Press Releases

New Hamburg, ON, Canada, November 16, 2024 -- Two early 20th century toys by the elite German maker Gunthermann sold for a combined $39,530 and a 1930s toy delivery cart by the German maker Saalheimer & Strauss realized $18,880 in two days of online-only auctions held November 8th and 9th by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. Together, the two auctions grossed a robust $468,961.

All prices quoted in this report include an 18 percent buyer’s premium and are in Canadian dollars.

Bozeman, MT - November 15th, 2024  — The Well Done Foundation is on a mission to combat climate change by plugging abandoned oil and gas wells, which are significant sources of methane and CO2 emissions in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that around 3.5 million unplugged, abandoned wells lie across the country, each leaking harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Melbourne, VIC -- Emerging as one of the freshest voices in the Australian hip-hop and R&B scene, Zanda Elwood launches his debut album, Amongst Da Khaos, an evocative 22-track journey through the chaos, struggles, and triumphs that define his life. Released on October 24, 2024. The album has now streamed over 100,000 times, with the lead single reaching 47,000 plays.. With a mix of poetic storytelling and intense emotion, Amongst Da Khaos has found resonance among audiences who value authenticity in music.

Amesbury, MA -- An assemblage of collections found in the Massachusetts towns of Haverhill, Groveland, Georgetown, Ipswich and Newburyport will all come together in an online-only timed auction planned for Thursday, November 7th, starting at 7 o’clock pm Eastern time, by John McInnis Auctioneers, based in Amesbury.

Milford, CT -- 19th century American art and American Impressionism drove stellar results in Shannon’s fall auction held October 24th. The sale totaled over $3 million, with 80 percent of the 183 lots selling. A new world auction record was set for Alfred T. Bricher for $337,500 (all prices reported include the buyer’s premium).

Montreal, Quebec - November 15th, 2024 – Bureau Plan, a leading office design firm with over 25 years of experience, is redefining workspace optimization with a commitment to creating thoughtful, well-designed office environments. Understanding that office space is more than dimensions and finishes, Bureau Plan’s approach delves into the type of work, collaboration needs, ergonomics, and employee well-being, all while reflecting the client’s unique brand image.

Brooklyn, NY -- Approximately 230 lots of diverse items ranging from high-end estate silver to fine jewelry to rare vintage toys to wonderful decorative accessories will all come up for bid in an online auction slated for Sunday, November 17th, starting at 6pm Eastern time, by SJ Auctioneers. Many of the items would make perfect gifts, shipped in time for the holidays.

Beachwood, OH -- A Bvlgari 18K white gold and pave diamonds Serpenti viper ring more than doubled its high estimate to finish at $11,685; an Hermes Ebene Clemence Birkin 42 shoulder bag realized $8,610; and a men’s Rolex Sea-Dweller Deep Sea wristwatch rang up $6,765 in Neue Auctions’ online-only Property of a Gentleman auction held on October 18th.

Atlanta, GA  -- A 1997 Steinway ebony Model M baby grand piano with Jansen bench, an 18th century Chippendale oval giltwood mirror and an important collection of Chinese Export armorial porcelain will headline an Estates & Collections auction scheduled for Thursday, November 14th by Ahlers & Ogletree, online and live in the Atlanta gallery, starting promptly at 10 am Eastern time.

Saint Paul, Minnesota – November 12th, 2024 – In situations where individuals find themselves forced to defend against imminent bodily harm, injury, or an invasion of privacy, understanding Minnesota self-defense laws is crucial. In Minnesota, proving self-defense is a complex legal challenge, requiring individuals to demonstrate specific criteria.