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Atlanta, GA, USA, February 29, 2024 -- A large and important early mixed media assemblage by Radcliffe Bailey (Ga., 1968-2023) sold for $66,550 and a painted iron sculpture by Pietro Consagra (Italian, 1920-2005) climbed to $57,475 at a 458-lot Art Deco to Post-Modern Art & Design auction held February 23rd by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery at 788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW.

The mixed media assemblage by the late Southern African American artist Radcliffe Bailey, titled The Magic City (1994,) was pulled from the outstanding private collection of Bill Stewart. It was made from a combination of door, carpet, beeswax, dried flowers, iron brands, collage, tar and photos. The monumental work, 80 inches tall by 131 ¾ inches wide, more than doubled its $30,000 high estimate.

The sculpture by Consagra, executed in 1966, was titled Ferro Transparente Blanco. The work was signed and dated to the base and stood 27 ¼ inches tall. In 1947, Consagra was among the founding members of the Forma 1 group of artists, who advocated both Marxism and structured abstraction.

Following are additional highlights from the auction, which featured contemporary and modern art and furniture, plus the private collection of Atlanta interior designer Bill Stewart. Online bidding was facilitated by Ahlers & Ogletree’s platform, bid.AandOAuctions.com, plus LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and BidSquare.com. All prices quoted here include a 21 percent buyer’s premium.

A large 1988 oil on canvas painting by the French artist Andre Brasilier (b. 1929), titled Chant du Soir (Evening Song), was artist signed to the lower right, titled and initialed en verso ($36,300). The canvas was impressive, at 38 ½ inches by 51 ¼ inches, while the frame measured 48 ¼ inches by 61 inches.

A large oil on canvas painting by Robert Beauchamp (N.Y., 1923-1995), titled Number Thirty-Seven (circa 1982-1983), signed and dated en verso, blasted through its $3,000-$5,000 estimate to finish at $36,300. The 78 inch by 103 ½ inch work (canvas, less frame) was exhibited at the Asheville Museum.

A mixed media artwork by Todd Murphy (Ga., 1962-2020), titled Woman with Microphone (1995), 96 ½ inches by 72 ¼ inches, was ink signed, dated and inscribed. It knocked down for $22,990. Murphy’s large-scale paintings, digital prints and sculptures explored images of flora, fauna and bodily forms.

A Samuel Accoceberry for Collection Particuliere (French) 'Rough' brushed oak dining table, with a biomorphic top and raised on rounded pillar legs, marked 'CP' to underside to the top, more than doubled its $8,000 high estimate to hit $16,940. The table was 96 inches wide by 42 ½ inches deep.

A sheet copper and wire Hinged Poem Dress #3 by Lesley Dill (American, b. 1950), 62 inches tall by 22 inches wide, fetched $13,310. It was embedded with a quote from Catalan poet Salvador Espriu (1913-1985), saying: “I have given my whole life to words / chewed this dog hunger into a long meal.”

An oil on canvas floral rendering of Three Gold Iris (1976) by Lowell Blair Nesbitt (Md., 1933-1993), depicting dark yellow flowers on a stem, was signed, titled and dated ($13,310). The canvas was large, at 85 inches tall by 45 inches wide, while the frame was 85 ½ inches in height by 46 ¼ inches wide.

What would an art auction be without Pablo Picasso? A 1960 collotype with color stencil on Arches paper by the Cubist-Surrealist master (1881-1973), titled L’Etreinte, was pencil signed to the lower right and numbered (“122/125”) to the lower left. ($12,100). A Paris stamp showed the edition number.

A Phoenix Glass Company Vaseline glass Ruba Rombic fish bowl designed by Rubin Haley and executed circa 1930 sold within estimate for $10,890. The bowl was resting on a cast iron tripod stand with a raised geometric decoration. The bowl was 14 ¼ inches in diameter; the stand 25 inches tall.

An untitled paint on wood and foam core rendering of a Red Shack by Beverly Buchanan (American, 1940-2015), created in 1988 and 15 ¾ inches tall, was signed and dated underside of the roof overhang and was acquired directly from the artist at a 1988 National Black Arts Festival. It went for $9,680.

A pair of mid-20th century Edward Wormley (American, 1907-1995) for Dunbar (North Carolina) mahogany wingback and cane lounge chairs, model 6016, featuring tufted green velvet cushions and marked 'Dunbar' on decking fabric, bested their $3,000-$5,000 estimate by realizing $9,075.

A glazed ceramic vessel by Claude Conover (American, 1907-1994), titled Octli, 19 inches tall by 15 ¾ inches in diameter, was signed and titled to the underside. It changed hands for $8,470. Conover’s large pots were his best work but he also made other forms, such as bowls, lamps and ceramic animals.

An oil and mixed media on canvas painting by Jose Maria Riera y Arago (Spanish, b. 1954), titled Red and Black Airplane (2002), signed lower right and dated lower left, came into the auction with a modest $800-$1,600 but sold for $8,470. It was 27 ½ inches by 57 ¾ inches (canvas, less the frame).

A pair of circa 1960s black walnut 'Grass-Seated' chairs by George Nakashima (American 1905-1990), having a round back over spindle supports, resting on a woven grass seat and raised on turned legs, apparently unmarked, from the collection of Debbie Ellis, St. Mary's, Ga., hit $7,865.

Next up for Ahlers & Ogletree is a Fine Estates auction on March 27th and 28th, followed by a Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auction on April 26th. Both will be held online and live in the Atlanta gallery.

