The auction will be held online and in Cottone’s gallery at 120 Court St. in Geneseo, N.Y. The Reeds enjoyed traveling the world and acquiring wonderful antiques from galleries and dealers.

Geneseo, NY, USA, March 11, 2020 -- Cottone Auctions’ Spring Fine Art & Antiques auction on Saturday, March 28th in Geneseo will feature fine selections from Dr. Ronald and Krista Reed of Rochester, New York. The couple was awarded Rochester Landmark Society's Historic Home Award in 2019 for their commitment to the restoration and preservation of their lovely, historic East Avenue home.

The Reeds enjoyed traveling the world and acquiring wonderful antiques from galleries and dealers, both domestic and abroad. The sale also features 20th century design from the estate of Inger-Marie Tanier and George Tanier. George Tanier was an outstanding figure in the post-war Danish furniture export trade. Fittingly, he was knighted by His Majesty, King Frederik IX.

The auction will include more than 300 lots of fine art, Tiffany Studios lamps, 20th Century art and design, decorative arts, furniture, Oriental rugs, Asian objects, swords, weaponry and more.

The sale will be held online and in Cottone’s gallery at 120 Court Street in Geneseo, starting at 12 noon Eastern time. For those unable to attend the auction in person, online bidding will be facilitated by the Cottone website, www.live.cottoneauctions.com, LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Contact the gallery at (585) 243-1000 for phone and absentee bidding info.

Modern design will be led by an early Finn Juhl “Chieftan” teak and leather armchair, made by Niels Vodder (est. $15,000-$25,000). Other 20th century items include a Madura Pablo Picasso pitcher, titled Woman’s Face (est. $7,000-$10,000), and works by Sam Francis, Hans Wegner, Tommi Parzinger, J.L. Møller, Paul Evans, Alexander Girard and Charles and Ray Eames.

The many outstanding Tiffany Studios (N.Y.) lamps from various collections include a fine and rare “Rose” table lamp with a 24-inch shade on a bronze adjustable library base (est. $75,000-$125,000); a fresh to market “Dragonfly” table lamp with 20-inch shade (est. $40,000-$60,000); four rare “Dolphin” sconces (est. $20,000-$30,000); and an all-original 18-light “Lily” lamp with favrile shades (est. $30,000-$50,000). Lamps by the noted maker Handel will also be offered.

Furniture from the Reeds’ collection will include a fine and rare English writing desk and sewing table, commissioned for Queen Victoria as a princess, originally in Buckingham Palace, London and purchased from M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans (est. $10,000-$15,000). The piece was featured in Art & Antiques, Top 100 Treasures. Also being offered is a beautiful Biedermeier Trumpet form table and four side chairs (est. $5,000-$8,000 and $1,000-$1,500, respectively).

Also from the Reeds’ collection is a Louis XVI Style side table by the important cabinetmaker Paul Sormani (1817-1877), acquired from a dealer in Paris (est. $3,000-$5,000). Additionally, an extensive set of ten 18th century French Louis XV walnut dining chairs with silk upholstery (est. $6,000-$8,000), among other fine furnishings from their superb collection, will be sold.

Art Deco period pieces from the Reed collection include a René Lalique (1860-1945) "Noisetier" glass chandelier, purchased from Valerio Antiques (est. $8,000-$12,000), as well as other Art Deco lighting by Muller Frères (Co.), Jean Perzel and Marius-Ernest Sabino. Furnishings include a rosewood, marble and bronze sideboard, purchased from Iliad Anik (est. $5,000-$8,000), an Art Deco and swede suite, and pieces by Jules Leleu and those attributed to Eugene Printz.

The decorative art and sculpture category will include a Harriet Whitney Frishmuth bronze titled Rhapsody (est. $8,000-$12,000); a 19th century marble sculpture of a veiled lady by Italian artist Gaetano Russo (est. $5,000-$8,000); a Sèvres Louis Philippe "Chateau de Fontainebleau" tea set, circa 1838-1840 (est. $8,000-$12,000), and other fine items by Sèvres and Meissen porcelain.

