Estate Sales & Auction Blog

When most people think of BRG, they envision highly decorative furnishings, art, and antiques. But there’s so much more to our offerings, as is the case with our Single Owner Couture Collection. As part of our day-to-day estate work, we come across clients that have modestly sized couture collections, but this collection would make even the most hardened "Carrie Bradshaw types" swoon.

What is now considered a quiet, idyllic grand estate overlooking the rolling hills of the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York was once a hot-bed of post-war era soirées with guests drinking martinis in the library of a stately stone and pillar colonial revival owned by renowned “renaissance man,” Arthur Judson. The contents of this estate...

The fact that the "Elvis Generation" may be getting older in no way diminishes the memories and collectibility of authentic Elvis items of interest -- something that is not being lost on the folks bidding in BRG's Spectacular Elvis Collection. So when we say, "Elvis is in the House!" (albeit the auction house), we say it with gusto.

Most of us dread the day when we need to help dad (or mom) downsize his home. Perhaps home is “just too much” for him to care for anymore. Whatever the circumstance, you want to help your parents make the transition from one home to another, with as little disruption as possible.

For coin connoisseurs, there is something fascinating about the design, the weight, the feel of coins in their hands. Whether it’s the overall mint or the types of metals used, collectors love the hunt for special pieces to add to their collections. Do you have a collection or rare coin (or two) ...?

Estate sales “junkies” are amazingly dedicated to the art of seeking treasures. Yes, we’re calling it an art -- defined as something that is created with imagination and skill. While estate sale buyers are not necessarily creating anything, they approach estate sales with great imagination and skill. With the spring estate sale season about to launch....

We kicked it into "high gear" to create a fun lounge for our VIP guests at this year's A Taste of Fairfield. The event was last Sunday, so when our team finalized the selection of merchandise to feature in the Fusion VIP Lounge sponsored by Black Rock Galleries we decided to go with a mid-century modern feel -- of course rounded out with some other pieces that exemplify ....

Periodically, we encounter pieces or even entire sets of vintage copper cookware in the estates that we handle. There are some things that collectors and users of copper cookware look for when purchasing vintage pieces that perhaps the average non-collector might not be aware of.

Social responsibility manifests itself in many ways. For some it is about environmental issues. For others it is political. For others still, it is about giving back to the community in a meaningful way. Over the years, we have tried to integrate social responsibility within our business culture by targeting local

If you are a Fairfield County local it is possible that you have already heard radio spots promoting the upcoming Taste of Fairfield event taking place on Sunday, October 8th at the Delamar Southport.  You may have even heard "Black Rock Galleries" mentioned a time or two.  Well, we are delighted to once again be a part of this fun