Bottle Talk with a Novice

Watch as Fine Wine & Rare Spirits Director, Mark Solomon and Chloe Ghillani of the Content Team discuss the Portuguese sweet wine, Port. Enjoy first reactions, personal stories, and so much more in the first episode of this new series.

Special Feature with Lynne Millies

Elvis has not left the building...

The Stars are Aligned for Sapphires

We are offering this rare blue beauty during its birthstone month of September. Find out why its sparkle is so special.

If Walls Could Talk: The Portrait of Frau Z.

Born of oil on the canvas of Franz Wiegele, Frau Z. came to life. Perhaps in the studio or perhaps in the home of a Swiss art patron, she began her soft gaze over her left shoulder.

Special Feature with Nancy Blount

The brooch speaks to the elegance and femininity of jewelry from that era.

An Insider's Look: Steuben Glass Throughout the Decades

The United Nations declared 2022 to be the International Year of Glass. Aligned with their vision to celebrate the past, present, and future of this material, our Modern Design & Glass Director, Luke Newbold, walks us through a collection of Steuben glass from the early to mid 20th century.

An Insider's Look: Movement and Light in Metal

This large scale kinetic sculpture, comprised of steel plates and paint, moves and changes day by day. A gentle breeze or changing light presents new discoveries to the careful observer.

Significant Properties: Redbud

Where historical meets modern - Beth Louden

Collector Cars at Auction

The Estate & Collector Vehicles Department specializes not only in the classics that have our hearts from years past, but also the cars that are destined to be the classics of the future.

An Evening of Modern Art & Design at Leland Little

It was a night full of modern art, timeless design, and good company.

A Moment With Pam Briggs

Our Pottery, Porcelain, and Fashion Director guides us through a fine collection of Southwestern pottery, focusing on some of her favorite pieces and highlighting three generations of Hopi artists.

The Sporting Art Lifestyle

Our Sporting Art Director, Robbie Smith, has hit the road once again, this time exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Expect a full day of fly fishing with a very special reel, art history, good company, and, of course, beautiful scenery.

Beads Are Back

I saw Harry Styles wearing bright and bold beads. So I bought bright and bold beads.

Fall 2022 Sporting Art Auction Walkthrough

Couldn’t make it to Leland Little gallery to explore the decoys, fine art, and more of The Fall Sporting Art Auction? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered!

The Finer Points: Statement Seating

When curating a space, consider the design principles of function, style, and personality. An anchor piece, whether a work of art or a unique piece of furniture, can set the tone for an entire room. We were inspired by the eye-catching pieces offered in the November Estate Auction.

Special Feature with Luke Newbold

Can you spot the ghostly figures in this painted scene?

Unboxing: The Worlds of Paul Stankard

“By blending mysticism with magical realism, I work to express organic credibility through my botanical interpretations. Crafted in glass, I reference the continuum of nature and celebrate on an intimate level her primal beauty.” — Paul J. Stankard

Cellar Tour with Mark Solomon

We believe this whiskey to be unique...like an antique enhanced by age, nature has mellowed this bourbon to a memorable perfection. It has been reserved and bottled for a connoisseur. - Very Old Fitzgerald Label

The Perfect Ornament

The holidays are upon us. It is time to deck the halls and be merry. This year, instead of looking for that perfect ornament to trim the tree, why not discover that one-of-a-kind treasure to spark your joy for the season?

A Conversation with Ken Gross at the 2022 Concours d'Elegance

They were designed to be beautiful, and that is all they had to be. And they are. -Ken Gross

Special Feature with Claire Fraser: The Sporting Art of P.L. Rosseau

Percival Leonard Rosseau...was a tremendously interesting artist... - Claire Fraser

Tour of The Signature Winter Auction

Sunlight dances through our gallery in anticipation of our Signature Winter Auction this Saturday, December 3rd.

Luxury Accessories Preview Walk

Collectible, Wearable, and Giftable Art

Special Feature with Rob Golan

Travel somewhere in time with our Rare Coins and Historical Director.

