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18K gold, diamond and emerald horse brooch, estimated at $1,000-$2,000

Equine-theme collection gallops to Golden Sun auction, Feb. 26

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Lladro horse sculpture titled ‘Born Free,’ estimated at $200-$1,000

Lladro horse sculpture titled ‘Born Free,’ estimated at $200-$1,000

FULLERTON, Calif. – A collection of horse-related items and other objects from the estate of John Barr, who was heavily involved in the horseracing industry during the last half-century, will appear in a live online auction scheduled for Sunday, February 26 by Golden Sun Auctions, Inc. (formerly Appraisal & Estate Sale Specialists), at 12 noon Pacific time / 3 pm Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Romero Britto painting chosen as official 2023 art of Kentucky Derby

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Romero Britto with the official art of the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Image provided by Churchill Downs

Romero Britto with the official art of the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Image provided by Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (PRNewswire) – Churchill Downs Racetrack has released the 2023 “Official Art of the Kentucky Derby,” by renowned international artist Romero Britto (b. 1963-). From his roots in Brazil to his current home in Miami, Britto has traveled around the world, bringing joy and inspiration to millions with his fresh, colorful works that evoke a sense of fun and happiness with their bold, vibrant aesthetic.

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Everard to auction superlative estate art, jewelry & decoratives, Feb. 23-24

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Contemporary American artist Philip Taaffe is known for process-based abstractions. This work is a signed oil-on-paper mounted to canvas, dated 1991-1992. Framed size is 30 1/8 inches by 42 inches. Estimate $10,000-$15,000

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A growing interest in items that are unique or finely crafted has the auction market off to a robust start in 2022. Everard Auctions & Appraisals’ February 23-24 Winter Southern Estates Auction is ready to meet the demand with more than 650 lots of fine and decorative art from select sources in Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and beyond. Absentee bidding is now in progress, with Internet live bidding slated to begin at 10 a.m. ET on both days of the auction series through LiveAuctioneers.

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Guernsey’s VIP Aug. 19 auction to benefit rehomed Beluga whales

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This is one of the Beluga whales now safely rehomed at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut. Image provided by Guernsey’s, which will conduct the August 19, 2021 auction to benefit the whales’ ongoing care and the maintenance of their spacious, beautiful enclosure at the aquarium.

NEW YORK – The auction house Guernsey’s, in partnership with Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium, will host an unprecedented gala event and auction to raise funds to support the lives of Beluga whales who were formerly part of a Canadian tourist attraction. The endangered species were transported in May aboard a US Air Force C-130 Lockheed cargo plane to their new state-of-the-art home at the aquarium, which is the largest marine mammal habitat of its type in North America. The auction will take place on August 19, 2021, adjacent to the aquarium’s beautiful whale enclosure. Bid absentee or live online from anywhere in the world via LiveAuctioneers.

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