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Time Capsule with Ties to Waldorf in Cortlandt Manor Estate
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 11.04.19 | Jennifer VentrescaThis might be a “made for Hollywood” story based right in Cortlandt Manor, New York with acclaimed hotelier, Claude Philippe, as the main character. Decades after the fully furnished estate was passed to the husband of Philippe’s widow, many of the original contents (hand-picked and curated by Philippe himself) remained relatively untouched — down to the collection of Philippe’s cuff links discovered in the closet.
Continue ReadingWhat Everyone Must Know About Native American Jewelry
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 07.19.19 | Christie Spooner & Jennifer VentrescaRich corals. Dramatic blue and green turquoise. Beautifully crafted copper and silver work. For millennia, the magnificent history of Native American Indian tribal jewelry making has been passed down from one generation to another. Explore the world of Native American jewelry....
Continue ReadingSeven Things That Would Make Carrie Bradshaw Swoon
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 09.14.18 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen 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.
Continue ReadingIdyllic Westchester Estate Conceals Veritable Mad-Men Era Time Capsule
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 07.03.18 | Jennifer VentrescaWhat 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...
Continue ReadingCalling All Coin Collectors
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 02.01.18 | Jennifer VentrescaFor 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) ...?
Continue ReadingRugs! Rugs! Rugs! In North Salem NY Single Owner Estate Sale
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 10.24.17 | StaffWe are pleased to offer, in conjunction with our North Salem NY Single Owner Estate, this outstanding collection of area rugs. This entire collection of fine area rugs and carpets has a retail value well over $60,000....
Continue ReadingA Taste of Fairfield - Part II
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 10.19.17 | Jennifer VentrescaWe 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 ....
Continue ReadingVintage Copper Cookware
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 09.29.17 | Jennifer VentrescaPeriodically, 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.
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