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Mikimoto Pearls

Mikimoto Pearls

"He grew up watching pearl divers in the waters around his town, and thus began his fascination, his passion, in pearls." - Fine Jewelry Director, Nancy Blount

<i> The Reapers</i> by Winslow Homer

The Reapers by Winslow Homer

"As a viewer, I find all my senses engaged while studying this painting." - Fine Art Director, Claire Fraser

Flentrop Practice Tracker Organ

Flentrop Practice Tracker Organ

In a charming home just outside of downtown Winston Salem, resides an impressive organ illuminated in a sun soaked room...

The Faces Behind the Labels

The Faces Behind the Labels

"These names alone [Old Oscar Pepper, Old Crow, and Old Taylor] carry a weight of history, but who were these men...and were they really old?" - Fine Wine & Rare Spirits Assistant Director, Lynne Millies

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

"He had a passion for life, for music, for guitars, for good wine...but his love was antiques." - Leland Little, President

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Wine Just For You

Fine Sporting Arms: Utilitarian Art Forms

Fine Sporting Arms: Utilitarian Art Forms

"What we like about these are all the small details, all the extras that have gone into these to make them very special." -Bill Gregory, Sporting Art Assistant Director

The Sporting Life

The Sporting Life

A Morning of Discovery with Collector & Historian, Doily Earl Fulcher

The Art & Life of Susumu Ikuta

The Art & Life of Susumu Ikuta

"This is a very special opportunity to acquire some rare artworks that blend the Japanese aesthetic together with the beauty of North Carolina." - Asian Arts Director, Kendal Parker

Important Silver in the Fine Silver Auction

Important Silver in the Fine Silver Auction

Three Centuries of Silver

Cellars to Sellers

Cellars to Sellers

The Consignment Process in Action

Three Classic U.S. Gold Coins

Three Classic U.S. Gold Coins

"These coins are all uncirculated and are excellent examples of their type." -Rob Golan, Rare Coins & Historical Director

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Opus One Is Here

Sporting Art Fair 2025

Sporting Art Fair 2025

A Celebration of Community, Art, History, and the Sporting Lifestyle

A Comprehensive Collection of Political Memorabilia and Autographs

A Comprehensive Collection of Political Memorabilia and Autographs

Election Cycles, Presidents, and Politics over the Centuries

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Wine to Drink Now

North Carolina Artists in the Modern & Contemporary Auction

North Carolina Artists in the Modern & Contemporary Auction

Join us for a gallery tour and discover the breadth of North Carolina artists in our Modern & Contemporary Auction.

The Significance of <i>Le Tumulte Noir</i>

The Significance of Le Tumulte Noir

"This is not only a beautiful portfolio, it's history." - Distinguished Professor of Art & Art History at Duke University, Dr. Richard Powell

Worldwide Collector Coins with Rob Golan

Worldwide Collector Coins with Rob Golan

A Marksman, a Biblical Association, and a Three-legged Buffalo . . .

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Not Your Everyday Bottles

Decorative Art & Fine Art Gallery Walkthrough

Decorative Art & Fine Art Gallery Walkthrough

Explore our gallery and discover the wide selection of art and objects which will be offered in our Fine Art Auction on September 11th and our Decorative Art Auction on September 13th.

Retail Fine Wine Event at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine Event at Leland Little

More Adventures in Wine Event

The Cuban Exile of Bacardi

The Cuban Exile of Bacardi

"These are some of the last bottles made in Cuba before the company and its founders were sent into exile" - Julia Kelley-Swift, Rare Spirits & Fine Wine Department

Embracing the Art of the Sporting Lifestyle

Embracing the Art of the Sporting Lifestyle

"Sometimes the birds aren't always flying and the fish aren't biting, but you have something beautiful in your hands to experience that has heritage, it has art, and it's just something you want to spend time with." - Sporting Art Director, Robbie Smith

The Art of the Decoy - A Comparison of Forms

The Art of the Decoy - A Comparison of Forms

So...Which Form is Your Favorite?

