Crescent City Auction Gallery will ring in the New Year with an Important Winter Estates Auction, scheduled for the weekend of January 21st and 22nd, online and in the gallery at 1330 Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Start times are 11 am Central time on Day 1 and 10 am on Day 2. More than 800 lots will come up for bid over the two days.
Featured will be numerous local and regional estates, including property from the estate of Lisa Montgomery of New Orleans and property from the collection of Ronald Ralpheal Levert, the proprietor of Godeau’s Antiques in Baton Rouge. Items will range from fine jewelry (including diamonds and pearls) to vintage couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Prada, Celine, Gucci, others).
But the sale will also be top-heavy with the quality merchandise people have come to expect from Crescent City Auction Gallery: fine French and American period furniture, original works of art by noted local and regional artists, wonderful decorative accessories (many of them from France and elsewhere across Europe), clocks, candelabra, a nice selection of bronzes and more.
Paintings by renowned New Orleans artists will be led by an oil on canvas by Clementine Hunter (1887-1987), titled Hauling Cotton, signed lower right (estimate: $3,000-$5,000); a pastel on paper by George Louis Viavant (1872-1924), titled Natur Morte of Birds, signed lower left (estimate: $2,000-$4,000); and an acrylic on canvas rendered in 1964 by Noel Rockmore (1928-1995), titled Bijou Theatre, Terre Haute, artist signed, dated and titled (estimate: $1,000-$2,000).
Paintings by famous regional artists will include a mixed media on paper by William Tolliver (Miss./La., 1951-2000), titled Woman with Melon, signed lower right (estimate: $2,000-$4,000); a watercolor by Robert M. Rucker (La., 1932-2001), titled Bayou Landscape with Cabin, signed lower right (estimate: $300-$500); and an oil on panel work by James Kendrick III (La., 1946-2013), titled Shadows on the Teche (1979), signed and dated lower right (estimate: $700-$1,200).
Noteworthy paintings by European artists will feature an oil on canvas by Sir George Clausen (British, 1852-1944), titled The Wave (1892), signed twice and dated verso (estimate: $10,000-$20,000); an oil on canvas by Jan van Ravenswaay (Dutch, 1789-1869), titled Animals on the Farm (1826), signed, dated lower left (estimate: $2,000-$3,000); and an unsigned oil on canvas Portrait of a Lady attributed to Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) (estimate: $600-$900).
French furniture, a Crescent City staple, will feature a 19th century French Provincial carved oak monastery table, 86 ½ inches wide by 34 ½ inches deep (estimate: $1,200-$1,800); an early 19th century French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut armoire, 92 ½ inches tall by 62 inches wide (estimate: $800-$1,200); and a French Provincial Louis XV style inlaid carved cherry sideboard from the 19th century, 40 ½ inches tall by 54 ½ inches wide (estimate: $700-$1,200).
Furniture not from France, but just as beautiful, will include a late 19th century English carved mahogany Chippendale style highboy, 88 inches in height (estimate: $1,000-$2,000); a 20th century English Georgian style carved mahogany triple pedestal dining table (estimate: $800-$1,200) and eight dining chairs (estimate: $500-$900); and a 19th century Southern American classical style carved mahogany full tester bed, over 110 inches tall (estimate: $1,000-$2,000).
Fans of silver will be treated to a large, late 19th or early 20th century American sterling silver repousse five-pint pitcher, possibly crafted by A.G. Schultz of Baltimore, weighing 45.8 troy ounces (estimate: $1,000-$2,000); and a circa 1900 seven-piece Gorham sterling coffee service in the “Fairfax” pattern (#04), weighing a total of 133.8 troy ounces (estimate: $2,500-$4,500).
The wide selection of bronzes will include a 20th century gilt bronze Pastoral Scene by Giuseppe D’Aste (Italian, 1881-1945) depicting a shepherd couple tending to their flock (estimate: $1,000-$2,000). Also offered will be a pair of early 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain and gilt bronze six-light candelabra, 24 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter (estimate: $1,000-$2,000).
Decorative accessories will include a large taxidermied alligator, 105 inches from nose to tail, along with a photograph of the hunter (estimate: $800-$1,200); a built-from-scratch, 20th century ship’s model of the Natchez VI, presented in a custom oak glass case, on a plinth support (estimate: $1,000-$2,000); and a three-piece patinated spelter and green onyx figural clock set with a Madrassi figural group (Jeune Mere) plus a pair of five-light candelabra (estimate: $700-$1,000).
