to place a maximum bid in advance, so they can participate in the auction even if they can’t attend online or in person.</div>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-71096679752319683442012-09-27T14:16:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:17:17.426-04:00AuctionZip Live! Presents Tim's, Inc. Auctions Fall Sizzler Estate Extravaganza Auction<br />
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Tims, Inc has raised over $49,000 for charity this year, and is continuing their efforts with the Fall Sizzler event. The auction house will ask in-person attendees to make a $10 donation that will go to St. Jude Children’s Resarch Hospital, in memory of Peter W. Chapulis, Tim’s late father.<br />
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-25853053525386878012012-09-17T14:12:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:12:37.738-04:00Artfact.com and AuctionZip.com to host Crescent City Auction<br />
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<b>ARTWORKS BY SISTER GERTRUDE MORGAN AND WILLIAM AIKEN WALKER, A TIFFANY LAVA GLASS LAMP AND MORE WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION SEPT. 29-30</b></div>
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Contact: Adam Lambert<br />(504) 529-5057<br /><a data-mce-href="mailto:adam@crescentcityauctiongallery.com" href="mailto:adam@crescentcityauctiongallery.com" style="outline: none;">adam@crescentcityauctiongallery.com</a> </div>
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<em>The multi-estate sale will be conducted by Crescent City Auction Gallery in New Orleans, La.</em></div>
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(NEW ORLEANS, La.) – Original artworks by Sister Gertrude Morgan, William Aiken Walker and Walter Inglis Anderson, a rare Tiffany lava glass lamp, Newcomb pottery pieces, a fine selection of mens' and ladies’ Rolex wristwatches and more will be sold at a weekend multi-estate sale planned for Sept. 29-30 by Crescent City Auction Gallery at 1330 St. Charles Avenue.</div>
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The auction will be sizable – nearly 1,500 lots in all – and feature quality merchandise from numerous important area estates. Chief among these are items descended from the family of Chevalier Guy Joseph Soniat du Fossat, a prominent New Orleans figure in his day (1727-94), the estate Buzz Harper, the late antiques dealer from Natchez, Miss., and other prominent estates.</div>
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The categories will include fine Southern art, European and American antiques, lighting, rugs, jewelry, bric-a-brac and objets d’art. Internet bidding will be provided by Artfact.com and AuctionZip.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted (until Sept. 28). Start times both days will be 10 a.m. (CDT). Previews will be held from Sept. 20-28, from 10-5 (excluding Sunday). The Wednesday, Sept. 26 preview will be a late evening event, lasting until 8 p.m.</div>
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=70CDEB15C6&seq=1" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=70CDEB15C6&seq=1" style="outline: none;" target="_self"><img alt="Sister Gertrude" border="0" class="alignLeft" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/Sister Gertrude.JPG" data-mce-style="height: 147px; width: 179px; float: left;" height="147" id="img-1347907128580" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Sister%20Gertrude.JPG" style="border: 0px; float: left; height: 147px; width: 179px;" width="179" /></a>Artworks by the renowned folk artist Sister Gertrude Morgan (La., 1900-1980) are highly prized by collectors, and the painting offered in this sale will be no exception. Titled <em>Revelations</em>(1973), the signed watercolor and pen is one of the largest of the artist’s paintings ever offered at auction (21 ¼ inches by 25 ¼ inches). It was presented as a gift by Ms. Morgan to the consignor.</div>
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The signed and framed oil on board by William Aiken Walker (S.C./Md., 1838-1921) is titled <em>Cabin Scene</em> and measures 5 ¾ inches by 12 ¼ inches. It was rendered in the 19<sup>th</sup> century. The signed and framed watercolor by Walter Inglis Anderson (Miss., 1903-1965) is titled <em>Horn</em><em>Island</em> (8 ¼ inches by 11 inches). It was acquired from the artist by the consignor around 1960.</div>
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The rare and unusual Tiffany lamp (circa 1900) has a fluted favrile glass trumpet<a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=770C155CDF&seq=3" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=770C155CDF&seq=3" style="outline: none;" target="_self"><img alt="Tiffany lamp" border="0" class="alignRight" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/Tiffany lamp.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 228px; width: 111px; float: right;" height="227" id="img-1347907035596" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Tiffany%20lamp.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: 228px; width: 111px;" width="111" /></a>shade on a brass base with a central lava glass vase. Tiffany made lava glass for a very short period after Louis Comfort Tiffany himself visited Italy and became enthralled with volcanoes. Also offered will be a circa 1900 nine-piece Tiffany bronze desk set in the American Indian pattern.</div>
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Two lots are certain to attract attention, for their beauty and unique presentations. One is a parcel gilt, gesso and maple parlor harp (patent #6808), engraved “Sebastian and Pierre Erard” (makers to the Royal Family, 18 Great Marlborough Street, London, England). The harp’s fluted column depicts classical figures in relief and conforming figures below, around seven pedals.</div>
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The other is a Fisher Bodies sterling and gilt sterling coach, designed by Silver Creations, Ltd., for Fisher in 1973 to celebrate its 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary. The coach boasts articulated pieces, including wheels, doors, folding stairs and more. These coaches were made available to General Motors dealers for $2,000. This one weighs a staggering 99.7 troy silver ounces (or 6.8 pounds).</div>
