Archive for August, 2007

Antiquorum Auctioneers Gets New CEO

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

Antiquorum Auctioneers, one of the world’s leading watch auctioneers, has ousted its CEO and Chairman Osvaldo Patrizzi.
Antiquorum’s board voted to dismiss Mr. Patrizzi at an Aug. 2 meeting. John Tsukahara, an executive of the Tokyo-based holding company ArtistHouse Holdings Inc., which owns 50% of Antiquorum, has been appointed as the new chairman.
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Minnesota Auctioneer Wins State Fair Bid Calling

Friday, August 17th, 2007

Members of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association were present to participate in the annual bid-callers competition, which was won by Rod Johnson of Johnson Auctioneering in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
Rod’s business specializes in charity and fundraising auctions, as well as real estate. He was Wisconsin’s 2006 Novice of the Year in the same competition, and Reserve Champion […]

McQueen Ferrari Lusso sold for $2.31 million

Friday, August 17th, 2007

A classic Ferrari once owned by actor Steve McQueen sold for $2.31 million (€1.72 million) at auction.
An anonymous car collector who placed a bid by phone bought the 1963 Ferrari Berlinetta Lusso during an auction Thursday that drew 800 people to the Monterey Jet Center and attracted spirited bidding, said Christie’s spokesman Rik Pike.
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Ohio State to Auction off Surplus Vehicles

Friday, August 17th, 2007

According to a recently published ohio.gov press release, more than 280 vehicles will be put up for auction at the State and Federal Surplus auction on Saturday, August 18th at 4200 Surface Road in Columbus, Ohio.
The vehicles that are expected to go up on the auction block aren’t just cars. In fact, the state will […]

VSA art auction to feature local talent

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

The fifth annual ArtPartners Live Auction and Showcase features works of art that make a lasting impression on everyone - from those who create the works to those who view the finished product.
ArtPartners gives people with chronic illnesses a chance to shine. The VSA arts of Alabama program brings together people living with chronic illnesses […]

Holiday Auction & Realty Expands Into Georgia

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

Matthew Holiday of Holiday Auction & Realty, LLC is pleased to announce that he has received an auctioneer license from the Georgia Auctioneer Commission enabling him to offer his auction services in the State of Georgia.
His company, Holiday Auction & Realty, already conducts auctions in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Michigan and offers real estate […]

Exclusive Patti Smith Auction Live on Icon-Collectibles.Com

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Press Release
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the chance to experience a piece of history. Bid on a chance to see
legendary artist PATTI SMITH live in concert when she plays the first-ever
concert at New York City’s new venue, The Music Hall of Williamsburg. This
show is sold out.
Also included - a private backstage Meet & […]

Court may launch Queen Mary auction

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

A developer and a group of investors are expected to vie today to run the Queen Mary attraction and its surrounding Long Beach waterfront property, city officials said.
The officials said the bidders — real estate developer O&S Holdings in Santa Monica and a group called Save the Queen — would appear in U.S. Bankruptcy […]

Buffalo Police auctioning off hundreds of items

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

Buffalo police will auction off recovered items at 10 a.m. Saturday in the garage area of Police Headquarters, 74 Franklin St.
Hundreds of items, including bicycles, furniture, electronics, home-improvement items, jewelry, lawn mowers and tools will be auctioned.
Items will be previewed beginning at 8:30 a.m. Anyone coming to the auction must register upon arrival. Professional auctioneer […]

Ben Campen Auctioneers to Conduct Alachua County Sheriff Auction

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

Seized and Surplus Property to include computers, laptops, vehicles and equipment
Gainesville, FL — By Order of Sheriff Sadie Darnell, Ben Campen Auctioneers will be conducting the 3rd Annual Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Seized & Surplus Property Auction, Saturday, August 18th at 9:00AM. The Auction will take place at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office located at […]