Crescent Citys March 12 to 14 Spring Estates Auction will Kick off with Couture Purses Fine Jewelry

New Orleans, LA, USA, March 3, 2021 -- Crescent City Auction Gallery’s three-day, three-session Important Spring Estates Auction will kick off Friday, March 12th, at 1 pm Central time, with a collection of couture purses from names like Prada, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Judith Lieber and Chanel, plus fine jewelry items that include emeralds, rubies, diamonds, tanzanite and sapphires.

The Saturday and Sunday sessions – March 13th and 14th, at 10 am Central both days – will feature art by A.J. Drysdale, Alberta Kinsey, George Dureau, Niek van der Plas, Michael Meade and others; French, American, Chinese and English furniture; silver; Oriental rugs; taxidermy; a collection of pipes; decorative arts; and more jewelry – nearly 1,000 total lots across three days.

Live, in-person bidding, as well as exhibition previews, will be held by appointment only, in the Crescent City gallery located at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Previews will be held daily, starting on Thursday, March 4th (excluding Sunday). A Saturday, March 6th preview will be held from 9 am -1 pm. To schedule an appointment for live gallery bidding on auction day, or for a preview, call 504-529-5057, or, you can send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Saturday session promises to be especially strong, with items ranging from three large 19th century Victorian blown glass taxidermied bird domes, being sold as individual lots; to a 31-piece partial set of sterling flatware by Gorham in the “Cambridge” pattern, 1889, weighing 46.35 troy oz. (est. $1,200-$1,800); to a 19th century New Orleans carved rosewood full tester bed, probably made by Prudent Mallard, 110 inches tall, 58 ¾ inches deep (est. $3,000-$5,000).

Fine art in Session II will be led by an oil on board painting by Luigi Loir (French, 1845-1916), titled On the Beach in a Harbor Town, signed lower left and presented in a gilt and gesso frame (est. $1,000-$2,000); and an oil on board painting by Niek van der Plas (Dutch, b. 1954), titled simply Beach and artist signed lower right, diminutive at 5 inches by 6 inches (est. $700-$1,000).

An oil on canvas painting by Charles Coumont (Belgian, 1822-1889), titled Animals in Landscape, unsigned and housed in a gilt and ebonized frame, has an estimate of $1,000-$1,500. Also, an oil on canvas board painting by Adolf Dillens (Belgian, 1821-1877), titled Family, signed lower right and measuring 21 ½ inches by 16 ¾ inches, should bring $1,500-$2,500.

Fine French furniture, a staple at Crescent City auctions, will include an exceptional 19th century provincial carved elm farmhouse table 79 inches wide by 32 ½ inches deep (est. $2,000-$4,000); and a 19th century oak monastery table 76 ¼ inches wide by 33 ¼ inches deep (est. $800-$1,200).

Also offered will be a 20th century French Louis XVI style carved walnut marble-top sideboard, 39 ½ inches tall by 98 ¼ inches wide (est. $1,000-$2,000); an early 20th century French Louis XV style carved walnut six-piece parlor suite (est. $800-$1,200); and a 19th century French Henri II style carved walnut buffet a deux corps, 100 inches tall by 50 inches in width (est. $500-$900).

Asian furniture pieces will also come up for bid, including a Chinese Ming style double door armoire (Shanghai, 17th century), 80 ½ inches tall by 43 ¾ inches wide (est. $2,000-$4,000); and an unusual, early 20th century Chinese carved elm folding altar table (est. $500-$900).

Original paintings by New Orleans artists is another category bidders have come to expect from Crescent City Auction Gallery. This sale is no exception and includes the following examples:

- Two oil on board paintings signed by Alberta Kinsey (1875-1952), one titled Le Petit Theatre Courtyard, French Quarter, 19 ½ inches by 15 ½ inches (est. $2,000-$4,000), and the other Her Patio, 823 Royal St., 11 ½ inches by 8 ½ inches (est. $1,000-$2,000).

- A watercolor by George Louis Viavant (1872-1925), titled Cedarwax Wing and Eastern Blue Bird (1913), 19 ½ inches by 12 ½ inches, signed and dated (est. $2,000-$4,000).

- An oil on canvas by Charles Whitfield Richards (1906-1992), titled Sailboats on Lake Pontchartrain, signed, housed in an ornate gilt frame with linen liner (est. $600-$900).