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A few of the better furniture pieces will include a French carved rosewood brass inlaid bronze ormolu three-piece bedroom suite, crafted around 1900; a circa 1840 carved walnut Louis XV-style armoire, 106 inches tall, with a stepped arch <em>Chapeau de Gendarme</em>crown; and a 19<sup>th</sup> century inlaid burled walnut and mahogany <em>cave a liqueur</em> set with four cut crystal decanters.</div>
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Returning to artwork, Sister Gertrude won’t be the only noteworthy folk artist to be represented. A pair of works by the almost equally revered Clementine Hunter (La., 1886-1988) will also be sold. One is a circa 1960 oil on board titled The Baptism With a Bell (16 inches by 20 inches). The other is a circa 1955 oil on board titled Buzzards (also 16 inches by 20 inches).</div>
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Collectors of works by the Louisiana painter Robert M. Rucker (1932-2001) will be pleased to learn that multiple works of his oils on canvas will cross the block. One is titled<em>Ancient Oak on Bayou Lafourche</em> (18 inches by 24 inches, framed and signed lower left). Another is titled <em>Along the Levee at Jackson Barracks</em> (20 inches by 24 inches, framed, signed).</div>
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Other artworks of note will include a magnificent 17<sup>th</sup> century Scottish School oil on canvas portrait of <em>Alexander, 4<sup>th</sup> Lord Elphinstone, High Treasurer of Scotland</em> (titled lower left, framed, 30 inches by 25 inches); and an early 20<sup>th</sup> century signed oil wash on cardboard by Alexander J. Drysdale (La., 1870-1934), titled <em>Moss Draped Oaks</em> (9 ½ inches by 29 2/4 inches). </div>
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Also offered Sept. 29-30 will be three Italian wooden Santos, carved in the 18<sup>th</sup>century; a dazzling selection of estate jewelry (to include diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls and more); a collection of Steele Burden ceramic groups; a Mardi Gras ball invitation, dated March 3, 1908, unframed; and a Mardi Gras parade bulletin from Feb. 1923, titled <em>A Fantasy of the Sea.</em></div>
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Crescent City Auction Gallery, LLC is a locally owned and operated full-service auction house based in New Orleans. The firm conducts sales featuring fine art (particularly works from Louisiana and the Southern United States), pottery, silver, jewelry, art glass, furniture (especially American, English and Continental), lighting, rugs, bric-a-brac, decorative accessories and more.</div>
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Crescent City Auction Gallery, LLC is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (504) 529-5057; or, you can e-mail them at <a data-mce-href="mailto:info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com" href="mailto:info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com" style="outline: none;">info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com</a>. A catalog for the Sept. 29-30 sale is available on request. All lots can be seen online, at<a data-mce-href="http://www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com/" href="http://www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com/" style="outline: none;">www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com</a>.</div>
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To learn more about Crescent City Auction Gallery and the upcoming Sept. 29-30 auction, please log on to <a data-mce-href="http://www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com/" href="http://www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com/" style="outline: none;">www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com</a>. Updates are posted frequently.</div>
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Erard harp:<br />Parcel gilt, gesso and maple parlor harp made by Sebastian and Pierre Erard (London, England).</div>
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Walter Anderson:<br />Original watercolor painting by Walter Inglis Anderson, titled <em>Horn Island</em>, artist signed.</div>
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Rolex watches:<br />The auction will feature a fine selection of handsome ladies' and men's Rolex wristwatches.</div>
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Newcomb pottery:<br />Collectors of Newcomb pottery will be delighted to learn many pieces will be offered.</div>
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<b>FIRST-EVER AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION IN TERRVILLE, CONN., WILL BE HELD ON-SITE SUNDAY, OCT. 14, BY TIM’S, INC.</b></div>
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Contact: Tim Chapulis<br />(860) 459-0964<br /><a href="mailto:Tims.inc@snet.net" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">Tims.inc@snet.net</a> </div>
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<em>Area residents are encouraged to come forward with quality consignments for a successful sale.</em></div>
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(TERRYVILLE, Conn.) – A first-ever auction to benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation (or ARF), a Terryville-based not-for-profit that has been finding homes for area animals for more than 40 years, will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, by Tim’s, Inc., at ARF's shelter facility located at 366 Main Street in Terryville (zip: 06786). The auction will begin promptly at 12 noon (EST).</div>
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The money is needed for ARF’s very survival and day-to-day operations. The economic recession and a 2008 fire dealt a near-fatal blow, but the group has been able to keep its head above water thanks to donations, bequests and fundraisers.“We function solely by donations and no one takes a salary,” said Kathy Johnson, ARF’s President. “It's all about helping the animals.”</div>
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For that reason it came as a welcome call when Tim Chapulis, owner of the<img alt="Tim with clocks" border="0" class="alignRight" height="186" id="img-1346791097904" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Tim%20with%20clocks.jpg" style="border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); float: right; height: 187px; margin: 0px 0px 5px 15px; padding: 2px; width: 123px;" width="123" /> Bristol-based auction firm Tim’s, Inc., approached Johnson with the idea of a benefit auction. “It seemed like the right thing to do, since these volunteers give so generously of their time to rescue dogs and cats that otherwise would be neglected,” Chapulis said. “I’m hoping for a successful turnout.”</div>
