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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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J.C. Harris Hand-carved And Painted Naturalistic Bird SculpturesClosed$174.00 Winning Bid
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Three Cement Garden CatsClosed$66.00 Winning Bid
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Assorted Collection Of Items, Including A Sterling Tea Caddy Spoon And A Girard PerregauxClosed$47.00 Winning Bid
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10k Yellow Gold Antique Simple Framed Palest Pink Cameo BroochClosed$67.00 Winning Bid
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Collection Of Coins Including Years 1817, 1858 And 1860Closed$266.00 Winning Bid
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Vintage Italian Majolica Lemmon Tree LampClosed$180.00 Winning Bid
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Collection Of Assorted Gold Filled Jewelry PiecesClosed$136.00 Winning Bid
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Raz Imports Animated Music Tv BoxClosed$42.00 Winning Bid
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Collection Of Assorted Sterling Silver Jewelry Pieces, Including A Fabulous Double Pill BoxClosed$105.00 Winning Bid
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Vintage Purple Glass Festooned Costume Jewelry NecklaceClosed$22.00 Winning Bid
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Collection Of Assorted Sterling, 900, And 813 Brooches And One BarretteClosed$157.00 Winning Bid
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Russian Charming Rectangular Folk Art Black Lacquer Box, Wheat Field MotifClosed$21.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 136
Sterling Silver Mexican Diminutive Perfume Bottles, Pendants And Dresser Style BothClosed$71.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 137
Antique Persian Kashan Hand-Knotted 100% Wool Carpet, 60' L X 43" WClosed$100.00 Winning Bid
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14k Yellow Gold Book, Letter And Anchor CharmClosed$226.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 139
Artisanal, Signed Mts. Pottery Hand-painted Terracotta Cat BowlClosed$15.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 140
14k Yellow Gold Lovely Vintage Seed Pearl Scatter PinClosed$75.00 Winning Bid
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