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Dallas, TX, USA, August 23, 2023 -- Original paintings by renowned artists G. Harvey, Jean Metzinger and Julian Onderdonk; bronze creations by Richard MacDonald, Allan Houser and Bruce Greene; and an outstanding GIA pink diamond suite comprising a necklace, bracelet and two rings, will come up for bid in a pair of online-only auctions set for September 9th and 10th by J. Garrett Auctioneers. The Saturday, September 9th event, starting at 10 am Central time, is a wonderfully curated Texas and Western sale, 194 lots in all, featuring most notably the collection of Joe Parker, the University of Texas Hall of Honor member and former NFL football player. Two paintings by G. Harvey, two paintings by Julian Onderdonk and the aforementioned bronzes are all in Day 1. September 9th will also feature works from Ragan Gennusa, Stanley Long and H. C. Zachry, plus many legendary Texas names like Porfirio Salinas, William Slaughter, Robert Lougheed, Jose Arpa, Dawson Dawson-Watson, Emma Richardson Cherry, Ray Swanson, Robert William Wood and many others. Also offered will be Native American pottery and Arts & Crafts pieces. The Sunday, September 10th Park Cities & Dallas Estates auction, 532 lots, also starting at 10 am Central, will showcase fresh-to-the-market American, European and Chinese art, designer jewelry, fine antiques and fine porcelains. Highlights include the painting by Jean Metzinger, large Lalique pieces, bronze and mid-century sculpture and a collection of Arts & Crafts pottery. Designer jewelry will include dazzling estate pieces by Cartier, Oscar Heyman, Gubelin, Breitling, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., and others. Louis Vuitton luggage will also be offered. The two paintings by Texas artist G. Harvey, 1933-2017), are both oil on canvas works, signed and framed. One, titled The Drifter, depicts a cowboy on horseback in the moonlit snow with a pack horse (est. $55,000-$95,000). The other, titled When Days Are Short and Nights are Long, shows cowboys on horseback at sunset (est. $60,000-$100,000). Harvey’s collectors included Lyndon Johnson, Margaret Thatcher and John Connally. The oil on canvas painting by Jean Metzinger (French, 1883-1956), titled Femme Aux Cartes, has a Sotheby’s label on verso and comes with the Sotheby’s May 2, 1996 auction catalog. The 29 inch by 24 inch work, depicting a woman in a green dress playing cards, is signed lower left and housed in a 37 ¾ inch by 32 ¼ inch black painted and gilt frame (est. $100,000-$200,000). The two paintings by Julian Onderdonk (Texas, 1882-1922) include a watercolor on paper titled Live Oak Tree on a Caliche Road, signed lower right, framed, 7 ½ inches by 9 ½ inches (sight) in a linen and walnut frame (est. $4,000-$6,000); and an oil on wood board titled Moonlight on the Long Island Marshes, signed lower right and signed, titled and dated (1909) on verso. It’s also inscribed 1920. The 6 inch by 9 inch (sight, less frame) should finish at $12,000-$14,000. Two bronzes by Texas sculptor Bruce Greene (b. 1953) both carry estimates of $5,000-$7,000. One, titled For Better or Worse, is signed, edition 6/10 on the base, is 24 inches tall. The other, titled Dezpetchee, depicts a bear and Indian hunter on horseback and is signed and dated (86) on the base. It’s 18 ½ inches tall, on a rotating walnut base. Both sculptures have mahogany plinth. Other noteworthy bronzes include one of a standing dancer disrobing titled Nureyev, Third Life, by Richard MacDonald (Calif., b. 1946). The 1998 piece is signed and numbered (41/90) on the base and is 30 ½ inches tall, including the black marble socle (est. $10,000-$15,000); and a drum circle with Apache elders by Allan Houser (Am./Apache, 1914-1994), titled Forty-Nine (1978), signed lower back, from an edition of 20, 13 inches tall on a walnut base (est. $20,000-$30,000). A watercolor on Strathmore artist board by Robert Lougheed (N.M., 1910-1982), titled Trouble on the Pecos Trail (1973), is signed lower right, 20 inches by 30 inches sight, less the distressed wood frame (est. $12,000-$26,000). Also, an oil on canvas autumn landscape by Porfirio Salinas (Texas, 1910-1973), titled Hill Country Ranch Road, signed and dated 1956, has a canvas of 25 inches by 30 