Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers’ annual Fall Fine Art Auction held October 30th included 159 lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture. The auction totaled $2.1 million and 82 percent of all lots sold. There was strong international bidder participation from over seven countries and 25 states with nearly 1,500 online registered bidders participating.American paintings led the auction, with strong demand from private collectors and museum institutions. The leading lot was William Trost Richards’ Autumn Landscape which sold for $300,000. The painting, dated 1876, is a rare example from the artist’s Pre-Raphaelite, Victorian era. Bidding was competitive, as private collectors
Read more · 4 min readOn November 1, the generous public helped “Fill a Truck” at the Pompositticut Community Center in Stow, MA with over 100 good quality household items weighing 10,000 pounds for donation to Household Goods. Household Goods provides a full range of donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to help people in need throughout Massachusetts make a home.The event was organized and sponsored by Mark’s Moving & Storage, based in Westborough, MA who is the official mover of Household Goods In addition, Mark’s Moving & Storage provided a driver, support staff, and truck.“Our company was delighted to help organize, promote,
Read more · 2 min readWhen planning any residential, commercial, or industrial construction, Soil Testing in Logan becomes one of the most crucial first steps. Many property owners also compare results with Soil Testing Brisbane and Soil Testing Gold Coast regions to understand how soil behaviour differs across Southeast Queensland. Logan’s diverse soil profiles—ranging from reactive clays to sandy loam—require precise investigation to avoid structural issues in the future. Before designing foundations or beginning earthwork, a detailed geotechnical report helps you make informed decisions and protects long-term investment.At GeoTest Group, soil testing is carried out with advanced equipment and industry-aligned techniques to deliver highly accurate and construction-ready results. Why Soil Testing in Logan Is Essential for Every ProjectLogan sits between
Read more · 3 min readJewellery has always been more than just a fashion statement — it reflects tradition, identity, and creativity. But behind the shine and glamour lies an important responsibility: ensuring that jewellery is safe to wear and environmentally sustainable. This is where RoHS compliance comes into play.RoHS, or Restriction of Hazardous Substances, is a globally recognized directive originally developed to restrict certain toxic materials in electrical and electronic products. Over time, its principles have been widely adopted in other industries — including the jewellery sector — where the presence of hazardous metals can pose serious health and environmental risks.Let’s explore some essential
Read more · 5 min readLovers of fine art and collectors of fine art will be giving thanks to John McInnis Auctioneers on Thanksgiving weekend with a pair of fine art auctions. The Saturday, November 29th session is an Estate Art Auction featuring over 400 works by Robert Eshoo (1926-2018) and members of his Circle. The Sunday, November 30th auction will be a Fine Art Auction with 173 important international works of art and additional works to be discovered.Robert (Bob) P. Eshoo was an accomplished artist and teacher. He lived a full artistic career, working with a variety of media including oil, watercolor and constructions.
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