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Johnson echoed that sentiment. “The only thing that would make me happier than Tim’s generosity would be a large crowd of people, bidding and supporting the organization. It’s hard for me to express just how much these funds are needed – and for basic things, like vet care, which can be very expensive, medicine, dog and cat food, kitty litter, bedding and much more.”</div>
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Chapulis encouraged everyone with a heart (and an item to donate) to come forward and help make the auction a success. “This sale will only be as good as the merchandise in it,” he said. “People want to help the animals, but they also want to bid on exciting, worthwhile items. And if they don't have an item to donate, they can still show support with a generous donation.”</div>
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Johnson said the sour economy has been especially trying for ARF. “People are surrendering their pets more because they just can’t afford to keep them any longer. They're also losing their homes and letting their pets run free, and these strays often end up at our facility or the pounds, which are filled to capacity or overflowing. It's a bad situation, a very bad situation.”</div>
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A cash infusion resulting from a successful auction wouldn’t fix the economy or <img alt="ARF logo" border="0" class="alignLeft" height="170" id="img-1346791163887" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/ARF%20logo.JPG" style="border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); float: left; height: 170px; margin: 0px 15px 5px 0px; padding: 2px; width: 179px;" width="179" />prevent pet owners from being relaxed about letting their animals roam, but it would help defray the cost of running ARF’s shelter, a figure Johnson pegs at about $5,900 a month. “And that is based on five months of operating since we opened our doors on April 14, 2012 after being closed for over three years,” Johnson said.</div>
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She is referring to ARF’s new shelter, at 366 Main Street in Terryville. The two-story, colonial-style structure became necessary after the 2008 fire, which destroyed the previous facility. ARF was renting that kennel and the land, whereas it owns the new building now. But it is still is paying a mortgage on the land, and that presents a whole new set of problems and costs. The 2.3-acre site, for example, needs to be maintained.</div>
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On top of the mowing in the summer and plowing in the winter, there is the 5,300 square feet of indoor space that also requires upkeep. Right now that only involves the first floor – the second floor is little more than a shell. Completion on the shelter has been stalled and progress has been stopped until the necessary money is raised to finish the second floor.</div>
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At present the shelter is home to around 18 dogs and 20 cats. ARF is a no-kill shelter, so every animal there remains at ARF until it finds a home or passes away from natural causes. The shelter has 19 dog runs, two cat colony rooms, an isolation room for cats with contagious diseases, a reception area, an office, a meet-and-greet room for prospective pet owners, rest rooms and a laundry room.</div>
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Most of the animals at ARF’s shelter have come from the local pound which, sad to say, is a kill facility, as are most pounds in the state of Connecticut. It isn’t out of contempt for the dogs and cats that they are put down, it is just that pet overbreeding, animal neglect, strays and now a rotten economy have all added up to a strain on pounds everywhere – and it isn’t easing up soon.</div>
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Animal Rescue Foundation was founded in 1971, at a time when being a homeless cat or dog was actually much worse than it is today. Strays were considered expendable, and pounds in general were viewed as a necessary burden to the community. Their unlucky occupants were dealt with harshly and swiftly. Occasionally an adoption was rung up, but that was infrequent.</div>
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At its inception, ARF was one of only a small handful of animal-friendly, no-kill shelter groups. There was no Petfinder.com, no micro-chipping, no awareness of the levels of abuse and hardship many animals were enduring. ARF came into being to fight that abuse and promote public awareness of the plight facing all homeless animals in the Terryville, Bristol, Thomaston, and Waterbury area.</div>
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The auction will have a preview, from 11 a.m. until the gavel comes down on the first item at noon. ARF will be showcasing some of its shelter residents, for the enjoyment of all the bidders and buyers. Anyone with a worthy item to donate for auction is encouraged to call Tim Chapulis at (860) 459-0964. The value of the item may be used as a tax deduction next year.</div>
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For more information about Tim’s, Inc., and the first-ever auction to benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation, please log on to<a href="http://www.timsauction.com/" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">www.timsauction.com</a>. </div>
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For more information about the ARF and the good work it does, please log on to <a href="http://www.arfct.org/" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">www.arfct.org</a>. To reach Kathy Johnson, ARF's President, you may call her at (860) 729-2030 or you can e-mail her at kcj1972@comcast.net.</div>
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Tim Chapulis:<br />Tim Chapulis, auctioneer, at the first annual fund raising auction for the Norfolk Lions Club, held this past year.</div>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-75785087373430859872012-08-31T14:07:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:08:14.916-04:00@Auction Snapshot: Baseball<br />