inches and is housed in a 34 inch by 39 inch giltwood frame (est. $25,000-$30,000). One other Day 1 noteworthy lot is a mid-20th century custom black tooled leather presentation saddle and tack once belonging to the actor Richard Boone, who starred in the TV Western series Have Gun, Will Travel. The saddle has elaborate custom nickel silver mounts and conchos, a wool and sheepskin saddle blanket and a wood stand, 48 inches in height (est. $4,500-$5,500). While the Metzinger painting is an undisputed headliner on September 10th, the GIA pink diamond suite is certain to attract keen bidder interest. The four pieces will be sold as individual lots and carry a combined high estimate of $440,500. All are GIA certified and two of the four (the two most valuable pieces in the group) come with multiple GIA certificates. Here’s the set: - A fancy light purplish .53ct rectangular diamond ring surrounded by .91ct diamonds set in 18kt white gold, 3.3g total weight, size 6.5 (est. $9,500-$10,500). - A tennis bracelet with 8.49ct pink and 8.21 white diamonds set in 18kt white gold, 7 ¼ inches long, total weight about 22g, with 36 GIA certificates (est. $92,000-$100,000). - A 19ct pink diamond and 19.02ct white diamond necklace set in 18kt white gold weighing 49g, 19 ½ inches long, with 100 GIA certificates (est. $286,000-$290,000). - A ring boasting a 2.01ct light pink pear diamond with about .89cts diamonds set in 18kt white gold, approximately 6.9g total weight, size 6.5 (est. $36,000-$40,000). A gorgeous pair of Chinese famille rose vases – possibly Jiaqing, early 19th century – having yellow ground necks with dragon handles and bodies with continuous landscapes of elders and children by the sea, each 14 inches tall, should bring $75,000-$150,000; while a post-World War II frosted and clear glass Lalique Angelique lidded glass vase with a Lalique silverplate rim and the underside engraved ‘Lalique France’, 12 inches in height, has an estimate of $8,000-$10,000. Two color on paper artworks by Chinese artist Lui Shou Kwan, or Lü Shokun (1919-1975), will be sold as separate lots. One is a Chinese landscape with boats from 1968, inscribed and dated, 15 inches by 33 inches, with silk backing and in an 18 inch by 41 inch frame (est. $10,000-$20,000). The other is a Chinese green mountain travel landscape, signed, titled and dated 1969, 47 inches by 23 inches on a silk mat and in a 54 inch by 28 inch frame (est. $20,000-$4,000). A ceramic pitcher by Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) for Madoura in the image of a bird titled Pichet Anse Prise, 8 ¾ inches tall by 11 inches long, stamped and marked to the underside, #27 of 200, has an estimate of $8,000-$11,000. Also, an 84-piece Wedgwood Bentley Dynasty gold bone china dinner service, most of the pieces new in the box, should bring $7,000-$10,000. Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. A live, in-gallery preview will be held on Thursday, September 8th, from 10am to 4pm Central time, in the J. Garrett Auctioneers showroom located at 9203 Diplomacy Row, in Dallas, TX 75247. On auction days (Sept. 9-10) the gallery will be closed to the public; bidding is absentee or online. To learn more about J. Garrett Auctioneers and the auction events planned for Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th, visit www.jgarrettauctioneers.com. Updates are posted often. About J. Garrett Auctioneers: J. Garrett Auctioneers, Ltd. is a full-service auction company with over fifty years’ combined auction experience in the antiques field. The firm specializes in estate auctions and works with private individuals, trust and estate attorneys and family executors to offer a comprehensive approach to all aspects concerning an auction. J. Garrett also purchases entire estates outright. J. Garrett Auctioneers utilizes the latest Internet technology to promote sales to a live and online worldwide audience of qualified buyers. The firm is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. Interested parties can fill out a form online, or they can call 214-943-7801 for a free, no-obligation assessment; or, they can send an email to info@jgarrettauctioneers.com. To learn more about J. Garrett Auctioneers, please visit www.jgarrettauctioneers.com. Updates are posted frequently.