A Moment with Nancy Blount

This work would have been proudly displayed in the public parlor...showing the skill and perseverance of their daughter - Nancy Blount

The Finer Points: Equestrian Art

"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." — Winston Churchill

Special Feature with Brian Kuebler

The Spontaneous Art of Paul Chaleff

Live Like a Bridgerton

Classical and Tasteful Design with Show-Stopping Details

Sporting Art Fair 2023

A celebration of history, community, art, and a love of the outdoors

Winter Modern Art & Design Gallery Walkthrough

North Carolina Artists in Modern Art & Design

An Insider's Look: Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints

Pictures of the Floating World

The Science of Shadows

Measuring the Days with Shadow and Light

A Moment With Pam Briggs

The origin of Delftware is rooted in a story of civil war, consumer demand, and superb imitation.

Power, Grace, and Pure Determination

(Wilson) told me to pay attention to what my body felt like in movement. Within that elongation, there’s a feeling, an attitude and expression. I hate to think had I not played sports what my work would look like. – Ernie Barnes

A Moment with Leland Little: A Regional Comparison

A narrative in wood. How details tell the story of time and place.

Exquisite Art

Fine Brooches in The Signature Spring Auction

Concours Level Cars at Leland Little

What does it take to be a Concours level car?

Special Feature with Rob Golan

Everybody likes lost gold that is found

Special Feature with Claire Fraser

Discover powerfully emotional abstractions and "great unctuous chalky applications of paint" with Fine Art Director, Claire Fraser.

Special Feature with Lynne Millies

Explore the lesser-known side of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti.

Special Feature with Nancy Blount

Cartier brooches in the Signature Spring Auction - exquisitely crafted to be elegant, whimsical, and just plain fun to wear.

A Revolution in Sound

Portable and Affordable Mechanical Music, A Revolution in Sound

The Estate of the late Frank Daniels, Jr. and his wife, Julia Jones Daniels

If you are going to live in a community, you ought to be involved in the community - Frank Daniels, Jr.

Special Feature with Julia Kelley-Swift

With aromas of ginger, saffron, and beeswax, this rare Hungarian wine is so sweet it is best enjoyed by the spoonful.

An Insider's Look: Faces of the Civil War

Capturing life in the face of death, these documentary photographs show individual soldiers forever changed by the American Civil War.

Spring Modern Art & Design Walkthrough

Trailblazing Art and Artists

Musical Instruments in the Memorial Weekend Auction

"Rob and I have both been passionate about music, both as listeners as well as musicians." - Leland Little

The Finer Points: Derby-Ready Necessities

Style, speed, and tradition -- The Kentucky Derby, the greatest two minutes in sports. It's right around the corner; get prepared and celebrate in style.

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Wine for now, wine for later

An Insider's Look: The Intriguing Personalities of Face Jugs

Face vessels have enticed collectors for decades...(they are) fascinated by the potters' ability to endow an ordinary water pitcher or whiskey jug with a personality - Pam Briggs

A Conversation with Jack Dudley

Significant Makers and the Stories Behind the Decoys

Special Feature with Nancy Blount

"The Signature Summer Auction has a burst of color brought in by these two significant pieces." - Nancy Blount, Fine Jewelry Director

Summer Collector Vehicles Auction

"...Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove. O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken..." Could William Shakespeare have been thinking about car collectors?

An Insider's Look: Shoeshine Boy

"[John George] Brown grew up in poverty in England and was particularly sensitive to the lives of tens of thousands of children living on the streets of New York City in the 19th century." - Claire Fraser, Fine Art Director

Sine Qua Non

Born of pure passion and a wishful dream -SQN

Unboxing: Marc Chagall Portfolio

"The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world." Marc Chagall

Important Watches in The Signature Summer Auction

Setting the Time Standard for Excellence and Elegance

Oriental Translations in Jugtown Pottery

"...they [Jugtown Pottery] created totally new shapes in North Carolina pottery..." - Pam Briggs, Fashion, Pottery & Porcelain Director

Garden and Architectural Design Charrette

Upgrade your Garden

Unboxing: A Brief History on Tea Caddies

"Being somewhat of an expensive commodity at that time, dry tea leaves required proper storage with a lock and key." Brian Kuebler - Decorative Arts & Sculpture Director

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Dinner Party Inspiration

Summer Treasures

Sun kissed gold, rich blues, and undulating diamond waves

Collector Cars at Leland Little

Sometimes more is more, but sometimes more is just better.