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Baseball has been America’s favorite past time for over two centuries now. Fans live and die with their teams and everyone wants a part of its rich history. I remember growing up in Chicago, sitting on the right field line at Wrigley Field, anxiously waiting for a foul ball to catch. On August 11<sup>th</sup>, one lucky fan caught a piece of history, but they weren’t in the grandstands, they were online with AuctionZip!</div>
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A Reach baseball signed by 23 members of the 1924 New York Yankees team sold to an<img alt="H1116 L30138347" border="0" class="alignRight" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/H1116-L30138347.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 173px; width: 176px; float: right;" height="173" id="img-1346416935519" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/H1116-L30138347.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: 173px; width: 176px;" width="175" />AuctionZip online bidder for $5,800! Autographs include Babe Ruth, Waite Hoyt, Bob Pennock, and Joe Bush with a letter of authenticity provided by JSA.</div>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-84116492180116367512012-08-31T14:04:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:05:46.844-04:00Genuine vs. Generic: Bronze<br />
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In the auction and antique world, a little knowledge is a powerful tool. Understanding what you are looking at, and what you should be looking for, can make or break a purchase. In this edition of Genuine vs. Generic, we will provide simple tricks you can use to authenticate bronze sculptures.</div>
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<b>Let’s get down to base-ics.</b></div>
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<li>It is highly unusual for any authentic 19<sup>th</sup> or 20<sup>th</sup> century bronze sculpture to come permanently fixed to a base. Originally, customers<img alt="280 1" border="0" class="alignRight" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/280_1.JPG" data-mce-style="height: 205px; width: 198px; float: right;" height="204" id="img-1346416708363" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/280_1.JPG" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: 205px; width: 198px;" width="198" />would purchase the bronze and then choose a separate base to suite their decorating needs.</li>
<li>A rubber pad under the base often times disguises how the sculpture is affixed. If you see a Philips head screw, chances are good it is a reproduction.</li>
<li>Use caution if you notice the same base on several sculptures from the same seller.</li>
<li>Is there a metal tag on the base with the artist’s name and sculpture’s title? This is not a good sign. “Virtually no originals have these tags.”<a data-mce-href="#_ftn1" href="http://info.auctionzip.com/Default.aspx?app=bizblogger&tabid=139465&subctrl=post&bid=88897&mid=641397#_ftn1" style="outline: none;" title="">[1]</a> </li>
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<li>Try the magnet test. Place any small magnet against the sculpture. If it sticks, the work is made of iron.</li>
<li>Check for red rust, especially in crevices. Moisture is slow to evaporate in these areas.</li>
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<b>Devil is in the Details</b></div>
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<li>Look carefully at hands, eyes, and hair (human sculptures) and at hooves/paws, eyes, and fur (animal sculptures). In reproductions, these features lack any detail.</li>
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<b>What’s in a name?</b></div>
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<li>Forged signatures often appear with raised letters against a depressed rectangle background. Authentic signatures are “impressed <em>below</em> the surface.”<a data-mce-href="#_ftn2" href="http://info.auctionzip.com/Default.aspx?app=bizblogger&tabid=139465&subctrl=post&bid=88897&mid=641397#_ftn2" style="outline: none;" title="">[2]</a></li>
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<li>Authentic sculptures are marked with the foundry name and only<img alt="pfa030.1L" border="0" class="alignRight" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/pfa030.1L.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 241px; width: 200px; float: right;" height="241" id="img-1346416764075" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/pfa030.1L.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: 241px; width: 200px;" width="200" />two firms produced Remingtons: Roman Bronze Works and Henry-Bonnard Bronze Co.</li>
<li>Reproductions are marked with limited edition numbers while originals display the sequence of production number.</li>
<li>Authentic Remingtons were only cast in one or two sizes. Reproductions are made in many sizes.</li>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-42808141208047712892012-08-22T14:03:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:04:11.976-04:00AuctionZip.com and Artfact.com to host Elite Decorative Arts Auction<br />
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<em>Contact: Scott Cieckiewicz<br />(561) 200-0893<br /><a data-mce-href="mailto:info@eliteauction.com" href="mailto:info@eliteauction.com" style="outline: none;">info@eliteauction.com</a> </em></div>
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<em>The sale will be held in the firm’s gallery at the Quantum Town Center in Boynton Beach, Fla.</em></div>
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(BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.) – What began as a low-key summer sale has swollen into a two-day, 500+-lot colossus at Elite Decorative Arts. The weekend event will be held Sept. 15-16 at the firm’s gallery located in the Quantum Town Center, at 1034 Gateway Boulevard (Suites 106-108) in Boynton Beach, Fla. Offered will be fine antiques, decorative arts and estate jewelry.</div>
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“This will be a solid decorative arts sale with a lot to choose from,” said Scott Cieckiewicz of Elite Decorative Arts. “We thought we could contain it all in one day, but as more consignments poured in, it became evident a second day was necessary. And that’s great. Summer is typically a slow time for south Florida, but all this activity suggests strong demand and a healthy market.”</div>
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For those unable to attend in person, online bidding will be facilitated by Artfact.com and Auctionzip.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted. The auction will start at 1 p.m. (EST) both days. Previews will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, from 11-5, and Saturday, Sept. 15, the first day of sale, from 11 a.m. until the first gavel comes down.</div>
