Archive for May, 2007

Auctioneers From Across The Country Visit Nations Capitol To Educate Members Of Congress About Industry

Monday, May 28th, 2007

Members of the National Auctioneers Association from across the country joined their fellow auctioneers in Washington, D.C. this week to educate members of Congress about the auction industry and its impact on the U.S. economy.
The two-day Auction Action on Capitol Hill Day event included seminars on federal legislation impacting the industry and training sessions on […]

Bonhams worlds first South African art sale in London smashes three auction records

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Wednesday 23 May 2007, Bonhams became the first international auction house in the world to hold a sale dedicated to South African art outside of South Africa. Enthusiastic bidders packed the saleroom at Bonhams in London, 101 New Bond Street as three world record prices were smashed by some of the country’s major artists. The […]

New ARB Regulations Draw Consignments to Ritchie Bros. Los Angeles Auction

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Multi-million dollar auction features large selection of construction equipment
Proposed regulations being discussed today at a public meeting of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) in San Diego generated additional consignments at an unreserved public auction held this week in Los Angeles. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (TSX: RBA)(NYSE: RBA), the world’s largest auctioneer of trucks and industrial […]

Native American and Pre-Columbian Art June 4 in San Francisco

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Native American and pre-Columbian art comes to Bonhams & Butterfields in San Francisco in June, including the best selection of Northwest Coast and Plains material ever offered within the international auctioneer’s salesroom. The auction on Monday, June 4, 2007 features more than 500 lots, from both private and institutional collections.
The Phillip Brown collection of […]

Online Sales Strategies Wholly Owned Subsidiary AuctionSound Wins Agreement with Leading eBay Franchisor

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

Online Sales Strategies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:OSSG) announced today, that its wholly owned subsidiary, AuctionSound (“AuctionSound” or “the Company”), a complete eBay auction management firm, was selected by Auction it TODAY to provide a software solution to their franchise network. Auction it TODAY focuses on eBay drop off stores and was recognized as one of the […]