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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 ReadingIt’s Moving Day at BRG
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.17.19 | Jennifer VentrescaIt’s moving day at BRG — well for some, that is. With expansion and business growth comes new responsibilities. Several personnel changes are afoot and we’ve moved some people around! Find out who and where here.
Continue ReadingManaging Partners Become Life Partners
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 06.11.19 | ADMINIt's official. BRG's managing partners, Christie and Grant, will officially "tie the knot." While they often refer to themselves as husband and wife, it was never bona fide. Well, in a late-afternoon summertime wedding with close family and friends in attendance and an outdoor wedding reception to follow, this will all change...
Continue ReadingWhat do Grant & Christie Have to Share?
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 02.28.19 | Jennifer VentrescaFind out what Grant and Christie have to share during our auction previews. Join BRG managing partners as they bring you some Exceptional Winter 2019 LIVE Auction highlights...
Continue ReadingFour Reasons (Plus a Bonus) Why the Exceptional Winter 2019 is LIVE
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 02.13.19 | Jennifer VentrescaWhat is so special about BRG's Exceptional Winter 2019 sale that would have us dusting off the auctioneer podium and gavel in order to run a live auction? Well, you are about to find out!
Continue ReadingAbandoned & Sealed Off Greenwich Estate Conceals Treasure
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 02.20.18 | Jennifer VentrescaWhat happens when an eccentric retiree completely abandons her home to the elements and lives out her remaining years in a luxury hotel, completely disconnected from her home? Eventually the home becomes overrun by the elements....
Continue ReadingExceptional Fall Greenwich Sale Highlights Fine Art, Jewelry, & More!
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 11.09.17 | Jennifer VentrescaBlack Rock Galleries is pleased to offer this exceptional sale featuring a wonderful collection of fine art, antiques, jewelry, furniture, and curiosities hailing from fine estates throughout New England and New York. The art truly shines and is....
Continue ReadingBRG's Charity Auction Helping Abandoned Animals - Revisited
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 10.04.17 | Jennifer VentrescaIt seems like a long time has passed since our puppy photo shoot over the summer in preparation of our Abandoned Lots Charity Auction benefiting the CT Humane Society. But our friend, Barb Naugle, from CTHS paid us a visit the other day to accept....
Continue ReadingBRG's Charity Auction Helping Abandoned Animals
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 05.31.17 | Jennifer VentrescaWhat do abandoned pets have to do with Black Rock Galleries' online Spring Abandoned Lots Charity Auction? Well, in short, the CT Humane Society! We love animals, especially those that have been abandoned. In fact, owners and managing partners, Christie and Grant, have rescue pets in their own household.
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