To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree, please visit http://www.aandoauctions.com. Updates are posted often. You can follow Ahlers & Ogletree via social media on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

About Ahlers & Ogletree:
Ahlers & Ogletree is a multi-faceted, family-owned business that spans the antiques, estate sale, wholesale, liquidation, auction and related industries. Ahlers & Ogletree is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you may call them directly at 404-869-2478; or, you can send them an e-mail, at consign@AandOauctions.com. To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. Updates are posted often. You can follow Ahlers & Ogletree via social media on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

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With a great ensemble cast around lead Kaiti Wallen (Beneath Us All) as Nicole Beverly, including Sean Whalen (Twister), Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop), Shawntay Dalon (Detroiters), Mari G. (Tale of Tails), Blanca Blanco (Betrayed), Debra Lamb (Showdown in Yesteryear) and Vida Ghaffari (The Mindy Project), it’s not hard to know why there is such a buzz for this film’s release.

Finding Nicole was co-produced by Painted Creek Productions and Levl Studio with founders Harley Wallen, who also directs the film, and Howard Gibson. The producers of the film include Gibson, Nicole Beverly, Joe Williamson, Jamie Nicole, Jeff Berry, and attorney Bill Dobreff.

“It’s been a long road getting here!” said Wallen. “I remember when this journey started many years ago… Now we are there.”  It’s been a long road indeed as Nicole Beverly, writer Geoffrey Calhoun, and director Harley Wallen hammered out the screenplay together, based on the book Nicole wrote with the same title.  And funny enough, none of them knew of the other one's personal experience with domestic violence before their journey began. “I think we were all a bit taken aback, but knowing the statistics, sadly most people have either directly or indirectly had their run-in with domestic violence!” said Wallen.

The film has seen early success on the festival circuit, hitting its stride with wins at LaFemme, London Movie Awards and Top Indie Awards.

"Finding Nicole is riveting entertainment, showcasing raw talent and cinematic flair. The film is a testament to filmmaker Harley Wallen's expertise in engaging the audience, reminiscent of classical storytellers," said producer Gibson.

Distribution isn’t yet announced, but the film is expected to release later this year.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/Wa-ZSieQRKk?si=bR9gC05zvdGkZbOD

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Reno, NV, USA, February 27, 2024 -- Shaking off the effects of winter following a highly successful four-day Marvels of the West auction in January, Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will dip its toes into early spring with a two-day, online-only March Madness timed auction on Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd, at 8 am Pacific time both days. Online bidding is via iCollector.com.

“We are thrilled to present to you a captivating array of treasures spanning a multitude of categories, promising something special for every collector,” said Fred Holabird of Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC. “With over two thousand lots carefully curated for your consideration, we invite you to join us for this fun sale.” All lots open for bidding at just $10.

The two-day, online-only Western Americana and collectibles auction is bursting with more than 1,500 lots, in a galaxy of categories that include Western Americana, bottles, ephemera, mining, numismatics, philatelic and dealer specials. Frequenters of Holabird auctions will recognize names like Ken Prag and Chunlin Zhu, whose collections are being sold on an ongoing basis.

Day 1, on Friday, March 2nd, will be arguably the busier of the two days, if the sheer number of categories is any gauge. Up for bid will be items in a staggering 28 categories, to include art, general foreign, spoons and flatware, glassware and bottles, salon and tobacciana, general collectibles, tools, Native Americana, cowboy, weapons and firearms, military and political.

Also up for bid will by fraternal organizations, firefighting memorabilia, ephemera (sorted by geography), musical and entertainment, sports, photography, World’s Fair and Expositions, antique maps, toys, books, numismatics, tokens and medals, ingots, minerals, mining and mining stocks. Altogether, 776 lots will be sold to the highest bidder, with each lot starting at just $10.

Two of the top three lots on Day 1 are gold coin lots. They include a pair of U.S. $25 Gold Eagle mint state coins, one from 1994 and the other 2008 and both containing one-half ounce of fine gold (est. $3,000-$5,000). The other lot is a 1911 U.S. Indian Head $10 gold piece, graded MS61 by NGC, one of 505,500 made and one of just 2,307 graded MS61 by NGC (est. $1,000-$2,000).

A 1932 reprint of the 1850 Rocky Bar (Calif.) Mining Company pamphlet giving Articles of Association, resolutions and more, 12pages, softbound, in near mint condition, has an estimate of $2,400-$3,000. Also, a group of ten 1894-1900 covers and contents to Virginia City (Mont.) merchant S. R. Buford from Utah, Chicago, Minnesota and Nebraska, should bring $70-$1,000.

A circa 1780-1880 original carved Chinese cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle that came out of the Hotel House in Tombstone, Arizona in 1882, about 2 ½ inches tall, carved to each side with a waterside village scene, is expected to sell for $500-$1,000; while a Chinese carved limestone root with a custom base, 10 inches by 8 inches by 90 inches, carries an estimate of $500-$900.

A Brizard, Inc. (Arcata, Calif.) advertising calendar from 1920 (“Nearly Everything to Wear, to Use and to Eat”), 15 ½ inches by 10 ½ inches, should fetch $50-$800. Also, a group of six Mexico mining stocks spanning the years 1863-1916, including two from the Minas Prietas Mining Company, both from 1881, and one to El Dorado Mining Co., should make $300-$700.

Day 2, on Saturday, March 3rd, will contain 786 lots of philatelic, postcards, stamps, Wells Fargo and Express, transportation (auto, railroad, more), and stocks and bonds in various categories.

A stock certificate issued in 1866 for Midas Petroleum & Improvement (Pittsburgh, Pa.), with a small derrick vignette and a 25-cent adhesive internal revenue stamp, carries an estimate of $300-$600; while a 1902 stock certificate for the Iowa State Zoo and Amusement Park, printed on heavier paper with gold highlights, 10 ½ inches by 14 ¾ inches, should sell for $200-$400.

A pair of San Francisco bus destination roll signs, including ones from The Haight and Fillmore, made of plastic-coated cloth with metal edges, one 2 feet wide by 19 feet long, is expected to hit $150-$250. Also, a facsimile brass Wells Fargo Express cancellation stamp (Bisbee, Ariz.), 3 inches in length, would say “Wells, Fargo & Co.’s Express” if genuine, should make $300-$500.

