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Pittsburgh, PA, January 16, 2025 -- Beyond Business Virtual Assistants (BBVA), a leading provider of professional virtual assistant services, is excited to announce the extension of its highly successful Three Kings Day Promo. Thanks to our ongoing partnership with the Wolf of Broad Street (WOBS) Royal Rendezvous Real Estate Networking Party 2025, we are extending the promotion until January 23. The extended offer allows business owners to hire a high-caliber virtual assistant for only $1499—a great opportunity to streamline operations and boost productivity.

BBVA is proud to be ranked among the Top 5 Virtual Assistant Agencies by realtors in Pennsylvania, further validating the value and impact of our services. Realtors and small business owners alike have trusted BBVA for years, recognizing the exceptional quality and affordability of our virtual assistant support.

“We are thrilled to extend this promotion, especially considering the growing demand for virtual assistants among real estate professionals,” said Andy Kowalski, CEO of BBVA. “Our team of skilled VAs has been a game-changer for many businesses, particularly in the real estate sector, helping them stay organized and responsive. Being ranked among the top 5 VA agencies in Pennsylvania is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.”

BBVA's virtual assistants bring expert support in key areas such as administrative assistance, social media management, lead generation, and customer service, allowing business owners to focus on growth and revenue generation. Whether you’re a busy real estate agent, entrepreneur, or small business owner, BBVA provides the tools and expertise to help you scale effectively and efficiently.

The Three Kings Day Promo has been extended to ensure even more businesses have access to this amazing offer. For just $1499, clients can hire an expert virtual assistant with specialized industry knowledge to handle crucial tasks that can otherwise be time-consuming.

Don't wait – this offer ends January 23, 2025, or when all available slots are filled!

To claim this special promotion, visit Beyond Business Virtual Assistants – 3 Kings Special.

About Beyond Business Virtual Assistants (BBVA):
BBVA is a top-rated virtual assistant agency, specializing in providing highly skilled and dedicated VAs to businesses across various industries. With a focus on real estate, BBVA helps professionals save time, improve productivity, and scale their operations. Their team of VAs is highly trained, adaptable, and committed to delivering results that matter.

About the WOBS Royal Rendezvous Real Estate Networking Party 2025:
The Wolf of Broad Street (WOBS) Royal Rendezvous Real Estate Networking Party 2025 is one of the most anticipated events in the real estate industry, bringing together professionals, entrepreneurs, and key figures for networking and collaboration. The event serves as a prime opportunity to connect, share insights, and discover new tools for success.

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Phone: 215-346-6211
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Website: www.beyondbizva.com

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“This is must watch tv. If you look away it will scald you. Lisa and David say what they mean and mean what they say”, says Corinne Basabe, producer of The Back Room.

The Back Room is a talk show that provides commentary on political issues and events that are trending in the news. It is hosted by liberal Professor David Eisenbach, a presidential historian and Lisa Schiffren, a conservative Republican speech writer. The Back Room airs in the Bronx on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:30pm on Optimum channel 70 and Fios channel 2136 and live online at https://www.bronxnet.org/bxinform. It is taped at Bronxnet Studios at Lehman College.

Eisenbach and Schiffren give meaning to backroom talk. Schiffren’s bold brash commentary is a gift that keeps on giving and Eisenbach’s witty takes on events are leveled with historical context. Both hosts don’t aim to agree or disagree, but rather they aim to provide well informed no holds bar straight talk. The hosts have been paired on other talk shows produced by Basabe, most recently the 2024 Presidential Race Review. The Back Room has weighed in issues such as the mayoral race, immigration, drones, Syria’s Bashar al-Assad and Hunter Biden’s pardon. Neither host tolerates “wokeness.” The show is a fascinating mix of left and right, which puts NY and national politics in an original perspective.