Art and Innovation in the Rare and Collectible Book Auction

Art and Innovation in the Rare and Collectible Book Auction

Where Innovation Meets Art: A Life Changing, Illustrated Firefighting Manual

Understanding Alkaline Glazes

Understanding Alkaline Glazes

"The deeply rooted tradition of alkaline glazes in parts of the South is unmatched in any European usage." - Pottery & Porcelain Director, Pam Briggs

Beloved Art over Generations of Japanese History

Beloved Art over Generations of Japanese History

"It is quite special to be trusted with finding new homes for these beloved artworks so that they can be enjoyed and preserved for many more generations to come" - Asian Art Director, Kendal Parker

A Moment With Rob Golan

A Moment With Rob Golan

The Very Very Successful Anne Catharine Hoof Green

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Summer Wines

An Insider's Look - Gelatin Silver Prints in the Prints & Photographs Auction

An Insider's Look - Gelatin Silver Prints in the Prints & Photographs Auction

"There's so much personality in these images -- from portraits to landscapes and everything in between." - Lauren Sanford, Director Prints & Multiples/ Photographs

Walkthrough of the Modern & Contemporary Auction

Walkthrough of the Modern & Contemporary Auction

“The Modern & Contemporary Auction is an eclectic yet curated sale focusing on modern classics and designers from Charles and Ray Eames to Jon Kuhn and introduces new artists to the market.” - Luke Newbold, Modern & Glass Director

The Origins of Herend Porcelain

The Origins of Herend Porcelain

“Herend’s Future is its Past” - Herend Porcelain Manufactory

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Crowd-Pleasing Wines

A Moment With Rob Golan

A Moment With Rob Golan

Tour the Collectible Coins & Rare Currency Auction with our Rare Coins & Historical Director, Rob Golan.

The Finer Points: The Art of Cartography

The Finer Points: The Art of Cartography

"Among the map makers of each generation are the risk takers, those who see the opportunities, seize the moment.." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Innovatively Different Wines From Classic Regions

A Moment With Lynne Millies

A Moment With Lynne Millies

"The vineyard of Château Angélus is situated in a natural amphitheater overlooked by the three Saint-Emilion churches. In the middle of this special site, the sounds were amplified and the angelus bells could be heard ringing in the morning, at midday and in the evening." -Château Angélus

Centuries of Craftsmanship and Style with Luke Newbold

Centuries of Craftsmanship and Style with Luke Newbold

"They have an interesting history, they survived these hundreds of years, and are coming to market for you." - Luke Newbold, Furniture Director

A Moment with Claire Fraser: The Still Life of Art

A Moment with Claire Fraser: The Still Life of Art

"Still life paintings have been a favorite of artists and collectors for hundreds of years, from the earliest still lifes, which were a way to document details and riches, to a more close study of color and form in the 20th century." - Fine Art Director, Claire Fraser

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Elevated & Accessible Summer Wines

A Moment With Nancy Blount - The Collaborative Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany

A Moment With Nancy Blount - The Collaborative Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany

"The collaborative works of [Julia] Munson, [Meta] Overbeck, and [Louis Comfort] Tiffany are seen in mixed metal work, their use of semi-precious stones such as moonstones, opals, and Montana sapphires..."

A Moment With Mark Solomon

A Moment With Mark Solomon

A Personalized Bourbon for President Ford

A Conversation with Robbie Smith & Bill Gregory

A Conversation with Robbie Smith & Bill Gregory

"You have a piece of art and a you have a piece of history, and it can just make a special day even more special." - Robbie Smith, Sporting Art Director

A Moment With Robbie Smith

A Moment With Robbie Smith

Impressive and Rare Decoys from Portsmouth Island

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Wine From Spain & Portugal

Unboxing: A Japanese Stationery & Writing Box

Unboxing: A Japanese Stationery & Writing Box

"The writing box is an essential part of Japanese culture." - Asian Arts Director, Kendal Parker

Insider's Look: Fine Silver From Around the World

Insider's Look: Fine Silver From Around the World

Tour the World of Exquisitely Made Fine Silver

Styling Inspiration

Styling Inspiration

Timeless and Versatile Decorative Art - Styling Inspiration from our May Estate Auction - Day 2

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Mother's Day Wine

Insider's Look: Prints & Multiples Highlights

Insider's Look: Prints & Multiples Highlights

"This Prints & Multiples Auction offers many feature-worthy works. It's tricky to select a favorite..." - Lauren Sanford, Prints & Multiples/ Photographs Director

Gallery Walkthrough with Brian Kuebler

Gallery Walkthrough with Brian Kuebler

Explore Our Modern & Contemporary and Prints & Multiples Auctions

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Big, Red & Delicious Wines

A Moment With Emily Kerrigan

A Moment With Emily Kerrigan

"One of the great strengths (of this auction)...are the many illustrated books -- whether a medical book, a Bible, an art book of Picasso illustrations, a book of maps -- there is so much to enjoy in this Single-Owner Collection." - Emily Kerrigan, Historical and Book Cataloguer

Significant Properties: 300 Morris Road

Significant Properties: 300 Morris Road

A Special House on a Special Day

Join us on April 18th for an Evening of Intentional Art and Wine Tasting

Join us on April 18th for an Evening of Intentional Art and Wine Tasting

This will be a unique, memorable, and relaxing evening perfect for art enthusiasts, wine lovers, and everyone in between!

