Childe Hassam painting brings August Grandeur to Thomaston Place, Aug. 25-27

Childe Hassam, ‘New York City,’ estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Childe Hassam, ‘New York City,’ estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

Childe Hassam, ‘New York City,’ estimated at $50,000-$75,000. Image courtesy of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

THOMASTON, Maine – In addition to the sailing, scenery and seafood, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ biggest sale of the year, scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27, is another great reason to love summertime in Maine. Titled August Grandeur and starting at 11 am Eastern time each day, this auction will present important art, antiques and decorative rarities sourced primarily from local collections and estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Vintage computer that helped launch the Apple empire offered at auction

Vintage Apple-1 computer signed by Apple’s co-founder, Steve ‘Woz’ Wozniak, estimated at $200,000+. Image courtesy of RR Auctions
Vintage Apple-1 computer signed by Apple’s co-founder, Steve ‘Woz’ Wozniak, estimated at $200,000+. Image courtesy of RR Auctions
Vintage Apple-1 computer signed by Apple’s co-founder, Steve ‘Woz’ Wozniak, estimated at $200,000+. Image courtesy of RR Auctions

BOSTON (AP) – A vintage Apple computer signed by company co-founder Steve Wozniak is being sold at auction. The Apple-1 set in motion the company that in June became the first publicly traded business to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, according to RR Auction in Boston. The computer has been restored to a fully operational state and comes with a custom-built case with a built-in keyboard.

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Exclusive estate and designer jewelry presented in New York, Aug. 15

French mother-of-pearl, sapphire, diamond and 18K gold cocktail ring, estimated at $9,000-$11,000.

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NEW YORK — A wealth of estate and designer jewelry comes to the block at Jasper52 on Tuesday, August 15, beginning at 8 pm Eastern. Nearly 300 lots of quality items from historic and modern time periods are included in the sale, which takes place exclusively on LiveAuctioneers.

With items ranging from earrings, pendants, necklaces, rings, brooches and even watches, the sale promises something for everyone, from seasoned collectors to those just starting out.

Mark your calendar now for this can’t-miss estate and designer jewelry sale. Click here to sign up for the sale.
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Bid Smart: Ralph Cahoon’s mermaids sing a joyful, and potent, siren song

The commanding and lively Ralph Cahoon painting ‘Cape Cod Sea Captains’ achieved $30,000 plus the buyer’s premium in July 2021. Image courtesy of Eldred’s and LiveAuctioneers.
The commanding and lively Ralph Cahoon painting ‘Cape Cod Sea Captains’ achieved $30,000 plus the buyer’s premium in July 2021. Image courtesy of Eldred’s and LiveAuctioneers.
The commanding and lively Ralph Cahoon painting ‘Cape Cod Sea Captains’ achieved $30,000 plus the buyer’s premium in July 2021. Image courtesy of Eldred’s and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Ralph Eugene Cahoon Jr. (American, 1910-1982) became famous after he began painting scenes of mermaids cavorting with sailors. A prolific artist, his works were popular in his lifetime and have only gained more fans since his death.

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