They are renowned for their extraordinary abilities, great costumes, and passion for justice. WatchMojo.com is proud to present the top 10 most influential superheroes. #1 Superman WatchMojoHQ was not pleased with the decision to name the number one choice for this list. But, it is hard to imagine who else it could be. The guy is super. Kal-El is the real Kal-El. His only weaknesses are kryptonite, and apparently, movie reboots. Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel were high school students when the character was first created. In 1933, they sold it to Detective Comics, Inc., and in 1938, he was made public to America. He became the first superhero and helped to define the genre. Do you agree with this list? What would you do if you could have someone save you from a burning house? Subscribe to WatchMojo.com to get more top 10s and learn the origins of your favorite comic-book characters. #2 Batman Without Batman, where would we be? He first appeared in Detective Comics #27 1939. He is the yin and yang of Superman, the secret identity of dark, brooding billionaire Bruce Wayne. He is a dark, complex, and compelling superhero. Despite not having superhuman abilities, he is a skilled detective, martial arts expert, as well as a technological genius. Enjoy these honorable mentions before we reveal our top-ranked hero. - The Flash (Debut 1940). - Daredevil (Debut 1964) Deadpool (Debut 1991). - Green Arrow (Debut 1941). Robin (Debut 1940). #3 Spider-Man This plucky underdog takes the number three spot. Perhaps the reason Peter Parker's Spider-man doesn't rank higher is his endearing imperfections and neuroses. It highlights Spider-Man’s youthfulness in contrast to his more serious peers. In 1962's Amazing Fantasy #15, he was the first to make his debut. A radioactive spider bite allowed him to take on super-villains and also to defy a popular trend that teens were often left playing second fiddle to adults. He explored themes such as power, loss, and responsibility like most superheroes while remaining relatable to teenage readers. #4 Wolverine While there are many great X-Men heroes, this guy is the most powerful and coolest. Logan, a Canadian, is popular and unapologetic. He will rip you apart in just five seconds. This regenerating immortal with retractable Adamantium Claws made his debut in 1974's The Incredible Hulk #181. He has enjoyed an inexplicable amount of popularity over the years. His untanned appearance and his abrasive personality made him a sought-after actor for film adaptations. #5 - Hulk Although a bit inarticulate, this gigantic green smashing machine is enduringly loved through many decades and media adaptations. This Gamma-ray-fueled, Gamma ray-fueled berserker was the comic book's equivalent to a berserker car. He made his debut in 1962 with The Incredible Hulk #1. Bruce Banner must keep his cool, or "the other guy" will show up. The other guy is always in a bad mood and displays limitless strength as well as an insatiable desire to take down everything. #6 Iron Man The billionaire playboy philanthropist made his debut in 1963's Tales of Suspense #39. He then changed his look in issue #48. He could be called Marvel's Batman-Esque counterpart, but Iron man does it much better and with a lot more fun. Tony Stark is more than just a party animal. After being severely injured and kidnapped, Tony Stark has a sudden change of heart. He uses his knowledge to create incredible armor suits that he can use to defend the world. #7 Captain America Steve Rogers, the latest Marvel Superhero, has his own movie franchise. He was a soldier in World War II who was enhanced with super-soldier serum, first seen in Captain America Comics #1, 1941. This hero is best known for his distinctive headgear and invincible shield. He was also frozen when he crashed-landed in the arctic during World War II. He is now a symbol of American dreams, having been discovered and revived. The one that gives you everything in a single day, and doesn't require you to work. Cap's military experience made him an expert tactician, making him the natural choice to lead the Avengers. #8 Wonder Woman This feminist icon is a fighter against evil since 1941's All-Star Comics #8. Unfortunately, she is the only woman on this list. However, that could change with more Thor-related developments. She is also known as Diana, Warrior Princess Amazons. She has super strength, an invisible jet, a magic lasso, an invisible tiara, and invincible bracelets. You could not ask for more. Wonder Woman, will your company go out with you? I like this superhero hometown. I love to watch that country. If you want to create your misterioso country name then you can use a country name generator it’s too easy to generator cool country names. #9 Thor The Thunder God is the source of this superhero's power! The hammer-wielding royal immortal made his debut in 1962's Journey Into Mystery #83. He took it upon himself, along with his half-brother Loki, to protect Earth from any threats. Thor was created by utilizing the richness and mythology of Norse mythology in order to be a hero unlike anyone else. He was finally portrayed on the big screen by Chris Hemsworth. #10 Green Lantern We start with a superhero name generator who has a lifetime JLA membership. Another DC superhero is the Lantern. This character can be inhabited by many characters. The most well-known is Hal Jordan, an agent for the Green Lantern Corps, an interstellar law enforcement organization. He is an intergalactic guardian who fights with pure willpower. Alan Scott was the first Green Lantern to make his debut in 1940's All-American Comics #16. Hal made his debut in 1959.

Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers will ring in 2022 with a 20-lot New Year’s Day Premier Comic Auction on Saturday, January 1st. It’s a modest group of comics, but don’t let the size fool you. These books are from a single-owner Midwest collection (Bruneau & Co. sold the bulk of them this past year); what remains are his last, final comics, to be sold without reserves. All 20 lots are rare, highly desirable Marvel comics from the Silver and Bronze Age, to include Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 5.5, Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 7.5, Fantastic Four #1 CGC 8.0, Strange Tales #110 CGC 9.2, Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 6.5, and Werewolf By Night #1 CGC 9.8. Comics of this caliber rarely come up at auction. Serious collectors need to mark their calendars. “This is an incredible opportunity and honor to handle a collection of books of this caliber, especially as some are of the finest examples available,” said Travis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. auctioneer and the firm’s Director of Pop Culture. “This is going to be the most exciting New Year’s Day I’ve had in a long time.” Mr. Landry is an appraiser on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Kevin Bruneau, Bruneau & Co’s president and an auctioneer, added, “It’s amazing to see how an auction can only be twenty lots of comic books and produce the same results as a fine art auction. It just shows you how strong the market is for this property and where the collecting interests are today.” Bruneau & Co. has become an industry leader in auctioning comic books. Three comics carry estimates of $50,000-$80,000. One is lot 11: a copy of Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963), graded CGC 8.5. The comic features the origin and first appearance of Iron Man, plus an iconic cover by Marvel legend Jack Kirby. Two other examples of the comic in the sale, but with lesser grades of 5.5 and 5.0, are estimated at $15,000-$20,000 and $12,000-$18,000. The second is a copy of Fantasy Four #1 (Nov. 1961), graded CGC 8.0, the comic that arguably brought the entire Marvel Universe into existence. Featuring the origin and first appearance of the Fantastic Four and Moleman (Marvel’s first-ever superhero team), the book sports one of the most famous covers by Jack Kirby in comic history. This is a must-have for dedicated collectors. The third is a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 (Aug. 1964), graded CGC 5.5, featuring the origin and first appearance of Spider-Man and the first appearance of Aunt May and Uncle Ben. The cover art is a collaboration between Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, helping it land in the number one spot atop Overstreet’s list of Top 50 Silver Age Comics. It’s a true Holy Grail collectible. A copy of Amazing Spider-Man #1 (March 1963), graded CGC 7.5 (estimate: $30,000-$50,000), a spinoff of the 11-page feature in Amazing Fantasy #15, features the second appearance of Spider-Man, plus a retelling of his origin, and the first appearance of J. Jonah Jameson and the Chameleon – the first Fantastic Four crossover. The cover art is by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. A copy of Tales to Astonish #27 (Jan. 1962), graded CGC 9.0, released on newsstands just two months after Fantastic Four #1, is expected to reach $40,000-$60,000. The book features the first appearance of the Ant-Man, with cover artwork by Jack Kirby and interior artwork by Kirby and Steve Ditko. Two other copies in the sale, both graded 6.0, have estimates of $6,000-$9,000. A copy of Strange Tales #110 (July 1963), graded CGC 9.2, an important comic from Marvel’s Silver Age, features the first appearance of Doctor Strange, Ancient One, Nightmare and Wong, as well as the first Paste-Pot Pete and Wizard team-up (estimate: $30,000-$50,000). Doctor Strange (The Sorcerer Supreme) is the new face of the Avengers through phase 4 of the MCU. A copy of Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962), graded CGC 6.5, features the origin and first appearance of the Incredible Hulk and the first appearance of Rick Jones, Betty Ross and General Ross (estimate: $30,000-$50,000). Also in the sale is Incredible Hulk #5 (Jan. 1963), CGC 9.2 (estimate: $7,000-$10,000); and #2 (July 1962), CGC 6.0 (estimate: $3,000-$5,000). A copy of Journey Into Mystery #83 (Aug. 1962), graded CGC 7.0, featuring the origin and first appearance of Thor, with cover art by Jack Kirby and interior art by Kirby and Steve Ditko, should bring $20,000-$40,000. Being a 1962 key comic, it’s nearly impossible to find a copy in any condition, let alone a CGC 7.0. Whoever holds this comic shall possess the power of Thor! A preview is available by appointment the week of and day of sale, with doors opening at 9 am Eastern time. The auction will begin at 12 noon. Bidding is available via in-person, absentee, telephone or Internet, with a 20% buyer's premium (or 18% with cash, check or wire transfer). Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com, bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com and the mobile app “Bruneau & Co.” on iTunes or GooglePlay. To learn more about Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and the 20-lot New Year’s Day Premier Comic Auction on Saturday, January 1st, please visit www.bruneauandco.com.