The sale will be conducted online and in Bruneau’s gallery at 63 Fourth Ave. in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA.

Cranston, RI, USA, February 28, 2020 -- An Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Norwegian artist Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), depicting a young woman by the edge of a river with her home in Norway behind her, is an expected headliner in Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Estates Fine Art & Antiques auction on Saturday, March 14th, online and in the Cranston gallery at 63 Fourth Avenue, at 11 am EST.

The painting, titled Woman by a River, has a pre-sale estimate of $15,000-$25,000. Thaulow studied art in Copenhagen with marine specialist C. F. Sorensen before going to France where he was introduced to contemporary French realism. He applied French realism to his paintings of Norway before permanently moving to France, where he mingled with French artists and became good friends with Claude Monet, effectively becoming a main link between France and Norway.

“This promises to be another exciting auction with a collective mix of fine furnishings,” said Travis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. specialist and auctioneer. He added, “If you are into 19th century arts, the Frits Thaulow and Barbedienne bust of Washington should be right up your alley. It will be exciting to see what each will reach in today’s market.”

The bronze bust of George Washington by the French metalworker and manufacturer Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) is expected to change hands for $6,000-$9,000. The naturalistic, life sized bust shows Washington with a neutral expression and strong nose. It was cast after a model by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828). It’s a finely detailed casting with beautiful brown patina.

“Spring at Bruneau & Co. is certainly starting off with a bang,” said company president Kevin Bruneau. “Between the decorative and fine art offerings, collectors will be stomping the doors down. After last month’s Chihuly piece, I’m sure this Macchia vase will gain some attention.” He was referring to Chihuly’s two-piece art glass sculpture that brought $7,500 in February.

The piece by Chihuly (American, b. 1941) in the March auction is a Macchia vase, organic folded form, with earth tone brown and green splatter over a cream ground with yellow rim. It has an estimate of $5,000-$8,000. Chihuly is well known for his extravagant glass sculptures displayed in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and at Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle.

A watercolor painting by Maqbool Fida Hussain of a leaping white horse with open mouth draped with a green saddle blanket and carrying a flag with the image of a sun, should reach $8,000-$12,000. Dubbed the "Picasso of India," Hussain’s unique style blended folk, tribal, and mythological arts. This painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and is signed by the artists' son, Shafat Hussain.

A colorful impressionist pastel painting by the American Western landscape artist Edgar Payne (1883-1947) has an estimate of $3,000-$5,000. The work depicts a shapely reflective pond between areas of lush greenery. Payne was mainly a self-taught artist except for a brief stint at the Chicago Art Institute where he painted stage sets and murals before turning to landscapes.

A modern ink drawing by the important 20th century Native American artist T.C. Cannon (1946-1978), depicting a Native American elder with a stern face formed by expressive lines, is estimated at $1,000-$1,500. Cannon attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, studying with Fritz Scholder. Cannon portrayed Indians of distant past, placed in today's world.

A color screenprint on Arches paper by the German-born American artist Josef Albers (1888-1976), titled I-S, VA 6, edition #90 of 150, should achieve $1,000-$1,500. The lithograph was published by Ives-Sillman and printed by Sirocco Screenprints (both New Haven). Albers’s work in Europe and the U.S. formed the basis of modern art education programs in the 20th Century.

Rounding out a short list of just some of the sale’s highlight lots is a large and magnificent baluster form Chinese vase with figural elephant handles decorated with a repeated geometric taotie pattern throughout. The archaic bronze vase is estimated to gavel for $2,000-$3,000.

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 12th and Friday, March 13th, from 9 am-5 pm. All times quoted are Eastern.

To learn more about Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and the March 14th Estates Fine Art & Antiques Auction, please visit www.bruneauandco.com.

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The Power Networking Business Series Conference, Forum and Expo is one of the most anticipated events in New York State for 2020!.

New York, NY, Feb 28, 2020 -- Andrew Morrison Former Oprah Winfrey Show Guest Set To Headline National Power Networking Business Conference in New York April 18, 2020. The conference is a One Day Conference includes Breakfast & Lunch, Forums, Panels, Workshops, Business 2 Business Networking, Business 2 Consumer Networking, Value-based training, Exhibitors, Professional Headshots available for purchase and One Minute Commercials available for purchase. Member Pricing, Non-Member Pricing, Corporate Sponsorship available and Digital Advertisement Available.

Andrew Morrison appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and was featured in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Entrepreneur Magazine, Crain's Magazine and The Network Journal 40.

About: Andrew Morrison is an accomplished entrepreneur who has built several million dollar revenue businesses in the areas of direct marketing, design and training. He is the founder of Small Business Camp, an entrepreneurial training and marketing services firm that provides high-impact strategies for entrepreneurs, executives and non-profit leaders. In this capacity, Mr. Morrison has trained hundreds of individuals from Hawaii to Nigeria. He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and was featured in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Entrepreneur Magazine, Crain's Magazine and The Network Journal 40.

