Category: Auction company

BETSIE FREEMAN Omaha World-Herald OMAHA – In the late 1960s, a guy was driving across the country to deliver a huge beef statue to a buyer out west. About the time he arrived in Omaha, he learned that the deal to sell him had gone sour. Being a quick thinker, he stopped at a local restaurant known for its beef and found another buyer. And the 14-foot-long steer has been living at Anthony’s Steakhouse ever since. “It was quite a marketing tool,” said Tony Fucinaro Jr., whose father bought the…

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The expedition cruise ship SH Vega leaving the building lobby in Helsinki (photos courtesy of Helsinki Shipyard) Posted on 20 June 2022 20:17 by The Maritime Executive In the latest twist of international sanctions against Russian entities and their impact on the shipping industry, recently relaunched expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic finds itself forced to bid for its new cruise ship just weeks before its scheduled entry into service. The 10,600 gross tons SH Vegawhich the Helsinki Shipyard simply refers…

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Dr. Gregory Baran was full of anticipation on a chilly Thursday in December 2021 as he carefully opened the small package delivered by a FedEx driver to his medical office on the outskirts of Kingston, Ont. Baran had purchased an 18-karat gold Rolex Pearlmaster watch for nearly $27,000 three weeks earlier from 3 Kings Auction, an online business based in Redondo Beach. He planned to surprise his wife, Julia, with the expensive watch on their upcoming wedding anniversary. “The Rolex is a work of art and I wanted something she…

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People have been captivated by the songs of birds for centuries. At some point, clever craftsmen realized that whistles could not only imitate birds, but they could also look like birds. Bird-shaped ceramic whistles have been made for hundreds of years all over the world. Examples dating to around 1000 AD have been found in Central America. Were they issued as bird calls? Musical instruments? Toys? One such whistle, which sold for $2,006 at Conestoga Auction Co., was made in 19th-century Pennsylvania from red clay. Today, mass-produced, inexpensive…

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Bourbon Street legend Chris Owens died in April after a surprisingly long career as a nightclub entertainer. The leggy, 89-year-old Latin-style dancer got her start in the French Quarter more than six decades ago. This weekend, pieces from Owens’ wardrobe, dressing room furniture, costume jewelry, party glassware, Asian artwork, photos – including portraits of her husband Sol Owens and her longtime companion Mark Davison – along with assorted knick-knacks and keepsakes will be sold at The Occasional Wife estate sale store on Magazine Street. For the curious and sentimental fans…

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A copy of “Back to the Future” sold for $75,000 at an auction in Texas. Getty Images/iStockphoto A sealed VHS copy of the movie “Back to the Future” sold for $75,000 at an auction in Dallas. The tape was one of 260 sold at the auction held by Texas-based Heritage Auctions, the company said in a press release. A New York collector won the shrink-wrapped copy of the film on Thursday, June 9, “after a heated bidding war,” the company said. The tape previously belonged to Tom Wilson, the actor…

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Viacom18 is the new online home of Indian Premier League cricket for the next five years. The growing streaming and TV company, a joint venture between Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, Paramount Global and Bodhi Tree Systems, the investment firm backed by James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, will get an overnight boost in video subscribers Indians as soon as the next IPL season begins. But the company paid dearly for the privilege: $2.6 billion (205 billion rupees) for the league’s digital rights in the Indian subcontinent for 2023-2027, according to local…

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A key factor in moving to other platforms and strategies? Buying used vehicles at auction is much more expensive. Wholesale prices for used vehicles have increased throughout 2021 and remain high this year. In May, prices rose 9.7% from the year-ago period, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Since many auction companies set fees by pricing tiers, these higher prices resulted in higher fees. And dealers want to avoid these costs. Many have realized that it can be difficult to turn a profit if they aggressively outbid other…

