Strength and Consistency Demonstrated at March 18th & 19th Two Day Spring Catalogue Auction held by Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd.

Strength and Consistency Demonstrated at March 18th & 19th Two Day Spring Catalogue Auction held by Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd.

Over 700 lots of fine art, estate jewelry, fine wine, and antiques garnered strong and steady bidding at LLAES, Ltd’s Spring Catalogue Auction. This auction was held at LLAES, Ltd’s gallery in Hillsborough, N.C.

The Two Day Spring Catalogue Auction has provided a strong start to the year for LLAES, Ltd. Over 1700 bidders registered for this auction, 200 plus of which were on the auction floor, leaving standing room only. The remainder of bidders were telephone, absentee, and live online bidders. Leland Little of LLAES, Ltd. remarked, “For the first time in a while we saw consistent strength across the sale, with the majority of lots falling within or above their pre-sale estimate.” He then added, “The quality of lots offered at our recent Fine & Decorative Arts Auction is a reflection of the trust our consignors place in our ability to offer their estates and collections at market.”

The Fine & Decorative Arts session, which was held Saturday March 19th at 9AM was a lively and exciting auction with strong bidding across the floor, telephones, and the Internet. Lots of note (not including the 15% buyer’s premium) include a Berlin (KPM) Painting on Porcelain Plaque which generated much interest and brought $7,250; a Philip & Kelvin LaVerne “Chan” Cocktail Table, which sold for $6,000; a Dutch Delft Figural Bobbejak, although unsigned, brought about much excitement and sold for $4,400; and an oil on canvas by Edouard Cortes, entitled “The Pantheon,” hammered for $25,000.

Estate jewelry, a growing department for the firm, was led by a Large Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring Pendant, which sold for $9,750; a Diamond and Sapphire Ring, which brought $4,400, and a rare Mexican Sterling and Amethyst Necklace by Fred Davis sold for $3,600. Other lots of note include a Wide Diamond Band, Cartier, which brought $2,300 and a Gentleman’s Tank Wristwatch, Le Must de Cartier, which brought just under $1000.

Fine Art was steady and strong, led by the sale of the Cortes painting. Other strong and distinguished lots include two Elliott Daingerfield oil on canvases, “Allegory” and “Blowing Rock,” which sold for $11,000 and $12,000 respectively; Eugene Thomason’s, “Still Fishing,” which brought $4,200; and Elizabeth Verner’s pastel on silk portrait, entitled, “Flower Vendor,” which hammered for $4,500.

Asian art generated much interest and active bidding with top lots including a Chinese Flambe Glazed Meiping Vase, which hammered for $4,600; a Chinese Rose Mandarin Large Punch Bowl, rising to $4,000; Two Similar Chinese Porcelain Floor Vases, Gangxu period, which brought $3,200; and Two Chinese Silver Overlay Miniatures, which sold for $2,000.

Top silver lots include a George III Irish Sterling Silver Jug, Dublin, selling for $1,800; an Art Deco Silver Cocktail Shaker, Russian, which brought $2,500; and a set of twelve American Sterling Silver Julep Cups by Manchester Silver Co., which hammered for $2,800.

American furniture lots were highlighted by a North Carolina Federal Semi-Tall Chest of Drawers, which brought $4,400 and an important North Carolina Inlaid Corner Cupboard, which sold for $14,000.

North Carolina Silhouettes performed strongly with two lots of note, one a Silhouette of a Lady, NC, which sold for $1,700, and the other, A Pair of North Carolina Silhouettes, cut by Isaac Todd, sold for $2,000.

A highlight of note includes the highly animated bidding of a grouping of four family items. These items included three oil on canvas portraits (mother, father, and daughter) and the gold-filled and enamel locket that was depicted in the portrait of the young girl. All items went to a single collector.

