Auctionata Launches Its Debut New York Auction Season With The Property Of A Well-Traveled Gentleman

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Auctionata is proud to announce its inaugural New York auction, the Property of a Well-Traveled Gentleman, featuring items acquired by worldly collectors with refined tastes. This curated collection features luxury collectibles, artifacts, decorative art and assorted fine silver. The auction will commence at 10:00 AM EDT, October 23, 2014, streaming live online at http://www.auctionata.com/.

To date, Auctionata has conducted over 100 online auctions from its studios in Berlin, selling tens of millions of dollars of fine art and collectibles, including such record sales as $2.4 million for "Reclining Nude" by Egon Schiele and $620,000 for a Patek Phillipe Reference 2499 watch.

With over 50 lots, the Property of a Well-Traveled Gentleman sale includes elegant pieces by well-known designers such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Georg Jenson, and Marco Buccellati, as well as traditional African art from various sections of the continent. In honor of Auctionata's New York launch, all purchases made during this auction will receive free global shipping.

The most anticipated items include:

• an iconic vintage Louis Vuitton Hardcase Trunk, purported to have been owned by Coco Chanel and bearing her logo
• a group of Italian decorative Marco Buccellati Silvered Shells
• a full-body Maasai Shield made of water buffalo hide and wood
• a cobalt blue Guilloche Enamel Umbrella Novelty Clock from the early 20^th century

"The objects in this auction are unified by their promise of escapism, nostalgic character and inherent narratives," says Cynthia Pappas, Auctionata's Director of Decorative Arts & Design. "Many of the pieces come from an era of great luxury and gracious living.  Like any well-traveled item, these pieces offer the owner the opportunity to experience the world."

"We want Auctionata's New York debut to be representative of the diverse personalities and lifestyles of New York City," says Ben Hartley, International Managing Director, Auctionata. "The scope of the Well-Traveled Gentleman auction reflects an eclectic and sophisticated aesthetic, emblematic of a time when travel was synonymous with luxury and style." 

"This New York launch will break new ground, making the auction world not only accessible but informative and entertaining," says Joseph Stasko, Chief Operating Officer, Auctionata. "We are bringing together the best talent from the technology, broadcast and art worlds, and connecting bidders from over 100 countries to our auctioneers and specialists in real-time through our patented technology. We are excited to bring this experience closer to home to art enthusiasts in the United States."

For more information on the auction and its lots, visit Auctionata.com.

About Auctionata:
Auctionata provides the world access to live auctions anywhere and is the global leader in online sales of fine art, antiques and luxury collectibles. Through its patented technology, Auctionata has transferred the classical backdrop of the auction room to the internet, providing bidders with live stream auctions, real-time information on the bidding activities of the participants and the ability to place bids globally. With over 250 specialists around the world, Auctionata has the largest network of renowned experts who value, authenticate, and curate art objects for customers. Since its founding in 2012, Auctionata has processed more than 70,000 valuation requests. Auctionata also offers an online shop curated by experts, ranging from paintings, jewelry, Asian art, porcelain, design and antiques. The fast-growing shop offers more than 15,000 items with prices ranging from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars, making Auctionata the online destination to share the love for unique objects.

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