7.96ct alexandrite ring could claim $200K at Crescent City, Nov. 4-6

Platinum dinner ring with a 7.96-carat Indian oval alexandrite surrounded by a double concentric border of tiny round diamonds, estimated at $100,000-$200,000
Platinum dinner ring with a 7.96-carat Indian oval alexandrite surrounded by a double concentric border of tiny round diamonds, estimated at $100,000-$200,000
Platinum dinner ring with a 7.96-carat Indian oval alexandrite surrounded by a double concentric border of tiny round diamonds, estimated at $100,000-$200,000

NEW ORLEANS – A ladies’ platinum dinner ring set with a 7.96-carat Indian oval alexandrite, a 15-piece sterling silver punch set by Whiting, and a pair of American 19th-century carved mahogany tester beds are among the expected top lots in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s November Major Estates Auction planned for Friday, November 4, Saturday, November 5, and Sunday, November 6. Sale sessions will begin at 10 am Central time on all three days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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University Archives offers Einstein letter defending Theory of Relativity, Nov. 2

Albert Einstein one-page autograph letter signed in German, dated April 7, 1926, addressed to colleague Hans Reichenbach, defending his explanation of the Theory of Relativity while criticizing alternatives, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Albert Einstein one-page autograph letter signed in German, dated April 7, 1926, addressed to colleague Hans Reichenbach, defending his explanation of the Theory of Relativity while criticizing alternatives, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Albert Einstein one-page autograph letter signed in German, dated April 7, 1926, addressed to colleague Hans Reichenbach, defending his explanation of the Theory of Relativity while criticizing alternatives, estimated at $20,000-$30,000

WILTON, Conn. – A 1777 battle letter signed by then-Continental Army Commander-in-Chief George Washington in New Jersey; a sword that was affixed to JFK’s catafalque guarding his coffin in the East Room of the White House; and an autograph letter signed by Albert Einstein in which he dispels competition to his Theory of Relativity are a few of the expected leaders in University Archives’ online-only 452-lot auction scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 at 11 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Lucie Rie vase commands spotlight in November 1 auction

Lucie Rie, circa-1970 unique Modernist stoneware vase with fluted body, estimated at $20,000-$24,000
Lucie Rie, circa-1970 unique Modernist stoneware vase with fluted body, estimated at $20,000-$24,000
Lucie Rie, circa-1970 unique Modernist stoneware vase with fluted body, estimated at $20,000-$24,000

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, November 1, starting at 4 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Exclusive Art Pottery and More, featuring 257 lots of head-turning pieces, many by name artists. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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