New Orleans, LA, USA, October 23, 2022 -- An incredibly rare lady’s platinum dinner ring with a 7.96-carat Indian oval alexandrite, a 15-piece sterling silver punch set by Whiting, an outstanding pair of American 19th century carved mahogany tester beds, and an oil on board painting rendered in the manner of David Teniers (Belgium, 1582-1649) are a few of the expected top lots in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s November Major Estates Auction planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 4th, 5th, & 6th.

The auction, starting at 10 am Central time all three days, is packed with 1,222 choice lots in a wide variety of collecting categories. Bidding is available online, as well as live in the Crescent City gallery at 1330 Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans. In-person gallery previews will begin on Wednesday, October 26th, from 10-5 Central time. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted.

With a pre-sale estimate of $100,000-$200,000, the lady’s platinum dinner ring with a 7.96-carat Indian oval alexandrite surrounded by a double concentric border of tiny round diamonds is easily the auction’s headliner. The split shank is also mounted with tiny round diamonds. The total diamond weight is 1.05 carats. The ring is accompanied by an appraisal and a GIA report.

The early 20th century 15-piece sterling silver punch set by Whiting, is expected to change hands for $4,000-$8,000. The set consists of a large punchbowl, 28 pints, in a grape and vine motif, twelve matching punch cups, and two punch ladles, one by Whiting, retailed by George Brodnax (Memphis, Tenn.), and a Towle example in the “Old English” pattern, plus a 2-tier wooden stand.

The oil on board in the manner of David Teniers the Elder is titled View of Amsterdam. It has a partially covered signature lower left and is dated “46” lower left. A label on verso attributes the work to David Teniers the Elder (est. $1,000-$2,000). Also, a 19th century oil on canvas Dutch School painting titled Dutch Fishing Village, signed “H. W. Mesdag” lower right, possibly Hendrik Willem Mesdag (Dutch, 1831-1915), in a gilt frame, carries an estimate of $800-$1,200.

The two 19th century American carved mahogany tester beds consist of one with an arched twisted spindle headboard, flanked by turned and octagonal posts, joined on wood rails and a single footboard (est. $1,000-$2,000); and a full tester double bed with an arched leaf carved headboard, flanked by tapered octagonal posts upholding a buttoned yellow silk tester, to arched rails and an arched footboard (est. $1,200-$1,800). Both gorgeous beds are over 100 inches tall.

The rest of the auction is fairly eclectic, with items ranging from a large collection of Asian objects to a collection of blackamoor figures to a large collection of fine jewelry (to include sapphires, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and more). Decorative accessories will feature a three-piece Sevres-style 19th century gilt bronze clock set by Japy Freres (France), the clock with a gilt decorated celestial blue covered urn surmount, and with leaf and berry handles (est. $600-$900).

Fine French period furniture, a staple at nearly all Crescent City auctions, will be plentiful in this sale as well and will include the following pieces:

- Early 20th century Louis XV Vernis Martin style carved walnut ormolu mounted marble-top vitrine, the figured rouge marble over an applied garland frieze above a centered door with a curved glaze upper panel over a figural decorated lower panel (est. $800-$1,200).

- 19th century French Provincial carved cherry farmhouse table, the rectangular top over a setback wide skirt with frieze drawer, impressive 76 ½ inches wide (est. $1,200-$1,800).

- Monumental circa 1820 French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut armoire, the arched stepped crown with a central leaf applique over large panel double doors with iron fiche hinges and escutcheons, 112 inches tall by 72 inches in width (est. $800-$1,200).

- Late 19th century French Louis XV style carved cherry marble-top bombe commode, the ogee edge cookie corner thick white and gray marble over a setback bank of three drawers flanked by bombe sides and floral carved cabriole legs (est. $1,000-$2,000).

American period furniture will feature a 19th century American rococo 7-piece carved rosewood parlor suite consisting of a settee and six side chairs, the arched pierced floral carved crest over a canted back, with tufted blue floral upholstery (est. $1,000-$2,000); and a 19th century American Federal style ebonized and gilt marble-top pier table, the highly figured inset gray marble over a gilt relief decorated skirt, resting on winged gryphon supports with paw feet (est. $800-$1,200).

Portrait paintings certain to attract keen bidder attention are a 17th century oil on canvas British School Portrait of an Admiral, possibly Sir John Skelton, Governor of Plymouth, unsigned, 27 ¼ inches tall by 23 ½ inches wide (est. $800-$1,200); and a pair of 19th century Continental School unsigned oils on canvas, Portrait of a Woman and Portrait of a Gentleman, each with faintly written inscriptions on verso and both presented in wood and gilt frames (est. $500-$1,000).