Exhibition previews will be held daily (except on Saturday and Sunday), by appointment only, in the Crescent City gallery, starting on Wednesday, January 12th. An evening preview will be held Tuesday, January 18th, from 5 pm – 6:30 pm Central time. To schedule a preview appointment, call 504-529-5057 or send an email to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Masks are required.
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 info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com.
For more regarding Crescent City Auction Gallery and the Important Winter Estates Auction scheduled for the weekend of January 21st and 22nd, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates posted often.
With 2022 just around the corner, it is time to set our intentions and goals for the new year and step into it prepped and ready to be our best selves. One common new year’s resolution every year is to pay more attention to our skin and haircare. Paul Penders, a vegan and cruelty free skin and hair care brand, has got you covered on that foot. With their wide range of specially curated combos for different needs, this 2022 resolution is within your grabs.
Paul Penders emphasizes on all things beneficial for the mind, body and soul without compromising on the well being of the environment. They make skin care, hair care, body care, and even baby care from the most natural and harmless products. With the help of Paul Penders, you will not only be able to pamper yourself, but you will also be protecting the environment while you do it.
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AcneStar face wash from the house of Mankind Pharma, collaborates with content creators and influencers to leverage fun and quirky content via Instagram Reels, thereby targeting the millennials with their new GenZ strategy.
Considering that video has taken over the social media platforms to ramp up online consumption by creating social experiences, even India has emerged as the video-first market. Here, Instagram riding on the favorable wave of videos have seized the opportunity to deliver unparalleled entertainment and expanded its features by incorporating Reels that have been spreading like a wildfire. Hence, a trend of short form video has emerged that is not just growing Instagram and Facebook but is giving the desired push to other apps as well. With the growing popularity and recent trends on reels, AcneStar face wash came up with a strategy around Influencer Marketing to build brand visibility and awareness amongst its target audiences.
Through this, AcneStar has leveraged one of the most popular reel formats on Instagram, the transitional videos. Joining the current trend, the brand collaborated with Vaishnavi Naik, Prachi Kadam, Zoya Jaan and Ashna Zaveri. There is a mix of influencers, who are well known for their lips sync, transition and dancing videos.
Talking about the campaign, Mr. Joy Chatterjee, General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Mankind Pharma, “Over the years, we have seen the changing pattern in the content consumption, earlier people used to rely on text based content but things have changed and people have started consuming more video content to visualize the overall concept and understand in a better manner. Instagram Reels has become one of the most used content platforms by the audience as per the reports and the responses we have seen personally as well. We at Mankind Pharma have always prioritized our consumer requirements, so we came up with this campaign to engage with the audience. Our audience wants information but in a quirky and fun way and I feel Instagram Reels is one of the best platforms to create fun loving content.’
AcneStar is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial face wash with the goodness of aloe vera, salicylic acid, glycolic acid that fights with the biggest enemy of skin that is acne and pimples and gives beautiful clear skin, free from acne. AcneStar Soap and Gel are also designed especially to fight against acne, pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. Its effective formula thatattacks the acne-causing bacteria to give you a healthy, radiant and acne-free skin. AcneStar is easily available at a pharmacy near you at an affordable price.
Vanity Wagon, India’s first and largest clean beauty marketplace, exhibited for the first time ever at The India Story in Kolkata this month. The event was held from December 18th to December 20th at Swabhumi, Kolkata. The India Story is a recurring exhibit that is truly one of a kind. It is one of the most popular cultural events in the region and brings together incredible designers, artists and brands together under one roof.
Spanning over innumerable categories such as art installations, food, lifestyle, fashion and more, the exhibition has something for everyone. Vanity Wagon brought their products and expertise to the site with the main goal of spreading awareness about clean beauty. They highlight how they are a differentiator in the beauty market and sell niche and conscious products that are toxin-free, sustainable and good for the environment. The team interacted actively with the customers, provided free consultations and catered to any other relevant needs and queries.
On participating in The India Story exhibition, Ms. Naina Ruhail, Co-Founder, Vanity Wagon, said, “We were honored to be a part of something that truly celebrates work from all spheres. We saw an overwhelming response despite it being our first time. We were warmly welcomed by The India Story and the community and got the freedom to spread our message. From day one, there was an exponential pick up in sales, with makeup and skincare being the top selling categories. It was such a great experience and we hope to be part of more such endeavors.”
