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The Estate of Diana Klemin of Greenwich, CT @BRG-Greenwich
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Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 8:05 PM EST
Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 8:05 PM EST
BRG is pleased to offer this remarkable showcase featuring the estate of Diana Klemin, a distinguished figure in the world of literary art. This auction features a curated collection of fine art, jewelry, luxury goods, high-end collectibles, and elegant furniture — each reflecting Diana’s refined taste and her storied career. Rounding-out this fun sale is a collection of Alexander Klemin engineering prototype wind tunnel model airplanes.
This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire pieces that reflect Diana’s discerning taste. All lots were carefully moved to BRG-Greenwich for convenient pick-up. Happy bidding!
ABOUT DIANA KLEMIN
Diana Klemin graduated from Vassar College in 1944. She furthered her studies at the Art Students League, the New School for Social Research, and the Museum of Modern Art. Klemin began her career at G. P. Putnam's Sons before moving to Doubleday & Company, Inc., where she worked as a book designer and was promoted to Art Director in 1953, a position she held until 1987. Klemin is recognized as a noteworthy Art Director by Marquis Who's Who.
Throughout her career, Klemin visited numerous museums and sorted through thousands of submissions from graphic artists to find illustrations and book jacket art. In the 1960s, she oversaw the illustration of a forty-eight-volume children’s classics series and directed the art for the “Best-in-Children’s Books” club, collaborating with notable artists, including Andy Warhol.
This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire pieces that reflect Diana’s discerning taste. All lots were carefully moved to BRG-Greenwich for convenient pick-up. Happy bidding!
ABOUT DIANA KLEMIN
Diana Klemin graduated from Vassar College in 1944. She furthered her studies at the Art Students League, the New School for Social Research, and the Museum of Modern Art. Klemin began her career at G. P. Putnam's Sons before moving to Doubleday & Company, Inc., where she worked as a book designer and was promoted to Art Director in 1953, a position she held until 1987. Klemin is recognized as a noteworthy Art Director by Marquis Who's Who.
Throughout her career, Klemin visited numerous museums and sorted through thousands of submissions from graphic artists to find illustrations and book jacket art. In the 1960s, she oversaw the illustration of a forty-eight-volume children’s classics series and directed the art for the “Best-in-Children’s Books” club, collaborating with notable artists, including Andy Warhol.
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ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION
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Lot #: 1
Ingersoll Vintage 50mm Pocketwatch Style Mickey Mouse Wristwatch, MechanicalClosed$310.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 2
Impressive Large Herend Hand-Painted Porcelain CatClosed$215.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 3
Antique Caucasian Hand-knotted 100% Wool Carpet, 65" L X 40" WClosed$114.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 4
Sterling Silver Flatware ServiceClosed$775.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 5
Antique Georgian Style Elaborately Carved Camelback Sofa FrameClosed$101.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 6
Hermès Cosmos Scarf By Philippe Ledoux, 1966Closed$300.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 7
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lovely Vintage Blue Sapphire And Baguette Diamond Ring, Size 6Closed$599.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 8
Quality Collection Of Artist Made PaperweightsClosed$146.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 9
Tiffany & Co. Fabulous Sterling Silver Larged Ribbed Oval Dresser BoxClosed$454.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 10
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Stunning Amethyst And Diamond Cluster Set Fur ClipClosed$800.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 11
Wonderful Herend Hand-painted Porcelain Rabbits Eating Corn GroupClosed$195.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 12
Ethel Lucy Klemin (Greenwich, CT) Primitive American PaintingClosed$161.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 13
Charles Eames For Herman Miller Bent Plywood ChairClosed$113.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 14
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Tiffany Hand Would Mechanical Watch, With 18k BraceletClosed$1,250.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 15
Herend Hand-painted Porcelain Seated MonkeyClosed$168.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 16
Sterling Silver Lovely Vintage Foliate Patterned Hand Chased Three Piece Coffee SetClosed$545.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 17
Antique Caucasian Hand-Knotted 100% Wool Carpet, 92" L X 51 3/4" WClosed$607.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 18
An Incredible Brass Dornier-Wal Jounrnymans Project Ca. 1920-1930Closed$3,155.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 19
Mahogany Prototype Engineering Wind Tunnel Airplane ModelClosed$230.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 20
Alexander Klemin Mahogany Prototype Engineering Wind Tunnel Airplane ModelClosed$155.00 Winning Bid
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