Paintings by local artists will include two watercolor, pencil and charcoals on paper by John J. Korver (La., 1910-1988), titled Cotton Picking Scene and Carriage Full of Cotton, being sold as separate lots (each est. $1,000-$2,000); and a watercolor and ink on paper by German-born New Orleans artist Leo Meiersdorff (1934-1994) titled Al Hirt Jazz Scene (1978) (est. $1,000-$2,000).

Other noteworthy artworks include an oil on canvas by Trevor Haddon (American/U.K., 1864-1941), titled Tending to the Wee Ones, signed lower right and presented in a gilt frame (est. $2,000-$4,000); and an oil on canvas by Ludwig Beyfuss (Austrian, 1805-?), titled Portrait of a Young Boy Dressed in a Tartan with Dog (circa 1859), artist signed and dated (est. $300-$500).

Just a few of the more beautiful decorative accessories in the auction will include the following:

- Large Swarovski crystal rhino figure, 6 inches tall, limited edition #5,410 of 10,000 pieces, crafted of fine quality Austrian crystal, with display stand, a framed certificate of authenticity and a key for its fitted hard sided carrying case (est. $1,000-$2,000).

- Boehm porcelain figure titled Dance of the Proud Peacock, 29 ½ inches tall, No. 40430, limited edition No. 18, with a custom carved mahogany stand (est. $1,000-$2,000).

- Studio Raspberry Glass Bowl by George Bucquet (American, b. 1954), 19 inches in diameter, of circular tapering ribbed form with exterior copper ribs (est. $800-$1,200).

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 the day before the auction. 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 information regarding the Major Estates Auction slated for Friday and Saturday, November 4th, 5th and 6th, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates are posted often.

Plymouth, MA and Osterville, MA, October 15, 2022 -- A leak or two during major storms? Andrew B. Jones, a Dennis, MA resident, will be the first one to tell you that sometimes you don’t have to replace the entire roof.

Given his experience and knowledge, Andrew Jones promoted to Supervisor of Roof Repairs for Paul J. Cazeault & Sons Roofing. He is helping many South Shore and Cape Cod residents save thousands of dollars, with assessing and identifying roof damage and outlining a repair vs. replace solution.

“We can often extend the life of a roof,” noted Jones. He added, “Via interior/exterior inspection and drone camera views, we get a good idea of what the options are and how best to address the situation.”

Jones started with Cazeault three years ago as a Repair Technician. His hands on learning provided a solid background on what to look for, state of the art materials and best practices in the shoring up a roof.

In his new role, Jones will diagnose and estimate roof repairs. Additionally, he will assign and manage repair crews that will implement the solution.

Jones attended Cape Cod Community College and the Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Cazeault Roofing maintains offices at 1031 Main St, Osterville, MA, 22 Giddiah Hill Road in Orleans, and 47 Liberty Street, Plymouth, MA. The family owned and operated business has been providing roofing services to home and business owners in Eastern Massachusetts since 1927.

“Andrew is a great addition to our team,” noted Russell Cazeault, President. “He has a keen eye for roofing problems and solutions. He adds to our capable staff who can identify the challenge and come up with a cost-effective plan to address it.”

Paul J. Cazeault & Sons Roofing offers both roof replacement as well as exterior repairs including trim & rot replacement, new siding, or gutters installation. Roofing options include asphalt shingles, metal roofing and fabrication, cedar roofing, copper roofing and flat roofing. Roofing choice depends on the home's aesthetic style, budget, and energy efficiency needs. Cazeault Roofing also services many commercial customers for both repairs as well as replacement.

For more information or arrange an appointment contact Paul J. Cazeault & Sons Roofing, www.cazeault.com, 508-428-1177

Milford, CT, USA, October 17, 2022 -- Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers will host their next fine art auction on Thursday, October 27th at 6 pm Eastern time. The extraordinary sale features numerous examples of quality, fresh-to-the-market American art, primarily from private collections and institutions. Bidding will be available live on shannons.com, by telephone or by absentee. The catalog is available online at shannons.com and a full-color printed auction catalog is available by contacting the gallery.

American Impressionist paintings by New Hope artists Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber and John F. Folinsbee will be offered for the first time in over a decade from an important private collection. The Redfield, titled Drifted Road from 1917, measures 38 inches by 50 inches and depicts an early winter landscape with dappled sunlight (est. $200,000-$300,000). The Garber, titled Elm Bough, is included in the artist’s catalogue raisonné, where the provenance traces it all the way back to the original sale (est. $200,000-$300,000).

Folinsbee’s, Goat Hill, from 1923, traveled to the 1924 Texas State Fair as part of a loan exhibition of American paintings (est. $40,000-60,000). From another collection, an exceedingly rare, large New Hope school painting by New England artist William Lester Stevens of Point Pleasant on the Delaware River, from circa 1927-1929, measures 42 inches by 48 inches (est. $20,000-$30,000).

