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High Stakes B ob Kuhn'sbe featured atRace, a 26x40 acrylic, will Scottsdale Art Auction's April 6th sale. The painting is valued at $100,000-$150,000. This historic arm is expected to bring $75,000-$125,000. Other fine sporting guns are a recently discovered Parker AAHE 20 gauge in original condition, which carries a presale estimate of $60,000-$90,000. The sale will also include some great L.C. Smiths, among them a very rare A-3 grade 12 gauge in superb original condition with its factory letter. It's estimated at $65,000-$95,000. A rare Woodward best-quality 16-bore O/U in fine and original condition complete with its original A&F hangtag is estimated at $40,000-$60,000. An exquisite Purdey extra-finish 12-bore O/U with fabulous Bolino game scene engraving by Simon Coggan is estimated at $50,000-$80,000. Outstanding rifles will include a magnificent cased James Purdey double in .470 nitro express engraved with wonderful game scenes. It's estimated at $80,000-$120,000. Another fine sporting rifle is a Griffin and Howe Pre-war square bridge Mauser in .416 Rigby, estimated at $12,500-$17,500. For more details call 207-453-7125 or go to www.jamesdjulia.com. Owners Michael Frost, Jack Morris and Brad Richardson have amassed an exquisite collection of works for the sale. Featured lots include a magnificent 24 x 33-inch oil by Philip R. Goodwin entitled The Big Thrill ($75,000-$125,000); contemporary master Ken Carlson's 20 x 30 painting Winter Creek Whitetails ($25,000$35,000) and Bob Kuhn's High Stakes Race ($100,000-$150,000). The company's state-of-the-art facility is located in the heart of Scottsdale's art district. All art will be on display for two weeks prior to the auction. A catered preview will be held on April 5, from 6-8 p.m. Full color catalogues and all lots are available online at www.scottsdaleartauction. com. The auction staff can assist collectors with bidding and furnish condition reports. Call 480-945-0225 or visit www.scottsdaleartauction.com. 'KIDS GONE WILD!' COMING TO CAPE FEAR WILDLIFE EXPO Hands-on science, technology, engineering and outdoor skills will be presented to youths at the 2013 Cape Fear Wildlife Expo, March 15-17, at the Convention Centers in historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Set for Friday, March 15, The Kids Gone Wild event is free to students in grades 4-8. The interdisciplinary SCOTTSDALE ART AUCTION TO INCLUDE 300 WORKS Scottsdale Art Auction's 9th annual sale, set for Saturday, April 6, will include more than 300 lots of the finest paintings and sculptures in western, sporting and wildlife art. S educational experience will touch on skill development in the sciences, math, environmental education, healthful living and technology – all delivered in a format that's FUN! The children will witness raptors in flight as the birds demonstrate both their adaptation and their predatory roles. Joe Hamilton, renowned wildlife biologist with the Quality Deer Management Association, will teach students to "hunt" with their eyes closed, exploring the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. Youth pro-staffer (and honor roll student) Zac Cooper will inspire students to reach for their dreams. Eight interactive stations will provide the youths with hands-on experience in archery, saltwater fly fishing, outdoor survival [hypothermia], duck calling, water pollution, the aquatic web and forestry practices [fire]. They can also tour the NCWRC safari trailer and mobile aquarium while you're there! Many of the interactive activities at Kids Gone Wild! will also be available through the weekend for other attendees. Visitors can meet Randy Edwards of The History Channel's Swamp People. They will enjoy three days of hunting and fishing exhibitors, wildlife art, decoys, boats and accessories, truck and ATV displays, fly fishing demos, camping, guides, outfitters, sport-fishing simulator, contests and archery demos. Youths are encouraged to participate in the Wild Child! Scavenger Hunt and Kids Guide to the Expo interactive stations. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and military; children 10 and under are free when accompanied by an adult! For more information visit www.capefearwildlifeexpo.com. Seats are limited for The Kids Gone Wild!, so advance registration is required. Inquire by e-mail to: ncqdma@yahoo.com. P O R T I N G C 164 L A S S I C S