Lalique ‘Cactus’ console table heads Presley sale

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ANTIQUE WEEK, APRIL 22, 2013 BY CAROLE DEUTSCH ORANGE, Calif. — The “Cactus” form console table, designed in 1951 by Marc Lalique as a window display, was the highlight of the April 7 sale at Don Presley’s Southern California auction house. The “Cactus” console table was one of the most presentational forms [...]

Don’t Miss Don’s April 6-7 Fine Art and Antiques Auction in Orange

ORANGE, CALIF. — Only the finest in art, antiques, collectibles and Asian items will grace the podium come April 6th and 7th at Don Presley’s big two-sale auction being held at his gallery in Orange. As usual, Don has assembled an incredible array of hundreds of fresh-to-market lots from the best estates and collections in [...]

Help Don Raise Money and Awareness for Epilepsy Research

Please consider helping Don Raise Money and Awareness for Epilepsy Research – We Need Your Help Don Presley has been deeply touched by the story of Dr. Alfonsina Davies, who recently passed away from SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy). Nina's mother Nadia authored a biography of Nina (which you can purchase from Don for [...]

Prices Realized from March 2-3, 2013 Sale

Look at these prices realized from Don’s March sale! Thinking of consigning? Now is the time to call Don DIRECTLY at 714-633-2437 to discuss your consignment. Let Don help you achieve the highest possible value from your items by consigning for our April event – we still have room for quality items only! CALL TODAY! [...]

Don Presley in Antique Week: Does Internet live auction industry own dirty secrets?

Reprinted from Antique Week, February 4, 2013 BY ERIC C. RODENBERG There’s a “dirty little secret” within the Internet live auction industry; auctioneers don’t like to talk about it, Internet providers prefer to sweep it under the rug. That secret is the proliferation of non-paying bidders. “It’s a big problem,” said auctioneer Darren Julien. “It [...]