Highlights:

The auction, beginning at 11 am Eastern time, will consist of many "old new-stock" antiques, decorative art, fine art and jewelry, consigned by local northeast Ohio dealers.

Beachwood, Ohio, USA, May 16, 2020 -- Neue Auctions has scheduled a Pandemic Relief Auction for Saturday, May 30th, at 11 am Eastern time, in an effort to support local antiques and fine arts dealers in and around the Cleveland area affected by the Corona virus. The online auction will consist of many "old new-stock" antiques, decorative art, fine art and jewelry, all consigned by local northeast Ohio dealers.

“Many shops have had to close and many shows have been cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Cynthia Maciejewski of Neue Auctions. “We have a reduced seller rate for these dealers, so bidders can rest assured that any participation in this sale will directly impact these dealers who will realize a greater portion of proceeds from each lot purchased.”

In addition, one of Neue’s bidding platforms – Liveauctioneers.com – will donate 80 percent of proceeds from all first-time online purchases to the Meals on Wheels COVID Response Fund and the World Health Organization COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. “Please help support our local economy and your favorite dealers by participating in this auction,” Maciejewski said.

With a pre-sale estimate of $4,000-$6,000, a dazzling Tiffany 14kt white gold and diamond ring is a strong candidate for top lot of the auction. The 1.2-carat diamond is beautifully set in 14kt yellow gold expandable shank. Also, a Potter and Mellen necklace, boasting 57 sterling silver 8mm hammered balls on an 18 ½ inch strand, marked “925 Dobbs” on the clasp, should bring $250-$350. The necklace, with Potter and Mellen folder, is polished and in very nice condition.

The fine art category is plentiful and will feature an oil on canvas painting of Two Pigeons on a Ledge, signed and dated lower right (“1879”) by Italian artist Marz Sofra and nicely housed in a heavy gilt frame, 23 inches by 29 inches (est. $1,500-$2,500); and an oil on canvas by Enrico Del Bono (Italian, 1915-2006), titled Still Life of Flowers in Vase with Surreal Landscape, artist signed and contained in a 28 inch by 23 ½ inch Dutch-style ebonized frame (est. $600-$900).

Paintings by American artists will include an oil on canvas by Algesa O’Sickey (1917-2006), titled Concert #1, signed lower right and matted inside a 17 inch by 23 inch frame (est. $600-$1,000); and a graphite and pastel on paper work by the noted Cleveland School artist William Sommer (1867-1949), titled Stone Masons, artist signed, matted and framed (est. $400-$800).

As for sculptures, a hand-blown glass male torso signed by Dino Rosin (Italian, b. 1948), 15 inches tall (20 inches including the base), in very good condition, should fetch $1,000-$1,500; while another male nude torso – a carved marble example after the antique original and standing 16 ¼ inches including stand and base, with no damage or repair – is expected to hit $150-$250.

Lamps and lighting will feature a Quezel four-light hanging fixture having a circular ceiling plate and four bronze tone shaped pendant links holding Quezel signed shades, with matching sconces (est. $2,000-$4,000); and a French Empire figural bronze two-light chamberstick, cast as an oval shaped oil lamp issuing two scrolled arms, on a stepped green marble base (est. $500-$1,000).

A terracotta figure of Moses, crafted in 1956 by F.Z. Gorse (1897-1986), 17 ½ inches tall and signed, dated and inscribed at the base, carries a pre-sale estimate of $500-$1,000. Also, a Fabienne Jouvin of Paris cloisonné jar, cylindrical form with conforming cover and decorated with geometric color blocks, 7 ¾ inches tall and signed to the base, should finish at $150-$300.

A pair of fine and rare Italian silk and paper artworks depicting the Finding of Moses and Moses and the Column of Fire, embroidery with gold and silver metallic thread, colored foil and hand-colored engravings, both framed, should reach $1,500-$2,500; while a pair of German carved and gilded wood boiserie panels, each one a different size (overall 55 inches by 17 inches by 16 ½ inches), each carved with florettes in a lattice work pattern, is estimated to fetch $200-$400.

Rounding out just some of the auction’s anticipated highlights, a 1909-D $5 Indian Head U.S. gold coin, in circulated condition and not professionally graded, has an estimate of $400-$800; and a Turkish Bokhara carpet showing intricate geometric borders in red and blue, the red field with gul designs, wool on wool weft, 4 feet 9 inches by 2 feet 5 inches, should make $200-$400.

