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Elvis is in the House! (BRG's Auction House, that is.)
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 06.01.18 | ADMINThe fact that the "Elvis Generation" may be getting older in no way diminishes the memories and collectibility of authentic Elvis items of interest -- something that is not being lost on the folks bidding in BRG's Spectacular Elvis Collection. So when we say, "Elvis is in the House!" (albeit the auction house), we say it with gusto.
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 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 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 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 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 ReadingVintage Copper Cookware
Tips & Guides | PUBLISHED 09.29.17 | Jennifer VentrescaPeriodically, 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.
Continue ReadingCall for Consignments
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.15.17 | ADMINEach 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.
Continue ReadingHistoric Southport CT Estate Contents In Auction
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 09.13.17 | Jennifer VentrescaWe 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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