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Civil War and presidential memorabilia enthusiasts will be intrigued by an Abraham Lincoln original handwritten letter with hand-signed engraving (est. $8,000-$12,000). The<a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=15B8051388&seq=80" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=15B8051388&seq=80" style="outline: none;" target="_self"><img alt="Lincoln letter" border="0" class="alignRight" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/Lincoln%20letter.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 190px; width: 192px; float: right;" height="190" id="img-1345657198305" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Lincoln%20letter.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: 190px; width: 192px;" width="191" /></a> letter is dated Nov. 12, 1864 and is accompanied by a note also written during the war. The engraving, showing a profile of Lincoln, is 5 inches by 7 inches and signed by engraver Frederick Reynolds.</div>
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Artwork will include an artist proof bronze sculpture of a goat by Louise B. Nevelson (Am., 1899-1988). The sculpture, signed to the back of the rear feet and measuring 12 ¾ inches tall by 20 inches long, should bring $10,000-$15,000. And a pencil on paper of a nude female by Fernando Botero (Col., b. 1932), 22 inches by 15 ½ inches, is expected to hit $30,000-$40,000.</div>
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A pair of watches carries identical pre-sale estimates of $6,000-$8,000 each. One is a Bulgari 18kt yellow gold and diamond Parentheses (or “Parentesi”) bangle watch with fancy-shaped links featuring a round dial set with single-cut diamonds. The other is a man’s 18kt yellow gold Rolex President Oyster perpetual day/date watch with gold hands and leather case.</div>
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Two decorative accessories also have the same pre-sale estimates ($3,000-$5,000). The first is a footed, oval-shaped Tiffany & Company sterling silver entrée dish with a<a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=A2F554BE56&seq=1" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=A2F554BE56&seq=1" style="outline: none;" target="_self"><img alt="Tiffany dish" border="0" class="alignLeft" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/Tiffany%20dish.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 107px; width: 192px; float: left;" height="107" id="img-1345657320389" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Tiffany%20dish.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: left; height: 107px; width: 192px;" width="191" /></a>repousse pomegranate design. The second is a beautiful pair of 18<sup>th</sup> century Sevres yellow porcelain lidded urns, 21 inches in height, each having a panoramic landscape scene with playing cherubs.</div>
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A Grant Wood oil on canvas painting and a Jacobus Stainer violin and bow with case each is expected to command $4,000-$6,000. The painting by Wood (Am., 1891-1942), depicts a landscape scene with figures in Anamosa, Iowa, circa 1910. It is 12 inches by 15 inches. The violin, bow and original fitted wooden case are circa 1660, with a total weight of about 6 lbs.</div>
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Two watercolor renderings worth noting are a harbor scene, signed lower center by Ralston Crawford (Am., 1906-1978), measuring 13 inches by 19 inches and matted and framed (est. $5,000-$7,000); and a watercolor on card stock by Robert Havell, Jr. (Am./UK, 1793-1878), depicting a London landscape, inscribed <em>en verso, </em>circa early 19<sup>th</sup> century (est. $5,000-$7,000).</div>
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Returning to estate jewelry, a gorgeous two-piece 18kt yellow gold necklace and bracelet suite, holding 75 round cut white diamonds and measuring 15 ½ inches in length, could climb to $7,000-$10,000; and a dazzling Marlene Stowe 18kt yellow gold and platinum diamond heart bangle with a wide design and having a yellow gold and satin finish, should hit $6,000-$8,000.</div>
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Elite Decorative Arts’ next big sale after this one will be a fine artwork and decorative arts auction slated for Saturday, Oct. 13, also in the firm’s Boynton Beach showroom. Quality consignments are still being accepted for that auction and the one after that, too, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10. It will be the biggest Chinese auction of the year for Elite Decorative Arts.</div>
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Elite Decorative Arts is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions. To consign an item, an estate or an entire collection, you may call them toll-free at (800) 991-3340; or, you can send them an e-mail at <a data-mce-href="mailto:info@eliteauction.com" href="mailto:info@eliteauction.com" style="outline: none;">info@eliteauction.com</a>. All e-mails are promptly replied.</div>
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To learn more about Elite Decorative Arts and the upcoming calendar of events, to include an online catalog of the Sept. 15-16 auction, please log on to <a data-mce-href="http://www.eliteauction.com/" href="http://www.eliteauction.com/" style="outline: none;">www.eliteauction.com</a>.</div>
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Sevres urns:<br />Beautiful pair of 18<sup>th</sup> century Sevres yellow porcelain lidded urns, each 21 inches in height.</div>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-38122880727213677982012-07-31T14:01:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:01:21.277-04:00Alderfer Inducted into NAA Hall of Fame<br />
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<b>SANFORD L. (“SANDY”) ALDERFER, CEO OF ALDERFER AUCTION & APPRAISAL IN HATFIELD, PA., GETS INDUCTED INTO NAA’S HALL OF FAME AT JULY 19 MEETING</b></div>
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<em>The award was presented at the NAA’s annual Conference and Show in Spokane, Washington.</em></div>
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Contact: Joshua Couch<br />(267) 638-1054<br /><a href="mailto:josh@alderferauction.com" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">josh@alderferauction.com</a> </div>