Internet bidding will be provided by Liveauctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and BidSquare.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted. Virtual gallery previews will be held via the Neue Auctions website, at www.neueauctions.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

To learn more about Neue Auctions and the Saturday, May 30th online-only Pandemic Relief Auction at 11 am Eastern time, please visit www.neueauctions.com. Updates are posted often.

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, entire estates and collections, Neue Auctions gladly assists clients in the complicated process of settling estates and general downsizing, working work with private individuals, trusts, estates, 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 always accepting consignments for future sales. To inquire about consigning, call the gallery at 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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Plymouth, MA, May 16, 2020 -- Experts and listeners agree, we are in the Golden Age of Podcasting. More than half of American homes tune into a podcast regularly. Why not YOURS?

Given this high audible trend, PR Works, based in America’s hometown of Plymouth, Massachusetts, has launched a podcast service. The service ranges from establishing a Podcast strategy to recording and editing the show to promoting it.

“Podcasting allows you to control the message, control the medium and tap into new clients, strategic partners and referral sources,” notes PR Works Founder Steven V. Dubin, a Plymouth, Massachusetts resident.

He added, “Podcasting is another story-telling channel and the one-to-one audience it creates is powerful. Where most get stalled is in having a clear niche topic and managing all the details of technology, arranging guests, editing the raw footage, uploading each segment to YouTube and the many podcast portals and then promoting the podcast to expand the audience. We help boil that down and get it done.”

Here are some of the considerations to podcasting.

First, the “Why”?
Are you doing this to position yourself as “the” expert? Book prospects as guests and build those relationships? Generate solid content for social media? Enhance SEO? Provide useful information to your core audience?

Your answer to ALL of the above should YES!

Second, the theme?
What is your unique programming theme? Do you expand upon family business, start-up business, mid-market business? Are you focusing on a niche? Young families? Senior living? Middle-age madness? Choose a theme and build upon it.

Third, the Title?
The title of your podcast should give a hint about the content and entice us in. No surprise about what “Planet Money” is about. “Football Weekly” tells it all. You could get clever, but you don’t want to be obscure and leave us guessing.

Fourth, Scheduling?
Most new podcasters can’t keep up a pace of more than once a month. That being said, it is worthwhile to record the first three segments all at once. In our binge watching/listening world, give your audience a good dose of what you do.

It is best to develop a schedule and editorial outline of segments for each business quarter.

Fifth, Guests?
Let’s face it, unless you are stand-up comedian or experienced performer, you probably can enhance broadcasts with a guest or two. Guests add insight, variety and color.

The challenge is to book them, prepare them, obtain background materials, etc. That is a critical part of the process.

Six, the Technology?
How will you record? How will you upload to key podcast portals (Spotify, Itunes, etc.).How will you promote each episode? PR Works has reviewed a wide range of platforms and came up with an inexpensive and thorough solution that includes developing a vlodcast (video of the podcast) and the audio podcast at the same time. Thus, you are bolstering a YouTube channel and reaching out via key podcast portals.

Seventh, the Promotion?
Now you’ve gone to all the trouble of creating a podcast, how do you get it out there?

Social media posts, e-newsletter, news release and blog posts help move it along. These messages should ALSO be prepared and customized for your guests to share with their audiences.

Ready to go “live”? 5-4-3-2-1. For additional information about podcasting, contact PR Works at www.PRWorkZone.com, (781) 582-1061, 18 Main Street Extension, Suite 409, Plymouth, MA.

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Franklin Lakes, NJ, May 16, 2020 -- Healthcare workers could always use masks. The Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce is raising money to purchase N95 and KN95 masks for local healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Raising money for the masks is part of the chamber’s initiative to help people in the community - especially healthcare workers during this time of need.

“Masks are very hard to get, and we are working with suppliers to get us the most masks at the lowest price that meet health standards guidelines,” said Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce President John C. Morley.

Visit the Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce website at https://franklinlakeschamber.org/covid-19-fundraiser-to-provide-masks-and-other-ppe-to-local-hospitals and fill out the form to make a donation.

Donations are tax-free since the Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.

About the Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce:
The Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce is an organization that strives to bring the businesses and citizens in Franklin Lakes together. The chamber’s mission is to inspire members of our organization to promote, facilitate and cultivate continuous economic growth in our community. The chamber is a resource to introduce businesses with our business and consumers for a mutually beneficial business relationship.

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