Asian arts will feature a fine pair of large Japanese bronze mixed metal vases purchased from Flying Crane Antiques (est. $7,000-$10,000); a fine and rare reticulated Satsuma vase with insert (est. $7,000-$10,000); and a Mughal rock, crystal, gold, gemstone covered jar and Mughal jade tray with enamel and gold flowers (est. $6,000-$8,000 and $5,000-$7,000, respectively).

Jewelry highlights will include a gilt copper and agate box (est. $20,000-$30,000), attributed to James Cox (1723-1800); a fine late 18th or early 19th century ladies’ gold, enamel and pearl Swiss pocket watch, made for the Chinese Market with verge escapement (est. $4,000-$6,000); and a few examples of Fabergé hardstone articles, each carrying estimates of $3,000-$5,000.

Americana will features a remarkable pair of Cherokee moccasins in an outstanding state of preservation and fresh to the market (est. $15,000-$25,000); a fine Germantown eye dazzler weaving (est. $7,000-$10,000); and a portrait of young lady, attributed to John Blunt (est. $3,000-$5,000), from the estate of Dr Edward C. and Ruth P. Atwater of Rochester, N.Y.

Paintings will include an exceptional Carl Peters (1897-1980) oil on canvas, titled Elm Street, Rochester, NY, 40 inches by 32 inches, from the collection of Grant Paulsen and the late Jeffrey Their of Buffalo, N.Y. (est. $15,000-$25,000); and Aldro Thompson Hibbard’s (1886-1972), oil on canvas, Late Afternoon, Bondville, Vermont, 28 inches by 36 inches (est. $10,000-$15,000).

Oil on canvas works by Emile Gruppe (1896-1978), will include Rockport Street, 24 inches by 36 inches (est. $5,000-$8,000). Also sold will be George Gunther Hartick’s (1817-1899), oil on canvas, Ice Skating Near East Rock, New Haven, Connecticut, 32 inches by 47 inches (est. $5,000-$8,000); and a Cornelius Krieghoff (1812-1872) oil on canvas, 9 ½ inches by 12 inches (est. $10,000-$15,000).

Ancient art and antiquities will include a 2nd Century marble sculpture of young boy, which was deaccessioned from the Society of the Cincinnati in Washington, D.C. (est. $3,000-$5,000); and an Egyptian sarcophagus (est. $6,000-$8,000) from the estate of Phodis Walker of Beverly Hills.

For more information about Cottone Auctions’ Saturday, March 28th auction, please visit www.cottoneauctions.com; or call (585) 243-1000.

About Cottone Auctions:
Cottone Auctions is a competitive art and antique auction house located in Geneseo, in upstate New York. With average sales between $1 million and $2.5 million, Cottone has been referred to as “Christie’s in cow country” and proves that we truly do live in a “flat world.” Clientele from around the globe enjoy easy access to Cottone’s auctions with live Internet and unlimited phone bidding. Visit www.cottoneauctions.com.

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Cottone Auctions
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The sale will be held in the Bruneau & Co. gallery, located at 63 Fourth Ave. in Cranston, R.I. Part 1 will be a live pre-sale, with no online bidding; all 800+ lots will be sold without reserve.

Cranston, RI, USA, March 11, 2020 -- Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, in partnership with Coronado Trading of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho will present a two-part camera extravaganza sale on Saturday, March 28th, live in the Bruneau & Co. gallery at 63 Fourth Avenue in Cranston, and online (Part 2 only) via several bidding platforms. In all, more than 800 lots will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve.

Part 1, starting at 10 am Eastern time, is a pre-sale auction event, with more than 175 lots being offered to a live audience, with no Internet bidding. Phone and absentee bids will be accepted. Part 2, starting at 12 noon, will feature over 600 cataloged lots of 35mm and small format vintage cameras, to include rare and unusual cameras and lenses, generous boxed lots and a great selection of hard-to-find items.