Two early photographs from Walnut Creek, California, one of the town’s first mayor, Harry Spencer, sitting in the office of a lumber company near the Southern Pacific depot, will be sold as one lot; as will a group of 16 postcards depicting Martinez, California, the birthplace of Joe DiMaggio, including an autograph photo of Sheriff John A. Miller (both lots est. $200-$400).

Two publications from the National Corvette Restoration Society, including The NCRS Driveline (41 issues, 2002-2011) and The Corvette Restorer Magazine (138 issues, 1974-2011), should achieve $200-$300. Also, a rare Arizona and Swansa Railroad temporary stock certificate from 1930 is expected to change hands for $150-$300. The railroad went out of business in 1931.

This is a timed auction, so there will be no live auctioneer or audio/video feed. Folks can bid now, up to the day each session closes. On both the auction days, they will be able to log in to a virtual console and bid live, per normal. Each lot will open with an automatic timer that’s reset with each live bid. Once the bidding stops and the timer runs out, then the next lot is presented.

Internet bidding will be provided exclusively by iCollector.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted. Color catalogs are available by calling 1-844-492-2766, or 775-851-1859.

Anyone owning a collection that might fit into a Holabird Western Americana Collections auction is encouraged to get in touch. The firm travels throughout the U.S., to see and pick up collections. The company has agents all over America and will travel to inspect most collections.

To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC and the online-only March Madness timed auction slated for March 2nd and 3rd, starting at 8 am Pacific time each day, 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, you can send an e-mail to fredholabird@gmail.com. To learn more about Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC, please visit www.holabirdamericana.com.

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A visually arresting flying boat art glass sculpture by Lino Tagliapietra (Italian, b. 1934), a large-scale Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) prancing horse, and a gorgeous late 19th century Russian year calendar icon are just a few of the items set to cross the auction block in an online-only Fresh & Neue auction on Saturday, March 2nd by Neue Auctions.

“Our Fresh & Neue sale features 341 lots of market fresh antiques, fine art, sterling and jewelry – everything you don't need but definitely want,” said Cynthia Maciejewski of Neue Auctions. All the items can be previewed through March 1st, from 10-5 Eastern time, weekdays, in the Neue Auctions gallery at 23533 Mercantile Road (Suite 100), in Beachwood.

The Tagliapietra sculpture, titled Flying Boat (2002), was crafted from blown and hot worked glass and battuto-cut glass. It’s mounted on an 18-inch-tall bronze stand has an engraved signature, “Lino Tagliapietra 2002.’ The glass is 65 inches in length (est. $8,000-$12,000).

The Chinese Tang Dynasty prancing horse is accompanied by an Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence test indicating the date of the last firing was 900-1500 years ago. It’s 23 ½ inches tall, head turned and mouth open, on a custom Lucite stand (est. $3,000-$5,000).

The 19th century Russian year calendar icon is centered by the Anastasis (Resurrection) and the calendar for the year with groups of saints surrounded by images of the Mother of God. It’s mounted on an ultra-suede panel and is 30 inches by 27 inches, framed (est. $2,000-$4,000).

There are two dance-themed oil on canvas paintings in the auction, both of them beautiful. One is titled Flamenco Dancers, by Benjamin A. Stahl (American, 1910-1987). It’s signed and 28 ½ inches by 70 inches, less frame (est. $3,000-$5,000). The other is titled Dancers and was done by the noted Ethiopian artist Afewerke Tekle. The work is signed and inscribed in Amharic lower left and measures 38 ½ inches by 30 inches, less frame (est. $2,000-$4,000).

Furniture will feature a fine and rare circa 1790 small George III rosewood and satinwood Pembroke table having an oval top with two drop leaves in rosewood, diminutive at 28 ½ inches tall and 12 inches wide (24 inches with leaves extended (est. $3,000-$5,000); and a George Mulhauser for Plycraft Sultana swivel chair with a curved padded back over bentwood scroll arms and circular seat, raised on a tapering pedestal bentwood base (est. $800-$1,200).

Setting the table can become much more elegant, with the 102-piece International Sterling partial service in the “Spring Floral” pattern, weighing 105.91 ozt. overall (est. $1,800-$2,500); a group of 12 early Ginori porcelain plates with hand-painted and named Italian urban views (Doccia, circa 1810-1825 (est. $1,500-$2,500); and a set of eleven Juliska style hand-blown flute glasses of conical tapering swirl form, 6 ½ inches tall (est. $300-$500).

In addition to the Chinese prancing horse, Asian lots will include these intriguing items:

- A fine Japanese bronze Shibuichi Okimono of Hana-Saka-Jisan and His Dog by Katsura Mitsuharu (1871-1962), based on the story of The Old Man Who Made the Withered Trees Flower, cast and detailed with Shibuichi copper (est. $3,000-$5,000).

- A 2014 mixed media sculpture by Hiroshi Yamano (Japanese, b. 1956), titled From East to West, made from blown, sculpted and cast glass with painting, drawing and copper electroplate, from the series of the same name, signed (est. $3,000-$5,000).

- A large, circa 1750-1760 Japanese Nabeshima bowl with a Peony design, 12 inches in diameter, decorated to the interior with a large blooming peony in underglaze blue and the underside of the bowl decorated with stylized peony sprigs (est. $1,000-$2,000).

Returning to the visual arts, a leather-bound folio containing 31 finely painted veduta watercolors of famous named Italian Grand Tour sites, with temple ruins and other sites of interest, has an estimate of $3,000-$5,000; an oil on canvas board painting by Max Kuehne (German/American, 1880-1968), titled Brooklyn Bridge with View of Manhattan (circa 1911, signed, dated and framed) has an estimate of $3,000-$5,000; and an oil on canvas by James Duffield Harding (British, 1798-1863), titled Alpine Landscape, should bring $1,000-$2,000.

