Leonard Auction's April 19, 2008 sale featuring Tramp Art was a rousing success as bidders had the opportunity to take home many important and unique items not often seen in the Midwest. The auction was well received attracting more than 120 live and phone bidders in addition to 350 internet bidders. "We were thrilled with the turnout and excitement for the auction, and were very pleased to have been able to offer important tramp art pieces, rarely seen in the Midwest," said John Leonard, president of Leonard Auction.

Highlighting the auction was a Tramp Art dressing table that sold for $4,000 against a pre-sale estimate of $1500 - 2000. The impressive piece, in near perfect condition, sold to a live bidder who made the 800 mile trip from Connecticut for the auction.

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An important 6' Tramp Art hanging corner cabinet also sold well, ending bidding right at the high estimate of $4,000. The 1890's cabinet, with original finish and glass attracted many bidders for its large size and excellent condition.

The surprise item of the sale was a hand-crafted Kentucky Derby display case that featured a hand carved depiction of each winning horse from 1875 to 1954. The unique piece opened with an internet bid of $200 and continued to climb steadily higher with strong competition from internet, phone and floor bidders. The lot ended with a $2,600 bid from a live floor bidder, more than five times the pre-sale estimate of $400 - 600.

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In addition to the strong results from the featured tramp art, the sale also featured a large collection of sterling silver that sold well, including 52 pieces of International Joan of Arc flatware that reached $1,000. Additional highlights included a malachite, ormolu and bronze clock that brought $3,000 and a hobby horse pull toy that brought $550.

Leonard Auction's next scheduled sale will occur on Saturday, May 10, 2008. The sale will feature coins & currency in addition to a fine selection of 19th and 20th century antiques and collectibles. Highlights of the sale include a rare 1928 $1000 Gold Certificate estimated to sell between $3,000 - $4,000 and a set of Wallace Grand Baroque Sterling flatware estimated to sell for $1,000 - $1,500. A complete color catalog of the items to be offered will be available at www.leonardauction.com on Monday, May 5, 2008.

Leonard Auction is one of the Chicago area's leading auction houses, conducting monthly auctions at our headquarters located at 1765 Cortland Ct., Ste. D, Addison, Illinois. In addition to a regular auction schedule, we also conduct on-site estate sales and offer an eBay drop-off service. Consignments are always being accepted for upcoming auctions and eBay sales. To learn more about our services, or to arrange a consignment, please contact our office at 630-495-0229 or visit our website, www.leonardauction.com.

Leonard Auction began the year on a high note with a fantastic January auction.  The auction was held at January 19, 2008 at the Leonard Auction House in Addison (25 miles west of Chicago).  The auction featured a wonderful assortment of antiques, collectibles and furniture from estates and consignments as well as a large collection of coins and currency.

The auction was well attended by local collectors and dealers, as well as many eBay Live and phone bidders.  In all, more than 350 bidders were registered for the auction.

Highlights of the sale include a 1922 "Plain" Lincoln Cent that sold for $590, a World War II German Helmet that sold for $460, a woodcut by Charles Turzak that sold for $300 and two Dali lithographs that sold for $825 and $800.

The next auction at the Leonard Auction House will be held at 10am CST on February 16, 2008.  The sale will again contain Antiques, Collectibles and Furniture with a wonderful collection of Books and Paper to be sold as well.  Consignments for this sale are still being accepted through February 1st.

View the auction catalog for the last sale at:
http://www.leonardauction.com/antique-collectible-auction-catalog-1-19.php

Leonard Auction is pleased to announce that the auction catalog for the January 19th, 2008 sale featuring antiques, collectibles, coins and currency is now available.  The catalog may be viewed at www.leonardauction.com or bid through eBay Live at www.ebayliveauctions.com.

Highlights of the sale include:

FINE ART: Two Salvador Dali signed Lithographs, Franz von Defregger Oil on Wood, Twenty-seven Charles Turzak Woodcut Prints, John C. Green Oil on Canvas, Victorian Prints, Spelter Metal Statues and more!

FURNITURE: George Steck Piano, L. Hitchcock Chairs, Victorian Sofa & Chair, 19th Century Painted Cabinet, 19th Century Cherry Cabinet, Marble top coffee table, Tilt-top tripod table, Contemporary Chaise Lounge, Wingback Chairs, 19th Century Tall Dresser, Contemporary China Cabinet, chairs and more!

PORCELAIN, CHINA & GLASS: 19th Century Alfred Stellmacher Dragon Teapot, 21pc. Wedgwood Teaset, Royal Doulton Figurines, (39) Hummel Figurines, Czech Glass & much more!

COINS: 1882 & 1884 Carson City Morgan Dollars, Austrian 100 Cor. & other Gold Coins, Lincoln Cent collection including 1922 "Plain" and other key dates, 1932-D Washington Quarter, Morgan & Peace Dollars, Mercury Dimes, Buffalo Nickels, proof sets, $20 Morrison, IL Bank Note, Hawaii Note, Early $1 & $2 Large Notes and Many Silver Certificates and more!

SILVER: Sterling & Silverplate including flatware, candlesticks, salt & pepper shakers and more!

MISC: Over 100pcs. of 1950s Kitchenware, X-Men limited edition sterling silver ring, Schwinn "Corvette" bicycle, Marx train set with box, Lionel Trains, NASCAR & Diecast and more!