Prominent Orange County NY Estates to Cross the Block at EstateOfMinds 2 Session Auction May 15

A pre-Revolutionary War map of New York City by John Montresor (British, 1736-1799), a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card graded 3.5, and a 16.75-carat diamond tennis bracelet are just a few of the expected top lots in a two-session estate auction scheduled for Saturday, May 15th by EstateOfMind starting promptly at 11 am Eastern time.

Session 1, at 11 am, will feature property from longtime gun collectors and dealers. Included will be assorted rifles, large lots of gun parts (including 03-A3 stocks, some with cartouche) and large lots of contemporary and vintage ammunition. Rifles will feature a U.S. M 1917 30-06 cal. rifle, serial #05965; a Venezuela mfd. 7 x 57 cal. Mauser carbine; a DSM 34 Nazi .22 cal. training rifle B 1972, serial #73151; and a Yugo M48 8mm Mauser rifle with bayonet, Bez Oznake.

Session 2, immediately following, will contain estate items, to include important jewelry from a New York City financier; items from the 18th century Sanford Homestead in Warwick, N.Y; a large hoard of sports memorabilia from a home in Monticello, N.Y.; a collection of rare American large denomination gold coins (including Carson City); ancient Roman and Greek silver coins; furniture from period to mid-century modern; and folk art, paintings and prints.

The Montresor map of New York City, titled A Plan of the City of New York & Its Environs, was published in 1775 by A. Dury in London, England, even though the actual survey was performed ten years earlier, in 1765. It was printed in anticipation of New York becoming a battleground prior to the start of the Revolutionary War and measures 26 inches by 21 inches (less the frame).

The Bowman Mickey Mantle card #253 is considered the first and only real Mantle rookie card, since his rookie season was in 1951, when the card was issued. The more famous Topps Card Company Mantle rookie is from 1952, Mantle’s sophomore season. Other sports items include a 1950s-era baseball signed by 18 members of the Brooklyn Dodgers (Robinson, Campanella, Hodges, Snider and others); and a Topps 1969/1970 Lew Alcindor basketball rookie card #25.

In addition to the exceptional Deco 18kt white gold and diamond tennis bracelet weighing 16.75 carats and made around 1990, the fine estate jewelry category will also feature large lots of estate Jay King silver and turquoise pieces from the 20th century; an exquisite pair of Deco 18kt yellow gold/onyx and cabochon emerald earrings signed Hallmark 750, circa 1950-1960; a fine Tiffany 18kt yellow gold, diamond and coral crab sweater pin, circa 1980, weighing 15.1 grams.

Watches will be plentiful and will include the following:

- A Patek Philippe 18kt yellow gold Calatrava wristwatch with original signed lizard skin band and clasp and boasting an ultra-thin design.

- A Rolex 18kt yellow gold and diamond dial and bezel Oyster Perpetual Datejust chronometer, circa 1980, with original box, papers, wallet and credit card sleeve.

- A rare circa 1916 Illinois 23J Bunn special pocket watch with fancy dial.

- A fine and rare Breitling 18kt and stainless-steel chronograph wristwatch, model #d11352, serial #458753, with the original Tourneau retail box.

- A Cartier 18kt yellow gold Panthere men’s wristwatch, circa 1970.

- Several Omega Seamasters, one 18kt gold, one 14kt gold and one s/s contemporary professional model, highly desired by collectors.

Artwork will include a large oil on canvas signed by the Lithuanian-born American artist Aaron Harry Gorson (New England/N.Y., 1872-1933), titled Hudson River Yacht Basinat Twilight; an oil on canvas signed by Hal Robinson (British/American, 1867-1933), titled The Brook-Winter; and an oil on panel advertising Lucas Ship Paints showing the battleship USS New Jersey (1907).

Bronze sculptures will feature a 1981 contemporary museum release by Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909), the renowned Western artist, titled Rattlesnake, 18 inches tall; and a circa 1890 depiction of the Greek figure Hippolyte signed by Moreau (U.S./France, 1832-1927), 22 inches tall, deaccessioned from the Paramount Theatre in Middletown, New York in 1977.

The furniture category will include a George Nelson for Herman Miller leather loveseat, circa 1940-1950, 55 inches long by 32 inches deep; and a Hudson Valley shoe foot elm folding tavern table from either the 17th or 18th century, measuring 27 ½ inches tall and 31 inches in diameter.

Other noteworthy items up for bid include a 2009 Cadillac four-door sedan with 48,715 miles; a huge gilt copper eagle weathervane, circa 19th/20th century, 60 inches wide by 36 inches long; a paper currency half-dollar engraved by Benjamin Franklin and signed Thomas Morris with a chain link back (Hall & Sellers, Philadelphia, 1776); a circa 1912 Lionel 408E standard gauge electric train set boasting the original paint; and a fine Shaker painted three-finger sewing box.