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WORLD’S FIRST INDEX REVEALS “PROFESSIONAL” ROLEX WATCHES SURPASS ALL OTHER PASSION INVESTMENTS. NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES CURRENT TRENDS BEHIND PHENOMENAL GROWTH June 09, 2022: The world’s first index tracking the value of Rolex “Professional” watches is released today in a new report from Art Market Research (AMR).The index is featured in AMR’s “Rolex at Auction” report, which takes a closer look at the extremely popular market for Rolex “Professional” watches (including “Sport” and “Tool” watches), a sector that is is doing so well that it outperformed all other alternative assets in…

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Photo provided An old C-47 rests upside down on a fence at Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, June 7, 2022. The aircraft was blown over by high winds during severe thunderstorms that hit Columbus in May. Firefighters used the plane to train in aircraft rescue. Columbus Municipal Airport plans to auction off an unserviceable piece of plane — possibly for use in restoration projects — following its recent spin in a thunderstorm. A DC-3C used by the airport for aircraft rescue and firefighting training was damaged in a…

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BOEM seeks public review as it begins to define environmental review for Maryland’s first offshore wind farm (file photo) Posted on June 6, 2022 7:13 PM by The Maritime Executive In an effort to move forward with plans for the first offshore wind farms to be located in the State of Maryland, the Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct an environmental review of the first wind energy project presented by…

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| On March 6, 1942, the famous Golden Age publisher of blue beetle and much more, Victor Fox was forced into bankruptcy by its creditors. Fascinatingly, one of those creditors, the printer Holyoke Press, took over the title, and together with Fox’s blue beetle and other titles that the publisher has acquired under similar circumstances from Frank Z. Temerson, Holyoke decided to go into comic book publishing. Holyoke released the series of Blue Beetle #12-30and after a one-issue transition, Temerson staff led by Charles Quinlanbest known for his work on…

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By Shawn Stevensona starter for the Dallas Mavericks during their 2011 NBA championship run, auctions off his ring on SCP Auctions. At the time of writing, the current bid stands at $37,901 with just over 20 hours before the end of the auction. Stevenson started all of Dallas’ playoff games in 2011 except for the final three contests in the NBA Finals. DeShawn Stevenson started most games in the 2011 playoffs Former head coach Rick Carlisle decided to put JJ Barea in the starting lineup against Stevenson. The latter, however,…

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Kohl’s received two offers to buy the struggling retail giant on Thursday — both well below the amount the company turned down earlier this year and expected just weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal reported. The takeover bids came from private equity firm Sycamore Partners, which offered a price of around $50 per share, and retail holding company Franchise Group, at around $60, The Journal reported. Franchise Group has a market capitalization of $1.6 billion, raising questions about how it could afford Kohl’s, which has a cap of $5.3 billion,…

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Auction in Boonton, NJ BOONTON, NJ – Auction company Millea Bros held a three-day online auction, May 18-20, offering a wide range of fine art, design and antiques from around important estates, institutions and private collections in the New York area. The overall sale brought in $2.9 million with a sell-out rate of 95%. Four online platforms were used with more than 2,000 viewers every day. Tribal art and modern and contemporary art are the best performing categories. “For tribal art, that’s not always the case,” co-founder Michael Millea pointed…

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Owner Dwight Stevens will sell all furniture, art and antiques in a one-day auction ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – One of the area’s most iconic and historic homes will soon change hands. The ‘Adams – French’ mansion in Aberdeen has been sold by its longtime owner, Dwight Stevens. Dwight Stevens recently sold the property where his head office was located to the City of Aberdeen. And now he’s sold his home, the iconic Adams French Mansion. “It’s just a big house, it’s a bit too much for one person,” Stevens said.…

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It must be a sign of the new reality we live in that no one batted an eyelid as a major Christie’s evening auction was broadcast live around the world from Hong Kong today. Telephone banking specialists in London and those operating in the wee hours of the morning in New York, jumped in and out of competition for lots on offer in the 20th/21st century art sale, alongside bidders in the room in Hong Kong, as well as those online and on phones. Along the same lines, just a…

