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A wrought-iron architectural artifact salvaged in 1983 from the Eiffel Tower in Paris; Bob Dylan’s signed and handwritten lyrics to the timeless 1963 anthem Blowing in the Wind; and an autograph letter signed by Thomas Jefferson as President from 1801 are just a few of the expected highlights in University Archives’ online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Memorabilia auction scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th, at 10am Eastern time.

All 459 lots in the catalog are up for viewing and bidding now on the newly redesigned University Archives website – www.UniversityArchives.com – as well as LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

“University Archives is ushering in the New Year with a new sale featuring over 450 lots of outstanding historical materials,” said John Reznikoff, the president and owner of University Archives. “The offerings represent the very best of U.S. Presidential, Aviation/Space, Art, Music, Science, Sports, and so much more. Serious collectors need to mark their calendars today.”

Lot #358 is the circa 1889 wrought-iron architectural artifact salvaged from Paris’s Eiffel Tower. Stairway Section #6, comprised of twelve steps, originally connected the third floor to the tower and was dismantled in 1983 when elevators were installed. The fragment, with provenance, is about 13.5 feet by 6.5 feet, and is housed in a special cradle and trailer (est. $50,000-$75,000).

Lot #273 is Bob Dylan’s lyrics to Blowing in the Wind, handwritten and signed by him at New York’s St. Regis Hotel in 2011. They are accompanied by a COA from Jeff Rosen, Dylan’s manager. The song is featured prominently in the just-released Oscar buzzworthy biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet as the folk singer (est. $60,000-$70,000).

Lot #51 is an autograph letter signed by Thomas Jefferson as President (as “Th. Jefferson”), dated October 14, 1801, appointing Connecticut congressman Gideon Granger as Postmaster General. Granger would serve in this role through the Madison administration, making him the longest-serving Postmaster General to date. The signature is pristine (est. $8,000-$10,000).

Notably, lot #50 is an exquisite miniature of Jefferson attributed to Robert Field, with an intricate hairwork jewelry locket. On one side is a superbly rendered watercolor portrait of Jefferson, and on the other side is a braided design of two-toned white and auburn hair (est. $30,000-$40,000).

Lot #138 is an astounding collection of more than 70 original metal (copper and steel) etching plates and woodblocks, spanning the years 1887-1975 and sourced by a New York art dealer. Some of the plates and blocks were directly artist-signed, being examples of the artists’ original signatures. The consignor is offering custom matting and framing of select companion prints.

The group represents over 30 international Modern artists, including Pablo Picasso (3), Salvador Dali (5), Marc Chagall (1), Georges Braque (3), Alberto Giacometti (1), Georges Rouault (9), Marcel Duchamp (2), Jean Cocteau (2), Pierre Bonnard (2), Marie Laurencin (7), Leonard Baskin (2), André Derain (3), Raphael Soyer (6) and Joseph Stella (4) (est. $100,000-$150,000).

Lot #321 is a PSA/DNA slabbed and certified Type 1 black and white photograph from World War II by Robert Sargent, U.S. Coast Guard Chief Photographer’s Mate, titled Taxis to Hell - and back - Into the Jaws of Death. The chilling photo shows members of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Division, wading into the icy waters of Omaha Beach on D-Day 1944 (est. $30,000-$40,000).

Lot #407 is an original plane geometry drawing by Albert Einstein, accompanied by three lines of explanation in his hand, and signed by him as “A.E.” The item, dated circa May 12, 1952, was Einstein’s attempt to help a 15-year-old high school student from Los Angeles, California, who’d contacted him regarding a baffling external tangent geometry problem. In true fashion, Einstein’s explanation provided clues but not the answer (est. $30,000-$40,000).

Lot #81 is an Abraham Lincoln signed check from Springfield, Illinois, dated September 28, 1857. Lincoln paid about $14 to Reuben F. Ruth, a local saddle and harness maker, from accounts he had held at the Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company since 1853. On the same day, Lincoln also paid a furniture dealer and an antislavery settler (est. $25,000-$35,000).

