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It’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 ReadingWorst Moving Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 07.08.19 | Jennifer VentrescaThe summer moving season is in full-swing for down-sizers, up-sizers, and new home buyers. Making the big move can be expensive and stressful for the most stout-hearted people. If you're making any of these mistakes, you could be making things worse for yourself. Learn how to avoid these moving mistakes....
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 ReadingKey Auction Terms Every Bidder Should Know
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 01.01.19 | Jennifer VentrescaIf you're new to BRG's online auctions, it's possible that you may want a quick guide for auction terminology. BRG makes auction and site terminology simple and easy to follow. Let's get started....
Continue ReadingRodin Revisited
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 12.27.18 | Jennifer VentrescaThe results are in! The Comité Rodin has reached its decision on the authenticity of the Buste de Saint Jean-Baptiste that we offered in auction this past October in our Exceptional Fall Greenwich Auction. It's real! Find out more....
Continue ReadingHello, Boston! BRG is Growing ... Again.
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 11.09.18 | Jennifer VentrescaOur friends in greater Boston metro and throughout Massachusetts have been asking BRG to move into the area and we’ve answered. With our first estates auctions under our belt and more to come, we are thrilled to be expanding our service offerings into the area with BRG-Boston.
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 ReadingNEW! Incredibly Versatile BRG Gift Card!
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 11.09.17 | ADMINThe BRG Gift Card is here! If you are looking for a special gift for someone special, take a look at the new BRG gift card. Versatile, easy, and suitable for every occasion, the BRG gift card is the perfect choice for that hard-to-buy-for loved one....
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 ReadingLabor Day and Estates
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.01.17 | BRG StaffThe "working man's holiday," a.k.a. Labor Day has its roots in New York City in the 1880s as part of the burgeoning labor movement. It was a day designed to celebrate those whose labors helped (and continue to help) our nation remain strong in innovation, infrastructure,
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