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“ Home and Equipment Online Auction Platform Market Report Coverage: Key Growth Drivers and Challenges, Regional Segmentation and Outlook, Key Industry Trends and Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, COVID-19[feminine] Impact analysis and projected recovery, and market sizing and forecasting. A detailed report on Global Home and Equipment Online Auction Platform Marketplace providing comprehensive information on the current market situation and offering strong insights on the potential market size, volume, and dynamics over the forecast period, 2022-2028. The research study offers a comprehensive analysis of critical aspects of the Global Home and Equipment…

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Lea Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Over the centuries, the tiara, something of a little sister to the omnipotent symbol of the crown, has become more than just a monarchy. Closely tied to the romantic idea of ​​a princess, it’s a cultural shorthand for youth and femininity – as well as status. From the plastic Cinderella tiaras worn by the millions of children who visit Disney theme parks each year, to the most recent Met Gala – where several celebrities, including Blake Lively and even Anna Wintour herself, wore jewel-encrusted versions…

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On Sunday afternoon, as the Indian Premier League juggernaut prepared to move from Mumbai to Kolkata, Cheteshwar Pujara posted photos of him and his wife Puja with the Eiffel Tower in the background on his Twitter account. “Picturesque and cozy cafes, walks in beautiful streets and great company in Paris,” he wrote alongside the photos. Barely a week ago, Pujara completed a stellar stint with Sussex County and more than earned himself a celebratory jaunt across the English Channel. Hours later, on Sunday evening, he reunited with the Indian side…

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Google’s gargantuan online ad business would be split by a pair of tough bipartisan proposals introduced in both houses of Congress, The Post has learned. The pair of bills would prevent big companies from operating in several parts of the online ad supply chain, ending what critics say is Google’s ability to act as a dominant buyer, seller and broker. in the world of online advertising. Passing the bills would be a multibillion-dollar blow to Google’s current business model, which critics say allows the company to impose a “monopoly tax”…

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Presented by Sackey & Co. | Online supercar auctions. Sackey & Cie | Online Supercar Auctions is proud to present this stunning 2017 Ford GT serial number. H074 is factory finished Ingot Silver on a Dark Energy interior and only 739 miles from new. This Ford GT was ordered new and owned until the end of 2021 by Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Tim Allen. This Ford GT is now available for auction online at Sackey & Co., with auctions due to close on May 31. Context of the latest…

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KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE:KAR – Get Rating) has received a consensus rating of “Hold” from the nine brokerages that cover the business, MarketBeat reports. Two investment analysts rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two gave the company a hold recommendation and three gave the company a buy recommendation. The 12-month average price target among brokerages that have quoted the stock over the past year is $21.50. KAR has been the subject of several analyst reports. Guggenheim downgraded KAR Auction Services from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating…

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A painting that served as the cover for one of legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye’s albums has sold at auction for nearly $15.3 million. Ernie Barnes’ cheerful depiction of a frenetic dance hall scene, titled ‘The Sugar Shack’, has been sold to Bill Perkins, a hedge fund manager and entrepreneur, after 10 minutes of bidding by more than 22 bidders, confirmed auction house Christie’s. According to Christie’s, the final sale price of “The Sugar Shack” was 27 times higher than the most expensive Barnes work to sell before it. It…

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Duke Energy and TotalEnergies won development rights to two offshore wind farms off southeastern North Carolina at an auction on Wednesday. This photo shows a $300 million five-turbine wind farm being developed by Deepwater Wind off Block Island, RI Michael Dwyer PA North Carolina’s largest electric utility and a French “supermajor” oil company won bids Wednesday to lease a pair of sites for wind power generation off the Brunswick County coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s 18-tower auction raised $315 million for the wind power zones, which are each…

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Single sided self-framed pewter sign for the Music Master Washington Liquor Company in Spokane, Washington, rated 9.25, a stunning example of early West Coast advertising.Route 32 Auctions CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Route 32 Auctions’ upcoming Country Store & More auction on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, will feature approximately 500 lots each day of gasoline and oil, soda, vendor curio samples, merchandise and more – an eclectic mix of country store collectibles, online and live at the Crawfordsville Gallery located at 3097 East State Rd. 32. Doors will open both days…

