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Mastering Online Auctions – 5 Essential Tips for Newbies

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 02.16.24 | Tam Tran
 | BRG

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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Curating Timeless Elegance with Emily Brownell

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 01.24.24 | Tam Tran
Emily stands in her kitchen next to a rustic cabinet and in front of a vintage still life painting. | BRG

Discover curated elegance with Emily Brownell at Gilded Hearth Interiors. Uncover vintage treasures, delve into bespoke design, and bid boldly for timeless beauty.

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The Art of Antique Hunting: Amal Kapen's Timeless Treasures

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 10.20.23 | Tam Tran
 | BRG

In the world of interior design, blending the past and the present is an art form. Few people understand this better than Amal Kapen, of Amal Kapen Interiors, a renowned "new traditionalist" designer based in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. Join as she shares her expertise, design insights, and passion for preserving the charm of antiques in contemporary spaces with this.

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Curated with Jennifer Evans: Brown Wood Furniture Treasures

Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.07.23 | Tam Tran
Jennifer Evans' image is inset over an image of one of her designs of a fireplace mantle vignette. | BRG

Discover Jennifer Evans of Manor South's captivating guest curation, celebrating her unwavering passion for 'old brown wood' furniture. Dive into a world where timeless elegance meets rustic charm. Explore her expert insights today!

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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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The Relevance of Waterford Crystal in Today's Households

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 02.02.23 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

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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Global Collection from the Estate of Ronald & Elizabeth Sher

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 10.09.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Ron & Betty Sher circa 1950s | BRG

In the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ron and Betty Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. She was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired foreign service officer. Both spent their careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries, China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the two, they explored and visited over 55 countries. Learn about this dynamic couple and their estate.

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BTS Glimpse into a NYC Brownstone

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 05.18.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Behind the Scenes Glimpse into a New York City 84th Street Brownstone | BRG

Nothing says "single family living" in a town where living space comes at a premium like a New York City brownstone -- especially when that brownstone is located on the corner of Madison Ave and East 84th. Now, you can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a stately 84th Street home filled with old world charm.

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Breaker of Molds: The Lifetime Works & Personal Collection of Norma Flanagan

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca
Artist Norma Flanagan in her studio | BRG

"Creating art is a necessary experience in my daily life. It has made me aware of really seeing and feeling everything around me rather than just looking at the world." Discover how Norma Flanagan broke the traditional housewife mold of the era and embarked on a life surround by art.

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