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(HATFIELD, Pa.) – Sanford L. (“Sandy”) Alderfer, the Chief Executive Officer of Alderfer Auction & Appraisal, has been inducted into the National Auctioneers Association’s Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed on Mr. Alderfer, very much by surprise, at the NAA’s annual Conference and Show, held July 19, 2012 in Spokane, Wash.</div>
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In keeping with tradition, the award came as a total shock to Mr. Alderfer and the other three recipients, but not to his wife, Gail, and other family members who joined him on stage. The story they gave Sandy was they were there for a family vacation in nearby Idaho, planned for after the Conference and Show (which was true; one of his daughters, Charis, lives in Idaho).</div>
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But when his name was called to receive the honor, Mr. Alderfer stepped on the stage to the welcoming arms of his sizable family, as well as NAA officials. The award was presented to him by Rob Doyle, a past Hall of fame inductee. The award recognizes longstanding success as an auctioneer, service in the auction profession and positive contributions to the community.</div>
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“Sandy Alderfer is a most worthy honoree on all counts,” Mr. Doyle said, and the ensuing applause supported that remark. In his emotional acceptance remarks, Mr. Alderfer reflected on his commitment to the auction profession and to the National Auctioneers Association and National Auctioneers Foundation throughout his long and fruitful career.</div>
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He also introduced all his family members joining him on stage, and paid a special tribute to his father, Sanford A. Alderfer, who founded the company years ago and who is still active in the company’s day-to-day operations in Hatfield. “My father was there for me every step of the way and helped shape my career path,” he said. “Without him, I would not be up here tonight.”</div>
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The NAA Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is an annual highlight of the President’s Gala at the Conference and Show. The NAA’s Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to recognize leaders within the auction industry. Bronze-etched portrait plaques of Hall of Fame honorees from years past adorn the walls of the NAA headquarters in Overland Park, Kan. Now, Mr. Alderfer will join that rarefied and elite group with a plaque all his own.</div>
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For more information about Alderfer Auction & Appraisal, you may visit them online at <a href="http://www.alderferauction.com/" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">www.AlderferAuction.com</a> or view their upcoming auctions at <a href="http://www.auctionzip.com/" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;">www.AuctionZip.com</a></div>
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Sanford L. “Sandy” Alderfer was inducted into the National Auctioneers Association's Hall of Fame on July 19 in Spokane, Wash.</div>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-38161640150388202582012-07-30T14:06:00.000-04:002013-03-29T14:06:51.201-04:00From Local Bidders to Global Markets, Bright Star Shines<br />
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Bright Star Antiques owner Jay Shearer is an avid AuctionZip user. However, Jay was skeptical of online auctions when the idea was first presented to him by Chris Adair, his IT Manager. “It took me a while to convince him that he would be able to boost prices by having online bidders,” Chris said. </div>
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A short two years later, AuctionZip Live! has catapulted Bright Star into a competitive global market. “We even have clients in Tokyo who bid,” says Jay. What’s more, Jay has discovered that local attendees are willing to increase their bids against these online bidders. AuctionZip Live! “certainly pushes in-house bidders to bid more,” he says. </div>
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Chris has noticed that the unparalleled convenience of AuctionZip Live! is increasing the total number of bids, especially from interested locals who are unable to attend an auction in person. “They end up bidding online because they can’t be there on auction day.” For Jay and Bright Star, more bids and increased competition for items equals “a higher profit margin for consigners.” “I think that for the consigner, you must expose every option you can. Online auctions are an important one.” </div>
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Now, after conducting nearly 20 live, online auctions since June 2010, Jay is convinced that AuctionZip Live! really works. “I don’t think I would do an auction today without AuctionZip Live! Our prices are up across the board.”</div>
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Chris added that in the end, it was easy to get started. “Setting up AuctionZip Live! was easy. The console is by far the most user friendly. I was running live auctions in no time.”</div>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-36322795029460227262012-07-30T13:57:00.000-04:002013-03-29T13:57:35.051-04:00Genuine vs. Generic: Patterned Glass<br />
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In the auction and antique world, a little knowledge is a powerful tool. Understanding what you are looking at, and what you should be looking for, can make or break a purchase. In this edition of Genuine vs. Generic, we will examine two popular patterned glass styles and provide simple tricks to authenticate each. </div>
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<b>Moon and Star</b></div>
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Originally known as Palace, the Moon and Star was first issued about 1888 by Adams & Company of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. It has seen lasting popularity and a flood of reproductions in the market. Consider these four elements when trying to distinguish between an original and a reproduction: color, detail, shape and weight.</div>
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<b>Color</b>- Moon and Star was never produced in a solid color other than clear. Even solid and clear reproductions can be identified by a yellow or green tint.</div>