Lisa Schiffren is a Republican speech writer. She currently writes about policy for Newsmax Magazine. She has a long history of working in opinion journalism, politics and policy. She has worked at daily newspapers, Department of Defense, The White House and has written for The NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, National Review, Commentary, American Greatness, Daily Caller, etc. David Eisenbach is an expert on media and politics and a lecturer at a local college. Eisenbach has been a featured expert and historian on TV productions, including on AMC, the History Channel and Sundance TV. He is the author of The Kingmakers: How the Media Threatens Our Security and Our Democracy with Mike Gravel. He has a PhD in American history from the Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

To contact The Back Room or the hosts send email to chi.art@att.net. To view an episode of The Back Room, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQbEQviKg00.

Contact: Corinne Basabe
Producer, The Back Room
(516) 902-5640, Chi.art@att.net

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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.

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Minneapolis, MN, Jan 12, 2025 -- Pawganja Token ($PAW) is forging a unique path in the cryptocurrency space by integrating blockchain technology with a strong focus on transparency and social responsibility. Launched four months ago, the project emphasizes sustainable practices and community engagement, presenting a thoughtful approach to digital finance and philanthropy.

Establishing Stability and Trust

Since its inception, Pawganja has prioritized building a reliable and transparent framework to foster market stability and investor confidence. By implementing strategies that emphasize long-term goals, the project focuses on rewarding dedicated holders, supporting charitable initiatives, and creating a sustainable ecosystem that aligns with its commitment to community empowerment.

A Model for Community-Driven Philanthropy

At the core of Pawganja's mission is its community-led philanthropic model. Each month, the community votes to determine which charitable causes receive funding, supporting initiatives such as environmental conservation, education, and global health. This model underscores the potential of blockchain technology to drive positive real-world impact, highlighting cryptocurrencies as tools for meaningful social change.

The project's growing community, known as the #PAWarmy, plays a pivotal role in these efforts. Through interactive campaigns, collaborative initiatives, and global outreach, the community has helped Pawganja gain recognition in the broader cryptocurrency landscape.

Innovating the Blockchain Landscape

Pawganja is also preparing to launch its own blockchain platform under the Pawganja Blockchain domain. The platform aims to set new benchmarks for security, fairness, and efficiency in the cryptocurrency industry. Features such as low transaction fees, fast processing speeds, and AI-driven contract testing will enhance transparency and investor protection.

To ensure a balanced ecosystem, the platform will incorporate advanced safeguards, including anti-bot protocols and tiered anti-whale measures, fostering inclusivity for participants of all scales.

Strategic Vision for Growth

Looking ahead, Pawganja is focusing on expanding global partnerships, enhancing investor accessibility, and refining its blockchain technology. These initiatives reflect the project's mission to create a transparent and impactful cryptocurrency ecosystem that balances innovation with social good.

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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.

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Nye & Company’s upcoming Chic and Antique Auction, set for January 22nd and 23rd, is an exciting two-day event that will showcase an impressive array of fine art, antiques and Americana, with works by celebrated artists such as Le Pho, Nicolaes Maes and Edward Corbett, as well as a variety of remarkable pieces of traditional Americana.

The Wednesday-Thursday sale, starting both days at 10am Eastern time, will be held online and in the Bloomfield, New Jersey gallery. It is expected to draw significant interest from collectors and connoisseurs alike. The auction offers a rare opportunity to acquire outstanding works of art and distinguished pieces of Americana, each with its own unique history and superb provenance.

Standout pieces of fine art will include a striking painting by Le Pho, the esteemed Vietnamese artist known for his evocative works blending Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Other notable artworks include masterpieces by Nicolaes Maes, the renowned Dutch Golden Age artist known for his elegant genre scenes; and Edward Corbett, a mid-20th-century artist celebrated for his atmospheric landscapes of Provincetown, Mass.

The auction will also feature the noteworthy collection of traditional Americana from Patty and Sam McCullough, one that includes exceptional examples of 18th and 19th century American craftsmanship. Among the highlights is an outstanding example of American clockmaking, a Federal Aaron Willard tall case clock with distinctive double-stepped base.