Audio Systems in the Summer Modern & Contemporary Auction

For your inner audiophile — enjoy the high fidelity sounds of the Summer Modern & Contemporary Auction.

Gallery Walkthrough of the Summer Modern & Contemporary Auction

Explore our Summer Modern & Contemporary Auction.

A Moment With Julia Kelley-Swift

The Celebrity Wine

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

More Reasons to Celebrate

The Discovery of the Venus de Milo in Print

What would be the use of describing it [The Venus de Milo]? Can we? A single glance makes her better known than all our words...

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Round Out Your Cellar

An Insider's Look: Fine Silver

History Recorded in Silver

A Moment with Leland Little

"A diverse collection representative of a shared passion for travel, the outdoors, and fine objects." - Leland Little, speaking about the life and collection of the late Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer

An Insider's Look: Art Nouveau and Art Deco as Wearable Art

"It was the age of glamour and cocktail parties and what better way to showcase glamour than with pieces fully set with diamonds and with precious stones for contrast." - Nancy Blount, Fine Jewelry & Textiles Director

A Moment With Lynne Millies

The Intersection of Art Deco and Cognac

An Insider's Look: Suzanne Glass Statuette

Become entranced by the prism of colors reflected in this work of opalescent glass by René Lalique.

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Wine for the Changing Seasons

A Moment With Claire Fraser

"Leland Little is proud to bring this original work to market for the first time since 1944." - Claire Fraser, Vice President of Estates & Consignments

Carbs & Carburetors at Leland Little

Cruise on over and join Mark and Jim for "Carbs & Carburetors," held on the second Saturday of every month at Leland Little.

The Finer Points: The World of Erté

Full of life and personality, it's easy to become enchanted by Erté's work.

Deciphering Marks in Silver

"The history of a piece of silver can often be found stamped into the metal." - Erin Mancini, Estate & Decorative Arts Cataloguer

A Moment With Brian Kuebler

The Innate Drive to Create

The Sporting Life

An Inspired Afternoon with Artist Cameron McIntyre

Retail Fine Wine Event at Leland Little

Everything BUT Champagne

Unboxing: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Whisky

"It [Taketsuru Pure Malt Whiskey] stands as a pinnacle in the world of whiskey showcasing the excellence that can be achieved through dedication and expertise in the craft" - Fine Wine & Rare Spirits Assistant Director, Lynne Millies

Fall Modern & Contemporary Auction Walkthrough

Forward Thinking Artists in the Fall Modern & Contemporary Auction

Special Feature with Rob Golan

A Scholarly Collection of 19th Century American Military Longarms

Office Talk with Beth Louden

A Significant Property with Preservation & Panache

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Unexpected Treats

The Finer Points: Elegant Pearls

Natural Elegance

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

A Few of My Favorites

The Finer Points: A Thankful Table

Seasonal Celebration, Leland Little Style

2023 Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance Recap

Drive back in time and enjoy this recap of our weekend at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance.

An Insider's Look: A Briefe and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia

First person impressions of life on Roanoke Island, between 1585 and 1586, by two, ultimately, very influential Englishmen.

An Insider's Look: The Cuvee Rare of Piper-Heidsieck

The Champagne of Choice for the Glamorous and Iconic

An Insider's Look: Timeless Emeralds

"[Emeralds are] the evergreen of jewelry, reminding us of winter and the permanence of color throughout all seasons" - Nancy Blount, Fine Jewelry Director

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Thanksgiving Wine

Fine Art in The Signature Winter Auction

Where Light, Color, and Stories Intersect...