The Fine Wine session, which was held Friday March 18th at 6PM, was the highest grossing wine auction for LLAES, Ltd. to date. The Friday evening session brought triple to number of pre-registered absentee, telephone, and live online bidders than previous sales. Top achievers at the fine wine auction include: eleven bottles of 1969 Richebourg, which sold for $8,500; two bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, which sold for $3,000; and twelve bottles of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, which sold for $2,700. The Fine Wine department at LLAES, Ltd. continues to grow and garner a national and international following. The firm has several more Fine Wine Auctions scheduled for the year. To discuss buying or selling fine wines contact Mark Solomon, Fine Wine Director, at mark@llauctions.com.

Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd.’s Two Day Summer Catalogue Auction will be held on June 17th and 18th, 2011. LLAES, Ltd. is always seeking quality consignments, whether it be an entire estate or a significant item. If you would like to discuss selling please call at 919-644-1243 or email at info@LLAuctions.com. To learn more about Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. please visit their new website at www.LLAUCTIONS.com.

Suggested Cut Lines:

Cortes Painting:
Oil on Canvas by Edouard Cortes (Fr., 1882-1969), The Pantheon ($25,000)



1969 Richebourg:
Richebourg, Vintage 1969, Eleven Bottles ($8,500)







Julep Cups:
Set of (12) American Sterling Silver Julep Cups ($2,800)




Pendant Ring:
Large Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring Pendant ($9,750)







Meiping Vase:
Chinese Flambe Glazed Meiping Vase ($4,600)

WORLD-RENOWNED ABSTRACT PAINTER ALFRED GOCKEL WILL BE THE FEATURED ARTIST AT THIS YEAR’S SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL, APR. 13-17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: John Magpantay
(866) 537-0265
press@baterbys.com

WORLD-RENOWNED ABSTRACT PAINTER ALFRED GOCKEL WILL BE THE FEATURED ARTIST AT THIS YEAR’S SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL, APR. 13-17

Gockel will be at the easel, painting live, at the festival and on The Smooth Jazz Cruise.

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) – World renowned abstract painter Alfred Gockel will be the featured artist at this year’s Seabreeze Jazz Festival, slated for April 13-17 in Panama City’s amphitheater at Pier Park. Mr. Gockel will be at the easel, painting live, for the duration of the festival and on The Smooth Jazz Cruise, the event's presenting sponsor. It sets sail on April 13.

Original works by Mr. Gockel will also be auctioned, through an arrangement with Baterbys Art Auction Gallery, based in Orlando. Baterbys has featured works by the artist in past auctions, and its gallery in Orlando, Fla. “He’s been one of our most consistent performers,” said Rich Hart of Baterbys. “He is an amazing talent and has been the official artist for many other serious events, including the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.”

A jazz-themed abstract painting by Mr. Gockel is being featured on the official poster for this year’s festival, and the image is also on a T-shirt. The artwork may be viewed by clicking on www.seabreezejazzfestival.net (under “Artwork”). The site has been inundated with over 38,000 unique hits per day on average, a testament to the popularity of the event and Mr. Gockel.

The Smooth Jazz Cruise will be a VIP ‘Cruise to Nowhere,’ boarding at 6:30 p.m. on April 13 and lasting from 7-10 p.m. Dinner and entertainment – and a chance to meet Mr. Gockel and see him paint – will be held aboard The Lady Anderson, docked behind Captain Anderson Restaurant, on Grand Lagoon. The cruise is the official kick-off event of this year’s jazz festival.

The three-hour cruise will treat guests to an up-close view of breathtaking St. Andrews Bay, a place where dolphins play and the setting sun sparkles off the Florida water. Dinner will be a selection of entrees, plus dessert and coffee. A cash bar will be available. Sharing top billing with Mr. Gockel will be jazz saxophonist Eric Darius, who will serenade guests at their tables.

The Seabreeze Jazz Festival is one of the biggest weekend festivals in contemporary jazz in the country. Last year’s spring event, also held in Panama City, attracted 22,000 people. The list of performers for this year’s festival has not yet been announced. The Smooth Jazz Cruise for 2012 will include a special performance by Motown legend Smokey Robinson, organizers said.