All lots are from a single-owner collection out of Saratoga, Calif. It was brought to the attention of Bruneau & Co. by James Supp of Coronado Trading, who’s well-known to TV fans as a mustachioed appraiser on Antiques Roadshow. He’s also a contributor to the Bruneau podcast The Justuff League. He and a friend, Dr. Russell Young, helped catalog and organize the sale.

“It was such an exciting time getting to work on a vast collection such as this,” Mr. Supp said. “Collectors will be coming out of the woodwork to get their hands on some of these lots. It was also a great opportunity to work with Bruneau & Co. on a collaborative effort. Always fun working as a team.”

Dr. Young added, “After organizing this collection, you pretty much have the spectrum of 20th century photographic history in terms of cameras. Looking at these cameras was like walking into a major museum.”

Kevin Bruneau, the president of Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, expressed awe and gratitude that the collection made its way to him from across the country. “It’s going to be amazing to see all the collectors from around the world who pay attention to the auction,” he said. “There’s truly an eclectic mix of cameras with some models that I’m sure will bring a surprise across the block.”

Travis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. specialist and auctioneer, likened the sale to a prior one in a different category when he said, “Just like the antique telephones, this auction is going to be an unbelievable learning experience. I can’t wait to see what pops and drives collectors crazy. This is a big change of pace from toys, comics and fine art. It’s going to be an awesome experience.”

Fans of vintage Canon cameras will be treated to a Canon Model IV S 35mm SLR camera, circa 1952-1953, including neck strap, skylight filter and lens cap, plus one Serenar 50mm f/1.8 lens; and a Canon Model II B 35mm SLR camera, circa 1949-52, marked “Made in Occupied Japan”, with a fitted leather case and Canon Serenar 50mm f/3.5 lens. Both have estimates of $300-$500.

Lenses will feature a Kern Macro-Switar AR 50mm f/1.9 lens for Alpha mount, with lens hood, lens cap and original box (est. $800-$1,200); a Kodak Ektar 35mm f/3.3 lens for Ektra mount with no signs of wear and perfect glass (est. $400-$600); and a Voigtländer Nokton lens 50mm f/1.5, for Leica L39 LTM mount, an early legendary Leica lens (est. $400-$600).

Zeiss is a name that’s coveted among camera collectors and aficionados. Lots will include:

- A group of three Zeiss Ikon Contax III 543/24 35mm rangefinder cameras. Includes one fitted leather case and three lenses: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/2, and Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/2 with lens hood (est. $300-$600).
- A group of three Zeiss Ikon Contax II 544/24 35mm rangefinder cameras. Includes one fitted leather case and two lenses: Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f/2.8 and Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/2 (est. $300-$600).
- A Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 532/16 folding rangefinder camera, for 120 film, circa 1951. Includes a fitted leather case and a Zeiss-Opton Tessar lens 80mm f/2.8 (est. $100-$200).

Doors will open on auction day right at 8 am Eastern time. Online bidding will be facilitated by bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com, LiveAuctioneers.com, Bidsquare.com and Invaluable.com, or by downloading the mobile app “Bruneau & Co.” on iTunes or GooglePlay. Previews will be held on Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th, from 9 am-5 pm. All times quoted are Eastern.

To learn more about Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and the Saturday, March 28th 35mm & Small Format Vintage Camera Auction, visit www.bruneauandco.com. Later this spring, Bruneau & Co. will present an auction of medium and large format vintage cameras. Watch the website for details. To reach the company via email, use This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or, call 401-533-9980.

About Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers:
Established in 2015 by owner Kevin Bruneau, Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers is an energetic and young auction house built on the backbone of over fifty years of combined experience in the antiques and auction world. Kevin, a staple on the professional New England antique circuit since 1992, began his career managing and owning two antique stores until 2002. Please visit www.bruneauandco.com.