Andrew Morrison – Founder of Small Business Camp, an entrepreneurial training and marketing services firm that provides high-impact strategies for entrepreneurs, executives and non-profit leaders.

Past Speaking Engagements: Direct Marketing Association Global, Entertainment Media Summit, National Alliance of Market Developers, Essence Magazine Leadership Conference, Keys to Marketing Success at the Yale Club, Notre Dame Chamber of Commerce, Direct Marketing Idea Exchange, Black Expo USA, Black Enterprise, Convention Institute for International Research, National Black MBA Conference, Strategic Research Institute, Multicultural Marketing Days, Wharton Business School Conference, George Fraser's PowerNetworking Conference, Jamaica West Indies Employer Federation, 100 Black Men.

In addition the New York District Office Champion of the United States Small Business Administration Small Business Champion for 14 Counties in Downstate, New York will be participating to the Spring April 18, 2020 Power Networking Business Series One Day Conference, Forum, and Expo.

For Registration, Vendor Enrollment, or General Admission details for the April 18, 2020 National One Day Conference, Expo and Forum in New York Visit: http://abbccenter.com/power-networking-business-expo-series-signup/

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OKTV uses open negotiation strategies to bring uplifting programming to airwaves

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Opportunity Knocks Television (OKTV), a television network with a progressive new philosophy and a subsidiary of Valiant Eagle Inc., today published a white paper entitled, “OKTV and Open Negotiation” 

As noted in the white paper, for decades, television has entertained, informed and inspired families. In recent years, it has strayed from these goals, but OKTV, a variety-based television network, is returning the medium to its roots with a mix of content and an innovative business model that encourages more creative programming.

Through the years – and especially with the millennial generation – the way people watch programming has drastically shifted. OKTV CEO, Xavier Mitchell, states, “As television producers seek greater control of their offerings to respond to these changes, they find themselves bound by limitations placed on them during negotiations by content producers, advertisers, financers, and legal and contractual teams.”

OKTV takes a different approach by ditching the broker and negotiating directly with producers. The move splits the risk between the producer and OKTV instead of placing it squarely on  the financier. This gives the network more control over its operations and programming, allowing producers more say from a creative standpoint. 

However, like traditional networks, OKTV does depend on its advertising stream to generate revenue. This profit potential is explained in detail  in the OKTV’s recently released whitepaper titled “OKTV and Open Negotiation”. The whitepaper goes into depth about the evolution of television networks and shifting audiences as well as open negotiation, OKTV’s programming and monetization.

For more details, please download the full OKTV White Paper online at HERE

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About OKTV

OKTV (Opportunity Knocks) is a broadcast entertainment network offering 24/7, 365 days a year programming. Viewers are able to enjoy original programming, TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres. The network can be watched from viewers as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen TV or mobile device.

The network is available in the U.S. on DirectTV, and also accessible via Roku, Amazon Fire, and Rabbit TV. OKTV also streams live on its Facebook page and via Phillips and Samsung Smart TVs.

For more information, call (747) 666-5677.

www.myok.tv

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About Valiant Eagle, Inc

Valiant Eagle, Inc. (PSRU:OTC) is a publicly-traded corporation owning over 2 dozen television channels focused on the energizing of celebrity entertainment, social media and TV communications. VE aims to achieve an unparalleled advancement towards media through music, sports and, with respect to the millennial generation, through technology.

Technology is an important part of our life especially in the last century more than ever. With benefits such as speed, accuracy, unlimited information and more, the internet has provided various means of communicating without delay nor difficulty. However, a level of consumer satisfaction has yet to be reached. Valiant Eagle, Inc. looks to fill this void.

With the technological infrastructure, individuals, organizations and government have created a huge platform which enables effective communication. As such, Valiant Eagle, Inc. features content on iPhone, Android phones, Tablets, and Computers. Evidently, traditional TV viewership will gradually decline due to the evolving media landscape. From statistical evidence, 2017 is the first year that the usage of digital video supersedes that of traditional TV. The replacing medium is smartphone and tablet devices, providing the audience with a truly discrete and satisfactory experience while downloading or streaming video.

The need for viewers to engage online and broadcast content for entertainment has proven and is still proving to be highly demanded by both individuals and groups.

Valiant Eagle, Inc. continues to be the handy solution, with access to set tools which allow viewers to get tuned in on topics such as Music, Sports and Entertainment in the most convenient and efficient way.

www.valianteagle.net

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For the seventh year running, Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) have announced the winners of its prestigious annual awards ceremony. 

Honouring historic hotels across the continent, the awards this year go to properties delivering unique, superior and deeply cultural experiences.

Votes have been collected from in-the-know travellers and hotel lovers - nearly 90% of which have stayed in the properties themselves (the rest of those surveyed plan to).