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<b>Detail</b>- Reproduction Moon and Star has a distinct waviness that causes the glass to blur. <img alt="Moon and Star" border="0" class="alignRight" height="111" id="img-1343654772493" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Moon%20and%20Star.jpg" style="border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); float: right; margin: 0px 0px 5px 15px; padding: 2px;" width="156" /></div>
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<b>Shape</b>- Genuine Moon and Star handles, whether twisted or plain, were always applied. Reproduction handles are shaped differently because they are pressed.</div>
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<b>Weight</b>- Reproductions are considerably heavier than authentic Moon and Star.<a href="http://info.auctionzip.com/ontheblock/bid/87583/Genuine-vs-Generic-Patterned-Glass#_ftn1" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;" title="">[1]</a> </div>
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Created in 1891, this unique pattern retains the likeness of six different U.S. coins: the silver half dime, the dime, the twenty-one cent piece, the quarter dollar, the half-dollar, and the dollar. Interestingly, its production lasted only six months. It is reported that U.S. government inspectors halted production on the basis that molds used to replicate coins were illegal. Here are two distinguishing factors to keep in mind:</div>
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<b>Size matters</b>- Reproductions do not match the measurements of originals. For example, authentic covered compotes measure 9 ¼ inches high while reproductions stand 9 ½ inches tall. <img alt="US Coin" border="0" class="alignRight" height="161" id="img-1343654832150" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/US%20Coin.jpg" style="border: 0px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); float: right; margin: 0px 0px 5px 15px; padding: 2px;" width="262" /></div>
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<b>Coin placement-</b> The patterns of the coins’ head and tail are radically different between an original and a reproduction. The bread plate is a great example. </div>
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<em>Original-</em>head-head, tail-tail, head-head, tail-tail, head-tail</div>
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<em>Reproduction- </em>head-tail, head-tail, head-tail, head-tail, head-tail <a href="http://info.auctionzip.com/ontheblock/bid/87583/Genuine-vs-Generic-Patterned-Glass#_ftn2" style="color: #1f77c1; outline: none;" title="">[2]</a></div>
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Hadley Plantinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04692799682072775682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303161850911751669.post-79962133259317625212012-07-23T13:55:00.000-04:002013-03-29T13:56:25.177-04:00AuctionZip.com Hosts Elite Auction Featuring Chinese Carvings<br />
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OVER 300 FINE CHINESE CARVINGS AND WORKS OF ART WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION SATURDAY, AUG. 18<sup>th</sup>, BY ELITE DECORATIVE ARTS IN FLORIDA</div>
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<em>The sale will be held in the firm’s gallery at the Quantum Town Center in Boynton Beach.</em></div>
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Contact: Scott Cieckiewicz<br />(561) 200-0893<br /><a data-mce-href="mailto:info@eliteauction.com" href="mailto:info@eliteauction.com" style="outline: none;">info@eliteauction.com</a> </div>
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(BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.) – Over 300 fine Chinese carvings and works of art – to include porcelains, jade, ivory, bronze, jewelry, stone carvings and silver – will be sold to the highest bidder on Saturday, Aug. 18, by Elite Decorative Arts, at the firm’s spacious gallery located in the Quantum Town Center in Boynton Beach, at 1034 Gateway Blvd. (Stes. 106-108).</div>
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The auction will be the final event of the summer season for Elite Decorative Arts, a firm that has become synonymous with Chinese antiquities and rare Asian objects. “It has become difficult to assign some items high and low estimates, because the market for Chinese antiques, especially porcelain pieces, is so hot right now,” said Scott Cieckiewicz, an officer with the firm.</div>
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He added, “In the end, it will be the bidders who determine the value of these lots. That’s the beauty of an auction. It’s an accurate and instant barometer of market conditions.” Previews will be held on Friday, Aug. 17, from 11-5, and on auction day, Aug. 18, from 11-1. The auction will begin at 1 p.m. Internet bidding will be provided by AuctionZip.com and Artfact.com.</div>
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A piece of jewelry, not a porcelain, may end up being the day’s top earner. It’s a stunning ladies’ 18kt yellow gold imperial jadeite cabochon and diamond ring/pendant combination (est. $40,000-$50,000, against an appraised value of $80,000). The center of the ring/pendant is prong set with a fine oval cabochon cut natural Burmese jadeite weighing a staggering 12.50 carats.</div>
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A large Chinese Qing Dynasty relief carved, fully reticulated ivory tusk, depicting a<a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=9F74389AA9&seq=1" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=9F74389AA9&seq=1" style="outline: none;" target="_self"><img alt="describe the image" border="0" class="alignRight" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/Ivory tusk.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 75px; width: 150px; float: right;" height="75" id="img-1343051229419" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Ivory%20tusk.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: 75px; width: 150px;" width="148" /></a>total of 24 men and women, each wielding an item, has a pre-sale estimate of $6,000-$8,000. The people are situated amongst pine trees and enclosed by dragons and Phoenix birds. The tusk is 53 ½ inches in length, with an ivory weight of 4.96 kilograms. It includes a fitted wooden stand.</div>