An oil on canvas painting by the Hungarian artist Pál Fried (1893-1976), titled Beautiful Lady, signed lower left and measuring 29 ½ inches by 23 ¼ inches, should achieve $800-$1,000. Decorative accessories will feature an adorable early 20th century six-piece Tiffany bronze and slag glass “Grapevine” desk set with letter rack, expected to change hands for $1,500-$2,500.

Internet bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and BidSquare.com. Absentee and phone bids will be accepted until 1 pm Central time on Thursday, March 11th. A 25 percent buyer’s premium will be applied in-house (three percent discount for cash or check). A printed catalog is available; call 504-529-5057 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more regarding Crescent City Auction Gallery and the three-day Important Spring Estates Auction scheduled for March 12th thru 14th, please visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com.

About Crescent City Auction Gallery:
Crescent City Auction Gallery is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you can call them at (504) 529-5057; or, you can send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All phone calls and e-mails are confidential. To learn more, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com.

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Top Animation Explainer Video Production Companies in Saudi Arabia

Dubai, UAE: Studio52, a leading audiovisual media production company in Dubai, was recently featured by Village Talkies in their list of “Top Animation Explainer Video Production Companies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia”.

It feels great to be acknowledged by a peer company as one of the “Top Animation Explainer Video Production Companies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia”. It’s not every day that you see a competing brand acknowledge your work. This year is truly bringing us good surprises one after the other.

Village Talkies is a professional corporate video production house and animation company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year it listed some of the best animation video makers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Center East including Bahrain and UAE. We are happy to be a part of this list that acknowledges the remarkable work being done by all the animation video companies in Riyadh.

Since our establishment, Studio52 has worked with many clients and committed to delivering quality results every time. We aim to deliver excellence in every project we undertake, be it customizing needs according to the client’s request, handling tight deadlines, or giving creative solutions. We have served 5000+ customers with great product videos, animation videos, explainer videos, corporate videos for their advertising and marketing needs.

About Studio52: 

Studio 52 first started its operations in 1977 and has evolved into a unique combination of creative media production, technology, and creative digital design agency with our regional head office in Dubai.

We are a go-to and reliable Video, Audio, Safety, Animation, Timelapse, Technology, 360* VR, Digital Marketing company.

We now operate full-fledged operations in multiple countries with a well-integrated pool of creative resources. We embrace change. We drive it by setting new standards. Top-class customer service is at the core of our operations. Once a client works with us, they always work with us. We treat them all as a KING. After all, we are because of them.

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Neue Auctions Online Valentine Jewelry Auction Feb 6th has Fine Jewelry Items Priced Just Right

Beachwood, OH, USA, January 28, 2021 -- Guys who messed up at Christmas will get a chance to right the ship in an online-only Valentine Jewelry Auction slated for Saturday, February 6th, at 12 noon Eastern time. “This sale is a tasty offering of fine jewelry priced just right for your special sweetheart’s Valentine’s Day gift,” said Cynthia Maciejewski of Neue Auctions, located outside of Cleveland.

Internet bidding for this timed auction is being provided by LiveAuctioneers.com. Absentee bids will be accepted. Gallery previews are by appointment only. For an appointment, call 216-245-6707. Masks are required of everyone. There are no walk-ins allowed, due to a spike in cases of COVID-19. The Neue Auctions gallery is located at 23533 Mercantile Road, Beachwood, Ohio.

An expected top achiever in the 142-lot auction is a beautiful marked Art Deco period diamond and platinum bracelet with a bezel set central marquise diamond flanked by twelve channel set baguettes and ten additional smaller marquise diamonds, plus dozens of single and full cut round brilliant diamonds. The marquise stones are approximately VVS, H-I color and well-matched. The workmanship is superb and the bracelet looks beautiful on the wrist (est. $15,000-$20,000).

The runner-up top lot could be a battle between an 18kt Italian yellow gold and enamel double-headed lion flexible bracelet with ten small round accent diamonds, the lions having small ruby eyes (est. $6,000-$8,000); and an antique Colombian emerald, gold, diamond and platinum brooch with a bracelet top and a center oval-cut emerald of between 4 and 5 carats, surrounded by twelve old European cut diamonds on an openwork diamond base (est. $5,000-$7,000).

