Estate Sales & Auction Blog

The coronavirus may have delayed the snip of sharp scissors and the whirring hum of the electric razor for the daughter of BRG's managing partners, Gemma, but this brave fifth grader has officially bared her beautiful bald head....

Baubles galore. Funky costume pieces. Fine, delicate gold pieces. Chains, bracelets, anklets, rings, earrings, brooches, pins, and whatnots piled in heaps and twists within the compartments that make up your jewelry box. If that sounds like your jewelry storage, then it's time to "detox" your jewelry box. Learn how here.

Over the years, we have serviced thousands of estates and their respective families. It's not often that we see estates that fall into the "veritable time capsule" category for the quality of their collections. When we do, we like to highlight them in a special way. But, the real story often comes to light when we dig beyond the tangible "stuff" contained within the estate -- when we get an in-depth glimpse at the person behind the estate. Such is the case with Sandy.

Exposure to tens of thousands of fine works of art over the course of a curator's 30 years career gives her a very discerning eye for detail and quality. This is most certainly the case for one renowned former Museum of Fine Arts Boston curator, Barbara Stern Shapiro, as evidenced in her lifetime personal curation ... from Boston to New York and back.

Dark went the night. The soft golden glow of candles flickering. A band playing holiday standards. The cacophony of conversation. Tonight is going to be a good night. How could it not be a good night? When you're surrounded by family it's better than good -- and we are family!

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a blue girl. If I'm out shopping, I immediately gravitate towards all things blue (patterned, printed, solid). My children roll their eyes anytime I stop to look at something blue, with a quick roll of their eyes and an under-the-breath utterance of "of course you'd stop for that!" I wasn't always open about being a blue girl....

Yes, BRG-Raleigh has been operating in the greater Raleigh area for several months, but we were officially welcomed to the community in fine style ...

The 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....

It'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...

Expertise. Finding value in under-valued items. No fees. It’s never been easier for charitable foundations, organizations, and non-profits to achieve the same benefits seen by others who partner with BRG. Learn more here....