Decorative accessories will be plentiful, to include a large pair of early 19th century Sevres jeweled covered baluster form vases, each one 23 inches tall and painted with a charming scene, the squared gilt bronze bases engraved "Louis Seize a Marie Antoinette, 1772” (est. ($1,500-$2,500); and a giant size Bisazza Murano blown glass underwater aquarium, titled Immersion I (model 3325), internally decorated with tropical fish, sea horses, jellyfish and plant life, 13 inches tall, signed to the base Muranite Murano Venezia (est. $1,000-$2,000).

Also offered will be a colorful, 24-piece fused glass Rondelay screen by Michael and Frances Higgins, comprised of fused glass circles and squares with original connectors, 36 inches by 24 inches, unsigned (est. $1,000-$2,000); and a monumental, contemporary chandelier made by Rose Iron Works in Cleveland circa 1990s, having a concentric graduated ring design with cut outs and baluster, twist and floral elements, the total drop 129 inches (est. $1,000-$2,000).

Jewelry will feature a 14kt yellow gold bracelet set with around seven carats of round brilliant cut diamonds 42 stones of about 18 points each, prong set, with tension clasp, the stones appearing to be SI1/VS2, F/G color (est. $3,000-$4,000); and a “Daphne” ring by Polly Wales with the original box, papers and box, a retired design not easily found (est. $1,000-$2,000).

The nice selection of wool rugs will be led by a circa 1880s antique Persian woven wool Serapi carpet, 13 feet 6 inches by 10 feet 7 inches, with a large-scale geometric pattern in rust, cream and blues (est. $4,000-$6,000); a custom Doris Leslie Blau (N.Y.) Bessarabian wool carpet with floral and foliate scroll designs, 14 feet 9 inches by 10 feet (est. $1,000-$2,000); and a semi-antique Persian wool carpet, Bijar, 7 feet by 4 feet 6 inches (est. $1,000-$2,000).

Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. The auction will be clerked live on auction day by Neue Auctions team members. The catalog is up now on the two bidding sites.

To learn more about Neue Auctions and the 341-lot, online-only Fresh & Neue auction planned for Saturday, March 2nd, starting promptly at 10 am Eastern time, please visit www.neueauctions.com. Cynthia Maciejewksi and Bridget McWilliams can be reached by phone: 216-245-6707; or via email: cynthia@neueauctions.com, bridget@neueauctions.com.

About Neue Auctions:
Neue Auctions invites everyone to be added to its email list to receive notices and info regarding current and future sales. The firm is always seeking quality consignments. To learn more about Neue Auctions, please visit www.neueauctions.com. Cynthia Maciejewksi and Bridget McWilliams can be reached by phone: 216-245-6707; or via email: cynthia@neueauctions.com, bridget@neueauctions.com.

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New Orleans, LA, USA, February 23, 2024 -- A set of three 19th century oil on panel Russian icons; a large French Louis XV-style Art Nouveau 30-light chandelier; a 1916 matte glaze Newcomb College baluster vase by Sadie Irvine; a composition sculpture by William Tolliver (La./Miss., 1951-2000); and a silver gelatin print by Arthur Rothstein (N.Y., 1915-1985) will come up for bid in an Important Estates Auction slated for Friday and Saturday, March 8th-9th, by Crescent City Auction Gallery, online and live in the gallery at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, starting at 10 am Central time both days.

The auction will be preceded by an online-only, 352-lot Decorative Arts & Interiors Auction on Friday, March 1st, at 10 am. Internet bidding will be via CrescentCityAuctionGallery.com, LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. An in-person preview will be held from Wednesday, February 28th, through Thursday, March 7th, from 10am-5pm Central time (except on weekends).

The three 19th century oil on panel Russian icons will be offered as one lot, with an estimate of $5,000-$7,500. The icons depict Jesus, John the Baptist and Mary. The 1916 matte glaze Newcomb College baluster vase by Louisiana potter Sadie Irvine (1887-1970) features ring handles and relief jonquil floral decoration. The underside is incised “SI”, “IC81”, “192” and “JM” (for the potter Joseph Meyer). The vase is expected to change hands for $800-$1,200.

The unusual and large 20th century French Louis XV-style Art Nouveau bronze dore 30-light chandelier carries a pre-sale estimate of $4,000-$6,000. Also offered will be a Renzo Camerino Murano Glass Calla Lily chandelier. The 20th century oil on composition sculpture by William Tolliver is titled Jazz Guitarist and should bring $2,000-$4,000. The 1936 silver gelatin print by Arthur Rothstein, titled Arthur Coble and Sons, Cimarron County (OK) Dust Storm, is estimated at $1,000-$2,000.

The rest of the catalog is packed with property pulled from prominent local and regional estates, to include original artworks, many of them by acclaimed Louisiana artists; gorgeous French, English and American furniture pieces; a selection of sculptures (to include works by Herman Caro and Arlyn Jimenez, in addition to the Tolliver sculpture); fine jewelry items (including bracelets, rings and earrings boasting diamonds, emeralds and rubies, as well as a sterling Navajo squash blossom necklace); and wonderful decorative accessories.

The artwork by local and regional artists will be plentiful, to include a circa 1929-1936 oil on canvas by Knute Heldner (Swedish/Minn./New Orleans, 1886-1952), titled Portrait of Steen Emil Marius Rasmussen (est. $3,000-$5,000); a 1956 oil on Masonite by Rhoda Brady Stokes (La., 1901-1988), titled Back Porch Chores (est. $2,000-$4,000); and a 2004 oil on canvas by Allison Stewart (La., b. 1941), titled Passage #19 (est. $2,000-$3,000).

Also up for bid will be a color silkscreen by Blue Dog artist George Rodrigue (New Orleans, 1944-2013), titled Truly Rudy (est. $1,000-$2,000); an illustration by cartoonist Will Bunn “Bunny” Matthews (La., 1951-2021), titled The Miracle of Professor Longhair (est. $1,000-$2,000); and an oil on canvas painting by John Akers (La., 1944-2006), titled Cypress Knees in Swamp (est. $800-$1,200).

