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Defiant and Inspired Genius: Auguste Rodin & his Buste de Saint-Jean Baptiste
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 09.15.18 | Jennifer VentrescaSo 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.
Continue ReadingSeven Things That Would Make Carrie Bradshaw Swoon
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 09.14.18 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen 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.
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 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 ReadingProudly Supporting The Cancer Beat
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.28.17 | Jennifer VentrescaSocial responsibility manifests itself in many ways. For some it is about environmental issues. For others it is political. For others still, it is about giving back to the community in a meaningful way. Over the years, we have tried to integrate social responsibility within our business culture by targeting local
Continue ReadingA Taste of Fairfield - Part I
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 09.25.17 | Jennifer VentrescaIf 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
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 ...
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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