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Mastering Online Auctions – 5 Essential Tips for Newbies

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 02.16.24 | Tam Tran
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Discover the thrill of online auctions! Find expert tips to navigate virtual treasure hunts, score unique fines, and decorate your home with personality. Start your bidding journey with confidence.

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Master of Rural Serenity Artistry: Daniel Ridgway Knight

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 08.28.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
The family party consisting of mother, baby and a young boy are painted with fine level details and crisp brushstrokes leave the viewer gazing in wonder. Signed and inscribed Ridgway Knight / Paris to the lower right corner. | BRG

Delve into the life, art, aesthetic, and the collectibility and value of Daniel Ridgway Knight, whose work continues to delight art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Knight's unique approach to depicting rural life, his masterful use of light and color, and his skillful brushwork left an indelible mark on the art world.

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Masterpieces Unveiled: Nakashima, Lopez, Lik & More!

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 06.09.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
A colorful bronze fish sculpture by Nano Lopez (Colombian, B. 1955) entitled  | BRG

Explore a wide range of exceptional artworks in the NC Multi Collector Sale, including Nakashima Furniture, fine sculptures by Nano Lopez, Bissell, and Wegner. Plus paintings, serigraphs, and prints from artists like Disney's Bill Justice, Romero Britto, Leroy Neiman, Charles Fazzino, Peter Lik, Marc Chagall, Peter Max, and renowned Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer.

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Mixing Modern and Vintage for Luxurious Comfort

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 06.08.23 | Tam Tran
Curation of lots to mix modern and vintage for luxurious comfort, includes paintings, chairs, porcelains, and a chest of drawers. | BRG

Join us as we delve into the talent of renowned interior designer, Libby Cameron, who effortlessly combines classic charm with sleek sophistication. Today, we explore spaces designed by Libby Cameron, including a sunroom and dining room. Immerse yourself in the fusion of antique and modern, vintage and contemporary. Embark on a journey to transform your space with timeless elegance and inviting comfort.

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Creating a Vibrant Home with Timeless & Livable Rooms with Prudence Home & Design

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.23.23 | Tam Tran
This stunning living room features a tufted curved sofa as the centerpiece, inviting you to relax in style. Upholstered in a luxurious fabric, the sofa creates a plush and comfortable seating area. The wall behind the sofa is adorned with a beautiful wall | BRG

In this edition of Complementary! Guest Curation, Prudence Bailey of Prudence Home and Design shares her curated selection of favorite items available in current BRG online auctions. They are the perfect inspiration for achieving a stylish blend of modern and vintage in your home.

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The Relevance of Waterford Crystal in Today's Households

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 02.02.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
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Waterford Crystal transcends Irish heritage and was a staple in households of the wealthy and the aristocracy. But as times changed, so have the uses and relevance of Waterford Crystal in today's households. Discover Waterford's relevance and modern uses.

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The Essential Design Guide to Mixing Vintage & Modern

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 08.29.22 | Tam Tran
Creating Lively Charm in Homes with Libby Cameron | BRG

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.

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Modern Judaica Collection: Antiques and Vintage Jewish Art, Artifacts, and More

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.10.22 | Jennifer Ventresca
A wall filled with the mezuzah collection of Miriam and Robert Rothman is impressive. | BRG

When the world-traveling widow of a prominent traveling Rabbi downsizes, her impressive globally-sourced collection of Judaica are slated to go into an online auction.

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Decking Out Your Mantle With Antique Elements

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 11.23.21 | Michelle Whitener
A portrait of George Washington surrounded by eclectic holiday design elements creates a historic holiday mantle-scape. | BRG

Designer and lifestyle blogger, Michelle Whitener, guest blogs for BRG as she shares her easy-to-follow styling tips to create a sophisticated and collected historic holiday mantle with a mix of modern touches.

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How to Add Antique & Vintage Pieces to your Stylish Living Room
 with Mary Aspen Richardson

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 07.14.21 | Guest: Mary Aspen Richardson
Mary Aspen Richardson, an interior design enthusiast and a professional blogger shares her tips on integrating vintage and antique items to create a stylish modern living room | BRG

Although the antique style brings a particular emotional relevance, random placement of such items carries the risk of creating an outdated look in your new modern living room. However, there are several different ways to decorate with antique pieces, while still keeping your home both stylish and timeless - trust me!

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