Also included are fine selections of Queen Anne and Chippendale chairs, exemplifying the finest traditions of American furniture design; painted baskets; a striking Boston Artistic Company carved eagle plaque; and numerous other fine decorative objects.

Additionally, the auction includes two exceptional Chippendale high chests of drawers, likely from Long Island and Eastern Connecticut and epitomizing the elegant craftsmanship and refined proportions for which their respective regions are legend; and exceptional Queen Anne and Chippendale-style pieces that provide an excellent opportunity for collectors of fine American and English antiques.

An extraordinary pair of mid-19th century carved figures depicting enslaved individuals dressed as liveried footmen are remarkable works of art, meticulously crafted by unknown artisans. They offer a haunting glimpse into the complex history of slavery and its impact on the American South. The figures, carved from wood and dressed in formal livery, embody the harsh contradictions of the time, portraying enslaved people in subjugated yet dignified forms.

This collection invites reflection on the nuanced roles enslaved individuals were forced to play in a society that simultaneously dehumanized and commodified them. As part of our ongoing commitment to preserving and interpreting the historical narratives of marginalized communities, this lot aims to provoke important conversations about race, power, and identity in American history.

The Fraunces Tavern Museum, one of New York City's oldest and most storied landmarks, has announced the approval to deaccession a selection of its portrait paintings and contemporary Zuber wallpaper panels depicting Scenic America. The decision, made by the Museum's Board of Trustees, aligns with the institution’s ongoing efforts to refine its collection and focus on historical artifacts that best represent its mission.

The deaccessioned items, which include several 19th-century portraits and intricate wallpaper panels, will be made available for sale to select institutions and collectors, ensuring that they continue to be appreciated and preserved. The proceeds from the deaccession will support future preservation efforts and educational programming at the museum.

Nye and Company, a longtime leader in premium design and furniture, is thrilled to present an exclusive selection of Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, featuring some of the most revered names in design history. This collection includes the iconic Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll; the elegant The Chair by Hans Wegner; and the timeless Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Each piece represents the perfect fusion of craftsmanship, comfort and enduring style, embodying the aesthetic spirit of the Mid-Century Modern era.

A symbol of minimalist luxury, the Barcelona Chair was originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich for the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. Today, it remains a timeless piece, seamlessly combining modernist principles with sumptuous comfort. Its sleek stainless-steel frame and sumptuous leather cushions have made it a staple in high-end interiors worldwide, offering a sophisticated statement of elegance.

Known as The Chair, the celebrated piece by Danish designer Hans Wegner is regarded as the pinnacle of craftsmanship and functional design. First introduced in 1949, Wegner’s chair became a symbol of Danish modernism. The clean, sculptural form and ergonomic design of The Chair invite both comfort and aesthetic appreciation, with its renowned quality of craftsmanship evident in every detail. A true icon of Scandinavian design, it continues to be admired for its simplicity and enduring appeal.

Perhaps the most well-known of Mid-Century Modern designs, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman has been a symbol of luxurious comfort since it was introduced in 1956. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, this chair remains an enduring favorite for design aficionados around the world. With its sumptuous, molded plywood shell, plush leather cushions, and fluid, organic form, the Eames Lounge Chair exudes comfort and sophistication, making it the ideal blend of form and function.

This exceptional collection of Mid-Century Modern furniture will be available for viewing and purchase at Nye and Company’s showroom or online at www.nyeandcompany.com. Each piece offers a unique opportunity to bring timeless design into the home or office, allowing collectors, design enthusiasts and interior decorators to experience the enduring appeal of these classic works of art.

Real-time Internet and absentee bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com, BidSpirit.com and the Nye & Company website: www.nyeandcompany.com. Telephone bidding is available on a limited basis.

Nye & Company encourages everyone to come by the Bloomfield gallery or view the sale online. People can bid in absentia and online. An online preview is being held now thru January 22-23rd at www.nyeandcompany.com, www.liveauctioneers.com, www.bidsquare.com, www.bidspirit.com and www.invaluable.com.