Artwork from Europe will include a circa 1900 British School oil on wood panel painting titled Man Seated Outside an Estate with Show Dogs (est. $500-$900); and a 19th century oil on canvas Continental School painting titled Child Holding a Shoe (est. $800-$1,200).

The French furniture category will be led by a 19th century Louis XV-style cherrywood armoire (est. $800-$1,200); and a circa 1860 French Napoleon III marble-top parquetry walnut commode (est. $600-$1,200). Also offered will be sideboards, buffets a deux corps, chairs, farmhouse and monastery tables, secretary abattants, coffers, bonnetieres, parlor suites, overmantel mirrors, prie dieux, writing tables, vitrines, bookcases and console tables.

American furniture will feature an 18th century Litchfield County (Conn.) Queen Anne walnut highboy (est. $1,000-$2,000); and an early 20th century Arts and Crafts Limbert oak settee (est. $500-$800); plus a set of four Mackenzie Childs-style dining chairs, Mid-Century Modern and a pair of oak revolving bookmills.

English furniture will showcase a 19th century George III-style carved walnut extension nine-piece dining set (est. $1,500-$2,500); and an early 19th century English Regency carved mahogany triple pedestal banquet dining table (est. $800-$1,200); as well as a mahogany parlor Cabinet and a burled wood dining suite.

Decorative accessories will include two unusual 20th century seashell and sea life centerpieces, one on a ceramic base and the other on a terracotta urn (est. $400-$1,000); a 20th century Mario Villa tubular steel and brass coffee table (est. $1,200-$1,800); a pair of cast iron Campana form planters, 20th or 21st century (est. $600-$900); and a pair of 20th century Royal Vienna-style porcelain covered urns (est. $600-$900). In addition to the Newcomb College vase, bric-a-brac will feature walking sticks, Old Paris porcelain, guns, knives, bronzes, Blenko glass and more. Also sold will be Oriental carpets, cast iron patio furniture, bronze garden figures and more.

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, March 8th and 9th, beginning at 10 am Central time both days, please visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates 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 please visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com.

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Richmond, VA, USA, February 22, 2024 -- A rare and important early first state map of the Carolinas from 1685 sold for $29,325 and an extraordinary map of the Americas and surrounding oceans from 1740 rose to $20,125 in Old World Auctions’ online-only Auction #196, which went live on January 24th and ended on February 7th. Nearly 800 lots came up for bid in the auction, which totaled $420,277.

Taking top lot honors was A New Map of Carolina by Thornton, Morden & Lea. The map showed early settlements and landowners, and included depictions of Native Americans and animals, such as a turkey and even an ostrich. It sold within its $25,000 - $30,000 estimate.

Andries & Hendrik de Leth’s Carte Nouvelle de la Mer du Sud depicting the Americas and surrounding oceans is one of the most decorative ever engraved. The map featured the Island of California, the sea routes of famous explorers, and scenes of cannibalism and human sacrifice. The map, in full contemporary color and in pristine condition, bested the $17,000 high estimate.

“The map market continues to be robust,” said Eliane Dotson, who co-owns Old World Auctions with her husband, Jon. “We saw numerous items sell for well above their estimates, and there was strong bidder participation overall. Several of the categories that did particularly well were early world maps and 19th century Americana.”

Following are additional highlights from the auction. Of the 790 lots offered, 698 were sold. “That was an 88 percent sell-through rate, the highest we’ve seen in the last two years,” Ms. Dotson said. All prices quoted include the buyer’s premium.

A rare first plate map of the New World from 1573 by Abraham Ortelius, titled Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio, is one of the most famous maps of America, and one that had enormous influence on the future cartography of the New World. It blew past estimate to finish at $10,925.

A New Chart of the Coast of North America from Port Royal Entrance to Matanza Inlet, by Laurie & Whittle from 1809 – a rare, separately-issued chart focusing on the coastline of Georgia, extending north to Hilton Head and south to St. Augustine, gaveled for $10,350.

A 1633 world map engraved by Jodocus Hondius for Parisian publisher Jean Le Clerc, was based on Rumold Mercator's double-hemisphere map from 1587, and featured a Northwest Passage, a huge Terra Australis, and an elaborate decorative border. It sold past high estimate for $8,050.

William Blaeu’s 1642 map titled Nova Virginiae Tabula is derived from Captain John Smith's map of 1612 and is one of the most important 17th century maps of the Chesapeake Bay. The pre-sale estimate was $1,800-$2,100 but the map ended up bringing a robust $9,775.

A Journal of the Proceedings in Georgia by William Stephens from 1742 is a fascinating and exceedingly rare journal written by Stephens prior to his term as governor of the Province of Georgia. The two-volume set was published in only 70 copies, made for the Trustees of Georgia. It was expected to achieve $3,000-$4,000 but in the end changed hands for $6,900.

A Map of the Rail Roads of Virginia by Ludwig von Bucholtz dated 1858 is a rare railroad map graphically representing von Bucholtz’s earliest work under the Virginia Board of Public Works. It presented the sizeable transportation network in the state and sold within estimate for $6,900.

A French armillary sphere depicted on the Ptolemaic model with the earth at its center, created in 1800 by an anonymous maker, featured a miniature terrestrial globe flanked by two small metal discs representing the sun and moon that orbited by rotating brass arms. It was a lovely piece on an ebonized stand that attracted bidders, who drove the final price past high estimate for $3,900.

A wonderful 1927 Map of San Francisco Showing Principal Streets and Places of Interest by Harrison Godwin is “one of the most ambitious of the early pictorial maps” and is packed full with illustrations of important sites, buildings, parks, and scores of cartoonish characters. Estimated to sell for $1,500-$1,800, the map knocked down at a final price of $2,880.