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s silver tea set goes to a family with a 5-year-old daughter who was once Ginsburg for Halloween. A medal Ginsburg received upon her induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame goes to a family who recently demonstrated for reproductive rights. And a drawing of her hanging in his office was a Utah scientist’s Mother’s Day gift to his wife. In total, an online auction of 150 items belonging to the late judge raised $803,650 for the Washington National Opera, one of the late judge’s passions.…

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Although we normally go straight to the sports cars in an online auction, here there is something too beautiful to miss; the one and only 1977 American Motors Corporation AM Van Concept is up for sale at an upcoming RM Sotheby’s auction. The one-of-a-kind design study from the late 1970s was once part of a traveling “Concept 80” roadshow that the American Motors Company took to seven cities across the United States, to generate positive publicity and showcase his vision of the future. Of the seven concepts, two were the…

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One of a kind, Burton Morris created ICEE “Swirl” NFT available at auction Limited Edition Burton Morris created ICEE “Lime” NFT available on Chronicle Custom artwork designed by artist “friends” Burton Morris available now NASHVILLE, TN, USA, May 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — To increase contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, ICEE™ today announced the expansion of its non-fungible token auction (NFT) brand. Through Friday, May 13, ICEE collectors and fans can bring their favorite ICEE flavors to life by purchasing a one-of-a-kind ICEE Immortal NFT auctioned on the Chronicle…

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Owners are now taking delivery of the first Rivian electric trucks, but they’re not keeping them. Several Rivian R1T electric trucks appear on auction websites like Cars & Bids, eBay and Bring a Trailer for a huge bounty. How much of a premium? Almost double the purchase price in some cases. You can place a bid today for a 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition truck, but his bid is already over $100,000. With two days to go. In April, a used R1T Launch Edition sold for $138,000 at Cars &…

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KAR Auction Services BECAUSE announced its first quarter results on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Here’s what investors need to know about the announcement. Earnings KAR Auction Services missed estimated earnings by 116.67%, recording EPS of -$0.02 versus an estimate of $0.12. Revenue decreased by $212.20 million compared to the same period last year. Past Earnings Performance Last quarter, the company beat EPS by $0.09, followed by a 14.32% increase in share price the next day. Here is an overview of past performance of KAR Auction Services: …

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Neopets is auctioning a 25-piece rare art collection to benefit four key charities: World Wildlife Fund, The Trevor Project, Project Hope and Eden Reforestation Project EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – JumpStart®, the parent company of Neopets, will be proudly hosting a charity auction, launching a collection of 25 pieces of Neopian art featuring characters from the beloved game. The auction will go live on GiveSmart on Monday, May 9, 2022 and will end on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The entire Neopets Private Vault collection includes art paintings…

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Loyal customers and curious shoppers flocked to a public auction of Chicago restaurant memorabilia on Saturday. The most precious? Neon signs for two long-running North Central neighborhood restaurants. The signs, for the now closed Chicago Joe’s and the possibly soon to be closed Orange Garden, sold in the five figures each: $32,450 and $20,060, respectively. The Dinkel’s bakery sign in Lakeview, which officially sold its last pastry on Saturday, will go up for auction next month. The auction – which was attended by nearly 300 people – was held at…

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Detroit MI, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broad Arrow Group is delighted to announce the addition of the historic 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta “Tour de France”, chassis 0619 GT (Estimate: $6,000,000 – US$7,000,000), at the Monterey Jet Center’s next auction will be held this August 18, 2022 during Monterey Car Week. The TdF represents one of the finest examples of its kind, with a known history from new and accompanied by its Ferrari “Red Book” Classiche certification. When a sports car dominated a race and its class so…

