Christie’s London announce the landmark sale of 21 works by the iconic British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry, R..A. (1887-1976) to be offered at auction on Thursday 11 November 2010 from the private collection of Selwyn Demmy (b. 1932), renowned bookmaking magnate, boxing organiser and club owner.
Other News
American Girl’s Shine On Nowâ„¢ Campaign Exceeds Donation Goal
American Girl is pleased to announce its Shine On Now charitable initiative surpassed its goal of collecting one million stars by July 31, 2010, proving once again that girls are a powerful force in helping to make the world a brighter place.
American Girl Unveils New Store for Girls in Kansas City
Girls in Kansas City are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new American Girl retail store, which will celebrate its grand opening on September 4, 2010. Located in the spacious Oak Park Mall, the 9,500-square-foot store will offer an unforgettable shopping experience and engaging activities for girls, such as designing a doll-sized T-shirt or giving their dolls a new hairstyle in the signature Doll Hair Salon.
Swann Galleries Summer Auction of Vintage Posters
Swann Galleries New York Summer auction of Vintage Posters will take place on Wednesday, August 4 and offers fine selections of summer resort and beach posters, World War I and II and other propaganda posters, and Mather Work Incentive posters. There are also posters advertising tourism to Bermuda; ocean liner and airline posters; a run of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company posters; and some lovely Art Deco works.
Elvis Presley White Knabe Grand Piano for Auction
Elvis Presley’s beloved White Knabe Grand Piano, as featured in his music room at Graceland from 1957 to 1969, is expected to bring $1,000,000+ as the centerpiece of Heritage Auction Galleries’ Signature® Elvis Memorabilia Auction, Aug. 14, in Memphis, TN.
Basketball Hall of Fame – Grey Flannel announces details of August Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction
Grey Flannel Auctions of Westhampton, N.Y., has announced details of its Fifth Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Auction and other special events associated with the 2010 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The live auction will take place on Friday, Aug. 13, onsite at the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Roger Tory Peterson Paintings Highlight Christie’s American Paintings Sale
Christie’s New York announced the upcoming sale of twenty original paintings by the celebrated naturalist, artist, and educator Roger Tory Peterson (1908-1996).
Valentino Rossi Yamaha R1 Motorcycle For Charity Auction
Bonhams is very proud to have been selected to represent a truly one-of-a-kind motorcycle offered in collaboration with the most successful motorcycle racer of his era, Valentino Rossi.
Sotheby’s to Auction Group of Important Paintings by Mahmoud Said
Sotheby’s London announced that four works by the acclaimed artist will highlight the forthcoming London sale of Modern and Contemporary Arab and Iranian Art on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. These paintings come from the collection of Dr. El- Kayem and appear on the market for the very first time since they were executed by the artist.
Royal Copenhagen Seagull in a class of its own
The Seagull service was one of the most popular services in the twentieth century and is often highlighted as a unique example of characteristic Danish quality craftsmanship. The classic service is now being expanded to include an ultra-modern thermal cup, bringing it right into the future with a brilliant combination of masterly painting and world-class functionality.
