Arts & Entertainment

New Hamburg, ON, Canada, October 26, 2024 -- An outstanding single-owner collection of vintage and antique toys, many of them rare German and Japanese examples, plus Canadiana and historic objects, will come up for bid in two days of online-only auctions slated for Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., with different start times for each day. The November 8th sale of toys, 208 lots in all, featuring the Phil Barnett collection, is an online-only auction with no live webcast portion. Lots will close in sequential order beginning at 5pm Eastern time that day. The November 9th sale of Canadiana, Toys & Historic Objects will close via live webcast starting at 9am Eastern time that day; more than 360 lots will come up for bid. “The Phil Barnett collection affords collectors of toys, Canadiana and oddities a rare opportunity to pick from his treasure trove,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions. Ltd. “Phil is a ... Continue reading →

The world of online shopping has transformed the way we buy everything, from daily essentials to unique hobby items. For music enthusiasts, this shift means that purchasing high-quality musical instruments is now just a click away. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or a beginner, buying instruments online—especially guitars—opens up a world of choices, convenience, and even budget-friendly options. In Kolkata, where music is integral to the city's culture, online platforms offer an excellent opportunity to purchase musical instruments with ease. Here’s a guide to buying musical instruments online, particularly guitars, to help you make the best choice for your needs. 1. Advantages of Buying Musical Instruments Online Online shopping offers several advantages for music lovers, particularly those looking to buy guitars. Here are some of the primary benefits: Wide Range of Choices: Online stores have an extensive selection of musical instruments. You’ll ... Continue reading →

Digital marketing tools are essential for small businesses in today's fast-paced marketplace. They enable small enterprises to compete with larger corporations by providing access to previously exclusive resources. One major advantage is the time savings through automation of tasks like social media posting, email campaigns, and analytics tracking, allowing owners to focus on core activities and maximize efficiency. These tools also enhance productivity by streamlining processes and improving team collaboration. For example, project management platforms help teams coordinate efforts on goals and deadlines. Additionally, digital marketing tools improve effectiveness by offering insights into customer behavior via data analytics. Analyzing engagement metrics and conversion rates helps small businesses adjust strategies in real-time to meet audience needs effectively. This data-driven approach boosts decision-making and facilitates personalized marketing efforts that resonate with ... Continue reading →

The latest edition of Making College Happen: An Insightful Guide to Making Savvy Financial Decisions and Cutting College Costs is now available on Amazon. In this updated version, financial aid consultant Howard Freedman demystifies the college selection process for students and their families while providing a roadmap to help them navigate the maze of financial requirements and understand the best approaches to make informative, value-added decisions. Employing a witty—even humorous—style, Making College Happen offers real-world, expert advice to help readers define goals and secure the financial resources needed. “Making College Happen can help students and their families gain clarity on what can often be an overwhelming journey, from choosing the right schools and other options, while understanding financial aid opportunities,” said Freedman, who founded Financial Aid Consulting in 2002. “With this new edition, I wanted to dive deeper into several ... Continue reading →

A colorful and vibrant vase and an equally dazzling Malfrey pot, each marked Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre and both designed by Daisy Makeig Jones; a lovely signed Daum Nancy French cameo and enamel art glass vase; and a floriform vase signed L.C. Tiffany-Favrile are just a few of the highlight lots in an auction slated for Saturday, December 7th by Woody Auction, live and online.  Officially titled a High-Quality Art Glass and Antiques Auction, the sale has a start time of 9:30 am Central. An automated online- only auction featuring 354 lots of similar items will be held the day before, on Friday, December 6th, starting promptly at 8 am Central time, exclusively on LiveAuctioneers.com.  The December 7th auction will be held online (thru LiveAuctioneers.com) as well as live in the auction hall located at 130 Third Street in Douglass. In total, 305 lots will cross the auction block, all with no reserves. There is also no buyer’s premium (BP) for those in attendance (when ... Continue reading →

