Ahlers & Ogletree will Hold A Three-Session Fine Estates & Collections Auction, June 9th thru 11th

Atlanta, GA, USA, June 4, 2022 – Ahlers & Ogletree’s three-session Fine Estates & Collections auction, June 9-11, will be a feast for the eyes and a veritable trip around the world for bidders looking to add quality items to their homes or collections. Start times all three days are 10 am Eastern time, including on Ahlers & Ogletree’s new online bidding platform, bid.AandOAuctions.com. The three-day auction, with more than 1,200 lots total, will feature categories that include Folk and Outsider Art, Modernism, Asian, French, Italian, Continental, English, American, silver, jewelry and more. In addition to bid.AandOAuctions,com, online bidding will be available on LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be taken. Session 1, on Thursday, June 9th, will feature the collection of Ruth West, plus additional modern art lots – including modernism, folk art and outsider art - plus important works by Kara Walker, Thornton Dial, Alice Neel, Howard Finster and other noted artists, with plenty of discovery opportunities for local and upcoming Georgia artists – 361 lots in all. The screenprint on paper by Kara Walker (N.Y., b. 1969), titled The Emancipation Approximation, Scene 18 (2000), depicts figural silhouettes in white and black on a gray background, and is expected to find a new home for $10,000-$15,000. The 44 inch by 34 inch (paper, less frame), is artist signed and dated, and is editioned “AP 5” on verso. A color lithograph on paper by Alice Neel (American, 1900-1984), titled The Family, depicts a seated mother and her three children. It’s editioned “76/175” at lower left and is signed and dated lower right. The 31 ½ inch by 26 ½ inch work (sight, less frame) should reach $3,000-$6,000. The Neel and Walker works are both from the Ruth West collection. Another star lot in Session 1 promises to be a patinated bronze sculpture by British artist Sophie Ryder (b. 1963), titled Minotaur Sniffing a Daisy (1989). As the title implies, the sculpture depicts a minotaur sniffing a daisy, while standing on an industrial cog form base. It’s 22 ½ inches tall, signed to the base and marked “8/12” (est. $10,000-$15,000). Also up for bid will be a boulder form ceramic sculpture by Claude Conover (American, 1907-1994), titled Tulul, 15 inches tall by 18 inches wide and signed and titled to the underside (est. $3,000-$5,000); and a colorful, painted wood and foam core shack a study of Southern vernacular architecture by Beverly Buchanan (Ga./Mich., 1940-2015), titled Bridge Shack #2 (1987), 12 ¼ inches tall, signed and titled twice (est. $3,000-$5,000). Session 2, on Friday, June 10th, will feature much in the way of English, American, silver and jewelry items. An expected top lot is the Gorham repousse two-handled silver tureen in the “Tudor” pattern, created for (and exhibited at) the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. The tureen boasts a lid having an urn form finial, and a body and cover decorated with ornate bands. It has a total weight of 80.325 ozt. and should bring $8,000-$12,000. Another Session 2 standout lot is the pair of Art Deco “Goddess of Speed” carved stone architectural panels, originally intended for Packard Motor Car Company (American, 1899-1958) dealerships, and applied to their facades. The 25 ½ inch by 52 ½ inch panels are expected to hit $6,000-$8,000. The "Goddess of Speed" automobile hood ornament was modeled after the Greek goddess Nike and was designed in 1938 by John D. Wilson.  Also offered in Session 2 will be an oil on canvas portrait painting by George Esten Cooke (Md., 1793-1849), titled Three Children, shown playing with a model sailboat against a sunset forest background. The work was included in an exhibition of Cooke’s works at the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens, Ga. (est. $5,000-$10,000). Also sold will be an early 20th century American carved wooden cigar store Indian, about 64 ½ inches tall with polychrome decoration, on a rectangular plinth with wheels (est. $4,000-$6,000).  Session 3, on Saturday, will showcase Asian, French, Italian and Continental items, a headliner being the antique hand-knotted Sultanabad carpet, executed around 1900 in wool on cotton with some natural dyes and having an allover design of large floral motifs on a rust field. The 14 foot 5 inch by 10 foot 3 inch rug is estimated at $10,000-$15,000.  Also expected to do well is the monumental pair of Chinese cloisonné horses, each with bright enamels depicting dragons amidst cloud forms on a turquoise ground, accented with elaborate tack, including saddles and saddle blankets and harnesses in gilt metal with painted and inset stone jewels, having no apparent disnature (est. $4,000-$6,000).  Other noteworthy Session 3 lots include a cast bronze patinated sculpture of six figures, after Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917), titled The Burghers of Calais, 24 inches tall and signed center in mould (est. $2,000-$4,000); and a large pair of Chinese hand-painted wallpaper panels, composed of multiple strips, depicting figures in a flowering landscape with birds, in giltwood frames, a framing label to the back of each (est. $2,000-$4,000).  Live, in-person previews will be held June 6-8, from 10-5 all three days, in the Ahlers & Ogletree showroom, located at 700 Miami Circle in Atlanta. To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery and the three-session Fine Estates & Collections auction planned for June 9th thru 11th, or to join their email list for information on upcoming sales, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. Updates are posted often. You can also follow Ahlers & Ogletree through social media on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.
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Miller & Miller's Online-Only Petroliana, Railroadiana & Advertising Auction, will be on June 18

