Milestone to host first-ever 2-day Premier Firearms Auction, March 12-13

Fine Civil War 2nd Model Martial Henry rifle manufactured in 1865. Barrel shows late large 2-line barrel address with serial number stamped behind rear sight. Estimate $35,000-$45,000

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Over the weekend of March 12-13, Milestone Auctions in suburban Cleveland will conduct its first-ever two-day Premier Collectible Firearms sale, with absentee and Internet live bidding through LiveAuctioneers. The expanded format answers the call from an ever-growing contingent of collectors who enjoy the historical and design aspects of antique, vintage and modern-era weapons. Day one focuses on higher-end firearms, while day two features a diverse selection of arms that are affordable to most.

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Traditional taste celebrated at Ahlers & Ogletree, Feb. 27

Pair of porcelain bronze mounted urns attributed to Sevres and Victor Paillard, est. $4,000-$6,000
Pair of porcelain bronze mounted urns attributed to Sevres and Victor Paillard, est. $4,000-$6,000
Pair of porcelain bronze mounted urns attributed to Sevres and Victor Paillard, est. $4,000-$6,000

ATLANTA – Items from the estate of Emory Ashford Schwall, Sr. will be offered online on Sunday, February 27 by Ahlers & Ogletree, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Schwall’s collections are highlighted by fine paintings by listed artists, period antique furniture, fine rugs and English and French porcelain – more than 550 lots in all. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Massive opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction

The Americus Australis opal, which weighs more than 11,800 carats, sold for $143,750 on February 20 at Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It is billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence. Image courtesy of Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals and LiveAuctioneers.
The Americus Australis opal, which weighs more than 11,800 carats, sold for $143,750 on February 20 at Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It is billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence. Image courtesy of Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals and LiveAuctioneers.

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on February 20. The opal, dubbed the Americus Australis, weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It also has a long history.

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Fresh-to-market estate art and furniture tapped for Roland sale, Feb. 26

Bronze mounted mahogany bombe commode, est. $3,000-$4,000
Bronze mounted mahogany bombe commode, est. $3,000-$4,000
Bronze mounted mahogany bombe commode, est. $3,000-$4,000

GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions will round out the winter season by presenting its multiple estates auction on Saturday, February 26 at 10 am Eastern time. It will feature more than 750 lots of one-of-a-kind and fresh-to-market works of art, prints, furniture, porcelain, textiles, silver, gold and silver jewelry, rugs, collectibles, Asian art and lighting. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Group of Seven artists win top lot honors at Miller & Miller

Alexander Young Jackson, ‘St. Lawrence South Shore Village, CA$47,200
Alexander Young Jackson, ‘St. Lawrence South Shore Village,’ CA$47,200

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Original oil paintings by Canadian Group of Seven artists Alexander Young Jackson (1882-1974) and Franz Johnston (1888-1949) scored top lot honors in an online-only Canadiana & Folk Art auction held February 12 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. The 376-lot auction posted a robust gross of $415,714. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

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Rockwell portrait of Coca-Cola exec in spotlight at Ahlers & Ogletree, Feb. 26

Portrait of Robert Woodruff by Norman Rockwell, est. $20,000-$40,000
Portrait of Robert Woodruff by Norman Rockwell, est. $20,000-$40,000

ATLANTA – Items from the estate of Robert W. Woodruff (1889-1985), the American businessman and philanthropist who served as president of the Coca-Cola Company from 1923 to 1955, will be offered on Saturday, February 26 by Ahlers & Ogletree, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Items from Woodruff’s wife Nell, who was a Red Cross nurse, will also be sold. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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John Singer Sargent, William Blake in spotlight at Tate Britain

John Singer Sargent, ‘Essie, Ruby and Ferdinand, Children of Asher Wertheimer,’ 1902. Tate
John Singer Sargent, ‘Essie, Ruby and Ferdinand, Children of Asher Wertheimer,’ 1902. Tate
John Singer Sargent, ‘Essie, Ruby and Ferdinand, Children of Asher Wertheimer,’ 1902. Tate

LONDON – Tate Britain has opened its latest series of new free displays, each focusing on specific artists and subjects, including works from across the centuries by William Blake, John Singer Sargent, Marie Yates and John Akomfrah. Located throughout the chronological Walk Through British Art and in the Clore Gallery, these Spotlight displays offer an in-depth look at particular artists, themes and moments in history.

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1st edition Huckleberry Finn featured at Potter & Potter, Feb. 26

First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will present Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana, a sale of more than 600 lots, on Saturday, February 26 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Boehm birds let collectors’ imaginations fly

A Boehm porcelain American Bald Eagle sold for $4,600 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2018 at J. Garrett Auctioneers. Image courtesy of J. Garrett Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.
A Boehm porcelain American Bald Eagle sold for $4,600 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2018 at J. Garrett Auctioneers. Image courtesy of J. Garrett Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.
A Boehm porcelain American Bald Eagle sold for $4,600 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2018. Image courtesy of J. Garrett Auctioneers and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Think of porcelain and the names that come to mind include Meissen, IPM, Limoges and Wedgwood, but Boehm (pronounced ‘Beam’) deserves a place in that roster, too. The American porcelain maker may not have centuries of history under its belt, but in its 70 years in New Jersey, the company has earned a reputation for fine craftsmanship and a high degree of realism.

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Bill Traylor, Jessie Arms Botke artworks await at Thomaston Place, Feb. 25-27

Bill Traylor, ‘Dog,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
Bill Traylor, ‘Dog,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
Bill Traylor, ‘Dog,’ est. $10,000-$15,000

THOMASTON, Maine –  On February 25, 26, and 27, starting at 11 am Eastern time each day, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will present its Winter Enchantment sale, a magical auction of rarities and fresh-to-the-market finds. It will include enticing collections of paintings, folk art and country Americana, fine pottery and glass, Asian antiques, and designer and custom decorative accessories. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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