Lot #201 is a March 13, 1962 Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company stock certificate signed by Warren Buffett, the third-richest man in the world. There are only eight known examples of similar Buffett signed stock certificates, including one in a museum (est. $15,000-$20,000).

Lot #246 is an autograph endorsement signed by Benjamin Franklin as the 6th President of Pennsylvania (signed “B Franklin Presidt”), PSA/DNA slabbed and graded NM-MT 8. In the March 2, 1787 communication, Franklin gives directions to the Commissioners of Bankrupt, a judicial entity formed to resolve legal proceedings related to insolvency. Within three months, Franklin would serve as a delegate to the 1787 Constitutional Convention (est. $15,000-$20,000).

Lot #129 is a franking signature by George Washington, dated Jan. 5, 1780 and PSA/DNA slabbed and certified authentic. The cover was written in Morris Town, N.J., and addressed to Colonel Stephen Moylan of Colchester, Connecticut, the leader of “Moylan’s Horse,” or the 4th Continental Light Dragoons, who fought in major Rev-War engagements (est. $10,000-$12,000).

Lot #311 is a Civil War-dated archive of over 300 handwritten letters exchanged between David Masten of Company E, N.Y. 143rd Infantry, and his wife, Ella. Masten was also a musician who later served in the ambulance corps. The letters tell of the Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign, the Atlanta and Carolinas Campaigns, as well as Sherman's March to the Sea (est. $8,000-$10,000).

Here is a link to the catalog on the University Archives website: https://www.universityarchives.com/auction-catalog/rare-autographs-manuscripts-books-memorabilia_57SMMUXB7A

University Archives has become world-renowned as a go-to source for rare items of this kind. It is actively seeking quality material for future auctions, presenting a rare opportunity for sellers. Anyone who has a single item or a collection that may be a fit for a future University Archives auction may call John Reznikoff at 203-454-0111, or email him at john@universityarchives.com.

University Archives is located at 88 Danbury Road (Suite #2A) in Wilton, Conn. For more information about University Archives and the Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Memorabilia auction planned for Wednesday, January 29th, visit www.universityarchives.com.

About University Archives:
University Archives was founded in 1979, as a division of University Stamp Company, by John Reznikoff, who started collecting stamps and coins in 1968, while in the third grade. Industry-wide, Reznikoff is considered the leading authenticity expert for manuscripts and documents. He consults with law enforcement, dealers, auction houses and both major authentication companies. University Archives is located at 88 Danbury Road (Suite #2A) in Wilton, Conn. For more information about University Archives visit www.universityarchives.com.

A complete, high-graded 1957 Topps Baseball 407-card set; a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle card PSA graded 1.5 FR; and a partial set (155 of 324) of 1951 Bowman baseball cards including Mickey Mantle’s highly sought after rookie card are just a few of the expected highlights in a Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia auction slated to begin closing on Saturday, January 25th at 9am Eastern time by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.

This is an online-only auction, with no live webcast portion. Lots will close in sequential order beginning at 9am Eastern time on auction day. A total of 260 lots – all sports-related and many rare and highly collectible examples – will come up for bid. Online bidding will be available at the Miller & Miller website (www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com) and LiveAuctioneers.com.

“The inaugural Miller and Miller Sports Cards & Memorabilia sale features a lineup of holy grail cards and historically significant memorabilia that offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a diverse selection of items and purchase in Canadian dollars,” said Ben Pernfuss, Consignment Director for the sale. “This is an historic offering of 260 lots of sport collecting’s finest items.”

Mr. Pernfuss pointed to Mickey Mantle's much sought-after 1952 Topps card, alongside his 1951 Bowman card, both graded by PSA, as must-haves for serious collectors. “Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth are also featured in many aspects including signed balls, found footage and original photos, while hockey collectors will be thrilled with the lineup of full sets and pre-war cards,” he said.

The masterfully curated 1957 Topps Baseball 407-card set represents a historic grouping and has become the standard card size for all future baseball card sets. It includes more Hall of Fame inductees than any other set in history and features 407 graded numbered cards, plus four PSA graded checklists representing the set’s four series. The set is expected to bring $65,000-$75,000.

All estimates in this report are in Canadian dollars.