Diamond rings are a can’t-miss Valentine’s Day gift (or engagement surprise). Two rings sure to please are a 14kt white gold and diamond three-stone ring having a center round brilliant cut diamond of about 2 carats (est. $2,000-$4,000); and a platinum Tacori fancy natural light yellow diamond ring, 1.02 carats, with a modified rectangular brilliant cut, SII clarity, set in a platinum mounting encrusted with pave diamonds towards an open tulip-like setting (est. $1,500-$2,500).

Few stones make as bold a statement as a ruby. An 18kt yellow gold, diamond and ruby ring, centered by three oval-shaped faceted natural rubies of .40 carats, with five small cut round diamonds at each side, in a simple gold band, should fetch $1,000-$2,000; while an 18kt yellow gold, ruby and diamond ring having a cushion-cut ruby of about 1 carat and surrounded by ten smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, in a wide gold band, is expected to bring $1,000-$1,500.

Sapphires are also striking and beautiful. Two lots with identical estimates of $2,000-$4,000 are a 14kt yellow gold sapphire and diamond fancy ring with a 2-carat center oval-cut sapphire, centered by two pear-shaped sapphires of .5 carats each, surrounded by 30 small round brilliant cut diamonds; and a vintage Boucheron (Paris) platinum diamond and sapphire cocktail ring with a .75-carat sapphire center stone, 32 baguette diamonds and eight small round faceted sapphires.

The bangle bracelets category features a 14kt yellow gold emerald and diamond hinged bangle bracelet, the top set with 14 small round cut emeralds alternating with 15 pairs of small, round-cut diamonds, stamped 14kt (est. $2,000-$2,500); and a 14kt yellow gold and diamond bracelet with a hinged squared bangle centered by three round brilliant cut diamonds of about .15 carats each, the bracelet arms holding thirteen open set small round cut diamonds (est. $1,500-$1,800).

The catalog boasts diamond pins and pendants galore. Examples include a platinum and diamond bar pin from circa 1900, having a straight bar pin set with about 1.5 carats of old European cut diamonds, in very good condition (est. $1,500-$2,500); and a circa 1970s 14kt yellow and diamond pendant, offset open squared form channel set with 22 small round diamonds and one modern round brilliant cut diamond, about 1 carat, J color and VS2 clarity (est. $1,500-$2,500).

There are rings and there are instant attention-getters. The latter category features a vintage 18kt gold lion mask ring having a gorgeous yellow gold lion face with emerald eyes and a full cut accent diamond in the mouth, 13.1 dwt (est. $1,200-$1,500); and an authentic Gucci 18kt white gold mesh ring with three rows of a flat mesh in 18kt white gold with a high polish, hallmarked on the interior, originally purchased from Mann Jewelers, with a 10.2 dwt (est. $900-$1,200).

The rings get even wilder with presentation examples that are up for bid. A 10kt yellow gold ring presented by FedEx as a Safe Driver award, with a full cut VS diamond in the center of about .25 carats and 30 points, and a dwt of 10, should gavel for $750-$950; and a 10kt yellow gold Interstate Battery racing ring, with a white gold center surrounded by small accent diamonds, having an approximate dwt of 18.5, ring size 10, carries a pre-sale estimate of $1,200-$1,500.

The Chanel name and logo have undeniable appeal and cachet. Two lots, both with $500-$1,000 estimates, are a Chanel yellow caviar Sevruga leather wallet on a chain clutch bag, with the distinct “CC” logo on the front flap, originally retailed for $2,000; and a vintage, circa 1960s Chanel quilted lambskin chain bucket with magnetic button clasp closure, gold hardware and gold chain link, showing the Chanel logo tassel with lambskin fringe, in very good condition.

A few other noteworthy lots are as follows, although there is much more to consider in the sale:

- A woven adjustable Victorian yellow gold and natural pearl ribbed bracelet centered by an enameled disc with a natural pearl center in a star mount (est. $1,500-$2,500).
- A pair of 14kt yellow gold, amethyst and diamond earrings, each one approximately 2 carats, with an emerald cut amethyst centered by 24 total diamonds (est. $1,500-$2,500).
- A 1950s-style Tiffany 14kt yellow gold and garnet pin of ribbed disc form, set with four prong set garnet stones, stamped “Tiffany & Co,”, weighing 12.10 g. (est. $800-$1,200).