All the results of the auction can be seen by clicking this link: https://www.oldworldauctions.com/catalog/archive?auction_id=196.

Old World Auctions next online-only sale – Auction #197 – is slated for April 10th thru 24th. To learn more, visit www.OldWorldAuctions.com.

About Old World Auctions:
Established in 1977, Old World Auctions is the leading specialist in antique maps. The company has researched and listed over 100,000 maps and atlases in its auctions and offers its research free to the public through its online archive. Old World Auctions maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. To learn more, visit www.OldWorldAuctions.com.

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A spectacular 1927 Packard Eight 443 seven-passenger touring car and mid-20th century toys made by West German maker Schuco will come up for bid in two days of online auctions on Friday, March 1st (Toys) and Saturday, March 2nd (Petroliana & Advertising) by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. Absentee and phone bids will also be accepted.

The March 1st Toys auction has a start time of 4 pm Eastern and features the late Howard Meyer Legacy Collection. Up for bid will be 180 lots, all of them toys. The Petroliana & Advertising auction the following day, March 2nd, begins at 9 am Eastern time and will contain 398 lots of petroliana (gas station collectibles), advertising signs, toys, soda advertising and model planes.

“Howie Meyer’s legacy continues with his carefully curated Schuco collection,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Every toy was hand selected with Howie’s discerning eye. The March 2nd sale is bound to delight a wide range of collectors. Highlights include toys and display model aircraft, gas pumps, dealer signs and advertising, and a lineup of Red Indian.”

The 1927 443 Packard has been known for decades as “The Lindbergh Packard” and is the undisputed star lot of the two days. The 443 series was built between 1927-1928. This low mileage, numbers matching car underwent a meticulous restoration in 2005 by Stan Uher of Classic Coachworks in Blenheim, Ontario, where it was returned to its original black finish.

Packards of this era are renowned for their luxurious finishes and exceptional engineering. The car looks intimidating, but on the road it offers a smooth, easy ride. The tan wheels and well-fitted Haartz cloth top with boot are complementary. The interior including the rear jump seat was tailored with chestnut leather. The wood-grain dash has a tooled leather gauge panel.

"The Lindbergh Packard" was on permanent display at the Antique Auto Museum in Niagara Falls, Ontario during the 1960s. It was said to have been made for Charles 'Lucky' Lindbergh, although hard evidence remains to be found. The museum subsequently closed and the car has remained in private collections ever since. It carries a pe-sale estimate of $225,000-$250,000.

All estimates quoted are in Canadian dollars.

Many other March 2nd offerings are expected to pique bidder interest. These include a 1940s Canadian White Rose “Slate Boy” double-sided porcelain service station sign, impressive at four feet in diameter and featuring the iconic “Boy and Slate” graphic. The sign is marked “Villas Enamel Products Limited, Cowansville, P.Q.” and should realize $6,000-$8,000.

A 1920s Sweet Caporal Cigarettes single-sided porcelain sign made for the North America market in Scotland, featuring a fabulous full frame image of a package of cigarettes with a multi-colored "rising sun" graphic, has an estimate of $3,500-$5,000. The sign is marked "Falkirk Iron Co., Scotland" to the lower right edge, and measures 40 inches by 28 inches.

A Westway AC 747 1:72 model cutaway aircraft, produced in England in the 1970s, 45 inches long, with the original box and tripod stand, should bring $3,500-$5,000. Westway pioneered the production of cutaway models and made them for various operators to display in their company offices. They were expensive to make and many are on display in aviation museums.

Schuco toys are especially desirable to collectors because post-war German manufacturers were banned from exporting goods. Americans occupying the territories permitted the sale and export of toys so long as they were marked "Made in U.S. Zone Germany". This marking was used from the mid to late 1940s, with underside stock often continuing into the 1950s.

A 1960s Schuco Elektro Radiant 5600 Sabena toy airliner in mint condition, patterned after the Vickers Viscount turboprop plane, advertising Sabena (Belgian World Airlines), 19 inches long with a remote cable, should ring up $700-$900; while a 1961 Schuco 6333 Disneyland Alweg-Monorail G-Set, marked "Disneyland" and "Schuco" on all parts, with track, cable, supports, a 3-piece model monorail, and original box and instructions, should hit $500-$900.

A diecast tinplate 1950s Schuco 6080 ladder fire truck in excellent condition, tested and working, the ladder rotating and extending, with original box with parts and instructions, plus three original composition figures, is expected to garner $500-$700. Also, a 1950s Schuco Curvo 1000 lithographed tin motorcycle, marked "U.S.-Zone Germany" and marked “Schuco" on the box, front and sides of bike, tires and underside of bike, should command $400-$600.

This is an online-only event, but bidders can tune in to the live webcast on auction day to watch lots close in real time. Internet bidding will be through www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com, plus the popular bidding platform LiveAuctioneers.com. Here is a link to the March 1st Toys auction: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-CQNOTZ/schuco-toys-the-late-howard-meyer-legacy-collection?limit=36. Here is a link to the March 2nd Petroliana & Advertising auction: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-C932HD/petroliana-advertising.

In-gallery previews will be held Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 28-March 1, from 12 noon until 5 pm each day in the Miller & Miller showroom, at 59 Webster Street in New Hamburg. To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and the auctions on March 1st-2nd, 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 about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., please visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com.

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Atlanta, GA, USA, February 19, 2024 -- A first edition, first state copy of Mark Twain’s classic book Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) sold for $22,990; a letter from 1793 signed by both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson brought $21,780; and a first edition, first state three-volume set of Charles Dickens’ novel Great Expectations realized $16,940 in three days of sales held February 7th-9th by Ahlers & Ogletree.

The event, held online and in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Atlanta gallery, comprised the lifetime collection of important historical books and documents from the estate of Fred Bentley, Sr. – over 900 lots in all. Mr. Bentley gave generously to his community in support of his passion for books and reading by founding the rare book rooms at a college and a university, both in Georgia.