New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada, June 4, 2022 -- A gorgeous, fully restored 1959 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, a Canadian Red Indian Aviation Motor Oil sign from the 1930s, a 1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe convertible sedan and a 1930s Canadian Eco-Meter 150 “Clockface” gasoline pump are just a few of the treasures that await bidders in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Petroliana, Railroadiana & Advertising auction planned for Saturday, June 18th at 9 am Eastern. The 300-lot auction will be headlined by the Joe Byway collection of petroliana (gas station collectibles), railroadiana and advertising. “This is a sale of two collections: Joe’s petroliana, along with his father’s lifetime collection of railroadiana,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Together it represents 90 years of collecting and two generations of ownership.” Joe continued the stewardship of his father’s railroadiana collection, while continuing to procure automobilia and petroliana for himself. He built on what Arch started, sharing his father’s passion for preserving history. One of Joe’s greatest joys was finding something new for his museum. These items will now be sold to the next generation of collectors. Railroadiana includes signs, lithographs, lanterns and other historical objects from Grand Trunk Railway (GTR), Canadian National Railway (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). Petroliana and automobilia includes signs and tins from Red Indian, White Rose, B/A, Texaco, Sunoco, Imperial Oil, General Motors and Dominion Royal, among others. “All of Joe’s signs, gas pumps, oil cans and even cars were found within a 50-mile radius of his house,” Mr. Miller said. “He acquired them before they were coveted by enthusiasts, starting in the 1960s. Joe’s collection was a secret to most of the world, even to neighbors. Old collections like this - found in primary sources - simply aren’t out there, and we’re thrilled to offer this one.” The ’59 Corvette was originally a New Mexico car, but was later purchased in St. Thomas, Ontario by Joe Byway in 1979. Joe stored the car until 1985 and then commissioned Dave Harrison with the restoration. It remains a meticulously maintained, rust-free, running driving car. The car features a correct 283 CI 230 HP V8 engine. (est. $45,000-$60,000). All estimates quoted in this report are in Canadian dollars. The single-sided porcelain Red Indian Aviation Motor Oil sign (Canadian, 1930s) is a rare sign promoting Red Indian's Aviation motor oil. The vibrant cobalt blue and blood red graphics pop against the white ground. It retains the original flanged mounting ends and rear tabs and is 26 inches tall by 72 inches wide, graded 8.75. (est. $40,000-$45,000). The 1937 Ford Model 78 Deluxe convertible sedan is a rare open-air car with rear doors and the original paint (except the front fenders). The restoration includes new upholstery, carpet and convertible top. The dash has been professionally re-grained. It’s powered by the correct flathead V8 engine. The odometer shows 10,175 miles (est. $25,000-$30,000). The Eco-Meter 150 "Clockface" Gasoline Pump (Canadian, 1930s.) is tagged, "Eco-Meter Gasoline Dispenser Manufactured by Service Station Equipment Co. Ltd. Toronto and Winnipeg". The 82 inch tall by 22 inch wide pump is painted to Shell colors and has a reproduction globe. The sight glass cylinder and dials are cracked (est. $15,000-$20,000). There’s another noteworthy vintage vehicle in the auction. It’s a 1972 GMC 1500 Custom pickup truck with 49,138 miles on the odometer. It features a long box and 3-speed manual transmission. The rust-free truck boasts its original interior and correct original 307ci V8 engine (undetailed). The restoration includes new paint (est. $20,000-$25,000). A 1930s Service Station Equipment Co., Ltd. (Toronto) Canadian double gasoline pump, Clearvision Model No. 700, an older restoration to Sunoco colors, 127 inches tall, with reproduction globes, should ring up $17,000-$20,000. Also, a General Motors double-sided porcelain sign (American 1950s), 96 inches tall by 72 inches wide, with atomic age design, consisting of six pieces (three sections per side) is estimated at $15,000-$20,000. A single-sided porcelain Red Indian Motor Oil sign (Canadian, 1930s), featuring a raised border and measuring 26 inches tall by 72 inches wide, graded 8.75 for condition, is expected to fetch $15,000-$20,000; while a double-sided porcelain Supertest Gasoline Service Station sign (Canadian, 1930s), 48 inches in diameter and graded 8.75 on each side for condition, with scattered losses and chips, should gavel for $10,000-$12,000. A double-sided porcelain White Rose Gasoline “Slate Boy” sign (Canadian, 1940s), featuring the iconic “Boy and Slate” graphics, 48 inches in diameter and graded 8.75/8.5, has an estimate of $15,000-$20,000; while a White Rose Service Station sign (also Canadian, 1940s), a three-piece set including two horizontal panels and a rare 36-inch diameter round sign, each piece single sided porcelain, should sell for $6,000-$8,000. A double-sided porcelain Dominion Royal Tires sign (Canadian, 1940s), marked “P&M Orillia” on the lower edge of each side, 65 inches tall by 70 inches wide and graded 8.5 on each side, is estimated to bring $8,000-$12,000. Also, a double-sided porcelain neon sign for Philco Radio (American, 1940s), each side with a backlit glass panel, addressed to the original store (“Bustin Electric”), graded 8.5 and 8, should achieve $6,000-$8,000. Two Canadian Vulcanizer 10-gallon visible gasoline pumps, both 120 inches tall by 22 inches wide, have estimates of $5,000-$6,000. One is from the 1920s and sports the original tinted glass cylinder. The other, from the 1930s, has the original cylinder, which is cracked and glued. Each is painted to Supertest colors and has a reproduction globe. An early 20th century American 12-seat railway station bench made from quarter-sawn oak, tagged, “Frost’s Veneer Seating Company, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, New York” on each side, should rise to $2,000-$3,000. Also, a single-sided painted wood New York Central Train schedule board (Canadian, 1920s), possibly from the St. Thomas Railway Station, with painted tin information plates, 82 ½ inches tall, should hit $2,000-$3,000. Internet bidding will be thru the Miller & Miller website (www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com), as well as LiveAuctioneers.com. Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted. While this is an Internet-only auction, with no in-person event to attend, bidders can tune in to the live webcast on Saturday, June 18th, to watch lots close in real time. Here is a link to the sale: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-5SL1Y6/petroliana-railroadiana-advertising-the-joe-byway-collection. To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and the auction on June 18th, please visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com. About Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.:Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. is Canada’s trusted seller of high-value collections and is always accepting quality consignments. The firm specializes in watches and jewelry, art, antiques and high-value collectibles. Its mission is to provide collectors with a trusted place to buy and sell. To consign a single piece, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (519) 573-3710; or, you can e-mail them at info@millerandmillerauctions.com. To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., please visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com. 
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Uganda Central Bank Says It Is Open to Crypto Firms Participating in Regulatory Sandbox

