Arts & Entertainment

A spectacular 6-85-carat diamond and ruby wedding ring set, a handsome Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman’ watch in 18k yellow gold, and a whimsical pair of Van Cleef & Arpels mop dangle Alhambra earrings are just a few of the wonderful items up for bid in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Fine Jewelry & Watches auction, featuring the Dobson collection, slated for April 25th-26th, live and online. Over 400 lots will cross the auction block, with lots 1-93 (on Day 1) featuring the jewelry collection of Bridget Dobson, co-writer with her husband Jerome of the hit TV soaps General Hospital, Santa Barbara and Guiding Light. Highlights from the session include items by many of the finest names in jewelry, to include Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany, Rolex, Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura. Also from the Dobson collection will be fine watches by Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron, Harry Winston, Omega and others, as well as GIA-certified diamonds and emeralds. The Friday, April 26th session ... Continue reading →

Visuals have become an essential element of branding in today's digital era, from designing websites, social media posts and marketing collateral to high-quality imagery that supports brand strategies. Since capturing original photos can be time consuming and expensive; many businesses opt for stock photography - which offers affordable imagery for commercial purposes with captivating visuals to elevate any company brand presence. Are You Searching for High-Quality Stock Photos to Bolster Your Brand? Look No Further - In this article we present 20 points why you buy stock photos for commercial use and that will undoubtedly create an impactful first impression on your audience. This collection features breathtaking landscape photos as well as lifestyle shots which are certain to leave an unforgettable memory! These 20 exquisite commercial use images range from breathtaking landscape photos and lifestyle snapshots - this variety ensures they leave an impactful first impression with ... Continue reading →

In the realm of young adult literature, romance holds a special place, offering readers an escape into worlds of passion, emotion, and discovery. Ren Jorden, a rising star in the genre, has captured the hearts of countless readers with her compelling storytelling and relatable characters. Let's delve into the enchanting world of Ren Jorden's popular romance books for young adults, where love blossoms amidst the backdrop of adolescence and self-discovery. Jorden's novels resonate deeply with young adult readers for their authentic portrayal of the trials and tribulations of young love. Through her skillful narrative, she navigates the complexities of relationships, exploring themes of friendship, identity, and belonging. One of her standout works, "Summer Solstice Serenade," transports readers to the sun-drenched beaches of a coastal town where two unlikely souls find solace in each other's company amidst the waves of change. In "Summer Solstice ... Continue reading →

An Important Estates Auction featuring property from the Dufour-Plassan House in New Orleans, paintings descended in the family of Mayor Paul Capdevielle (1842-1922) and more is planned for Friday and Saturday, May 10th and 11th, by Crescent City Auction Gallery, online and live in the gallery at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. The Dufour-Plassan House is one of New Orleans’ landmark buildings. The residence was built in 1870 facing Esplanade Avenue, for the attorney Cyprien Dufour, who had served as a State Senator and District Attorney. In 1908 the structure was moved to its present location, in the same Square facing North White Street. It was subsequently purchased by Adolph Plassan. Start times both days will be 10 am Central. Internet bidding will be provided by the Crescent City website (CrescentCityAuctionGallery.com), LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. An in-person preview will be held beginning Wednesday, May 1st, excluding weekends, from 10 am to 5 pm ... Continue reading →

An Important Estates Auction featuring property from the Dufour-Plassan House in New Orleans, paintings descended in the family of Mayor Paul Capdevielle (1842-1922) and more is planned for Friday and Saturday, May 10th and 11th, by Crescent City Auction Gallery, online and live in the gallery at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. The Dufour-Plassan House is one of New Orleans’ landmark buildings. The residence was built in 1870 facing Esplanade Avenue, for the attorney Cyprien Dufour, who had served as a State Senator and District Attorney. In 1908 the structure was moved to its present location, in the same Square facing North White Street. It was subsequently purchased by Adolph Plassan. Start times both days will be 10 am Central. Internet bidding will be provided by the Crescent City website (CrescentCityAuctionGallery.com), LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. An in-person preview will be held beginning Wednesday, May 1st, excluding weekends, from 10 am to 5 pm ... Continue reading →

