CRANSTON, R.I. – A Fine Art & Antiques Auction featuring items pulled from several fine estates around New England and beyond – to include a great selection of French furniture and accessories, marvelous paintings, bronzes, jewelry, clocks, Chinese arts, modern arts and more – will be conducted on Saturday, Aug. 17, at noon Eastern, by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
ATLANTA – Great Gatsby’s Auction Gallery will present 1,100 premier lots in a two-day auction the weekend of Aug. 10-11. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Auction at Graceland on Aug. 13 will feature artifacts from Elvis Presley’s personal and professional life including his 14K large diamond stage ring gifted to J.D. Sumner in 1974 and the historic Elvis, Gladys and Vernon Presley signed agreement giving “Colonel” Tom Parker a portion of Elvis’ publishing rights. The fully illustrated auction catalog can be viewed on LiveAuctioneers. Continue reading
NEW YORK – Louis Vuitton was only 16 when he forever changed the course of the luxury goods market and travel with his leather-enrobed luggage and bags that were immediately popular with the well-to-do. Picture if you will, a young couple on their honeymoon or a young man on the cusp of adulthood going on what was known as the grand tour, a 17th and 18th century custom. Louis Vuitton luggage would most likely have been a travel companion and stickers from various destination points would add to the luggage’s patina – an attribute that adds considerable appeal today for collectors.