Alfred “Alex” Gockel was born in 1952. From an early age, he was fascinated by the magic of colors on paper. This prodigious talent led to the release of his first work of art at age 8. After serving in the army, he graduated from the Polytechnic, where he then taught typography and graphic design.

In 1980, Mr. Gockel made the decision to dedicate himself full-time to painting. He developed a unique, signature style that is still known today. His work ranges from unique screen print etchings to serigraphy. In the last ten years, over 2 million of his images have been sold in the U.S. alone. Basketball legend Michael Jordan owns several original Alfred Gockel paintings.

Mr. Gockel’s selection as the featured artist for this year’s Seabreeze Jazz Festival was a hand-in-glove fit, as he approaches his canvas the same way a musician approaches his or her compositions. For centuries, philosophers, artists and musicians have pondered the relationship between the aural (musical) and visual arts. Alfred Gockel simply lives it in his day-to-day life.

In 1910, the Russian abstract master Wassily Kandinsky, one of Gockel’s artistic heroes, wrote, “Color is the key. The eye is the hammer. The soul is the piano with its many chords. The artist is the hand that, by touching this or that key, sets the soul vibrating automatically.” Mr. Gockel applies this philosophy to his every creation, using rich, primary colors in a unique style.

For more information about Alex Gockel and Baterbys Art Auction Gallery, you may log on to www.baterbys.com/featured_artists/gockel. To learn more about this year’s Seabreeze Jazz Festival, you may log on to www.seabreezejazzfestival.net. To learn more about the event’s yearly jazz cruises, log on to www.thesmoothjazzcruise.com. Updates for all are posted often.

Baterbys offers its clients something unique in the industry: a lifetime money-back guarantee of authenticity for each work of art it sells and a lifetime exchange policy for each work of art it sells. This is important to art collectors, since provenance is everything. Baterbys believes that gaining a buyer’s trust is key to ensuring that they will become repeat customers.

Last year, Baterbys was named 2010 Best of Show for Advertising and Public Relations by the National Auctioneers Association. The firm was selected out of a field of 1,000 entrants. Baterbys was also honored in several sub-categories. This year, they won for the second straight year Orlando Style Magazine's prestigious Best Art Gallery award. The magazine said of them, “Baterbys has good taste. If you are an art lover, you can expect a great opportunity to bid on some beautiful pieces.”

For more information on Baterbys Art Auction Gallery, Alfred Gockel, and the upcoming Seabreeze Jazz Festival, please log on to www.baterbys.com. The firm is always accepting quality consignments for future sales. To consign a single piece of art, an estate or a collection, you may call them toll-free, at (866) 537-0265. Or, you can e-mail them at press@baterbys.com.

Alfred Gockel:
World renowned abstract painter Alfred Gockel will be the featured artist at this year's Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City, Fla. (Apr. 13-17).








Program artwork:
Alfred Gockel's original artwork will be featured on the program cover of the Jazz Festival.

Poster and T shirt:
The posters and T-shirts for the Seabreeze Jazz Festival will feature artwork by Alfred Gockel.








2010 Jazz Festival:
Aerial view of last year's Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City, Fla. The event drew 22,000 people.

Baterbys logo:
Original works by Mr. Gockel will be auctioned, through an arrangement with Baterbys Art Auction Gallery, based in Orlando.

50 Year Illinois Collections & others conducted by SONNY HENRY’S AUCTION SERVICE of Mendota, IL

PRESS RELEASE
The April 16, 2011 Coin and Currency Auction, & Phone, Mail Bid, of the 50 Year Illinois Collections & others conducted by SONNY HENRY’S AUCTION SERVICE of Mendota, IL will be conducted at the Midwest Center for Christian Living Lasalle, IL. A nice mix of Rare & High Quality Coins. An excellent opportunity for the Discriminating Collector. Many with Eye Appeal and Beauty.
At the same time EDUCATION SEMINAR
Advanced Grading & Problem Coins Seminar conducted by ANA Summer
Seminar Instructor Brian Fanton since 1995. With hands on Grading.