The set includes four contest cards that allowed fans to guess game scores to win "top prizes", each of the four contest cards representing a different game date; the rare Lucky Penny Card and Lucky Penny Keychain that was the redemption prize for receiving this card; and a 1957 Topps 1-cent wrapper that would have housed the cards in this set. All cards are graded 6 and above.

Very few items in the world of collecting speak for themselves, but the iconic 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle card is one of them. "Holy grail" is a term that is often used to describe the significance of the card. The 1952 Topps baseball card set is widely regarded as one of the most significant in the world of baseball card collecting. The Topps Company was founded in 1908.

The card is graded PSA 1.5 fair condition and exhibits strong color and eye appeal. The grade of 1.5 FR, recently assigned to the card, can be attributed to the inoffensive crease in the top right corner of the card that lands outside of the image of Mantle. The corners are imperfect with most significant softness to the left side corners. Despite that, the card should fetch $30,000-$40,000.

The 1951 Bowman partial set of 155 baseball cards includes the rare #253 Mickey Mantle rookie card, graded PSA 4.5 VG-EX+. Also included is a PSA graded 6 EX-MT Ted Williams card and a PSA graded 5 Yogi Berra card, plus other Hall of Famers. The set as a whole is consistent with the grades seen on these cards, with an average in the range of PSA 5-6 (est. $20,000-$25,000).

Lot #94 is the 1966 Topps #35 Bobby Orr rookie card, graded PSA 6 EX-MT. Orr is regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, with unmatched speed, skill and offensive ability. The card is an iconic image of a hockey legend in his first season. The grade describes the card well, with no visible flaws to the field or edges and minimal corner wear (est. $10,000-$15,000).

Lot #126 is a Worth Official League baseball signed circa 1927-1930 by Yankees slugger Lou Gehrig, with a cardboard box showing a label from the New Rochelle (New York) Book Store (near where Gehrig grew up). Included is a full PSA/DNA LOA and JSA LOA, a PSA/DNA autograph grade of 8, a baseball grade of 6, and an overall grade of 7 (est. $10,000-$15,000).

Lot #130 is a baseball dual signed in blue ink by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Found in Canada, the ball was reportedly signed at a late 1920s Canadian stop of the duo's "barnstorming" tours. Ruth signed on the "Sweet Spot" position, with Gehrig on the side panel. The ball is a Spalding "Babe Ruth Home Run Special" PSA/DNA and JSA authenticated ball (est. $10,000-$15,000).

Lot #128 consists of two circa 1927-28 Type 1 PSA/DNA photographs, one of Babe Ruth and the other of Lou Gehrig, showing the pair in matching batting stances taken during the same “barnstorming” game featuring Babe Ruth's "Bustin’ Babes" and Lou Gehrig's "Larrupin' Lous". Both 5 inch by 7 inch photos are encapsulated and in excellent condition (est. $10,000-$12,000).

Lot #89 is the 1986-87 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan rookie card, widely considered the most desirable Jordan rookie card, accurately depicting one of the greatest basketball players in the world and a must-have in the world of basketball card collecting. The card is graded Beckett 8 in Near Mint-Mint condition. Visually, the card exhibits only minimal flaws (est. $8,000-$9,000).

Here is a link to the auction on the Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. website: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-FKHDUU/pre-1980-sports-cards-and-memorabilia.

To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and the Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia auction slated for Saturday, January 25th, beginning at 9am Eastern time, please visit www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com.

About Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.:
Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. is Canada’s trusted seller of high-value collections and is always accepting quality consignments. The firm specializes in watches and jewelry, art, antiques and high-value collectibles. Its mission is to provide collectors with a trusted place to buy and sell. To consign a single piece, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (519) 573-3710; or, you can e-mail them at info@millerandmillerauctions.com. To learn more, please visit www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com.

Atlanta, GA, USA, January 4, 2025 -- Ahlers & Ogletree, the Atlanta-based auction powerhouse, will dive right into 2025 with a two-day New Year’s Signature Estates auction on Wednesday and Thursday, January 15th and 16th. The auction is loaded with an extraordinary array of items that include an impressive selection of Asian art, timeless 19th century furniture, fine and decorative arts and collectible sports memorabilia.

