Whether the term conjures up an image of country, jazz or folk music, old Americana auction  is a wide-ranging category of antiques, collectibles and vintage items related to United States history, culture, heritage or geography. The auction industry uses it to describe art, furniture and decorative arts that can be a bit out of the ordinary.

For many, this kind of old can be a fun way to spend an afternoon or an evening with family and friends. It can also be a way to acquire unique and valuable one-of-a-kind objects for your home.

Auctioneering is an exciting and rewarding career. It provides a great opportunity to meet new people and build long-lasting relationships. If you are interested in a career in auctioneering please feel free to email us for more information.

Americana Auctioneers: Bringing History to Life on the Auction Block

The Printed and Manuscript Americana department under the direction of Director Rick Stattler specializes in books, manuscripts, broadsides, pamphlets, ephemera and historical prints. Its sales include Revolutionary Americana, Mormonism, Colonial Latin America, Western Americana and single-owner collections of Americana.

At Sotheby’s January Fine Manuscript and Printed Americana sale, a first edition of John James Audubon’s (1785-1851) “White-Headed Eagle” sold for $756,000, a world auction record price for the artist and a new world auction record for an oil painting by the artist. Another highlight was a 1608 book by John Smith on his exploration of the Americas, which reached nearly $500,000 with bidding from an online and phone bidder who department head Erik Gronning categorized as “an important private collector.”

As a small business owner, going on vacation can be a lot of work. From planning and packing to putting the mail on hold and making sure your pets are well cared for, there’s plenty to do before you can truly unwind. Even so, a little bit of preparation can help you to decompress and enjoy your time off. Here are some essential reads that you should consider before going on your next trip.

1. Plan far in advance

The last thing you want to do is return from your yrittäjän stressi to a mountain of emails and tasks that need to be completed. To avoid this, plan your vacation as far in advance as possible to allow you to set expectations with clients and employees about what to expect during your absence and who is responsible for handling your usual duties. This also gives you a chance to work out any kinks that may arise and make arrangements for the best possible coverage of your responsibilities during your vacation.

Navigating Entrepreneurial Stress: Strategies for Managing Pressure and Achieving Balance

It can be hard to disconnect from your job, especially when you’re a business owner and you feel like your success depends on working hard at all times. However, research and commentary dating back decades indicate that taking a regular break from work is a key to maintaining productivity and avoiding burnout. It’s also important for the health of your business, both financially and in terms of employee morale.