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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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Lot #: 141
14k Yellow Gold Vintage Wittenauer Hand Would Mechanical Watch, Speidel Expansion BandClosed$155.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 142
Antique Oval Glass Backed And Pink Cameo Brooch, Gold TopClosed$117.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 143
10k White Gold Vintage Filigree Diamond And Synthetic Blue Sapphire BraceletClosed$185.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 144
Fabulous Herend Handpainted Lidded Porcelain Trinket BoxClosed$62.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 145
Vintage Royal Copenhagen Handpainted Porcelain DuckClosed$57.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 146
Wedgewood Collection Blue Oval Sterling Brooch And Silver Clip On EarringsClosed$52.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 147
Silver Large Vintage Foliate Bouquet Motif 6.25 Mm Cultured Pearl Cluster BroochClosed$38.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 148
Pair Of Two Sterling Silver Whiting Lily Patterned Spoons, Plus 835 Silver TongsClosed$69.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 149
10k Yellow Gold Vintage Blister Pearl RingClosed$278.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 150
19th C. English Staffordshire Hand-painted Ceramic SpanielClosed$42.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 151
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Angela Cummings Vintage Twisted Body Writing InstrumentClosed$95.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 152
Collection Of Various Assorted Sterling And 800 Silver Jewelry PiecesClosed$125.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 153
Sterling Vintage Matching Leaf And Berry Motif Bracelet And Brooch, By Carl RuopoliClosed$58.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 154
Grande Fine Champagne Napoleon 1811 BottleClosed$67.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 155
Charmelle Silk Botanical ScarfClosed$21.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 156
Delightful Herend Hand-painted Porcelain Lidded Twin Handled Sugar BowlClosed$66.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 157
Gorgeous Herend Hand-painted Porcelain Lidded Egg Form BoxClosed$80.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 158
M. Lublein Hand-carved And Painted "Red-breasted Merganser", 1964Closed$81.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 159
Room Size Karastan CarpetClosed$125.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 160
Three 19th Century American Coin Silver SpoonsClosed$95.00 Winning Bid
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