In all, close to 800 premier lots will cross the auction block, starting promptly at 10am Eastern time both days, online and live in the Ahlers & Ogletree gallery located at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW in Atlanta. Online bidding will be available at bid.AandOauctions.com, as well as LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

January 15th features many fine Asian items, led by a pair of polychrome-painted standing arhats on integral lotus pedestals, likely from the Ming Dynasty, both 49 inches tall. The youthful Ananda is dressed in layered flowing robes, hands joined in a gesture of devotion; Kasyapa, the elder figure, is shown with hands clasped at the chest, with surfaces painted in colorful tones (est. $8,000-$16,000).

Another noteworthy Asian lot from Day 1 is a Chinese, Qing Dynasty, polychrome painted seated Guanyin Bodhisattva with a calm facial expression, 48 inches tall, resting in a royal ease pose on a rocky base, the right leg pendent and the left leg bent with the left hand resting on the shin, the right hand raised in Shuni Mudra, dressed in flowing robes with a beaded necklace (est. $6,000-$8,000).

January 16th will showcase an array of fine art from many established estates. One is an untitled (Figures at Work) watercolor on paper by Charles Henry Demuth (American, 1883-1935), circa 1934, signed and dated to the lower right “C. Demuth ‘34”, with a Strathmore Student blind stamp to the lower left. The 11 inch by 15 inch work (paper, less frame) should finish at $5,000-$7,000.

The other is a circa 1945 gouache on paper by Athos Rudolfo Menaboni (Italian/American, 1895-1990), titled Mourning Dove. The 38 ¼ inch by 28 ¾ inch (paper, less frame) painting is signed lower left and titled lower center. It is accompanied by a handwritten letter from the consignor, detailing his personal encounter with Menaboni, and an authentication on verso (est. 4,000-$8,000).

Day 2 will feature a selection of exquisite Tiffany lots, to include an early 20th century Favrile bronze mounted pottery vase, 6 ½ inches in height, having a mossy green glaze over a bulbous earthenware vase and silvered copper scroll and foliate decorated mount. It’s incised interconnected "LCT", "B.P. 367", "L.C. Tiffany - Favrile Bronze Pottery" to the underside (est. $3,000-$5,000).

Returning to Session 1, a 19th century French parcel ebonized bureau Mazarin kneehole desk in the Louis XIV taste, having shell veneer boulle work with figural, floral, and arabesque brass inlay, seven drawers, and a fall-front compartment, all rising on baluster legs with a stretcher on bun feet, unmarked and acquired from Sotheby's in the 1970s, is expected to hammer for $5,000-$10,000.

A monumental, untitled (The Virgin and Christ Child with St. Augustine or St. Ambrose and St. Francis) Italian School oil on canvas painting, rendered 19th century or earlier, unsigned and measuring a stout 68 ¾ inches by 54 ¼ inches (canvas, less frame), should make $4,000-$6,000.

A 20th century 8-panel partial run (panels 1, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20) of Hindustan hand-blocked scenic wallpaper by Zuber et Cie (French, founded 1797), depicting a lush romanticized Indian landscape, unmarked, the largest section 60 ½ inches by 138 ¼ inches and the smaller section 60 ½ inches by 56 ½ inches, from a 1,265-wooden block scene carved in 1807, should command $4,000-$6,000.

A contemporary composition parcel gilt center table in the Baroque taste, possibly Continental, having a circular tessellated abalone and mixed stone pietra dura top (inlaid with precious or semi-precious stones), supported by three winged female figures on C-form legs centering on a floral filled urn, all rising on disc feet, the top 48 inches in diameter, has an estimate of $3,000-$5,000.

A Lalique (French, founded 1888) limited-edition Poseidon crystal vase, 11 ¾ inches tall, with green seahorse figural handles and rising bubbles, signed and numbered “05” of 99, accompanied by paperwork, the original box, foam and Lalique tying ribbon, should achieve $4,000-$6,000.

