Auctions at Showplace embraces old-school high style Nov. 21

18th-century Russian or Continental School portrait of a recipient of the Order Of St Andrew, est. $10,000-$20,000
18th-century Russian or Continental School portrait of a recipient of the Order Of St Andrew, est. $10,000-$20,000
18th-century Russian or Continental School portrait of a recipient of the Order Of St Andrew, est. $10,000-$20,000

NEW YORK – Auctions at Showplace‘s November 21 sale will feature a diverse offering of objects that will make you think of Park Avenue elegance. It includes old master paintings and opulent antique furniture along with costume jewelry and luxury goods from prime New York Metropolitan Area estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Continue reading

1870 piano, Pontiac GTO and more in Stevens May 15 auction

Alois Kern piano created around 1870, estimated at $10,000-$25,000
Alois Kern piano created around 1870, estimated at $10,000-$25,000
Alois Kern piano created around 1870, estimated at $10,000-$25,000

ABERDEEN, Miss. – A yellow 1965 Pontiac GTO classic car in excellent condition inside and out, a magnificent pair of carved wooden pedestals depicting cupids holding shells, an 1870s US Colt single-action .44 caliber Army pistol, and a piano manufactured by Alois Kern circa 1870 are just a few of the items slated to come up for bid May 15 at Stevens Auction Company. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

Continue reading