"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
"As a viewer, I find all my senses engaged while studying this painting." - Fine Art Director, Claire Fraser
In a charming home just outside of downtown Winston Salem, resides an impressive organ illuminated in a sun soaked room...
"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
"He had a passion for life, for music, for guitars, for good wine...but his love was antiques." - Leland Little, President
Wine Just For You
"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
A Morning of Discovery with Collector & Historian, Doily Earl Fulcher
"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
Three Centuries of Silver
The Consignment Process in Action
"These coins are all uncirculated and are excellent examples of their type." -Rob Golan, Rare Coins & Historical Director
Opus One Is Here
A Celebration of Community, Art, History, and the Sporting Lifestyle
Election Cycles, Presidents, and Politics over the Centuries
Wine to Drink Now
Join us for a gallery tour and discover the breadth of North Carolina artists in our Modern & Contemporary Auction.
"This is not only a beautiful portfolio, it's history." - Distinguished Professor of Art & Art History at Duke University, Dr. Richard Powell
A Marksman, a Biblical Association, and a Three-legged Buffalo . . .
Not Your Everyday Bottles
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.
More Adventures in Wine Event
"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
"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
So...Which Form is Your Favorite?
Where Innovation Meets Art: A Life Changing, Illustrated Firefighting Manual
"The deeply rooted tradition of alkaline glazes in parts of the South is unmatched in any European usage." - Pottery & Porcelain Director, Pam Briggs
"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
The Very Very Successful Anne Catharine Hoof Green
Summer Wines
"There's so much personality in these images -- from portraits to landscapes and everything in between." - Lauren Sanford, Director Prints & Multiples/ Photographs
“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
“Herend’s Future is its Past” - Herend Porcelain Manufactory
Crowd-Pleasing Wines
Tour the Collectible Coins & Rare Currency Auction with our Rare Coins & Historical Director, Rob Golan.
"Among the map makers of each generation are the risk takers, those who see the opportunities, seize the moment.." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Innovatively Different Wines From Classic Regions
"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
"They have an interesting history, they survived these hundreds of years, and are coming to market for you." - Luke Newbold, Furniture Director
"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
Elevated & Accessible Summer Wines
"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 Personalized Bourbon for President Ford
"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
Impressive and Rare Decoys from Portsmouth Island
Wine From Spain & Portugal
"The writing box is an essential part of Japanese culture." - Asian Arts Director, Kendal Parker
Tour the World of Exquisitely Made Fine Silver
Timeless and Versatile Decorative Art - Styling Inspiration from our May Estate Auction - Day 2
Mother's Day Wine
"This Prints & Multiples Auction offers many feature-worthy works. It's tricky to select a favorite..." - Lauren Sanford, Prints & Multiples/ Photographs Director
Explore Our Modern & Contemporary and Prints & Multiples Auctions
Big, Red & Delicious Wines
"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
A Special House on a Special Day
This will be a unique, memorable, and relaxing evening perfect for art enthusiasts, wine lovers, and everyone in between!
Laptops Down and Hammers Up
"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
Great Stories And Great Bottles
Explore Unusual United States Coins with Rare Coins and Historical Director, Rob Golan
Art Inspired by the "Figure"
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
Dreaming of Spring
"It is an absolutely, outrageously great wine." -Robert Parker
"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
New California
The Elegant Simplicity of John Vogler
The dragon, wherever you see him, is always a symbol of good luck, strength, and longevity. - Kendal Korach Parker, Asian Art Director
M. Chapoutier - Wines That Impress
"... In a world of chaos, the picture is one small rectangle in which the artist can create an ordered universe." - Charley Harper
All Eyes on Collector Vehicles at Leland Little
A Miniature Magical Whimsical Ride
Explore the Modern & Contemporary and Prints & Multiples Auctions.
All You Need Is Love... And Wine
A Playful Orchestration of Color and Shine
Explore the Animal Kingdom within our January Estate Auction
Wine for January
A Celebration of Community, History, Art, and the Sporting Lifestyle
Holiday Wine
"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
A Time To Indulge
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
Where Light, Color, and Stories Intersect...
Thanksgiving Wine
"[Emeralds are] the evergreen of jewelry, reminding us of winter and the permanence of color throughout all seasons" - Nancy Blount, Fine Jewelry Director
The Champagne of Choice for the Glamorous and Iconic
First person impressions of life on Roanoke Island, between 1585 and 1586, by two, ultimately, very influential Englishmen.
Drive back in time and enjoy this recap of our weekend at the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance.
Seasonal Celebration, Leland Little Style
A Few of My Favorites
Natural Elegance
Unexpected Treats
A Significant Property with Preservation & Panache
A Scholarly Collection of 19th Century American Military Longarms
Forward Thinking Artists in the Fall Modern & Contemporary Auction
"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