Back over to Session 2, where a palatial Victorian mahogany and glass display case made in America or England in the late 19th or early 20th century, with a shaped cornice over a dentil frieze supported on a glass body, 101 ½ inches tall by 124 inches deep, has an estimate of $2,000-$4,000.

In the sports memorabilia category, an official National League baseball signed on the sweet spot circa 1942-1946 by Joe Gordon (1915-1978), a Hall of Fame member class of 2009, the ball certified in 2023 by JSA, housed in a plastic presentation holder, should garner $3,000-$5,000.

An untitled (Maritime Scene) oil on canvas marine painting by Lemuel Eldred (Mass., 1848-1921), signed lower right and 9 inches by 12 inches (canvas, less frame), should sell for $1,500-$3,000.

An Indian room-size, hand-woven Heriz rug from the 20th century, having a floral design with a center medallion decorated in colors blue, red, tan, brown and green with an indigo center field, unsigned and impressive at 20 feet long by 19 feet 3 inches wide, is estimated at $1,500-$3,000.

A preview will be held on Monday, January 13th, and Tuesday, January 14th, from 10am to 5pm Eastern time, in the Ahlers & Ogletree gallery. No appointment is necessary. The public is invited.

To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree and the two-day New Year’s Signature Estates auction on Wednesday and Thursday, January 15th and 16th, online and live in the Atlanta, Georgia gallery starting at 10am Eastern time both days, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently. You can also follow Ahlers & Ogletree on social media, at Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

About Ahlers & Ogletree:
Ahlers & Ogletree is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions, especially Modern art, Asian arts and artifacts, and luxury jewelry and accessories. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, call 404-869-2478; or, send an e-mail to consign@AandOauctions.com. To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently. You can also follow Ahlers & Ogletree on social media, at Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

New Orleans, LA, USA, December 24, 2024 -- A vintage 1958 Chevrolet Apache ’31 truck with just 251 miles on the odometer, a dazzling 5.03 carat lady’s 18k two-tone gold canary diamond dinner ring, and an oil on board painting by the acclaimed Louisiana folk artist Clementine Hunter (1886-1987) are just a few of the expected headliners in an Important Estates Auction planned for the weekend of January 17th-18th by Crescent City Auction Gallery, online and live in the New Orleans gallery.

The auction – packed with 860 lots, mostly pulled from prominent estates and collections throughout the South – will feature property from The Merrill House, a large estate home built in 1869 in Natchez, Mississippi; as well as a wide range of French, English and American furniture; original paintings and watercolors; well-known prints and etchings; Oriental carpets; a large gun and rifle collection; and fine decorative art items. Start times both days are 10 am Central time.

With a robust but appropriate pre-sale estimate of $50,000-$80,000, the lady’s 18k two-tone gold canary diamond dinner ring boasting a center-mounted, cushion cut 5.03-carat natural yellow diamond within a conforming border of tiny round brilliant cut yellow diamonds, plus brilliant cut white diamonds, for a total of 6.32 diamond carats, is the auction’s expected top lot. Other jewelry will feature diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, tanzanites, gold and white gold.

The custom black cherry 1958 Chevrolet Apache ’31 truck with tan interior and a microscopic 251 miles on the odometer should roar away for $30,000-$50,000. Another vintage vehicle expected to draw attention is a 1980 Mercedes 450SL two-door sedan, white with a chestnut brown interior and 34,641 miles on the odometer (est. $8,000-$12,000). Also, a circa 1985 Italian Agostini Lamborghini Countach Junior children’s car carries an estimate of $6,000-$12,000.

The oil on board by Clementine Hunter is a colorful, vibrant rendering from 1969 titled A Burial. The work is artist signed right center and housed in a 21 ¾ inch by 26 inch frame. It’s expected to command $6,000-$9,000. Also, an oil on wood panel painting by William R. Davis (Mass., b. 1952), titled Yachting Off Minot’s Lighthouse (Scituate, Mass.), should sell for $3,000-$5,000.

The interesting and eclectic mix of merchandise ranges from a 1912 Mardis Gras Mystic Krewe of Comus Cup (theme Cathay), set with paste “jewels”, 6 inches tall (est. $7,000-$10,000); to a large pair of 19th century Belle Epoque gilt and gesso over-the-mantel mirrors (est. $2,500-$4,500); to an antique Italian gilt and polychromed collector’s altar shelf, produced sometime in the 19th century (est. $1,200-$1,800).