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An impressive and palace-sized Chinese carved jadeite pagoda village, featuring five pagoda towers with an overall height of 98 inches, is expected to make $10,000-$15,000. Each pagoda is linked to the next with a hanging chain. The massive late Qing to Republic period village shows a total of eight foo dog figures, four tripod dragon urns and four dragon plaques.</div>
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Another jade piece expected to do well is a Chinese Qing Dynasty, hand-carved jadeite Guan yin (Quan Yin) figure of a woman, depicted in a standing position with a tassel to the right hand and a bead to the left (est. $7,000-$10,000). A halo can be seen behind her head and she is standing on a stylized lotus blossom base. The piece is 15 ½ inches tall and weighs 3,192 grams.</div>
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Two bronze pieces are certain to get paddles wagging. One is a Chinese Tang <a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=A6CD886ED0&seq=1" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=A6CD886ED0&seq=1" style="outline: none;" target="_self"><img alt="describe the image" border="0" class="alignRight" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/Bronze mirror.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 124px; width: 150px; float: right;" height="124" id="img-1343051447883" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Bronze%20mirror.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: 124px; width: 150px;" width="149" /></a>Dynasty silvered bronze mirror, well cast and of disc form, with the central hemispheric knob enclosed by calligraphy and with a sunburst design to the center (est. $6,000-$8,000). The mirror, 8 ½ inches in diameter, shows a raised serpent, a dragon, phoenix and chin lung dragon with lotus blossoms.</div>
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The other is a Chinese Tibetan bronze figure depicting a seated Quan Yin goddess with four arms seated over a lotus blossom throne (est. $5,000-$7,000). The figure, dating to the Ming Dynasty, is 15 ¼ inches tall and has a total weight of 4.14 kilograms (almost 5 pounds). It was purchased in New York in the 1980s and was consigned from an important St. Louis collection.</div>
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Porcelains will be offered in abundance. Two have pre-sale estimates of $5,000-$7,000. The first is a rare imperial Chinese heritage Kangxi period Qing Dynasty famille verte plate. The plate is unusual in that it bears an incised inventory mark (N481) from the Dresden collection, formed by Augustus the Strong (1670-1733), the former King of Poland and Elector of Saxony.</div>
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The second is a Chinese Qing Dynasty famille rose enameled double gourd hulu form vase. The piece holds the red, six-character archaic Qianlong period (1736-1795) reign mark to the bottom, and is made of the period. It is 4 ¾ inches tall and weighs 134 grams and shows a vibrant scrolled floral design over yellow ground, with pink draped cloth knotted to the front.</div>
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Two other porcelain pieces of note carry pre-sale estimates of $2,000-$3,000. One is a 19<sup>th</sup> century Chinese phoenix tail form blue and gold vase, 13 ¾ inches, with a hand-painted gold design depicting a paradise bird on a tree branch with lotus blossoms over a cobalt blue ground. The vase holds blue six-character calligraphy Qianlong (1736) period reign marks to the bottom.</div>
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The other is a Chinese lidded Qing Dynasty enameled porcelain mei ping form vase, 10 ¾ inches tall, holding the red six-character calligraphy Guangxu period (1875-1908) reign marks to the bottom. The vase is finely hand painted and enameled throughout, depict<a data-mce-href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=8152577EEF&seq=11" href="http://www.auctionzip.com/aflive.html?method=getLotInfo&lotref=8152577EEF&seq=11" style="outline: none;" target="_self"><img alt="describe the image" border="0" class="alignRight" data-mce-src="/Portals/24308/images/Porcelain vase.jpg" data-mce-style="height: 288px; width: 150px; float: right;" height="288" id="img-1343051540464" src="http://info.auctionzip.com/Portals/24308/images/Porcelain%20vase.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: right; height: 288px; width: 150px;" width="150" /></a>ing pink and blue chih lung dragons amongst a scrolled floral design over a light green ground and stylized border.</div>
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One more jade piece of note is a massive Chinese relief carved jadeite boulder depicting a seated laughing Buddha with five attendants climbing on him and playing musical instruments (est. $6,000-$8,000). Also in the scene are two foo dogs, both climbing on the Buddha. The 16 ½ inch tall Late Qing to Republic piece has mottled white, lavender and apple green jadeite colors.</div>
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Elite Decorative Arts’ next big sale after this one will be a fine porcelains and decorative arts auction slated for Saturday, Sept. 15, also in the firm’s Boynton Beach showroom. Quality consignments are still being accepted. To consign an item, an estate or a collection, you may call them toll-free at (800) 991-3340; or, you can send them an e-mail, at <a data-mce-href="mailto:info@eliteauction.com" href="mailto:info@eliteauction.com" style="outline: none;">info@eliteauction.com</a>. </div>
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To learn more about Elite Decorative Arts and the upcoming calendar of events, to include an online catalog of the Aug. 18 auction, please log on to <a data-mce-href="http://www.eliteauction.com/" href="http://www.eliteauction.com/" style="outline: none;">www.eliteauction.com</a>.</div>
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Cabochon ring:<br />Ladies' 18kt yellow gold imperial jadeite cabochon and diamond ring/pendant combination.</div>
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Ivory tusk:<br />Large Chinese Qing Dynasty relief-carved, fully reticulated ivory tusk. 53 ½ inches in length.</div>
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Pagoda village:<br />Palace-sized Chinese carved jadeite pagoda village, featuring five pagoda towers, 98 inches tall.</div>
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Bronze mirror:<br />Chinese Tang Dynasty silvered bronze mirror, well cast and of disc form, 8 ½ inches in diameter.</div>
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