Bonhams & Butterfields is pleased to announce the August 22, 2010 Sunset Estate Auction featuring a selection of important books from the Estate of Glenn Goldman. Goldman was the founder and owner of the legendary Los Angeles independent bookstore, Book Soup, which opened in 1975.
Other News
Jaguar XK120 for Bonhams Sydney Motoring Auction
Bonhams Australian motoring division has been entrusted with the sale of a rare 1949 Jaguar XK120 alloy-bodied Roadster from the highly esteemed collection of The Late The Hon. John Dawson-Damer.
Cuttlestones To Auction Silver with links to battles of Waterloo and Peterloo
A continental hallmarked sugar bowl and a cream jug, believed to have been made in Stuttgart in around 1800, is set to come under the hammer at Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestones’ 10th September Fine Art and Antiques Sale.
Sotheby’s Announce Q2 Strong Auction Sales
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, auction and related revenues improved $118.8 million, or 79%, and $168.4 million, or 86%, when compared to the same periods in the prior year, almost entirely due to an increase in auction commission revenues stemming from strong sales around the world during the period.
Andrew Grima Jewelry to be Auctioned by Bonhams New York
The first auction to focus on the work of legendary jewelry Andrew Grima, since his death in 2007, will be presented by Bonhams New York on October 19th.
A Tribute To Constance Shacklock OBE
A vast archive of personal documents once belonging to the world famous English contralto Constance Shacklock has come to light in a Midlands property. The opera singer Constance Shacklock OBE (1913-1999) joined the New Coven Garden Opera Company in 1946.
Christie’s Announce Landmark Lowry Auction
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.
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.