A 1997 Steinway ebony Model M baby grand piano with Jansen bench, an 18th century Chippendale oval giltwood mirror and an important collection of Chinese Export armorial porcelain will headline an Estates & Collections auction scheduled for Thursday, November 14th by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery, starting promptly at 10 am Eastern time. The auction will showcase an exceptional collection of 388 lots, sourced from distinguished estates in the southern United States and featuring classical bronze sculptures, chandeliers, decorative and fine arts, furniture and more. Highlights will include works by renowned artists such as Hughes Claude Pissarro and Maximilien Luce; exquisite furniture by Francesco Molon; Reed & Barton silver; and stunning Italian and Persian textiles and rugs. The 1997 Steinway ebony Model M baby grand piano shows the maker’s mark and the serial number to a metal plate, and is accompanied by a Jansen black diamond tufted ... Continue reading →

An assemblage of collections found in the Massachusetts towns of Haverhill, Groveland, Georgetown, Ipswich and Newburyport will all come together in an online-only timed auction planned for Thursday, November 7th, starting at 7 o’clock pm Eastern time, by John McInnis Auctioneers, based in Amesbury.  To view the auction catalog in its entirety and begin bidding and buying, please click this link: https://www.auctionninja.com/mcinnis-auctioneers-estate-sales/sales/details/online-only-estates-auction-128.html  Five outstanding and specific collections will come up for bid, totaling more than 300 lots, all of which will be sold without reserves (to the highest bidder, regardless of final price), and all bidding starts at just one dollar. Collectors in the following categories need to mark their calendars. A chance like this might not come again to add to their collections. Here they are:  - Circus Posters. Around 30 rare and vintage circus posters will cross the ... Continue reading →

A Bvlgari 18K white gold and pave diamonds Serpenti viper ring more than doubled its high estimate to finish at $11,685; an Hermes Ebene Clemence Birkin 42 shoulder bag realized $8,610; and a men’s Rolex Sea-Dweller Deep Sea wristwatch rang up $6,765 in Neue Auctions’ online-only Property of a Gentleman auction held on October 18th. The tidy, 191-lot auction featured a single-owner’s collection of luxury items, jewelry and art. Most of the artwork was purchased from galleries in California over the last 20 years. The luxury items, including fine watches and jewelry, were in nice condition, some with original box and papers. Very few items had reserves. The Friday noon start is now standard for Neue Auctions. The dazzling Bvlgari Serpenti viper ring in 18K white gold boasted 1.74 carats of brilliant-cut pave diamonds. The ring, one coil, came with the original boxes and weighed approximately 9 grams. It easily blasted through its $3,000-$5,000 pre-sale estimate to be ... Continue reading →

Approximately 230 lots of diverse items ranging from high-end estate silver to fine jewelry to rare vintage toys to wonderful decorative accessories will all come up for bid in an online auction slated for Sunday, November 17th, starting at 6pm Eastern time, by SJ Auctioneers. Many of the items would make perfect gifts, shipped in time for the holidays. The Fine Collectibles, Jewelry, Silver and Toys auction showcases items by famous name designers and makers, including Buccellati, David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Reed & Barton, Eeoff & Shepard, Royal Vienna, Gorham, Cartier, Baccarat, Montblanc, Omas, Napier, Majolica, Daum Nancy, Steuben, Meissen, Georg Jensen, Disney, Herend, Van Cleef & Arpels and others. Bidding is available online now, at LiveAuctioneers.com. Pre-bidding is also available, meaning for those who are unable to attend the online auction, they can still leave their bids now. This auction uses Autopay by LiveAuctioneers.com. A link to the catalog is here: ... Continue reading →

New Hamburg, ON, Canada, November 20, 2024 -- A 24-inch diameter White Rose Dealer petroliana sign, a 1930s Packard “Approved Service” 5-foot dealer sign, a 1945 Black Cat Cigarettes sign, and a circa 1907-1912 Chero Crush syrup dispenser are expected highlights in two days of online-only auctions slated for Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th, by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. The December 7th Petroliana & Soda Advertising auction will feature the Legendary Motorcar Collection and contains 320 lots of soda advertising, petroliana, coin-op and advertising signs. “Saturday offers gas, oil and soda advertising and features the personal stash of Peter Klutt, the Canadian television personality and founder of Legendary Motorcar Company,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions. Ltd. “Peter found some of the rarest petroliana and soda advertising while hosting his hit television series Dream Car Garage and many of these discoveries are ... Continue reading →