Highlights:
1835 $2 ½ Classic Head PCGS MS 63 1868-S Seated Half Dollar NGC MS 63 1816 Large Cent Anacs MS 63 RB 1799 Bust Dollar NGC AU 50 1853 Seated Dollar PCGS MS 63 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar NGC XF 40 "3 leaves" 1874 Seated Quarter NGC Proof 67 “arr” 1853 Seated Dollar PCGS MS 63 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent PCGS MS 64+ 1875 20 Cent PC NGC MS 65 1859 Seated Dime NGC MS 65 1836 2 Cent Pc PCGS Genuine Pattern Jud J 53 1893-S Morgan Dollar NGC VF 25

For more information or to be placed on the mailing list for future auctions, write to SONNY HENRY’S AUCTION SERVICE, 1510 Illinois Ave, Mendota, IL. 61342 Phone 815-539-6300, or www.sonnyhenryauctions.com

SUSANIN’S Auction March 26 Fine Art Auction, holds much more than the promise of the season to come

SUSANIN’S
900 S. Clinton St.
Chicago, Illinois 60607
312-832-9800
http://www.susanins.com/

CHICAGO – SUSANIN’S Auction March 26 Fine Art Auction, holds much more than the promise of the season to come: It will be an offering of significant and desirable paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture by American and European artists, ranging from Old Master to Contemporary. SUSANIN’S gallery will undoubtedly be filled with enthusiastic bidders competing among themselves and with proxy, phone and on-line bidders for a vast array of many fine paintings fresh to the market.

SUSANIN’S spring auction is highlighted by a Chicago Estate featuring fine Italian paintings by Eugino Zampighi and Cesare Laurenti. Also included in the auction are important works by and David Roberts, Rafael Senet, Constatine Kluge, Patrick Hennessy and LePho.

Other highlights are American pictures by George Ames Aldrich, Carl Krafft, and the book by Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology. Preview for the auction opens to the public on Monday, March 21, SUSANIN’S gallery at 900 S. Clinton Street, Chicago. Bidding can be implemented in person, by proxy, via phone or on-line during the auction. For further information, call 312-832-9800, e-mail info@susanins.com, or visit the websites: www.susanins.com.

Real Estate Investment Auction in Petal, Mississippi Near Hattiesburg

Real Estate Investment Auction in Petal, Mississippi Near Hattiesburg

Looking to make a Real Estate Investment? Have you considered Petal, Mississippi? Petal is just a ten-minute drive from Hattiesburg and only two hours from New Orleans, LA and Mobile, AL; Petal is ideally situated for growth. On Thursday, May 12th at 11:00 AM Certified Real Estate will offer 14.38+/- Acres of vacant commercially zoned land at Real Estate Auction. Investors are strongly encouraged to review the property information and consider the opportunities to buy a piece of this land at ABSOLUTE AUCTION. The Hattiesburg area grew over 12% in the last ten years and the US Census measured approximately 1,920 non-farm businesses in 2008 a 4.5% increase from the year 2000.

The average daily traffic count measured from 19,000 to 21,000 at the intersection of US Hwy 11 and MS Hwy. 42; Commercial Land Lots on US Hwy 42 offered with property will be sold by ABSOLUTE AUCTION. Daily traffic coming from Hattiesburg's Main Street was 13,000. Major growth is anticipated in response to construction of the Hwy 42, Evelyn Gandy Parkway, which opened in 2007. November of 2007 saw average daily traffic count on Hwy 42 at East Oak shopping center at 21,000. Turn & movement traffic count at the intersection of Evelyn Gandy and old Hwy 42 at 19,000.

In addition to the State Incentives created by the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program Petal, Mississippi’s Chamber and economic development officials’ work hard to meet the needs of small businesses and back office-type operations. RED Program makes State Income Tax Credits available for new jobs created; worker training and child care assistance.