Silver offerings will include a 20th century 145-piece sterling flatware set by Kirk & Sons (est. $4,000-$8,000); to a pair of late 19th century sterling silver covered vegetable dishes with a total weight of 68.14 troy oz. (est. $1,500-$2,500). Also, a 20th century glass and iron console table by Mario Villa (Nicaragua/La., 1953-2021) carries a pre-sale estimate of $800-$1,200; while a pair of Mario Villa metal lamps will be sold as separate lots, each with an estimate of $800-$1,500.

Lots 733 And 734 are a Rolex two-tone 14k gold and stainless-steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch, Model 6013 from 1978; and a lady’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch, model 6917. Both are estimated at $1,200-$2,500.

American furniture will feature a mid-19th century New Orleans-style rosewood cluster column full tester bed (est. $2,500-$4,500); a primitive bench; a Federal mahogany chest; and Federal tables. English furniture will include a leather Chesterfield sofa, a Chippendale mahogany roundabout armchair, a Jacobean style tavern table, and a Georgian inlaid mahogany desk.

French furniture will be plentiful, to include a 20th century French Louis XVI style marble-top giltwood console (est. $1,000-$2,000); a fine pair of French Restoration carved mahogany fauteuils; farmhouse tables; marble-top commodes and sideboards; buffet-a-deux corps; bookcases; writing tables; armoires; a secretaire a abbatant; vitrines; game tables; and beds.

Lots 6, 7 and 10 comprise a group of rifles, which include a Belgium-made Browning 7mm rifle; a Browning .7 caliber L71 rifle; and a Martin Firearms Co. .22 caliber Glenfield Model 75 rimfire rifle. Each has an estimate of $500-$1,000.

Original paintings will feature an oil on academy board by William Aiken Walker (S.C., 1838-1921), titled Couple in Cotton Field (est. $5,000-$7,000); an 1872 oil on canvas by Charles Henry Gifford (Mass., 1839-1904), titled Fishermen on the Beach (est. $2,500-$4,500); a 1994 watercolor and gouache on paper by George Dureau (La., 1930-2014), titled Three Graces (est. $2,000-$4,000); a 1973 oil on canvas by Colette Pope Heldner (La., 1902-1990), titled Swamp Idyll (Louisiana Bayou Country) (est. $1,200-$1,800); and a 19th century oil on canvas after Elisabetta Sirani (Italian, 1638-1665), titled Death of Cleopatra (est. $1,000-$2,000).

In the sculptures category, a granite creation by Allan Capron (Haozous) Houser (Chiricahua Apache/Okla./N.M., 1914-1994), titled Mother and Child (1990), should fetch $4,000-$6,000; a patinated bronze after Eugene Marioton (French, 1854-1933), titled La Danse de Nymphes, is expected to settle at $2,000-$4,000; and a patinated bronze owl family sculpture should ring up $3,500-$4,500.

Internet bidding will be provided by the company website (CrescentCityAuctionGallery.com) and app, as well as LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be taken. In-gallery previews will be held beginning Wednesday, January 8th, through Thursday, January 16th, excluding weekend days, from 10 am to 5 pm Central time. No appointment is necessary. The Crescent City gallery is located at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, La.

Absentee and phone bids will be accepted until 1 pm Central time the day before the auction. A 28 percent buyer’s premium will be applied for online bidders or those paying with a credit card. A 25 percent buyer’s premium will be applied in-house. A printed catalog is available; please call 504-529-5057 or send a request via email to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com.

For more information regarding Crescent City Auction Gallery and the two-day Important Estates Auction planned for Friday and Saturday, January 17th and 18th, beginning at 10 am Central time both days, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates are posted often.

About Crescent City Auction Gallery:
Crescent City Auction Gallery is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you can call them at (504) 529-5057; or you can send an e-mail to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com. All phone calls and e-mails are confidential. For more information regarding Crescent City Auction Gallery, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates posted often.