Session 1, on Wednesday, February 7th, featured Dickens, Shakespeare, Incunabula and early documents. The star lot of the day was Dickens’s three-volume set of Great Expectations, published in 1861 by Chapman and Hall. The books were finely bound in tan calf with raised bands on the spine and there was gilt tilting and decoration on the spine. The pages were clean.

Session 2, on Thursday February 8th, contained historical books and documents from the Revolutionary War through the 19th century. The star lot that day was the exceedingly rare sea letter signed by Washington (as President) and Jefferson (as Secretary of State). The four-language cut ship document, dated July 9, 1793, was signed three times by Hodijah Baylies, the collector of customs, for the schooner Rebecca, to the ship’s commander, Samuel Swasey.

Session 3, on February 9th, showcased important works of fiction and poetry from a host of literary superstars, but especially Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain, American, 1835-1910). The top achiever was the first edition copy of Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published by American Publishing Co., bound in the publisher’s three-quarter Morocco binding, one of 200 copies offered in leather. The book came with a custom leather clamshell case with gilt tilting.

Following are additional highlights from the auction. Internet bidding was facilitated by Ahlers & Ogletree’s platform -- bid.AandOAuctions.com -- plus LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. About 15 people attended the sale in person in the Atlanta gallery located at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard and 38 phone and absentee bids were counted. Prices include a 21 percent buyer’s premium.

An 1818 copperplate engraving on paper broadside of The Declaration of Independence by Benjamin Owen Tyler (1789-1855), published by Peter Maverick (1780-1831), changed hands for $13,310. The facsimile, 29 inches by 20 ¼ inches (paper, less frame), had a dedication to Thomas Jefferson at the upper margin and an endorsement to Secretary of State Richard Rush.

A very rare, fully illustrated copy of Albrecht Durer’s first Latin edition of Clarissimi Pictoris et Geometrae de Symetria Partium in Rectis Formis, a masterpiece on anatomy, published 1532 and printed by D. Caroli, Noremberger, gaveled for $10,890. It was the personal copy of Johann Georg Bergmiller, Director of the Augsburg Academy. The 79-page book was bound with paper boards.

A President Abraham Lincoln signed document dated March 21, 1861 for the appointment of Calvin Hudson of New York to be the Commissioner of the United States for which to advocate claims of U.S. citizens over Costa Rica, making him the first-ever consulate there appointed by Lincoln, commanded $9,075. The document was framed, with a large illustration of Lincoln.

A Plan of the New Constitution for the United States of America, Agreed Upon in a Convention of the States, with A Preface by the Editor, published 1787 by J. Debrett (London), was the first separate English edition of the U.S. Constitution. The 30-page volume, having a contemporary quarter tan leather binding with gray boards, was 8 ½ inches by 5 ½ inches and rose to $9,680.

A 19th century sketchbook of the Scottish painter David Roberts (1796-1864), consisting of five sketches, three of them signed by Roberts, knocked down for $9,075. The sketches were of two boats with a background of a large mountain; a-two-page pencil drawing of Naples Italy; a study of cows and a donkey, signed. a two-page pencil drawing of Florence, Italy; and unknown buildings.

A first edition, first state copy of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, published 1859 by Chapman and Hall, with illustrations by H.K. Browne, made $8,470. The book was bound in the original cloth. The front and back covers were stamped with one thick and two thin line borders.

A copy of Imitatione Christi by Thomas a Kempis, printed in 1489 by Johannes Gerson, an early printing of Kempis’s most famous work, went to a determined bidder for $7,260. It was printed in early Gutenberg type with letters printed in red and black and had a 19th century leather binding.

A copy of the 184-page Sonetti e Canzoni di messer Francesco Petrarcha in vita di madonna Laura by Frencesco Petrarca, printed 1514 by the Aldus Manutius and bound in a highly decorated hand cut double-sided Venetian window design, using mother of pearl as the background canvas and hand painting within each of the 21 compartments located on each of its sides, changed hands for $6,655.

In addition to Adventures of Tom Sawyer, other offerings from Mark Twain included the following:

- A first edition, first state copy of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the rare blue cloth boards, published in 1885 by Charles L. Webster. Contained all first edition first state error points listed in Johnson (43-50). Gilt decoration adorned on the book’s front ($7,260).

- Bound copies of The Carpet-Bag Weekly, For the Amusement of the Reader, from 1852, the nation’s first humor magazine and the very first national appearance of the writing of Twain, only as Samuel Longhorne Clemens, published when Twain was just 15 years old ($6,655).

- Another first edition, first state copy of Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published 1876 by American Publishing Company. Ads in back dated December 1876. Bound in publisher's blue cloth with black and gilt decoration. Wear to boards, particularly at the spine ($4,538).

Next up for Ahlers & Ogletree is a Friday, February 23rd auction dedicated to Art Deco to Post Modern Art & Design, followed by a Wednesday-Thursday Spring Estates Auction March 27th-28th and a Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Auction on Friday, April 26th. Watch the website for details as dates draw near.

To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree, visit www.aandoauctions.com. Updates are posted often. You can follow Ahlers & Ogletree via social media on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

About Ahlers & Ogletree:
Ahlers & Ogletree is a multi-faceted, family-owned business that spans the antiques, estate sale, wholesale, liquidation, auction and related industries. Ahlers & Ogletree is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you may call them directly at 404-869-2478; or, you can send them an e-mail, at consign@AandOauctions.com. To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree, visit www.aandoauctions.com. Updates are posted often. You can follow Ahlers & Ogletree via social media on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.

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With a great ensemble around lead Kaiti Wallen (Beneath Us All) as Nicole Beverly, such as Sean Whalen (Twister), Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop), Shawntay Dalon (Detroiters), Mari G. (Tale of Tails), Blanca Blanco (Betrayed), Debra Lamb (Showdown in Yesteryear) and Vida Ghaffari (The Mindy Project) it’s not hard to know why there is such a buzz for this film’s release.

