Daily Archives: September 22, 2009

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Collectors Clamor for Classic Toys in “Birthday Bids” Auction to Benefit Toy Industry Foundation

The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) announced today the launch of a new online charity auction to benefit children at-risk, abused, abandoned, ill or otherwise in need. Several exclusive character-based items will be sold through eBay at www.givingworks.ebay.com (Search: Toy Industry Foundation). The eBay sale of limited edition collectibles will help children in [Read More]

Freemans Asian Arts Auction Results

Freeman’s Auctioneers hosted a sizeable contingent of international buyers during our Fine Asian Arts sale held September 14, 2009. The large auction comprised many fine antiques and pieces of art from China, Japan and other Asian nations. The enthusiasm present in the showroom during exhibition was palpable and the subsequent mood on [Read More]

Charity Auction ‘Art for Africa’ Raises 457,450 Pounds at Sotheby’s to Benefit ‘Africa Foundation’ and ‘Ikamva Labantu’

At Sotheby’s London the ‘Art For Africa’ auction of works donated by some of the foremost Contemporary artists from the UK and South Africa brought the remarkable sum of £457,450*, comfortably within pre-sale expectations. The money raised by tonight’s sale – the brainchild of philanthropists Tara and Jessica Getty, Trustees of Africa [Read More]