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Idyllic 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 ReadingHelping Dad Downsize
Estates 101 | PUBLISHED 06.01.18 | Jennifer VentrescaMost of us dread the day when we need to help dad (or mom) downsize his home. Perhaps home is “just too much” for him to care for anymore. Whatever the circumstance, you want to help your parents make the transition from one home to another, with as little disruption as possible.
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 ReadingEstate Sales & Consignments for the 21st Century
Estates 101 | PUBLISHED 02.01.18 | Jennifer VentrescaEstate sales “junkies” are amazingly dedicated to the art of seeking treasures. Yes, we’re calling it an art -- defined as something that is created with imagination and skill. While estate sale buyers are not necessarily creating anything, they approach estate sales with great imagination and skill. With the spring estate sale season about to launch....
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 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 ReadingWorld Renowned Designer's Warehouse Sale Takes the Stage at BRG
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 10.19.17 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen an internationally acclaimed and world renowned interior designer located in Connecticut accumulates a collection of high-end, current and stylish furniture, art, and lighting, that designer must, at some point, decide what to do with it all ....
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 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....
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