Finding Nicole was co-produced with Painted Creek Productions and Levl Studio with founders Harley Wallen who also directs the film and Howard Gibson producing alongside multiple other producers such as Nicole Beverly, Joe Williamson, Jamie Nicole, Jeff Berry and Attorney Bill Dobreff.

“It’s been a long road getting here” said Wallen “I remember when this journey started, many years ago… Now we’re almost there!” A long road indeed as Nicole Beverly, writer Geoffrey Calhoun alongside director Harley Wallen were hammering out the screenplay based on the book Nicole wrote with the same title. And funny enough none of them knew of the other one's personal experience with domestic violence before their journey began. “I think we were all a bit taken, but knowing this statistics sadly, most people have either directly or indirectly, had their run-in with domestic violence” said Wallen.

The film has seen early success on the festival circuit as it’s hitting its stride with wins at LaFemme, London Movie Awards and Top Indie Awards.

"Finding Nicole is riveting entertainment, showcasing raw talent and cinematic flair—a testament to filmmaker Harley Wallen's expertise in engaging the audience, reminiscent of classical storytellers." Said Gibson

Distribution isn’t yet announced but is expected to release later this year.

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa-ZSieQRKk&feature=youtu.be

More info at:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11327400/

Contact:
Joe Williamson
The Williamson Management
Joe.Williamson76@yahoo.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6669174/

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Cranston, RI, USA, February 18, 2024 -- An authentic, original oil on velvet Alaskan gold pan painting by Bob Ross, the host of TV’s long-running hit series The Joy of Painting, and a copy of the premiere issue of Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four #1 from November 1961, are expected top lots in Bruneau & Co.’s Winter Comic, Sport, TCG (Trading Card Games) & Toy auction slated for February 24th.

The 770-lot auction will begin promptly at 10 am Eastern time and will be held online and live in the Bruneau & Co. gallery located at 63 Fourth Avenue in Cranston. “The catalog features an array of comics, sports, TCG, toys and other fun and interesting collectibles, the largest auction in company history,” said Travis Landry, Bruneau & Co.’s Director of Pop Culture.

Highlights include a 1982 Kenner Star Wars Return of the Jedi Lightsaber store display and a factory sealed 1980 Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader's Star Destroyer playset. Other toys include a collection of 1980's and 1990's Hasbro G.I. Joe factory-sealed action figures from a Pennsylvania estate and a collection of 1970's and 1980's Japanese robots.

The second portion of the auction will feature 117 lots of sports, non-sports, and TCG trading cards in both graded and raw condition. The final portion of the catalog will consist of 518 lots of comics and comic art. Comics include a vast selection of Golden through Modern Age era books in both graded and raw condition – a collector’s dream.

Lot #1 is the Bob Ross painting, an adorable winter scene housed in a round frame 16 ½ inches in diameter. The work would have been painted by Ross in the 1970's while he was stationed in Alaska where he began painting with the wet-on-wet technique. The work is accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Bob Ross Inc. It has an estimate of $5,000-$8,000.

Bob Ross (Alaska/Fla., 1942-1995) is an absolute icon of public television, forever venerated in the world of pop culture today. The Joy of Painting aired on PBS from 1983-1994 and was beloved by many. It is still re-run today on some PBS stations. On it, Ross instructs viewers in the quick, wet-on-wet oil painting technique directly from his imagination, without a sketch.

The Bob Ross painting will be followed by 130 lots of vintage toys and collectibles. The copy of Fantastic Four #1 (lot #441) is graded CGC 5.0 and features the origin and first appearance of the Fantastic Four (Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the monstrous Thing), plus the Mole Man. It should sell for $10,000-$15,000.

Spider-Man will appear more than once in the sale. A copy of Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man #1 (March, 1963), graded CGC 2.5 and featuring the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson and Chameleon, the first Fantastic Four crossover, and a retelling of the origin of Spider-Man, has a pre-sale estimate of $3,000-$5,000; while a copy of Amazing Spider-Man #300 (May 1988), graded well at CGC 9.8, featuring the origin and first full appearance of Venom, plus a Thing appearance, should change hands for $2,000-$3,000.

Several desirable lots have identical estimates of $1,000-$1,500. They are as follows:

- A copy of DC Comics Mystery in Space #1 (April-May 1951), graded CGC 5.5, featuring the first appearance of Knights of the Galaxy, cover art by Carmine Infantino. Per the CGC census, 5 are graded 5.5; 61 are graded higher than that.

- A 1982 Kenner Star Wars Return of the Jedi “The Force” lightsaber sword display, graded C7.5+, with light wear as expected from age and use, areas of creasing along the sides, displays well with vibrant graphics. Includes two green ROTJ lightsabers.

- A 1954 Topps Baseball #128 Hank Aaron rookie card (“Henry” Aaron on the card), graded BVG 1.5 FAIR. For years, Aaron was baseball’s all-time home run leader.

A 1979 Clover Gundam Super Combination DX Gattai diecast gift set, the box graded C7.5+, with just light to moderate wear, overall displays well with great color and gloss, includes cellophane overlay in good condition, the toy graded C8.5+, appearing to have only been opened for inspection, in exceptional condition with all accessories, should hit $700-$1,000.

Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com and the mobile app “Bruneau & Co.” on iTunes or GooglePlay.

Previews will be held on Thursday and Friday, February 22nd and 23rd, from 9-4 Eastern time each day in the Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers gallery. Doors will open on auction day at 8 am. For more info you may call 401-533-9980; or, you can send an email to contact@bruneauandco.com. To learn more about Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and the Winter Comic, Sport, TCG (Trading Card Games) & Toy auction slated for February 24th, please visit www.bruneauandco.com.