A Lalique (French) ‘Anemones Grand’ vase and pedestal sold for $24,200, an artist proof’s bronze sculpture on a brass base by Tolla Inbar (German/Israeli) brought $20,570, and an oil on canvas painting by Robert Jessup (American, b. 1952) realized $18,150 at a sale of items from Atlanta entertainment attorney Joel A. Katz held January 12th by Ahlers & Ogletree.

The 560-lot auction, conducted online and live in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Atlanta showroom, featured fine art, estate jewelry and watches, designer furniture, art glass, objets d'art, memorabilia, guitars and more. Mr. Katz is an icon in the entertainment field. He was named one of the music industry’s most powerful attorneys by Variety magazine in 2021.

The limited-edition Lalique ‘Anemones Grand’ ovoid form vase and pedestal, executed in midnight blue crystal with white enamel accents, was covered in high relief anemone blossoms and marked to the bottom “Lalique France” and numbered (03/188). The vase, which stood 19 inches tall, rested on a custom, circular lighted pedestal with a remote.

The artist’s proof bronze sculpture on a brass base by Tolla Inbar (b. 1958) was titled Sky is the Limit and depicted figures marching into the sky in a spiral formation. Impressive at 45 ½ inches tall by 19 inches wide, the sculpture, #8 of 8, rested on a square patinated brass base and was marked to the side of the single foot on the ground with “Tolla A.P.”

The oil on canvas by Robert Jessup, titled Rabbit Lecturing to a Hare, depicted a rabbit dressed as a human with a hare sitting on a tree stump alongside. Large at 64 inches by 60 ¼ inches (unframed), the painting was signed lower left. Jessup has created abstract works since 2011. He’s painted figuratively for most of his career, particularly large triptychs.

Following are additional highlights from the auction, which grossed a little more than $1 million. Internet bidding was offered on Ahlers & Ogletree’s bidding platform (bid.AandOAuctions.com) as well as LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Phone and absentee bids were also taken. Around 2,500 people registered to bid online. All prices include a 21 percent buyer’s premium.

An oil on canvas painting by James McLaughlin Way (Ga., 1968-2014), titled Lion with Collar, a profile portrait of a lion with an Elizabethan ruff, hit $12,100. The 51 ½ inch by 42 inch canvas (less frame) was signed lower left with an artist’s stamp, signature and a gallery label on verso.

A Gibson Brand, Inc. (American, founded 1902) one-of-a-kind Les Paul custom model LPSPSC electric guitar, featuring the classic Les Paul electric form with a Zamaitis style (or possible collaboration) steel sound board, made $7,865. The guitar came with original case, stand and a card addressed to Mr. Katz from Henry and Dave at Gibson. The 1-of-1 serial # was JK 001.

There were several of Mr. Katz’s gorgeous sculptural creations up for bid, including these four:

- A pair of monumental, modern polychrome painted bottle form sculptures with long stick necks, by Paul Tamanian (American, active 20th/21st century), 89 inches in height, apparently unsigned ($10,285).

- From Ardmore Studios in South Africa, a creation titled African Rider, (2017), depicting a Zulu warrior wearing traditional clothes, holding a monkey and seated on a stool atop a cream-colored elephant, 28 ½ inches tall and marked with artists’ names ($7,260).

- A metal and mixed media sculpture by David Kracov (Switzerland, b. 1968), titled My Heart is All Aflutter #4, three-tiered and heart-shaped with butterflies, 21 inches tall, signed lower right and signed, titled and numbered (12/55) on verso ($5,445).

- A large-scale tree sculpture from the Flora and Fauna collection of Jay Strongwater (American, 1995), titled Theobald Grand, 96 inches in height, having a brass body with enameled decorated leaves set with Swarovski crystals, marked to one leaf ($4,235).

An oil on canvas painting by Jean de Botton (French, 1898-1978), titled Les Quatre Cavaliers de L’Apocalypse (1971), an abstracted and horizontally oriented scene of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the Book of Revelations, signed and dated lower left, framed, rose to $6,050.

A pinball machine from The Who’s Tommy on Broadway by Data East (1994), having a painted wooden case, backbox with dot matrix display and solid-state electronic components, finished at $4,538; while a handsome vintage Louis Vuitton ‘Alzer’ collection hard side suitcase, executed in monogram coated canvas with a leather handle and luggage tag and gold hardware, hit $3,932.

A Daum (France) pate de verre glass tulip form vase in an amber color, 13 inches tall, with a maker’s mark to the underside, garnered $3,025. Also, a signed and numbered Taschen hardcover volume titled David Hockney: A Bigger Book, 498 pages with 13 fold-outs, signed and numbered (1533) by Hockney, perched on a brightly colored adjustable stand, sold for $2,722.

Ahlers & Ogletree’s next major event will be a Western & Native American Art auction on Friday, February 24th. It will be held at Ahlers & Ogletree’s new auction space on the West Side of Atlanta, at 1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard. Future auctions will feature the items people have come to expect from Ahlers & Ogletree: fine art and jewelry, stamps and decorative items.

To learn more about Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery or to join their email list for information on upcoming sales, please visit www.aandoauctions.com. Updates are posted often

Lynnwood, WA – Northstar Aviation References has released the 2023 Asa Private Pilot Test Prep Plus book and software for the crucial pilot FAA Knowledge Exam.

Northstar Aviation References is a small specialist group of pilots and general aviation enthusiasts in Washington State that have been instrumental in supplying student pilots, private pilots, and CFIs with a range of specialist guides.