Neue Auctions invites everyone to be added to its email list to receive notifications and information regarding all current and future sales. For info, visit www.neueauctions.com.

About Neue Auctions:
Neue Auctions provides a bespoke experience for sellers and buyers, with items presented fully guaranteed and vetted, and combines regular online auctions with selected art exhibitions and educational opportunities. Offering consignment services for single items, estates and corporate collections, the firm assists clients in the complicated process of settling estates and general downsizing, working with private individuals, trusts, estates, museums, banks and attorneys. Neue Auctions continues the long-standing history and tradition of art collecting in Cleveland by bringing fine works of art to the market for sale, encouraging the current and next generation of collectors. Neue Auctions is accepting consignments for future sales. For purchases or inquiries about consigning, please call 216-245-6707; or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To learn more, visit www.neueauctions.com.

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Midi Hits Announces A New Backing Tracks Release

Sarasota, FL, January 26, 2021 -- Midi Hits announces the release of "Stand And Deliver" in the style of Eric Clapton. Written by Van Morrison the song is a protest against the UK's lockdown of live music. "It is heart-breaking to see so many talented musicians lack any meaningful support from the government, but we want to reassure them that we are working hard every day to lobby for the return of live music, and to save our industry,” said Van Morrisson.

Midi Hits (www.midi-hits.com) is a pioneer and leading international backing music company. The company produces both midi and MP3 backing tracks aimed at the professional musician. These tracks have unlimited tweaking possibilities for musicians such as changing keys on the fly, mute instrument parts that they will play live, speed up or slow down the tempo, adjust the volume of any instrument in the mix, add effects like reverb or chorus to any instrument at any time in the song.

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Award Winning Ghostwriter and Book Coach Publishes First Book

Los Angeles, CA, Jan 19, 2021 -- Andrea Susan Glass published Your Fabulous First Book: How to Write with Clarity, Confidence & Connection. An award-winning ghostwriter, book coach, and author, Glass takes the unique approach to travel on the book-writing journey along with the reader as she writes her own first book and shares her experiences. The inspiring quotes, revealing stories of ghostwriting clients, and highly structured paths to surmount any obstacles or challenges by finding clarity, building confidence, and making connections lead the reader to a satisfying conclusion: a fabulous first book. The valuable resources and action steps to implement the concepts give readers a guaranteed solution to realizing their dream of writing and publishing a book.

“I’ve been ghostwriting books for others since 2000, and now it’s my time,” says Glass, a resident of Oceanside, California, and owner of WritersWay. “I’ve wanted to become a bestselling author since I was old enough to know what that is. And after finally setting aside the time, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve achieved that goal.”

Her author website at www.AndreaSusanGlass.com showcases Glass’s book and coaching programs. She acts as a book coach to aspiring authors who want to write a nonfiction book but have difficulty getting started or keeping focused. “I find new authors have doubts, fears, and excuses that get in their way of starting and finish their book,” says Glass. “Through my new book and coaching programs, I hope to help them get over these hurdles so they can write and publish their book.”

Your Fabulous First Book will be available initially as an ebook and is focused on nonfiction books. It explains how clarity, confidence, and connection will help authors get clear on their goals, build confidence as they overcome their challenges, and connect with readers. “I find authors need to be clear about the reasons for writing their book and the reasons their readers will buy their book,” says Glass.

She also feels it’s vital for new authors to learn to connect with their readers both within the book and in the marketplace. “Authors need to understand how to make a connection in the book with their readers. I do that by sharing my journey as I write my first book,” Glass says. “They also need to build a connection by developing a fan base before releasing their book. They need to establish what’s called a platform to find their readers and build connections so book sales will start as soon as they launch their book.”

Anyone thinking about writing their first book can sign up for a complimentary book strategy session on the website at www.AndreaSusanGlass.com. “As a book coach, my mission is to help anyone at any stage of the book writing process to move forward to completion,” says Glass. “I know I’ve had my own struggles to get my first book written, and after ghostwriting dozens of books for others, I understand the book writing process and the challenges that arise. I want to help entrepreneurs, service professionals, coaches, and others who want to have a book to enhance their business.”

For additional information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To sign up for a complimentary book strategy session, visit www.AndreaSusanGlass.com