Anyone looking for additional images, condition reports or info about an object is invited to visit the Nye & Company website or email to info@nyeandcompany.com. For those that would like to inspect the items in person, a public exhibition will be held January 13th -17th from 10am to 4pm Eastern time each day and then again January 20th-22nd between the hours of 10am to 4pm.

For more information about Nye & Company Auctioneers and the Chic and Antique auction on Wednesday and Thursday, January 22nd-January 23rd, visit www.nyeandcompany.com. The full color catalog will be available to be viewed shortly at the abovenamed websites.

For more information about the auction or to request a complete catalog, please visit www.nyeandcompany.com or contact Nye & Company at (973) 984-6900.

About Nye & Company Auctioneers:
Nye & Company is a leading auction house specializing in fine art, antiques, and decorative arts. With a reputation for expertise, integrity, and excellent customer service, Nye & Company’s auctions have garnered attention from collectors, museums, and institutions worldwide. For over a decade, the auction house has been known for its exceptional offerings, including rare and important works of art, fine antiques, and Americana. For more information please visit www.nyeandcompany.com or contact Nye & Company at (973) 984-6900.

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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.

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Atlantic City, NJ, December 28, 2024 -- Beyond Business Virtual Assistants (BBVA), a premier provider of professional virtual assistant services, is excited to announce an exclusive New Year promotion in celebration of Three Kings Day. For a limited time, businesses can hire a skilled virtual assistant for only $1499. This special offer will be available from January 6 through January 10, 2025.

"We’re thrilled to kick off the new year with an offer that allows businesses to experience top-tier virtual assistant services at an unbeatable rate," said Andy Kowalski, CEO of Beyond Business Virtual Assistants. "Our goal is to empower businesses with the support they need to streamline operations and focus on growth."

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This promotion is ideal for businesses seeking a fresh start to the year, as it offers a cost-effective solution to delegate tasks, optimize workflows, and focus on scaling operations. Whether you're an entrepreneur juggling multiple responsibilities, a small business owner looking to expand, or a growing company in need of administrative support, BBVA's virtual assistants are here to help.

Beyond Business Virtual Assistants provides a wide range of services, including inside sales, recruitment, SEO, social media management, digital marketing, and more. Each virtual assistant is highly trained to deliver exceptional support tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. Our goal is to ensure your business achieves its maximum potential by taking care of the tasks that consume your valuable time.

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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.

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Reno, NV, USA, December 18, 2024 -- A Carson City (Nev.) Branch Mint Troemmer special bullion balance scale used from 1870-1893 sold for $62,500 to take overall top lot honors at massive, seven-day Autumn Gold Auction held November 21st thru 27th by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, online and live in the Reno gallery. Over 4,300 lots in many categories came under the gavel.

The 31-inch-tall special bullion balance scale was built into a waist-high table for ease of use at the Carson City Branch Mint. The set, which came with two framed signs, was on display at the Nugget Casino in Nevada for about 70 years. It was the most important numismatic artifact to surface in decades, and surpassed its $50,000 pre-sale high estimate, to the surprise of no one.

The auction featured a broad selection of unique items and rare collectibles that included numismatics, gold, minerals, fine art, antique furniture, political memorabilia, philatelic, jewelry, toys, tokens, medals and more. It was a hybrid sale of sorts. The first four days were held online and live in Holabird’s gallery. The last three days were an online-only, automated timed auction.

“This was one of our largest auctions to date,” said Fred Holabird, the president and owner of Holabird Western Americana Collections. As for what was up for bid, Mr. Holabird said there was “just about everything imaginable. You name it, we probably had it in one form or another.”

Following are additional highlights from the seven-day colossus, presented in order of higher to lower prices realized. All prices quoted include an 18 percent buyer’s premium. Internet bidding was facilitated by iCollector.com, Invaluable.com, Auctionzip.com and LiveAuctionbeers.com.