Business Friendly Environment, Growing Community, Traffic and Great Location all add up to a great Investment Opportunity. Invest in Real Estate and Buy Land At Auction in Petal, Mississippi. Contact US to learn more about the Auction on May 12th at 11AM at US Hwy 42 and Twin Lakes Road in Petal, MS or Visit Our Auction Calendar at http://www.CertifiedRealEstateAuctions.com and call 800-711-9175 for assistance.

Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. to Hold Two-Day Spring Catalogue Auction on March 18th & 19th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Leland Little
919.644.1243
leland@llauctions.com

Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. to Hold Two-Day Spring Catalogue Auction on March 18th & 19th

Over 700 lots of fine art, antiques, estate jewelry, and fine wine will be offered at LLAES, Ltd’s Spring Catalogue Auction. Fine Wine to be sold Friday, March 18th at 6PM, Fine & Decorative Arts to be sold Saturday, March 19th at 9AM.

Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. is proud to offer over 700 lots of fine offerings from regional estates at their upcoming March 18th & 19th two day Spring Catalogue Auction. Floor, absentee, telephone, and live online bidding will be available both days. The sale will be conducted at the LLAES, Ltd. Gallery, located at 620 Cornerstone Court, Hillsborough, NC.

2010 was a record sales year for the gallery, both in sale volume and quality. 2011 has started strong for LLAES, Ltd. with seven Estate Treasures Sales as well as preparations for the Spring Catalogue Sale. LLAES, Ltd. has also launched a new and updated website. Visitors can download the print catalogue for the Spring Catalogue Auction.

LLAES, Ltd. will continue the two-day auction program, which proved successful in 2010, starting with 106 lots of fine wine on Friday, March 18th at 6PM. The Fine Wine Department, the most recent at LLAES, Ltd., consistently represents quality offerings and has garnered an international following. This sale will feature vintage 1990, 1998, and 2000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild. The 2000 vintage has been described as, “...A compelling wine, with extraordinary precision, great intensity, and a seamlessness...” (est. $1500 to $3000). This sale will also feature vintage 1964 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 12 bottles (est. $1,000 - $1,500), vintage 1973 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 12 bottles (est. $2,000 - $3,000), as well as other Chateau Mouton Rothschild vintages from 1973, 1982, 1990, and 1998.

On Saturday, March 19th at 9AM, 600 lots of art and antiques will be offered. The jewelry department at LLAES, Ltd. continues to grow with leaps and bounds and has been entrusted to represent exceedingly fine estate jewelry and watches. One of the most exciting lots of the sale is the Important Purplish Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring (est. $40,000 to $60,000). The color stone for this ring falls into the category of less than one percent of color stones worldwide. The GIA Report describes the sapphire as Purplish Pink with no heating and having a geographic origin of Sri Lanka. The diamonds on this ring are described as “transparent near colorless.” Other lots of interest are a Wide Diamond Band, Cartier (est. $2,500 to $4,500), a Lady’s Diamond Wristwatch, Bertolucci (est. $3,000 to $5,000), a Diamond and Sapphire Ring (est. $2,500 to $3,500), a Large Natural Fancy Color Diamond Ring Pendant (est. $8,000 to $12,000), and a Rare Sterling and Amethyst Necklace by Fred Davis, Mexico (est. $1,000 to $1,500).

A series of 19th century porcelain plaques, from the estate of Mrs. Jacqueline R. Stroupe of Pinehurst, North Carolina, will enhance the sale. One such lot, a Berlin (KPM) Painting on Porcelain Plaque (est. $3,000 to $5,000) depicts a young woman in remarkable detail and pleasing tones. Other porcelain lots of note include five lots of Herend, including the “Market Garden,” “Black Dynasty,” and “Chinese Bouquet Green” patterns.