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Newark, NJ, March 11, 2020 -- As the newly launched bag waste reduction law rolls out in New York, National Retail Solutions (NRS), the leader in POS systems for independent convenience stores and New York bodegas, wants to make sure that the store owners are prepared. Therefore, NRS has begun giving out free reusable bags to businesses in the New York area. This is being done to help the bodegas affiliated with NRS to familiarize themselves with the new law that banned the use of plastic carryout bags being distributed. It will take some time for retailers - and their customers - to get used to the new guidelines, and the NRS team wants to be sure that all affiliated stores are complying with the new law. With our NRS POS system, store owners are able to organize and grow their business while maintaining compliance with these intricate state and local laws.

The NRS POS is uniquely tailored with robust hardware and powerful software for independent convenience, grocery, liquor and tobacco stores. The system offers many amazing features that any store owner can use to bring in more sales and customers. This includes the seamless integration with Boss Revolution and the BR Club, which allows you to sell Boss Revolution products, as well as create your own loyalty program and reward loyal customers. Along with that, the NRS POS also offers premium features, which depending on the business you run, some of these premium features can be very beneficial. And, with NRS Pay being able to seamlessly integrate to the NRS POS system, store owners can have a cheap and reliable credit card processor together with their POS system.

Within its sustained commitment to help its customers survive and thrive, National Retail Solutions keeps its POS technology up to date and strives to help merchants keep up with ever-changing regulations. This includes the New York State Bag Reduction Waste Law. In addition to giving out reusable bags, National Retail Solutions is also helping store owners ‘go green’, by providing the technology that makes it easy. The POS system is calibrated for store owners to be easily able to charge and track the 5¢ bag fee, if they choose to charge for the use of paper bags. NRS will also be offering the reusable bags as a selling option for store owners to then sell themselves to customers. With these two options, store owners in New York can adapt themselves more easily into the newly lawed state.

The competitive business world can be difficult to overcome as a small business when in the same landscape as big store chains and online retailers. With limited budgets compared to the big-box stores, small and mid-sized independent retailers can benefit greatly from a high-tech point of sale system that facilitates their growth. The NRS POS with its intuitive interface, is an effective, affordable solution for this niche.

Media Contact:
Elie Y. Katz
Founder & CEO / National Retail Solutions (NRS)
201-715-5179

Montreal - While the “Tinder” app recently made headlines for its Coronavirus prevention message to its users, another, more discreet company had already created through Wordpress, an original global support movement by spreading a message of hope through the collaboration of its thousands of users.

In early March, a Canadian company, "PAGUP", specializing in the design of Wordpress (CMS) Plugins (programs to execute specific functionalities on a website), deployed a small feature through one of them, "Better-Robots.txt", allowing its users to display a message of support in their respective robots.txt (monsiteweb.com/robots.txt) for all people directly affected by this virus.

Upon approval of its users, the plugin in question, whose main function is to create a robots.txt (a file essentially containing instructions intended for search engines - Google, Bing, Yahoo,… - and crawlers), adding, with no consequences whatsoever for the targeted website, a message consisting of both a warning (geek humor) against the Virus “TO CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19, DO NOT CRAWL & INDEX HUMANITY” (compared here to a traditional robot / crawler)  but also health advice for everyone (washing hands, wearing a mask, etc.).

The message ends with a note of hope: “Never give up! We will come out of this stronger ”. See here: https://better-robots.com/robots.txt

# TO CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19, DO NOT CRAWL & INDEX HUMANITY.

User-agent: Coronavirus/Covid-19

Disallow: /

# To you, who will maybe read this message: WASH your hands frequently, AVOID touching eyes, nose and mouth, PRACTICE respiratory hygiene and NEVER GIVE UP!

# We will come out of this stronger.

This message (available in 5 languages), which looks more like a bottle in the sea, was voluntarily deployed by several tens of thousands of users and website owners from around the world (USA, France, Canada, England, Spain, Sweden, …) as a sign of support, and continues its spread on a regular basis.

An initiative that has been welcomed by many Internet users and which is becoming more and more popular.

For more information:

Want to try this plugin and be part of this Movement? https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-robots-txt/

https://pagup.com/  (the company making these plugins)

https://pagup.com/robots.txt  (their robots.txt used by thousands of websites)