Team Build with Habitat For Humanity

Team Build with Habitat For Humanity

Laptops Down and Hammers Up

An Insider's Look: <i>My Bondage and My Freedom</i>

An Insider's Look: My Bondage and My Freedom

"I shall place this book in the hands of the only child spared me, bidding him to strive and emulate its noble example." - Dr. James McCune Smith in his introduction to My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Great Stories And Great Bottles

A Moment With Rob Golan

A Moment With Rob Golan

Explore Unusual United States Coins with Rare Coins and Historical Director, Rob Golan

A Moment With Brian Kuebler

A Moment With Brian Kuebler

Art Inspired by the "Figure"

An Insider's Look: Inspiration, Design, and Pure Elegance

An Insider's Look: Inspiration, Design, and Pure Elegance

When building a collection, "...go for the best you can get at the time...look at known designers [and] pieces that speak to you..." - Nancy Blount, Fine Jewelry & Textiles Director

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Dreaming of Spring

A Moment With Julia Kelley-Swift

A Moment With Julia Kelley-Swift

"It is an absolutely, outrageously great wine." -Robert Parker

The Art of Life: Sporting Edition

The Art of Life: Sporting Edition

"The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep." —Paul Strand

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

New California

An Insider's Look: Vogler Spoons

An Insider's Look: Vogler Spoons

The Elegant Simplicity of John Vogler

An Insider's Look: The Year of the Dragon

An Insider's Look: The Year of the Dragon

The dragon, wherever you see him, is always a symbol of good luck, strength, and longevity. - Kendal Korach Parker, Asian Art Director

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

M. Chapoutier - Wines That Impress

The Finer Points: Nature Through the Eyes of Charley Harper

The Finer Points: Nature Through the Eyes of Charley Harper

"... In a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe." - Charley Harper

A Moment With Mark Terry

A Moment With Mark Terry

All Eyes on Collector Vehicles at Leland Little

Special Feature with Lauren Sanford

Special Feature with Lauren Sanford

A Miniature Magical Whimsical Ride

Gallery Walkthrough with Luke Newbold

Gallery Walkthrough with Luke Newbold

Explore the Modern & Contemporary and Prints & Multiples Auctions.

Retail Fine Wine Event at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine Event at Leland Little

All You Need Is Love... And Wine

Stones on the Loose

Stones on the Loose

A Playful Orchestration of Color and Shine

The Finer Points: The Animal Kingdom

The Finer Points: The Animal Kingdom

Explore the Animal Kingdom within our January Estate Auction

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Wine for January

Sporting Art Fair 2024

Sporting Art Fair 2024

A Celebration of Community, History, Art, and the Sporting Lifestyle

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Holiday Wine

A Life's Work with Bill Ivey

A Life's Work with Bill Ivey

"I have found that if you know where a piece is from, or if you know a little bit about it, then you almost have a relationship with it . . . it comes alive . . ." - Bill Ivey

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

A Time To Indulge

A Moment With Emily Kerrigan

A Moment With Emily Kerrigan

Over the years I have become very good at getting out of things I don't want to do. And if ever there was something I didn't want to do, this was surely it: to deal with the mother of a dead novelist and, worst of all, to have to read a manuscript that she said was 'great.' - Walker Percy

Fine Art in The Signature Winter Auction

Fine Art in The Signature Winter Auction

Where Light, Color, and Stories Intersect...

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Thanksgiving Wine

An Insider's Look: Timeless Emeralds

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

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

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

The Champagne of Choice for the Glamorous and Iconic

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

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.

2023 Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance Recap

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.

The Finer Points: A Thankful Table

The Finer Points: A Thankful Table

Seasonal Celebration, Leland Little Style

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

A Few of My Favorites

The Finer Points: Elegant Pearls

The Finer Points: Elegant Pearls

Natural Elegance

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Retail Fine Wine at Leland Little

Unexpected Treats

Office Talk with Beth Louden

Office Talk with Beth Louden

A Significant Property with Preservation & Panache

Special Feature with Rob Golan

Special Feature with Rob Golan

A Scholarly Collection of 19th Century American Military Longarms

Fall Modern & Contemporary Auction Walkthrough

Fall Modern & Contemporary Auction Walkthrough

Forward Thinking Artists in the Fall Modern & Contemporary Auction

Unboxing: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Whisky

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

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