Archive for June, 2007

Rensselaer Wal-Mart Manager charged with eBay theft

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

A Rensselaer Wal-Mart Manager faces 10 felony counts after being accused of defrauding at least eight Internet users out of thousands of dollars. The accused allegedly did this by offering NASCAR collectibles, via online sale, that were not in his possession.
Benjamin LaGuire, 29, of Lafayette attended his first court date June 15 after charges of […]

Banks Eye Auctions Of Assets From Bear Stearns Hedge Funds

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Merrill Lynch & Co. (MER) is preparing this afternoon to auction off about $850 million of mostly high-quality assets it holds as collateral from Bear Stearns Cos.’s (BSC) distressed hedge funds, a person familiar with the matter told Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday.
The assets, including collateralized debt obligations, derivatives and swaps, involve AAA-rated companies, the person […]

20th Century Decorative Arts Sell Strong at Bonhams on Monday in New York City

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

More than $1.3-million was paid on Monday, June 18, 2007 at Bonhams New York for 20th Century Decorative Arts, with the famous and highly-collectible name Tiffany Studios appearing six times among the sale’s top ten lots.
Gracing the international fine arts auctioneer’s catalog’s cover was an illustration of the sale’s top lot, a Tiffany leaded Favrile […]

Bonhams Inaugural Sale of European Paintings in New York City June 28

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Bonhams is to hold its inaugural New York sale of European Paintings, presenting a variety of continental works from Old Masters to Modern. The June 28, 2007 sale will feature more than 140 works, highlighted by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Peeter van Avont, Ardegno Soficci, Edouard Cortes, Giacomo Guardi and Hubert Robert.
The sale commences with nearly 50 […]

Intercontinental Sport Horse Auction - Feb 22

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

The fifth annual Intercontinental Sport Horse Auction will be held on February 22, 2008.
The auction will be held at Garson’s farm, The Ridge, which is located in Palm Beach Pointe in Wellington, FL. Held during the height of the winter show season, the sale is like none other in the United States. Garson, an Olympic […]