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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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1414k Yellow Gold Simple 4.75 Mm Wide Wedding Band, Size 8.75Closed$205.00 Winning Bid
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Tiffany & Co. "Tiffany Holiday" Porcelain PitcherClosed$52.00 Winning Bid
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Collection Of Seven Antique & Vintage Persian Scatter Mats And Carpets, In As-is ConditionClosed$134.00 Winning Bid
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Stunning Herend Hand-painted Porcelain Grooming CatClosed$149.00 Winning Bid
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Collection Of Vintage American CoinsClosed$222.00 Winning Bid
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14k Yellow Gold Classic Link Charm Bracelet, With Single Diamond Set CharmClosed$525.00 Winning Bid
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Pair Of 19th C. English Staffordshire Style Ceramic LionsClosed$91.00 Winning Bid
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Antique Unique Sterling Silver Cigarette Case And Match Strike, London, 1889Closed$190.00 Winning Bid
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Saturday Evening Girls, Paul Revere Pottery Ceramic Children's SetClosed$105.00 Winning Bid
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Czechoslovakian Beautiful Vintage Crystal And Malachite Jewelry Suite, BoxedClosed$205.00 Winning Bid
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Antique Persian Accent Carpet, Probably KermanClosed$155.00 Winning Bid
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Fairchild C-82 Packet Original Promotional Desk Ornament Ca. 1940'sClosed$52.00 Winning Bid
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14k Yellow Gold Pierced Brutalist "V" Motif Style Ring, Garnet Set, App. 0.15 CTS, Size 5.25Closed$130.00 Winning Bid
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Collection Of Sterling And 800 Silver Weighted Dresser Items, As-is ConditionClosed$352.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 115
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Chased And Elsa Peretti Writing Instruments, With BoxClosed$105.00 Winning Bid
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Vintage Brass Model Of A Propeller AirplaneClosed$155.00 Winning Bid
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Eight Sterling Silver SpoonsClosed$321.00 Winning Bid
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Two Outdor Cement AnimalsClosed$112.00 Winning Bid
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Hamilton 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Teardrop Motif Lug And Bracelet Mechanical WristwatchClosed$825.00 Winning Bid
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Large Collection Of Fashion Jewelry & SmallsClosed$535.00 Winning Bid
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