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October Greenwich Auctions Break Records & We Have You to Thank for it.

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 10.25.18 | Jennifer Ventresca
October Greenwich Auctions Break BRG’s Records | BRG

When it comes to estate auctions, BRG's reach continues to grow -- especially when you look at how online auctions are completely changing the landscape of how estates are bought and sold. Most recently, gross sales reached nearly $1 million in our two-day October auction series (which featured an August Rodin bust which grossed over....

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Styling your Thanksgiving Table with Diane Rath

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 10.25.18 | Jennifer Ventresca
Setting your tablescape: a fall entertaining workshop | BRG

We love Thanksgiving. Beyond the fabulous food and special family moments, we can use this fabulous fall holiday as a canvas to show-off our unique style. So whether you're hosting or helping the host, BRG is helping to inspire your inner stylist as we partner with Diane Rath (the Rath Project). Learn Diane’s simple and creative ideas on setting fun, festive, and stylish fall holiday tablescapes....

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Defiant and Inspired Genius: Auguste Rodin & his Buste de Saint-Jean Baptiste

Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 09.15.18 | Jennifer Ventresca
Rodin’s John the Baptist cast bronze sculpture | BRG

So much has been written about Rodin — his life, his works, his philosophy. Sure his talent is on display at museums worldwide, but rarely does the opportunity to actually own an authentic Rodin work of art come to the public. That is about to change when his Buste de Saint Jean-Baptiste, Gruet Aine Fondeur, Paris cast bronze sculpture hits the auction block in the Exceptional Fall Greenwich auction at BRG.

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Seven Things That Would Make Carrie Bradshaw Swoon

Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 09.14.18 | Jennifer Ventresca
Carrie Bradshaw wanna-be's favorite room -- the shoe closet | BRG

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.

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A Taste of Fairfield - Part II

BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 10.19.17 | Jennifer Ventresca
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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 ....

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Vintage Copper Cookware

Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 09.29.17 | Jennifer Ventresca
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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.

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A Taste of Fairfield - Part I

BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.25.17 | Jennifer Ventresca
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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

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Call for Consignments

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.15.17 | ADMIN
 | BRG

Each fall, BRG holds our Exceptional Greenwich Fall Estates Auction which features luxury market items including fine art, exquisite rugs, antiques, precious jewelry, sterling silver, couture fashion accessories, outstanding furniture and first-class decorative items. This year is no different.

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Historic Southport CT Estate Contents In Auction

On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.13.17 | Jennifer Ventresca
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We recently were contacted by the owners of "Restmore," an exquisite multi-generational Warner Hill Road estate in Southport, CT. This stately home is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The family needed help in liquidating the contents of this estate ...

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Ole! Add Mexican & Latin American Flair to Your Home

Design & Decor | PUBLISHED 05.04.17 | Jennifer Ventresca
 | BRG

What comes to mind when you think Mexican & Latin American design? Bold, bright, and happy colors? Deep rich wood tones juxtaposed with wrought iron accents? The contrast of white-washed walls with dark Spanish-Colonial style beams?

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