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As a demand-independent CTV ad server, Publica helps global publishers deliver a seamless advertising experience through the introduction of server-side ad insertion (SSAI), while also helping publishers maximize revenue by running a unified auction across multiple SSPs and Ad Exchanges. Through this relationship with Publica, Hearst Television will provide advertisers with enhanced buying techniques similar to those of linear television. This includes competitive separation, frequency management, and the ability to buy the first slot in ad modules – much like standard TV commercial breaks. Key Publica technology features Hearst Television…

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As at the start of all great business ideas, Patricia Espinosa realized she was onto something when she couldn’t find it anywhere else in the market. Nearly a decade ago, a friend who sold furniture with an online auction company where each item starts at a dollar asked Espinosa if she wanted to participate, knowing Espinosa didn’t have a full house. many things but rather some beautiful pieces. But Espinosa — a 20-year veteran of the home furnishings and apparel industries, who previously worked in business strategy, management, sales and…

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The six days Edmonton auction on May 2nd – 7 features of equipment and trucks from over 1,400 shippers EDMONTON, Alta., April 25, 2022 /CNW/ – Next week, Ritchie Bros.. will sell over 11,000 items for over 1,400 shippers in from Canada biggest equipment auction of the year. the May 2nd – 7, 2022, the auction will take place at the company’s site at Edmonton, Alta.with auctions available online, via mobile app and in person. “We have assembled a fantastic range of late model equipment and trucks, with our Edmonton…

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Wall Street brokers expect KAR Auction Services, Inc. (NYSE:KAR – Get Rating) to report $573.97 million in sales for the current quarter, according to Zacks. Three analysts have released earnings estimates for KAR Auction Services. The lowest sales estimate is $539.70 million and the highest is $604.40 million. KAR Auction Services recorded sales of $581.60 million in the same quarter last year, which would indicate a negative growth rate of 1.3% year over year. The company is expected to release its next results after the market closes on Monday, January…

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LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) – For anyone who knew Ralph Kiser, they knew his appearance on ‘Survivor’ was just a natural extension of his personality. The farmer from Lebanon, Va., had spent most of his life tending to animals in one way or another, and was more than happy to spend time in the great outdoors — especially if it meant that he was on national television. Kiser was a contestant on “Survivor: Redemption Island”, the show’s 22nd season filmed in Nicaragua. He finished in ninth place, achieving Tribal Merge and…

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Detroit, MI, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 21, 2022 — Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to announce Mr. Jim Taylor’s sole proprietor auction, taking place October 14-15 in his hometown of Gloversville, located a short distance from Albany, New York. The offering represents one of the finest assemblages of European, British and American sports and collector cars, including an impressive selection from Allard, Alvis, Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Cunningham, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and Shelby cars. Perhaps even more impressive is…

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Diavalo Loop the Loop vending machine designed to dispense chewing gum tablets. Based on a daredevil cyclist called “Diavalo” who toured turn-of-the-century circuses. Former Dr Smith collection auctioned at Sotheby’s in 1994. Condition VG. Refer to the example featured in “Silent Salesman Too” by Bill and Peggy Enes. Estimate $20,000 to $40,000Morphy Auctions DENVER, Pa. — Long before the era of instant entertainment from television, downloaded music and streaming videos, Americans could amuse themselves with pocket change in a game room. The thrilling atmosphere of these venues, whether indoors or…

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As the complex phenomenon of cryptocurrency continues to revolutionize the way the world does business, an unlikely player has emerged on the crypto art scene: Italy. For a relatively small country that stands out for its thousands of years of art history, Italy’s “cryptographic art renaissance,” as some call it, is both startling and heartening. In recent years, a growing number of young, digitally pioneering Italian artists have driven demand for Italian crypto art and fostered what some describe as a “cultural revival” in a country whose creative output has…

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A gated home has hit the market for a fraction of the cost of other homes in the area – but there’s a catch. In addition to the extensive work needed on the property, any prospective buyer will have to shell out the money in cash. The three-bedroom semi-flat is on Farm Lodge Grove in Telford and will be auctioned with an indicative price of £36,000. Rooms inside the property are covered in dirt and clutter – including a bed on the side and what appears to be a moldy…

