NEW ORLEANS - s4story -- A 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL two-door convertible; a pair of carved marble recumbent lions; and an oil on canvas portrait painting by the French artist Jean-Jaques Henner (1829-1905) are a few of the expected highlight lots in Crescent City Auction Gallery's two-session Important Summer Estates Auction slated for Thursday and Friday, July 9^th & 10^th.

The auction, starting at 10am Central time both days, will be held online and live in Crescent City's auction gallery located at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Up for bid will be a wide range of French, English and American furniture; original paintings and watercolors; prints and etchings; Oriental carpets; decorative art items; and movie and TV memorabilia.

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The catalog will feature more items from famed New Orleans hotelier and property developer Joe Jaeger, Jr.; the estate of Murphy A. Bourke of New Orleans; the estate of Genevieve McClure Southerland of Coden, Alabama; property from a gentleman antiquarian from New Orleans; and other notable local and regional estates – in all, a total of nearly 700 quality lots.

The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL two-door convertible boasts a 155-horsepower 3.8-liter V8 engine, rear-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic transmission. The car is expected to zoom away with a new owner in the driver's seat for $8,000-$12,000.

The late 20^th century pair of carved marble recumbent lions carries a pre-sale estimate of $4,000-$6,000; while the oil on canvas Portrait of a Red-Headed Woman in Red by Jean-Jacques Henner should command $3,000-$5,000.

Other original artworks from Europe include an oil on wood panel Beach Scene with Sailboats by the Dutch painter Niek van der Plas (b. 1954), expected to realize $2,000-$3,000; and two scenes from The Duchess of Malfi (1612-1613) painted in the 19^th century by John Webster of the British Continental School and being sold as one lot, with an estimate of $2,500-$4,500.

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The rest of the auction will comprise an eclectic mix of merchandise, ranging from modern weapons to fine jewelry. The jewelry category features diamonds, yellow and white gold, tortoiseshell items, sapphires and watches, to include a lady's two-tone Rolex Datejust in two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold. The watch has a pre-sale estimate of $3,000-$5,000.

For more information, please visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates are posted frequently.