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LEIGHTON HOLDS FIRST PREVIEW IN NEW ALLENDALE GALLERY

On January 19th, Leighton Galleries showcased over 400 lots in their new location at 6 Pearl Court in Allendale, New Jersey. Long in the making… (more)

 

10-7-11

FINE JEWELRY & TIMEPIECES HIGHLIGHT LEIGHTON'S SEPTEMBER 15TH AUCTION

On September 15th Leighton Galleries' Fine Arts auction offered a collection of over 120 fine jewelry pieces... (more)

 

10-7-11

LEIGHTON GALLERIES PREMIERE BOOK AUCTION A SUCCESS!

On September 15th Leighton Galleries held its first book auction featuring the Marino Collection of rare and collectible books... (more)

 

9-2-11

IN MEMORY OF P. BILL HACKING.

We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend Phil Hacking who passed away on August 26... (more)

 

3-17-11

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW! About Liquidating an Estate

I can't count how many times I've received a phone call from someone that starts out "I have an estate to settle... (more)

 

2-21-11

TO THE FRIENDS OF LEIGHTON GALLERIES

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of my sister Ruth Leighton-Baker... (more)

 

12-9-10

LEIGHTON HOLDS FIRST CONSIGNMENT DAY EVENT, AND THE TREASURES CAME!

Leighton Galleries' December 9th auction will include consigned items from their first "Open Consignment Day" event. Held over three days, the open call invitation... (more)

 

11-16-10

"POSSUM HUNTER" SOARS TO $11,000 - GOES FROM NEW JERSEY ATTIC TO FLORIDA SUNSHINE!

Leighton Galleries' November 4th auction featured a William Aiken Walker... (more)

 

11-14-10

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW! About Buying and Bidding at Auction

"SOLD" the auctioneer calls out. This is the very moment when title legally changes hands from the owner (or consignor) of the property being sold... (more)

 

11-04-10

WILLIAM AIKEN WALKER PAINTING SITS IN ATTIC SINCE 1905, THEN GIFTED FOR THE FRAME

"The house was in Irvington, built by my great uncle's parents", said... (more)

 

09-02-10

NAIN RUG BRINGS $9,500 AT LEIGHTON'S AUCTION
Persian Nain carpets highlighted Leighton’s September 2nd sale, which had 600... (more)