Live, in-gallery bidding will be available, but seating is limited and all CDC, state and local regulations with regard to the COVID virus will be strictly enforced. Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted. Bidders can view lot photos and get more information at EstateOfMind.biz and at AuctionZip.com (ID # 11093).

Live, in-gallery previews will be held on Friday, May 14th, from 11 am-5 pm Eastern time, and Saturday, May 15th, the date of auction, from 8 am-10 pm, or by appointment. To schedule an appointment, you may call EstateOfMind at 845-386-4403. Masks are required at the previews. The EstateOfMind gallery is located at 195 Derby Road in Middletown, N.Y. (zip code: 10940).

To learn more about EstateOfMind and the big two-session auction scheduled for Saturday, May 15th, please visit www.EstateOfMind.biz.

Award Winning Filmmaker Tonja Ayers Returns with New Book Low Down

Award-Winning Filmmaker Tonja Ayers is making her return to the literary scene by releasing her ninth book, Low Down. The upcoming book features two men, Grant Ashford and Jalen Ross, who live very affluent yet different lifestyles but are on the verge of meeting head-on due to their decision-making and shared relationships. While one man is running for the highest office held in a major city, the other is a party promoter, hanging on by a thread and who unknowingly sacrificed everything to feed his personal desires.

“Low Down is a book loosely inspired by true-life events,” Ayers stated. “Many women are dating and even married to men who unbeknownst to them, are living double lives by participating in down low lifestyles.”

Since the release of her first book, “Stay in Your Place,” Ayers has continued to push the envelope in both film and literature. Low Down will be released June 12th, 2021 at the Hustle & Grind Literary Convention in Detroit, MI. Ayers has been selected as a featured author along with several other notable authors in urban literature like New York Times Best Seller Wahida Clark, Teri Woods, and Shannon Holmes.

“Low Down is different from my previous books because it’s more of a crime story versus a relationship story,” said Ayers.

Like many creatives, Ayers was affected by COVID-19 and had to make certain adjustments for promoting the new book. “COVID-19 has caused me to shift to conducting more business online, but the initial shutdown provided some extra time for me to complete Low Down,” said Ayers.

For more than 20 years, Tonja Ayers has helped others get on their feet—literally and figuratively. Affectionately known as “The Shoe Lady” worldwide, Tonja Ayers has made monumental strides in business, books, and the big screen. A proven industry leader who is widely respected amongst both colleagues and consumers alike, Tonja’s entrepreneurial insight, entertainment acumen, and literary genius are second to none. Featured in several prominent publications across the country, this author, playwright, retail guru, and filmmaker is not only intentional about creating the life of her dreams—but she’s most passionate about helping others do the same.

From selling stilettos to receiving standing ovations in sold-out theatres, Tonja is destined for greatness. She has authored eight books and will release her ninth book project, Low Down, in the summer of 2021. Based on the stories of infidelity her clients shared while trying on shoes, she authored the bestselling book, Stay in Your Place. Even though she wrote the book as a joke, when she mistakenly ordered 500 copies, little did she know that she’d sell out in just a week. Taking the message from the page to the stage, Tonja hosted her debut stage production, Stay in Your Place, before two sold-out audiences. The success of the stage play inspired her to film the movie version of Stay in Your Place, which sold out three movie theaters at its premiere. By February of 2020, Tonja released her second feature film, Chocolate Kiss, which premiered before five sold-out theaters. Her short film, TEN has been nominated and selected for various film festivals.

Tonja was honored with the Spirit of Detroit award in 2019 and was recently nominated for the 2021 Detroit Choice Awards.

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Black Owed Business Hloyal Management And Pr is Director David Nguyen and Oxpictures Hidden Gem

Hloyal Management And Pr Corporations president William B Harris Jr and Oxpictures have raised the bar and provided jobs in the music video industry and being the number one pick for music video film production.

Houston, Texas, April 19, 2021 -- Director David Nguyen and the rest of Oxpictures a long-standing filming company that has catered to some of the industry's top celebrity music artists and the first pick for that next-level music video. William Harris came across originally when one of his. Clients who were cast in an Oxpictures production. Routinely walking on set to make sure his client was settled in onset when William overheard that a few more models and props needed history, a friendship was in the made. And with some quick execution, calls William Harris delivered on would he would come to find for Platinum artist T-Wayne music video.