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In cooperation with Emirates Auction, the “Most Noble Numbers” charity auctions for special vehicle plate numbers will be launched on Saturday 16 April 2022, with the participation of elite businessmen as well as charitable pioneers and humanitarians. The auctions will support the efforts of the ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative, the region’s largest to provide food aid to disadvantaged and undernourished people, especially children, refugees, displaced persons and people affected by disasters and crises. The Most Noble Numbers charity auctions will take place over two events in…

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DETROIT – A judge ordered the demolition of the deteriorating Packard Automobile Plant in Detroit, saying it had become a public nuisance. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Brian Sullivan wrote in an order that the factory’s Peruvian owner, Fernando Palazuelo, and his company, Arte Express Detroit, must remove all trash and debris from the sprawling site and demolish all buildings and structures on the property, which covers several blocks on Detroit’s east side. The March 31 order said the more than 30 plots owned by Palazuelo “constitute a public nuisance…

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Just 15 minutes from Tulsa is one of the most beautiful estates in all of northeast Oklahoma: the Thompson Mansion. This magnificent mansion will be auctioned on April 15, giving buyers the opportunity to purchase not only the house, but also the surrounding land (over 27 acres), all the furnishings in the house and the extensive art collection of the previous owner. The mansion was built in 1989, built directly into bedrock, with the home’s support structures running from the basement to the ceiling. The home has undergone extensive updates…

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Rare 1940’s RPM Motor Oils ‘A Knockout For Winter’ taxi cab spare tire insert sign with Donald Duck graphic, 23½ inches in diameter. Outstanding colors and graphics with high overall shine. Sold for $18,000 against an estimate of $2,500 to $4,500Morphy Auctions DENVER, Pa. — Trains, planes and automobiles were on the minds of bidders who brought their A-games to Morphy’s grand Automobilia, Petroliana & Railroadiana auction on March 29-30. The colorful 1,498-lot sale featured rare and fresh-to-market examples of signage, gas pumps, globes and other service station equipment from…

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Record auction sales in 2021 2021 may have been the year of the NFT, but wealthy collectors still dropped big bucks on physical items. This included the usual objects like paintings and cars, as well as some more obscure objects like meteorites. To better understand the world of rare collectibles, this infographic summarizes the biggest auctions of 2021, broken down into 12 different item categories. Numbers Key details of these sales are listed below in tabular form. Some broke all-time records, while others set the 2021 record specifically. Object Category…

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Tiger Woods hit balls and entered the course on Sunday, continuing to fuel speculation that he would be there on Thursday. Andrew Davis Tucker-Augusta Chronicle/USA Today Network AUGUSTA, Ga. — Nine weeks ago, Tiger Woods was yet to be heard in 2022 and Phil Mickelson finished a rather routine tournament in Saudi Arabia, where he made more headlines off the course than on. Imagine the odds you could have gotten that day on that bet: Tiger will play the Masters, not Phil. And yet, that’s where we’re headed as Masters…

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The annual Madison County school surplus auction returned Friday morning. The auction took place at the Phillips Building which is across from Madison Central High School and was open to the public. According to organizers, 20 lots were on sale this year and included a wide variety of items such as bookshelves, tables, filing cabinets, desks, chairs, storage cabinets, racks, wooden shelves, podiums, trolleys, cafeteria furniture, etc. In total, the school earned $11,593 from the auction. This year’s auction also included 12 retired school buses that will be sold for…

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PLYMOUTH – The meeting of Plymouth County Commissioners on March 31 was tense to say the least, with Plymouth residents quick to voice their opposition to a proposed thoroughbred racecourse on county land off Long Pond Road. Commissioners voted unanimously to enter into a three-year agreement with developer Boston South Real Estate and Development Group LLC to pursue the feasibility of the track, which would occupy a 106-acre parcel stretching from Camelot Drive to County Woodlot near Tall Pines Road. . The commissioners began formulating a request for proposals (RFP)…

