AMERICAN LEGEND :Day Three Wraps Up a Spectacular Sale
American Legend concluded the “Auction of the Century” today with the offering of the Demi/Wild Type males and females. Buying was widespread from all markets, but was dominated by Hong Kong/China.
American Legend concluded the “Auction of the Century” today with the offering of the Demi/WildType males and females. Buying was widespread from all markets, but was dominated by Hong Kong/China. As with the entire sale, premiums were paid on the better qualities, which experienced advancing prices, while the levels eased on the more commercial types. Nap length continues to be a major pricing factor as the trade deals with the large volume of goods now being offered in the market.
The overall success of the sale can be attributed to the nearly 1,000 registered buyers in attendance from all markets. We would like to thank the entire trade for their outstanding support and a special thank you to Saga Fur Sales for hosting this historic event in such spectacular fashion.
on 2 day sale : Backglama females began the day and advanced in double digits once again over recent North American sales. Smaller sizes experienced even larger premiums. Competition was keen from Korea throughout the collection with support from Greece and Hong Kong/China.
American Legend Mahogany females also sold at advancing levels with premiums paid for quality throughout the collection. American Legend Mutations sold at firm to advancing levels to widespread support from all markets. Nap length continues to be a major factor in determining price within the same color phases.
Top lots contain the full complement of 40 male skins and 50 female skins.
The top lot of Blackglama females was purchased by Mechutan Fur Corporation for Tsoukas Bros. & Sons, Kastoria, Greece, and was produced by Blanke Wachter-Pagel-Steinhardt of Plymouth, Wisconsin; Campbellsport, Wisconsin; and Plymouth, Wisconsin, respectively.
The top lot of American Legend Mahogany females was purchased by Jindo Co. Ltd., Korea, and was produced by Westwood-Harris-Gengel of Spanish Fork, Utah; Caldwell, Idaho; and Lake Villa, Illinois, respectively.
The top lot of Pastel males was purchased by Morisco for Kussenkovv Fashion House, St. Petersburg, Russia, and was produced by Lichty Fur Farm of Linwood, Ontario, Canada.
The top lot of Pastel females was purchased by Avanti Furs, Kastoria, Greece, and was produced by Lichty Fur Farm of Linwood, Ontario, Canada.
The top lot of Regal Type White males was purchased by Yves Salomon, Paris, France, and was produced by Harry Erickson & Sons of Wild Rose, Wisconsin.
The top lot of Regal Type White females was purchased by P.J. Zeitlin & Co. Ltd. for Huasi Agricultural Development Co. Ltd., China, and was produced by Harry Erickson & Sons of Wild Rose, Wisconsin.
The top lot of Hedlund Type White males was purchased by Avanti Furs, Kastoria, Greece, and was produced by Mildbrand Fur Farm of Medford, Wisconsin.
The top lot of Hedlund Type White females was purchased by Morisco for Victor Konstantinopolsky, Moscow, Russia, and was produced by Mildbrand Fur Farm of Medford, Wisconsin.
The top lot of Silverblue males was purchased by Tim Everest for Chen Chaoyu, Zhejiang, Yuyao, China, and was produced by Lynn Mathews & Son of Hyrum, Utah.
The top lot of Silverblue females was purchased by P.J. Zeitlin & Co. Ltd. for Huasi Agricultural Development Co. Ltd., China, and was produced by Lynn Mathews & Son of Hyrum, Utah.
