Estate Sales & Auction Blog

Discover the life, art, and collectability of Marc Chagall, the visionary artist of the 20th century. Explore his biography, training, iconic artworks, and the vibrant secondary markets dealing in his art. Immerse yourself in Chagall's dreamlike compositions and vibrant colors, and learn why his works continue to captivate collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide.

Have you ever stumbled upon a hidden treasure in an unexpected place? That's exactly what happened when an extremely rare painted clay olla was discovered in a castle-like home in Raleigh, NC as part of a downsizing project.

Welcome to the world of unique and elegant home decor curated by the talented decorator, Alison Sheffield. Explore Alison's seven inspired ideas for elegant home decor + take a peek at her design style and aesthetic.

BRG has some important updates for our customers to know. Our administrative headquarters is moving from our Bridgeport location to Fairfield which leaves plenty of room for our consignment and design showroom to take over our Bridgeport facility with new hours for the public.

From the trademarked Tiffany blue box filled with beautiful jewelry to the kaleidoscope of colors achieved in their coveted and cherished stained glass works of art, there are a lot of things to love about Tiffany and Tiffany Studios pieces. Today we are focusing on 10 things to love about vintage and antique Tiffany lamps hailing from Tiffany Studios.

Who says only children can enjoy a good ‘I spy’ game? In the BRG estate version of I Spy, we take a look at a June 1982 edition of House in the Hamptons magazine article featuring the fabulous Bridgehampton, NY home of Jay Paul. What you can spy with your grown-up eye?

Pristine white sand beaches. Elegant restaurants. Posh dinner parties. Outrageous beach bashes. Multi-million dollar waterfront homes. Such was the 1980's summer lifestyle for jet setters and NYC yuppies. Locals, however, enjoyed a quieter pace – choosing to settle permanently into Long Island’s East End. One such person included Jay R. Paul who designed and built his own French villa paradise in Bridgehampton.

In this edition of Complementary. Guest Curation, Libby selects current online auctions’ offerings that highlight her design aesthetic. You can use her designs for inspiration along with any of Libby’s top picks to easily achieve a similar design style in your home.

Meet Holly Garritano, interior enthusiast and owner of the vintage home decor shop, Seeds of Home.

We rounded up some of the best Father’s Day gift ideas for dads of all ages, backgrounds, tastes, and hobbies with this edition of Black Rock Galleries Gift Guide. Whether your dad is a sports enthusiast or a music lover, the outdoorsy type or a lover of design, you’ll find the perfect unique gift.