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Max Kendrick’s moment of clarity on the inequalities of the art market came at an incisive moment. While in college, a friend of his did an internship at a world bank and was placed on the “lobby beautification committee.” “He was like, hey, look, we’re looking to bid on one of your dad’s pieces at auction!” Kendrick passed this on to his father, sculptor Mel Kendrick, remarking, “That’s not cool!” His father’s response? “There are so many reasons that aren’t cool,” he replied. “’But most of all, I literally don’t…

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You could call him the grandfather of the PS5. An original prototype of Atari’s 1975 “Home Pong” unit sold for $270,910 at auction this month. >> Read more trending news The video game – one of the earliest products and the first to achieve commercial success – was sold by Boston-based RR Auction. The winning bid includes a buyer’s premium. The prototype, a hand-carved wooden model of the home Pong system, came from the collection of game creator Allan Alcorn, according to the auction listing. Alcorn, 74, also included a…

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed playing with a group of children in an abandoned car on Tuba Drive near Cane Run Road earlier this week. Now Louisville said it is making progress in getting those cars off the roads. The abandoned cars have been the subject of two WAVE Troubleshooter investigations focusing on both the number of complaints and the city’s lack of progress on the issue. PREVIOUS STORIES New contracts have been signed for temporary storage facilities and also plan to hire more…

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On July 10, 2018, Libbie Mugrabi was having lunch at Bilboquet, the dear Upper East Side bistro where everyone gets Cajun chicken, with his sister, Mia Rowe, and a friend named Laurent Ammar. Mugrabi had just returned from a stay at the Hamptons family home. The trip wasn’t exactly all tanning and hitting the links at the Maidstone Club. The morning after a Fourth of July weekend dinner at the 7,000-square-foot Water Mill residence, she said, she walked into the family room to find her then-husband, David Mugrabi– who, along…

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SFLMaven Corp. (OTC PINK: SFLM), (“SFLMaven” or the “Company”) (www.sflmaven.com), a leading provider of high-end luxury goods, is pleased to announce unaudited performance results for the week ending Thursday, March 17, 2022. Total sales of $355,000 for seven days ending March 17 March 17 Thursday night auctions of over 313,000 The “Famous Thursday Night Auction” event on March 17 was highlighted by the sale of a Retro Heavy Ultra Fine Platinum 33ct Diamond & Emerald 78.54 gram bracelet for $17,255. “Another…

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New Jersey, United States,- Market Research Intellect Released Latest Research Paper on Online Silent Auction Software Market 2022 examines investments in the market. Describes how companies deploying these technologies in a variety of industries aim to explore the possibility of becoming major commercial vandals. Online Silent Auction Software research includes valuable strategic reviews and ratings, including key company profiles and strategies, as well as general market trends, emerging technologies, industry drivers , challenges and regulatory policies that are driving the growth of the market. To provide a more informed perspective,…

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One of Rene Magritte’s famous ‘Empire of Light’ paintings sold on Wednesday for £59.4 million with fees, or about $79.7 million, nearly three times the high auction price for a work by the Belgian surrealist artist. Certain to fetch at least $60 million thanks to a guaranteed minimum price financed by Sotheby’s, the 1961 painting was solicited by three bidders, all represented by Sotheby’s specialists by telephone in London. The painting, “The Empire of Lights,” which juxtaposes a nighttime lamp-lit street with a serene day-lit sky, is one of the…

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Earlier this year, Local Motors announced it was closing. Over its decade-plus existence, the automaker has earned a reputation for innovative use of technology, including crowdsourcing the Rally Fighter and embracing 3D printing. The shift to automated vehicles has led to a number of problems, including a high-profile accident in Toronto. Now Autoblog is reporting that the company’s remaining assets are being auctioned off. The auction will run from March 15-17 and will be conducted by Silicon Valley Disposition in Knoxville, Tennessee. A multitude of reviews indicate that all lots…

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