A mixed media collaboration artwork between Dale Chihuly and Italo Scanga, a rare early lithograph by M.C. Escher, original paintings by Julian Stanczak and Sir Henry Raeburn, and three stoneware vessels by Claude Conover are all part of Neue Auctions' online-only Art in Bloom auction slated for Saturday, April 27th, starting at 10 am Eastern time. “The catalog is loaded with contemporary art glass, including pieces by Chihuly, Kirkpatrick, Mace, Scanga, Brock, Weinberg, Carlson, Francis, Leppla, Novotny, Roubicek and Smith, as well as the fine contemporary by painting Stanczak and the antique portrait by Raeburn, plus sculpture and fine objects – 364 lots in total,” said Bridget McWilliams of Neue Auctions. The mixed media glass construction collaboration between Dale Chihuly (American, b. 1941) and Italo Scanga (Italian/American, 1932-2001) is a 1995 work titled Pinball Machine. It incorporates painted cast iron, blown glass, painted found objects and cast and ... Continue reading →

An Auction Extravaganza featuring Part 3 of the Burbridge Foundation Collection out of Oklahoma City, plus other desirable items from prominent local estates and collections, is scheduled for Saturday, May 11th, starting promptly at 11 am Eastern time, by John McInnis Auctioneers, online and live in the Amesbury gallery located at 76 Main Street. More than 650 lots will come up for bid in two sessions. Session 1 (lots 1-398) will feature decorative arts, paintings, bronzes, sculptures, porcelains, enamels, clocks, furniture, lamps and chandeliers. Session 2 (lots 399-658) will showcase jewelry, silver and Asian art and objects. Internet bidding will be hosted on the two platforms, LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. The Burbridge Foundation Collection demonstrates the keen eye of Robert Burbridge (1907-1994), who began scouring the country for antiques in the 1950s. The Part 1 sale of the collection was held at Sotheby’s in New York in the fall of 1996, two years after the ... Continue reading →

A collection of important jewelry from a Scarsdale, New York lady led by an impressive festoon necklace; an unusual folk art polychrome carved box discovered in a Chappaqua, New York home; and two paintings by the American abstract artist Robert Moskowitz will headline an online-only Spring Estates Auction slated for Wednesday, May 8th by ACES Gallery in Stamford. The catalog is loaded with more than 170 lots of fine art, jewelry, Chinese and Asian art, antique and mid-century furniture, dolls and collectibles, art glass, ceramics, rugs and more, beginning at 11 am Eastern time. There is no live in-gallery bidding, but Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Absentee and telephone bids will also be accepted. “We’re excited to bring a curated sampling of materials from our clients to the May auction” said Alex Fonarow, Appraiser & Auctioneer of ACES Gallery, which conducts about 50 locally-featured, timed online auctions ... Continue reading →

A large California Gold Rush-era gold and quartz nugget sold for $25,000; an original 1881 photograph of a 13-man posse in Arizona brought $8,750; and a trove of letters from 1883-1886 pertaining to the “Bisbee Massacre” and Apache attacks in Arizona brought $12,187 in Holabird Western Americana Collections’ Wild West Relics Auction split between two weekends – April 6th-7th and April 13th-14th – online and live at the gallery in Reno, Nev. It was a massive event, one that required a break between Sessions 1-2 and 3-4 it was so sprawling. Fully 2,300 lots came up for bid in over 60 collecting categories over the four days. Hundreds of lots went up for grabs, featuring many one-of-a-kind discoveries and great rarities. The sale came on the heels of a timed auction held two weeks earlier that also saw a lot of action. Day 1, on Saturday, April 6th, contained 563 lots of art, jewelry, Native Americana, maps, World’s Fair/Expositions, books, autographs, ... Continue reading →

Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers, an established market leader in the sale of historic American Art, will be offering an exceptional selection of fine paintings in their Spring auction on Thursday, May 2nd, starting promptly at 6 pm Eastern time. The sale is composed of just over 200 fresh-to-the-market works from important private collectors. American paintings by some of the most famous names will lead the auction. A charming portrait of the young Caroline Allport by William Merritt Chase is offered at $80,000-$120,000. Accompanying the lot is a letter signed by the artist and dated 1898 to the sitter’s father, Dr. Allport, referencing the portrait. Another notable American Impressionist figurative painting by Frederick Frieseke, titled Dressing, will be offered at $50,000-$75,000. This important work has been in a private collection for nearly two decades. There are several 19th century American landscapes in the sale, led by a charming David Johnson work titled Study ... Continue reading →