Asian consignments at LLAES, Ltd. continue to be exciting and bring outstanding fresh lots to market. One lot to watch is the Chinese Flambe Glazed Meiping Vase (est. $1,000 to $2,000). This bold Meiping form with a bottle neck has a purplish crimson glaze and milky blue drips. Other fine lots are the 18th century Chinese Rose Mandarin Large Punch Bowl (est. $3,000 to $5,000) and the 19th century Chinese Export Porcelain Garden Seat (est. $800 to $1,500) from the Estate of the Late Charles Williams of Washington, DC.

LLAES, Ltd. continues to have strength and consistency in their fine art offerings, leading off early in the sale with Edouard Cortes’ (Fr., 1882-1969), The Pantheon (est. $12,000 to $18,000). LLAES, Ltd. is privileged and excited to offer two fresh to the market Elliott Daingerfield (NC/NY, 1859-1932) works -- Allegory (est. $5,000 to $7,000) and “Sunset at Blowing Rock” (est. $7,000 to $10,000). Another lot to watch is Elizabeth Verner’s (SC, 1883-1979), Flower Vendor (est. $5,000 to $8,000). This work is signed “E. O’N Verner” on the lower right. The verso retains the mailing label from the Studio of Elizabeth O’Neil Verner. A work by John Coughlin (NY, 20th c.), Leatherheads (est. $1,000 to $2,000) has garnered much interest. Other very strong lots of note are a pair of still lifes by George Goodman (est. $4,000 to $6,000) and Eugene Thomason’s (NC, 1895-1972), “Still Fishing” (est. $2,000 to $4,000).

The Mid-Century Modern Furniture Department at LLAES, Ltd. continues to grow. Offerings include lots such as Milo Baughman’s Mid Century Bedroom Suite, six pieces (est. $2,000 to $2,500) and Philip & Kelvin LaVerne’s “Chan” Cocktail Table (est. $3,000 to $5,000). American Furniture will be lead by an Important North Carolina Inlaid Corner Cupboard from Davidson or Guilford County, NC, circa 1820 (est. $15,000 to $25,000) and a North Carolina Federal Semi-Tall Chest of Drawers, circa 1800-1820 (est. $1,000 to $3,000).

Fine Silver will be strong as usual, with offerings such as the George III Irish Sterling Silver Jug (est. $600 to $900), a Set of Four Silver Gilt Salt Spoons by Paul Storr (est. $400 - $600), an Elkington Silverplate and Cut Glass Epergne (est. $2,000 to $3,000), and a Set of Twelve American Sterling Silver Julep Cups by Manchester Silver Co. (est. $1,000 to $2,000).

A highlight of note includes the offering of a fresh to the market collection of very rare 19th century Italian Pole Puppets. Proceeds from the sale of these lots will benefit the American Dance Festival of Durham, North Carolina.

Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd.’s Summer Catalogue Auction will be held on June 17th and 18th, 2011. LLAES, Ltd. is always seeking quality consignments, whether it is an entire estate or a significant item. If you would like to discuss selling please call at 919-644-1243 or email at info@LLAuctions.com. To learn more about Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales, Ltd. please visit their new website at www.LLAUCTIONS.com.



Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Two bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, “a compelling wine, with extraordinary precision, great intensity, and a seamlessness…” (est. $1500 to $3000).







Important Purplish Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Important Purplish Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring, color stone falls into category of less than one percent of color stones worldwide (est. $40,000 to $60,000).







Chinese Flambe Glazed Meiping Vase
Chinese flambe glazed Meiping Vase with bottle neck in purplish crimson glaze with milky blue drips (est. $1,000 to $2,000).







Edouard Cortes (Fr., 1882-1969), The Pantheon
Signed oil on canvas by Edouard Cortes (Fr., 1882-1969), The Pantheon (est. $12,000 to $18,000).




Important North Carolina Inlaid Corner Cupboard
Important North Carolina Inlaid Corner Cupboard, Davidson or Guilford County, circa 1820 (est. $15,000 to $25,000).






Continental Blackamoor Rod Puppet
Very rare 19th century continental blackamoor rod puppet (est. $1,000 to $2,000).