On-Site Estate Auction: Newark Valley, NY

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct an On-Site Auction of the contents of the Estate of retired school teacher Loretta Mae Avery at 4795 Newark Valley Maine Rd, Newark Valley, NY 13811 on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 6:00 pm with a preview at 5:00 pm . Included in the auction are many souvenirs brought back by Miss Avery from her extensive travels abroad.

Selling without reserve, with a 10% Buyer's Premium, are Depression Glass & China, including American by Fostoria, Block, Sharon, English hobnail, Iris & Herringbone, Royal Red Ruby, Windsor, and many other patterns; furniture, including an oak Texas highboy with mirror, early blanket chest, 1910 oak cabinet, Depression center table, dressers, chairs, a 1950's corner cupboard, and a sofa and matching love seat; accessories & miscellaneous, including a Fenton red opalescent hobnail set with center bowl (see photo) and matching candle holders (not shown), Waterford crystal, trunks, records, paperback and coffee table books, 30 rolls of wallpaper, 30 pounds of costume jewelry, Amana washer, garage door opener (new-in-box), 4 hp weed eater, and a lawn mower. Vehicle selling at 7:00 pm: a 1977 4-door Chevrolet Impala (running).

Additional details, photos, directions and a partial list of items are available in the auction brochure [PDF: 294 KB], which is also available in a slim version [177 KB], with fewer pictures.

On-Site Real Estate Auction: Endicott, NY

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct an On-Site Auction of the Real Estate at 518 Taft Ave, Endicott, NY 13760 on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 7:00 pm with an Open House on Sunday, October 7 from 1:00-4:00 pm and by appointment. . Located on a 1+ acre lot with mature landscaping and 175 ft frontage, the two-story 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom house has gas heat and hot water, central air-conditioning and vacuum, 2 fireplaces, a Florida room, and an attached 2-car garage. The full basement includes a recreation room, laundry room, workshop, and 2 large utility rooms.

The first floor and basement were damaged last winter when a water pipe froze, and are now mostly open to the studs following remediation by SERVPRO, who removed the affected carpeting, flooring and wall board. The 81 year old owner has decided to move rather than remodel, and is selling AS IS with the upset price well below market value at $95,000 plus a 10% Buyer's Premium. The original floor plans are available, but with walls presently open, this is a perfect opportunity to create the layout of your dreams.

Robert "Bob" Connelly of Connelly Realty is the broker and auctioneer for this sale. Additional details, photos, and directions are available in the auction brochure [PDF: 133 KB]. A slideshow of the property has views of the house, fireplaces, and the taxmap.

Art Walk Exhibit and Sale: Michael Smith Photography

As part of Binghamton's First Friday Art Walk, and in conjunction with Binghamton University's Alumni and Homecoming Weekend the Connelly Gallery at 205 State St, Binghamton, NY 13901-2711 will hold a second exhibit and sale of photographs by F. Michael Smith on Friday, October 5, 2007 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The first exhibit in March 2006 was a great success. Opening night visitors will be treated to pop and popcorn, and Binghamton University students, faculty and staff will receive a gallery-wide 10% discount. The exhibit and sale of F. Michael Smith's photographs will continue through October 26, weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and at other times by appointment (Telephone: 607-722-9593).

F. Michael Smith's lifelong interest in landscape photography was inspired by the Adirondack vistas he enjoyed at his family's summer cottage near Utica. Some of his current images capture local landscapes and seascapes -- Michael is now a Binghamton resident -- and scenes from his travels, such as Perkins Cove, Maine seen at right. Others are non-representational, created by manipulating photographs digitally to produce abstract art. Click for a slideshow of selected works by Michael on exhibit at the Connelly Gallery.