Estate Sales & Auction Blog

What is so special about BRG's Exceptional Winter 2019 sale that would have us dusting off the auctioneer podium and gavel in order to run a live auction? Well, you are about to find out!

Long before the mid century modern movement began (centuries before actually), one of the worlds greatest minds, Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.” We wonder, would he be awed by the blending of sleek lines and the elegance of organic shapes found in mid century modern designs of this era?

If you're new to BRG's online auctions, it's possible that you may want a quick guide for auction terminology. BRG makes auction and site terminology simple and easy to follow. Let's get started....

When a volunteer from a local charity asks BRG to help them price items in their annual tag sale, the volunteer probably never expected these results. How did BRG help them ? Find out now.

Sometimes it’s hard to change. But BRG is making some changes for the better! In an effort to improve communications, our auction bidders are noticing a few recent changes. We promise — it’s all good.

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.

What 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....

Black 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....

It 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....

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.