Vanity Wagon has a wide variety of domestic and international brands that are listed on their platform, from skincare and haircare to beauty products and beauty tools. At The India Story event, they showcased brands such as The Tribe Concepts, Love Indus, Pulp, Pure by Priyanka, Suganda and ASA to name a few. Their vast collection is available for purchase on their e-commerce platform –
Speaking Herbs, a premium brand focussed on empowering people with pure botanical ingredients, has launched the cleanest tea tree oil ever made, steam distilled and bottled without any chemical additives. One of the best therapeutic essential oils in the world, it is a must for your personal care kit.
Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a small tree indigenous to Australia’s Queensland and New South Wales. For generations, Aborigines have used tea tree oil as a traditional remedy. Tea tree leaves are crushed to extract the oil, which is then inhaled to cure coughs and colds or applied directly to the skin to promote healing. Tea tree oil’s antibacterial and antifungal characteristics make it a popular natural medicine for treating bacterial and fungal skin conditions, avoiding infection, and aiding recovery.
Tanaya Sarma, founder of Speaking Herbs, said of the launch, “Tea tree oil is an antimicrobial and rejuvenating oil for the skin, hair, and nails. It may also be used as an aftershave, to prevent pimples and acne, and to support a healthy immune system. let’s Do More with the purest Tea tree oil ever made.”
Skin and hair care benefits
It’s an all-natural treatment for bacterial and fungal skin infections. It helps to prevent acne and outbreaks. It also helps with inflammatory skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. Because of its potent antibacterial qualities, it is a particularly effective natural therapy for scabies. It prevents irritation of the scalp and reduces dandruff in the hair.
Belly Button Therapy
The belly button has the potential to be a powerful source of energy for the body. There are several nerves in the area surrounding the naval that link to various regions of the body. It’s a convenient location for communicating with the rest of the body. Oiling the belly button with various carrier oils and essential oils has long been a popular technique. It is referred to as the “Pechoti technique” in Ayurvedic medicine. It is thought that absorbing essential oils and scents through the belly button might help to repair, mend, and regulate nervous system connections. With tea tree oil’s powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory characteristics, it’s the ideal belly button oil for any form of skin irritation or infection. Make sure to dilute it with a carrier oil before applying it on your belly button.
“Tea tree oil had to be on the launch list and it only makes us a step closer to fulfilling our vision of creating the world’s largest inventory of pure & potent botanical ingredients. It’s traditionally and clinically proven bio-activity across skin, hair, body and wellness verticals can only be matched by a handful of other botanicals. It’s the best natural ingredient that can easily replace chemical-based skin and nail treatments, as well as personal care products and disinfectants. Having the purest form of it in your collection is nothing but pure empowerment., “added Amis Ahmed, founder & chief visionary at Speaking Herbs.
Extracting purest botanicals with passion from the world’s most bio-active areas and by using traditional and sustainable farming methods, Speaking Herbs is the only brand working to empower people with pure, super effective and safe botanical ingredients. They envision replacing every conventional consumer product in the personal care, beauty, wellness and home care category with regimens consisting of nothing but pure botanicals. They are on a mission to bring humanity out of the chemical apocalypse that it is currently facing.
The new range has a very chic collection of nose pins specially designed for new-age women
Keeping in mind the lifestyle and fashion needs of women in the contemporary world, Dishis Designer Jewellery comes up with a very beautiful range of nose wear for women.
Talking about the collection, Dishi Somani, Director of Dishis Designer Jewellery, said, “This collection is specially crafted to bring out the contemporary beauty of precious stones and designs. You can flaunt these accessories at any party gathering, whether you are going for a cocktail or a wedding. The collection goes hand to hand for all occasions.”
Dishis designer jewelry is an exclusive online designer store started by Dishi Somani herself.
Started with a passion to ornate you up, the brand conceptualizes, designs, and manufactures each piece of jewellery to blend with the latest global styles and trends and brings you one of the chicest and alluring jewellery collections to make you look simply gorgeous.
Beyond the gold and diamond, we at Dishis designer online store would like to tell you how our designer-Dishi creates these magical pieces for today’s dynamic woman. Each piece of embellishment created by Dishi has a story of its own. Her inspiration comes from nature and its wealth of innate beauty exploring, which she can bring an elegance and timeless appeal to each of our exquisite creations.
