july 22, 2015
Abraham Lincoln’s signed photograph, Bat Masterson’s 1882 Colt revolver are among items to be auctioned July 30 & Aug. 2
J. Levine Auction & Appraisal conducts two diverse auctions – one focusing on fine art and antiques, the other featuring historic firearms, vintage hunting items and more
Public invited Wed. night, July 29, to “Forgers’ Secrets Revealed: Watch Experts Create a Fake Painting” featuring CNBC Treasure Detectives co-stars Curtis Dowling and Andy Smith
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 23, 2015) – A photograph signed by Abraham
Lincoln and Bat Masterson’s 1882 Colt revolver are among hundreds of rare collectibles that will hit the auction block during two diverse auctions at J. Levine Auction & Appraisal, 10345 N. Scottsdale Rd., in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thurs., July 30 and Sun., August 2.
The “Summer Catalog Auction” begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 30 and features a signed 19th century carte-de-viste photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 
several original pastel pieces by famed artist Diego Rivera (1886-1957), a “Still Life” oil painting by French artist Bernard Buffet (1928-1999), four bronze sculptures by the late Dave McGary (1958-2013), an autographed Barbara Streisand music score, Asian furniture, historic books, fine jewelry and much more. The public can preview items on Wed., July 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again starting at 9 a.m. on Thurs., July 30 before the auction begins.
J. Levine also will open its doors on Sunday, August 2 for a special engagement, “The Estate of the Late Ted Hansen” auction at 1 p.m. The auction features dozens of firearms, Bat Masterson's 1882 Colt Single Action Army Revolver with documentation from Colt, an 1861 Remington Old Army Revolver (44 Caliber), a large glass-eyed duck decoy collection, vintage hunting items, knife collection, 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle, classic 1970 Triumph car and more. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the public can preview items Wed., July 29 through Friday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adding to the excitement is a special visit from Curtis Dowling and Andy Smith, the British fake and forgeries experts and co-stars of CNBC’s reality show, Treasure Detectives. Dowling and Smith will present “Forgers’ Secrets Revealed: Watch Experts Create a Fake Painting” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wed., July 29. Admission is free, but reservations are requested by July 28. Complimentary appetizers and cocktails will be served, and guests will have chances to win prizes during a contest prior to the presentation.
Auctions are subject to a 15 percent Buyers Premium (20 percent for Internet and phone bidders). Live online bidding can be accessed through www.jlevines.com or through www.invaluable.com. For information, visit www.jlevines.com or call (480) 496-2212.