The Bank of Uganda (BOU) has hinted that it is open to the idea of crypto firms participating in the regulatory sandbox. The central bank’s position follows its deliberations with a team from the Blockchain Association of Uganda (BAU). The Ugandan central bank has said following talks with the team from the BAU, it is […] The post Uganda Central Bank Says It Is Open to Crypto Firms Participating in Regulatory Sandbox first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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UAE Charitable Foundation Receives Approval to Accept Crypto Donations

Al Jalila Foundation, the United Arab Emirates charitable organization, recently announced that it has been given permission to accept cryptocurrency donations. Accepting cryptocurrencies makes it possible for the foundation to receive funding via what is described as one of the fastest-growing donation methods. A United Arab Emirates (UAE) healthcare organization, Al Jalila Foundation, said it […] The post UAE Charitable Foundation Receives Approval to Accept Crypto Donations first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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Twitter investors sue Elon Musk over acquisition shenanigans

The suit was filed Wednesday in federal district court for Northern California and argues that Musk intentionally drove down the company’s stock to secure a better deal. “The fair market value of Twitter securities has been adversely affected by Musk’s false statements and wrongful conduct,” the complaint states. The lawsuit cites Musk’s decision to waive … Twitter investors sue Elon Musk over acquisition shenanigans Read More » The post Twitter investors sue Elon Musk over acquisition shenanigans first appeared on PRP Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Russia’s Industrial Giant Rostec Announces Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT

Rostec, the Russian manufacturing and technology conglomerate, has developed a system allowing the processing of international settlements and storage of digital currency. The blockchain-based platform has been announced as an alternative to SWIFT, which is unavailable for some Russian banks. According to Rostec Executive Director Oleg Yevtushenko, “a digital payment system based on a blockchain […] The post Russia’s Industrial Giant Rostec Announces Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT first appeared on PR Business News Wire.
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