HARRISBURG, Pa. – Alderfer’s was recognized at the 2016 Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association Conference on Jan. 16 for its prestigious advertising and marketing efforts in the award categories of Specialty Cataloged Auction & Personal Property Auction.
Gianguan Auctions moves to new Manhattan location
NEW YORK – When the owners of Gianguan Auctions were notified last fall that the Madison Avenue building they had occupied for a decade had been sold and their rent was going to skyrocket they scrambled for a new location.
International bidders prevail at Jeffrey Evans glass auction
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates’ first auction of 2016 offered important collections of 18th to 20th century American and European glass in two unreserved sessions. The wide and varied selection drew 4,175 registered bidders from 43 different countries, the 1,172 total lots grossed $400,000. All prices include the buyer’s premium.
France calls on US to lift economic embargo on Cuba
PARIS (AP) – France called on the U.S. to lift the economic embargo against Cuba during a historic state visit Monday by the Caribbean island’s president aimed at boosting economic relations between Havana and Paris.
France, Netherlands to share pair of Rembrandt portraits
PARIS (AFP) – France and the Netherlands signed a historic deal Monday acquiring two large Rembrandt portraits for 160 million euros ($174 million), the French culture ministry announced.