The award winners were announced on Monday 24^th of February 2020 at Hotel Stefanie - the oldest hotel in Vienna - during a gala dinner.

The event also coincided with the fourth annual hotelier’s meeting - a valuable gathering of minds in the hospitality sector, with day-long talks and learning opportunities to bring more value to this exciting industry.

“This is by far my favourite time of the year - championing the very best of the very best of Europe’s historic hotels,” says Historic Hotels of Europe chairman Ken Healy. “From immaculately preserved castles to romantic spa stays, this is our chance to crown those one-of-a-kind places that have made a real impact on guests. These well-deserved winners and finalists preserve rich history, tell soulful stories, and deliver perfect hospitality in their own truly unique way - and I think that deserves celebrating.”

The winners in the 8 award categories are as follows:

Historic Hotel Castle Award 2020

Topping our strong collection of historic castle hotels, Castello di Gargonza stole the crown. It's no wonder - this medieval Tuscan village in Italy, complete with magical castle, ultra-luxe rooms and heavenly atmosphere feels like you’ve been transported back in time.

Second finalist: Chateau Liblice in Liblice, Czech Republic

Third finalist: Roch Castle in Roch, Wales

City Historic Hotel Award 2020

Hotel Stefanie has delivered warm welcomes to guests since 1600, making it the longest-standing hotel in Vienna, Austria. With a truly personal service, soulful atmosphere and impressive antiques, Stefanie is a worthy winner of the city historic hotel award.

Second finalist: Hotel Restaurant Schwarzer Bock in Ansbach, Germany

Third finalist: Hotel Flanders in Brugge, Belgium

Historic Hotel Countryside Award 2020

Irish stay Renvyle House was the country lovers’ choice for 2020. Set in beautiful private parkland on the shores of the Wild Atlantic Way, the historic hotel has been looking after guests for more than 130 years.

Second finalist: L´Unicorno near Lake Garda, Italy  

Third finalist: Hotel Alte Goste in Pustervalley, Italy

Historic Hotel Gourmet Award 2020

You can always rely on Greece to deliver the gourmet - and Hotel Aigialos in Santorini is pretty much the poster boy of the country’s cuisine. Former guests and diners loved the food so much, they took it all the way to the top-spot.

Second finalist: Dalen Hotel in Dalen, Norway

Third finalist: Avli Lounge Apartment in Reythmno, Greece

Historic Hotel Spa Award 2020

Receiving the award for the best spa experience, Rübezahl-Marienbad Hotel & Spa in Czech Republic is our voter’s best spot for blissful relaxation. This stay provides the perfect scenario to unwind, reset and connect with yourself or the one you love.

Second finalist: Hotel Royal Palace in Turčianske Teplice, Slovakia

Third finalist: No.1 Pery Square Hotel & Spa in Limerick, Ireland

Historic Hotel Wedding Experience 2020

In a quiet and noble corner of Poland, hugged by four hectares of parkland, Sierakow Manor is the natural choice to tie the knot. The proof is in the pudding - guests voted it the number one venue for getting married in.

Second finalist: Hotel Restaurant Schloss Wartegg at Lake Constance, Switzerland

Third finalist: Ghan House in Carlingford, Ireland

Best Historic Hotel With “A Story to Tell” 2020

We’re obsessed with the stories of our historic guardians. This year, Antiq Palace in Slovenia has been awarded the extra-special honour of best historic hotel with ‘A Story To Tell’.

Second finalist: Kyrimai Hotel in Mani, Greece

Third finalist: Hotel Falken in Wengen, Switzerland

Most Romantic Historic Hotel 2020

Balancing the perfect harmony of luxurious and laid-back, Kasteel Sterkenburg in the Netherlands spoils its guests in romantic ambience. A much-deserved winner. 

Second finalist: Villa Astra in Lovran, Croatia

Third finalist: Relais Antico Monastero San Biagio in Nocera Umbra, Italy

View all Winners and Finalists 2020 on the Historic Hotels of Europe Awards page: https://www.historichotelsofeurope.com/award.html

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About Historic Hotels of Europe:

Registered in Dublin, Ireland, Historic Hotels of Europe is an exclusive collection of unique independent hotels, castles, palaces, country houses and other properties of historic importance in Europe

Each property within the association has been handpicked for its historical authenticity, exceptional quality and unique story. Whether you’re living like a king or queen in a 16th-century castle, or a spa-based bliss in the Med, the aim is to give guests that ‘something special’ - an unforgettable experience that goes far beyond expectations. 

We see ourselves as guardians of heritage - cherishing each property as a historic treasure within its nation. With your support and dedication, we continue to preserve and improve every property - and keep their stories alive.

For more information, high-resolution images or information about any of our hotels, please contact Ms. Claudia Buscher

Phone: 0039 335 5363405

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