There are three works by members of the important American Ashcan group known as “The Eight.” The leading lot is a Maurice Prendergast, oil on panel, depicting a Beach Scene in Boston (est. $175,000-$275,000). From the same collection are a Robert Henri of Faith, an oil portrait of an Irish child (est. $100,000-$150,000), and a rare John Sloan oil, titled Croquet from circa 1908 (est. $25,000-$35,000). By Walt Kuhn, an American Modernist who painted with Sloan and Henri, Girl in Green, a portrait of a circus performer, is fresh-to-the-market measures 30 inches by 25 inches and is from a private mid-western collection (est. $80,000-$120,000).

A rare, monumental sculpture by Bessie Potter Vonnoh, titled Life and Love Springs from the Sea, will be offered at $180,000-$220,000. Measuring over 9 feet tall, the bronze fountain was cast by Roman Bronze Works in New York as part of a private commission from the artist for an indoor pool house in Port Chester, N.Y.

Historical American paintings are led by a view of Venice by Thomas Moran from an important private collection. Venice became a favored subject for the artist after his first visit in 1886. Of the city, Moran said, “Venice is an inexhaustible mine of pictorial treasures for the artist and of dreamy remembrance to those who have been fortunate enough to visit it.” These sentiments still ring true for many American visitors. The 20 inch by 30 inch painting is estimated to bring $150,000-$250,000.

The modern and contemporary category will be led by modernist Lynne Mapp Drexler’s Untitled oil on canvas, from 1963 (est. $50,000-$75,000). Drexler’s prices have recently skyrocketed and it will be exciting to see the results of the Shannon’s sale. Similarly, Scott Kahn, a friend and contemporary of Matthew Wong, has achieved notable recent market success. Shannon’s will offer The Woods (2017) at an estimate of $80,000-$120,000. A whimsical Alice drawing by John Wesley will be offered (est. $10,000-$15,000) and a Bob Thompson colorful gouache, estimated at $30,000-$50,000. All the aforementioned works are coming to auction for the first time.

A recently rediscovered masterpiece by Alice Mattern will be featured in the sale. Abandon measures 40 inches by 40 inches and was included in the 1945 “Alice Mattern Memorial” at the Museum of Non-Objective Painting in New York City (est. $25,000-$35,000).

Another exciting fresh-to-the-market find is a Thomas Hart Benton, Study for Over the Mountains. The boldly colored, oil study closely resembles the composition of the finished mural panel at the Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City (est. $40,000-$60,000).

In-person previews will be held by appointment October 17th-26th (weekdays from 11 am to 6 pm Eastern time) and Saturday, October 22nd, from 10 am to 3 pm, in Shannon’s gallery, located at 49 Research Drive in Milford. To schedule an appointment, call 203-877-1711, or, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To learn more about Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers and the fine art auction on Thursday, October 27th, please visit www.shannons.com.

Brookline Transportation, Inc. (BTI), a Mayflower Van Lines agent specializing in commercial, lab, medical, science and residential moves, recently announced a health club division to its arsenal of commercial moving offerings. The new division will have staff and resources specific for health clubs, gyms and other sports facilities.

“We’ve moved our share of gyms over the years. It’s a precision operation that often times involves the disassembly of equipment at the current location and then assembly at the new location,” said George Rohlfing, owner of the family owned and operated BTI. “The thing about gym moves is they usually take place outside of business hours for the gym. So that could late night or early morning and that can present some challenges.”

BTI recently moved Foundation Fitness into its new location in downtown Boston, located between School Street and Court Street. That move took place in the early morning hours this past winter.

“That time of day is really the only time you could do a move like that,” said Rohlfing.

Rohlfing noted another recent health club move for The Weight Room in Newton, Massachusetts. BTI moved the gym to its new location at 82 Needham Street in Newton.

“The new location had just paved it’s parking lot. That meant entering the building through a back entrance,” said Rohlfing. “Of course, the reward for moving literally tons of weights was to set up the equipment inside.”

BTI offers disassembly and assembly services on all its moves.

In addition to its services for health clubs, BTI offers a wide range of relocations services for residential, commercial and lab move customers. For complete information on BTI’s relocation services, please visit https://www.usamover.com/ or call 800-766-7724.

About Brookline Transportation, Inc. (BTI):
Since its founding in 1943, BTI has coordinated and executed thousands of commercial and residential moves throughout the greater Boston area to Cape Cod. A Mayflower franchise, BTI has the capability to conduct international and cross country relocations.

BTI’s services include: Professional Packing; Special Crating; Storage, Loading & Unloading Services, Workplace services, and Automobile Moves. For more information on Brookline Transportation services, visit https://www.usamover.com/specialized-moving/lab-science-moving/or call (781) 561-1033 1-800-766-7724.