From then all David Nguyen would be calling upon William Harris for 7- years going strong and helping produce some of the companies top music videos. Travis Scotts "Way Back" video would be one of most rememberable where the night before this 3-day production William Harris was already on the move having to secure the slabs cars that wear highlighting feature, plus the talents that were also cast by J Mulan Agency, few last-minute major cameo appearances Hloyal Management And Pr delivered. David Nguyen called on William Harris for a Bali music video working with Oxpictures Producer Ray Khan. Also, Oxpictures has produced several major oversees artist Flavour, Wiz Kid, Olamidea, Shatta Wale, Tamba Hali music videos were featured on BET west Africa, MTV headed directed by UK director Sesan and Producer David Nguyen, and William Harris was the Production Manager, Casting Director who used his position to bring a lot of new faces and jobs to seasoned models, actors and even a homeless Houston citizen who got more than a handout. As of late Oxpictures recently filmed a new music video for artist OMB Bloodbath and a fashion documentary for Houston Designer Danny Nguyen. With more on the horizon from the Oxpictures team and William Harris expanding more into the filming industry you never know who you see them on set with next.

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Introducing Matteo Delbò, one of the best Italian filmakers makers who won the David di Donatello award

Places, faces, people, technological tools that act as an intermediary between a reality and one's gaze, one's ideas, one's thoughts. In this microcosm moves the Milanese photographer and film-maker Matteo Delbò from Milan, who has traveled the world equipped with technological means and intellectual honesty.

The principle of reality is the basis of his work which consists in photographing and shooting particular or ordinary situations that if you look from a certain point of view become extraordinary. After graduating from the National School of Cinema, Matteo won the David di Donatello Award for best short film.

He broadcast live for the site of the first Italian newspaper "Il Corriere della Sera" and for MTV NEWS following natural emergencies, demonstrations and riots during the "Arab springs". For the H24 agency he filmed 20 feature film reportages, winning some of the most prestigious Italian awards: "Naples, life, death and miracles" Flaiano Award for the best Italian reportage in 2007, "State of fear" Ilaria Alpi Award for the best long Italian documentary in 2007, Flaiano Award “Catia's choice” for the best Italian reportage 2015.

For Al Jazeera English he shot documentaries for the Witness end Compass program and worked for Sky news from Mosul, Iraq. He currently works for the RAI "Report" program. The passion for visual culture combined with dedication and innate talent also made it possible for Matteo to win the World press photo 2019 in the digital store category for the short film "Ghadeer" where you can breathe dust and suffocating heat.

There was talk of fidelity to the principle of reality, before which everyone knelt down: skeptics, atheists, rationalists, Christians, but one wonders above all looking at Matthew's works: it is not that we suffer from too much reality, thinking that reality is, simply, what the optical illusion trains us to, and this reality enters through the window, suffocating us like the heat of Mosul? This defect in the gaze censors us of the obvious, at the time when the art of watching and filming can also be a mockery of truth.

Matteo Delbò's activity, built above all on relationship and sharing, leads us to deep reflections, first of all that relating to the adoption of the criterion of experience as the only source of human evidence, to put it in Fondane, on the value that today attributes to metaphysics and to the importance of skinning the foundations of civil life.

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Samuel Ben Opens Door to A New World of Content Creation Through His Incredible Creative Skills

Los Angeles, CA, April 05, 2021 -- Content creation has seen a surge of talents in recent years due to vast digitization. With the help of compact and mobile devices, many people are able to bring out their creative talent in front of the world. Samuel Ben is a rising actor and content creator, who has made a sensational entrance into the digital content creation industry. After successfully completing his film-making and acting classes, the brilliant artist has become quite a success with his popular comedic videos.

Samuel Ben has been participating in different acting scopes since he was only 16. Since then he has also been making short films on the internet. He has earned more than $5000 in revenue with his creative works. His professional videography and world-class acting have gained him huge popularity all over the world. Through relentless hard work and dedication, he has been able to improve his camera and acting skills in just a matter of time. After facing so many obstacles in the industry, the determined artist used them to fuel his passion and flourish in the future.

The 19-year-old actor, videographer, and content creator have established a successful business where he offers different types of photoshoots, video shoots at an affordable price. His high-quality photography and videography have earned him a great reputation in the field. He started his business in 2018 and has come a long way in establishing a prominent online presence in just 3 years. Starting from about 1340 viewership, he has gained audience engagement from more than 24,000 people with his consistent good work.

Samuel Ben is a young and talented content creator and actor, who has been making drastic changes in the creative industry. Known for his gritty and natural acting skills, he is always getting invited to act in other’s films or shoot a video for them. He plans to make more films and short skits and publish them through his social media. He hopes to infiltrate the mainstream film industry with his boundless artistry. For collaboration, people can reach him through his Instagram.