Premier Americana steps into auction spotlight at Jeffrey S. Evans, Nov. 17-19

Pair of pressed Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. open-work amethyst fruit baskets, estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Pair of pressed Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. open-work amethyst fruit baskets, estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Pair of pressed Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. open-work amethyst fruit baskets, estimated at $3,000-$5,000

MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates will hold its 43rd Semi-Annual Premier Americana Auction on Thursday, November 17, Friday, November 18, and Saturday, November 19. The event features nearly 1,500 lots of high-quality, fresh-to-the-market material from several important collections as well as a large selection of choice objects from various individuals, estates and institutions. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Meow! Folk art cat portrait climbs to $152K, sets record at Jeffrey S. Evans

American folk art portrait of a cat, $152,100
American folk art portrait of a cat, $152,100
American folk art portrait of a cat, $152,100

CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates November 17-20 Premier Americana Auction produced robust, even record-setting, prices in multiple categories. It was the firm’s strongest sale to date. The four-day event consisted of more than 1,800 lots of high-quality material and generated strong levels of participation for the firm, a solid indication of continued vigor in the diverse Americana marketplace.

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