An authentic Tiffany Studios (N.Y.) three-bulb table lamp with a 16-inch diameter Favrile leaded glass Acorn design shade and gilt bronze base, 22 inches in height, brought $18,750.

A placer gold and quartz nugget discovered in Wright Creek, about 20 kilometers east of Atlin, British Columbia, weighing 5.96 troy ounces and 90 percent gold, changed hands for $16,875.

A solid silver pig presented to John Ascuaga of the Nugget Casino and Resort in Sparks, Nevada, for his involvement in the 25th Nugget Rib Cookoff of 2013, weighing 102 troy oz., hit $9,062.

A rare and uncirculated 1865 $500 Confederate currency banknote (Florida, CR 44), a key issue in the Florida Civil War State Note series, one of only 380 printed, rated R7, realized $9,375.

An exceptionally rare Kelly miner’s candlestick, 11 ½ inches long and manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1909, one of only a few known, in nice condition, commanded $6,875.

A Spanish 2 Escudos 22k gold doubloon coin minted in Seville during the reign of King Phillip II (1556-1598), 25mm diameter, on a 20-inch 14k gold link chain, found a new home for $6,562.

A placer gold in quartz specimen from Caribou Creek, Alaska with beautiful gold formations, the gold content 90 percent, one side flattened in a crusher, 1 ¾ inches by 1 ½ inches, made $6,562.

A rare territorial token from around 1880 for T. C. Power & Bro., a mercantile company in the northwestern U.S. and Canada, for Fort Maginnis in the Montana Territory, rose to $5,625.

A fine squash blossom necklace expertly crafted in the 1970s by world-renowned Zuni artist Vera Luna, with five large peyote birds adorning each side of the necklace, garnered $5,125.

A cabinet card showing Sioux Chief Rain-In-The-Face, the man who personally killed General George A. Custer as confessed on his deathbed, autographed in pencil by him, fetched $5,000.

A bronze and turquoise turtle sculpture signed on the bottom by North American artist Charles Pratt (b. 1937), titled Turtle Toys, 7 ½ inches long, the eyes made of red coral, went for $4,687.

A collection of 32 documents, all directly relating to the notorious 19th century outlaw Billy the Kid, as well as Pat Garrett, the sheriff who killed him, one signed by Garrett, sold for $3,750.

An 1893-S U.S. Liberty Head $20 gold piece, one of 996,175 minted, MS 62, brought $3,250.

A March 10, 1779 widow’s request for payment by Nancy Jackson of Sandwich, Mass., the widow of a soldier killed in the Revolutionary War, witnessed by the town clerk, fetched $3,250.

A cased set of two Colt Model 1871-1872 open-top revolvers, both .36 caliber and circa 1872, and each with matching numbers and a stagecoach robbery scene on the cylinder, hit $3,125.

An 1863 certificate for two shares of capital stock in the Importing and Exporting Company of Savannah, Georgia, sponsors and operators of Confederate blockade runners, made $3,125.

A carte de visite photo of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth, signed and inscribed by Booth on the back circa 1859 “to James W. McDerman”, a Baltimore hotel manager, commanded $2,500.

An early territorial postal cover dated Sept. 3, 1862 for Wells Fargo & Company’s Virginia City (Nev.) Pony Express, which used the 10-cent fee to deliver a half-ounce letter, realized $2,250.

To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections and its calendar of upcoming events, visit www.holabirdamericana.com.

About Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC:
Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC is always seeking new and major collections to bring to market. It prides itself as being a major source for selling Americana at the best prices obtainable, having sold more than any other similar company in the past decade alone. The firm will have its entire sales database online soon, at no cost – nearly 200,000 lots sold since 2014. To consign a single piece or a collection, you may call Fred Holabird at 775-851-1859 or 844-492-2766; or, send an e-mail to fredholabird@gmail.com. To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC please visit www.holabirdamericana.com.