Briggs Auction kicked off its calendar year with a highly successful Fine Estates Auction on Jan. 31, showcasing strong bidder participation and impressive results across multiple categories. With a diverse selection of fine art, antiques, collectibles, and estate treasures, the auction attracted bidders from across the country via the companys online bidding platform and Live Auctioneers. The highlight was an oil-on-canvas by Alfred De Dreux (French, 1810-60), depicting a hunt scene with two children riding a horse while two faithful dogs run alongside. This quietly-dramatic work generated a great deal of pre-auction interest, and bidding was brisk and exciting between the two online platforms and the additional telephones. This sought-after piece came from the home of the late Helen E. Scott on the Ardrossan estate in Villanova and realized $104,500, far exceeding expectations. All prices include buyers premium. Other remarkable fine art results included a Henri Hecht Maik (French, 1922-93) large-format work titled African Night depicting an assortment of animals out for a quiet nights stroll, which sold for $45,500, and an untitled Helen Khal (Lebanon, 1923-2009) oil-on-canvas blue and gray tonal work that was featured in an included exhibition book and realized $29,400. Beyond fine art, decorative and collectible items also generated strong interest, including an unusual Arts & Crafts wrought-iron fireplace screen featuring the Shakespearean phrase Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble and flanked by dragon heads, which fetched $13,500, and a rare Buccellati, Italy, sterling silver Hanukkah lamp or menorah with an embossed foliate design, which realized $10,200. Jewelry buyers were also active, with an 18-carat white gold and diamond cuff bracelet selling for $6,150 and an 18-carat yellow gold and diamond floral-design necklace seeing $6,760. Furniture also saw strong results, with a Steinway Model L baby-grand piano selling for $12,800, a Regency-style double-pedestal dining table selling for $4,600, and an Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus wingback chair realizing $4,600. Were thrilled with the results of our January auction, said Stephen Turner, president of Briggs Auction. These prices demonstrate that high-quality pieces continue to attract strong bidding interest across multiple categories. Whether its fine art, decorative arts, jewelry, or furniture, bidders are eager for exceptional and unique finds. Briggs is in Garnet Valley, Pa. For more information, visit www.briggsauction.com or email info@briggsauction.com.