Now the Group has delivered on the Private Pilot Test Prep to prepare for their Private, Sport or Recreational Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam. Test material has been expertly organized into chapters based on the subject matter.

It also includes introductory text and illustrations, questions, answer choices, explanations (for correct and incorrect answers), answers, and references for further study. 

This topical study promotes understanding and aids recall, providing an efficient study guide. After studying, you can take 5 FREE practice tests and receive your test authorization (endorsement) with ASA’s online simulated testing program at no additional cost.

The ASA Test Prep includes the Computer Testing Supplement (CT80802H)—with the same FAA legends, figures, and complete color charts you’ll be issued at the testing center. All to help you familiarise yourself with all available information before taking your official test.

The bundle, costing just $59.95, includes a Combined Test Prep book and Prepware software with answers and explanations, a softcover book, Prepware software, and a 24-month subscription to Prepware Online.

Northstar Aviation References believes that success in the air starts with diligence on the ground. Its mission is to provide simple, durable, quality study tools to help pilots make the most of their time.

For more information on this Northstar’s latest product, visit

https://northstarvfr.com/products/private-pilot-test-prep-asa

Vega Moon Technologies, a renowned web development company headquartered in New Delhi, India, received the Best Web Designing and Development Company Award 2023 for their excellent achievements in the Information Technology sector. This award distribution event, organised by Business Connect Magazine, honoured several IT establishments that have emerged as a big inspiration for entrepreneurs to accomplish not just feasible, but infeasible things in their life too. 

To boost the motivation of growing Indian entrepreneurs, Ms. Padmini Kolhapure, an Indian actress and singer, appeared at the ceremony and declared this recognition to Mr. Chandra Bhushan and Mr. Abhijeet Pratap who are the co-founders of Vega Moon Technologies.

After getting the award, the co-founders of the Best Web Designing Company, Chandra Bhushan and Abhijeet Pratap, jointly said, "It has been an incredible journey so far to receiving this award from the actress Ms. Padmini Kolhapure. Every day we try hard not to leave any stone unturned to tap best industry practices and enrich our web design and development projects so that we could pop up as the most trusted and value-oriented web design service provider globally. Getting recognised worldwide this way motivates us even more to put greater efforts than ever before to make some enticing websites available to hundreds of businesses at reasonable prices all over the world."

No wonder, with sincere and dedicated efforts of its professionals, Vega Moon Technologies has succeeded in acquiring clients in over 52 countries till date and have expertise in 12+ industry niches. The Best Web Development Company boasts of handling over 200 Ad accounts and working on more than 3000 projects and counting. With only 7 years of age, this Google Partner Company has managed to achieve more milestones than its counterparts while being such a young player in the industry. 

This award represents the solid willpower of Vega Moon Technologies to accomplish one of the most monumental goals in their bucket list without losing its zeal and entrepreneurial vision throughout the journey. The company is fortunate enough to have a robust yet seasoned team of web designers and developers who follow a customer-centric approach to create eye-catching portals that ticks all the right boxes for every potential buyer out there. 

When questioned about the company's vision in the upcoming days, the co-founders responded that they will continue growing with quality, commitment, and customer-focused approach in order to become a highly trustworthy IT entity in the global market.

Vega Moon Technologies is a state of the art web design and development company in Delhi that specializes in building attractive and responsive websites for laptop, mobile, and other device users of wads of small-scale and large-scale businesses out there.  

From Paris and Barcelona to Rome and Athens, the travel experts at Little Travellers work with clients to design a personalized custom European vacation, selecting each detail to fit the client's inclinations. From hotels and flights to must-see sights and hidden gems, Little Travellers takes care of all the details, so all clients need to do is enjoy the trip.

"At Little Travellers, we are not a classic travel agency. We do not cooperate with any of our recommendations in order to provide a fully custom experience," the founders said.

How it works

European trip planning is a collaborative effort. Little Travellers starts the process by getting to know clients, what they like and dislike, how they enjoy travelling, and what the ideal vacation would be like for them using a detailed questionnaire. The team of experts creates a Custom travel itinerary, clients review it and make suggestions, and Little Travellers finalizes everything. All that's left is for clients to discover their chosen destination through a detailed plan, custom itinerary, and Google lists, with Little Travellers experts available for support if there are any concerns.

"Are you tired of standard holiday packages?" Little Travellers founders said. "Do it uniquely! Let's plan your fully customized trip to Europe."

Plan a trip to Europe with Little Travellers

Clients who plan a European trip through Little Travellers receive a detailed PDF containing everything they need to know before travelling, and trip details like events, flights, hotels, transportation, restaurants, sightseeing, local tips, and more.

Little Travellers trip packages also include a mobile itinerary on the client's smartphone, which contains the trip PDF and:

- Navigation to all parts of the trip via Google Maps.
- Ability to access all bookings in one place to simplify check-ins.
- Covid rules to ensure clients enjoy their trip safely.

Little Travellers
Arkadias 65, Athens, Greece
Dimitrios Tsamouras
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Little Travellers is a European trip planner. Our philosophy is to build from scratch fully customized plans on customer's needs, where all places and visits are planned in advance. The entire suggested day-by-day itinerary will be detailed in your smartphone, without the need for additional planning and guidance. Travel planning requires collaboration and a deep understanding of your needs and motivations. All the choices of visits, places, and activities will be based on your interests and preferences.