Daily Archives: May 15, 2009

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THE LIVING ESTATE OF KATHERINE CREAMER, A DEDICATED AND DISCRIMINATING COLLECTOR FROM MOBILE, ALA., WILL BE SOLD JUNE 13 BY STEVENS AUCTION CO

(ABERDEEN, Miss.) – The living estate of Katherine Creamer – a dedicated and discerning antiques collector from Mobile, Ala., whose stately mansion was built specially to contain her vast collections – will be sold on Saturday, June 13, starting at 10 a.m., by Stevens Auction Gallery. The Mobile mansion, as well as [Read More]

Christie’s London – Centuries of Style: Silver and European Ceramics Sale

Christie’s upcoming sale Centuries of Style: Silver, European Ceramics, Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes offers collectors an incredible opportunity to purchase a unique treasure with exceptional provenance, on sale for the first time in nearly two centuries: a Meissen gold-mounted circular snuff-box and cover, circa 1738 (estimate: £25,000-40,000) illustrated above. This enchanting [Read More]