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The Estate of Ronald & Elizabeth Sher of Fearrington Village @ Apex, NC [Deceased]
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Thursday, October 21st 2021 at 8:05 PM EST
Thursday, October 21st 2021 at 8:05 PM EST
BRG is pleased to offer the distinctive contents of the estate of Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, a pair of adventurous, well-traveled and talented former government officers. This unique and interesting estate showcases their lifelong aggregation of furniture, art, decorative arts and more -- all hailing from the innumerable domestic and international locales visited and lived-in by the couple during the course of their lives. Their beautifully kept home in Fearrington Village of Pittsboro, NC holds an eclectic treasure trove for bidders of every style, taste, and budget. If these items could only talk! One can only imagine the stories behind the unique pieces collected from their travels and official international government interactions. Happy bidding!
ABOUT THE COUPLE: In the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ronald and Elizabeth Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. Elizabeth was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and Ronald was a U.S. Navy veteran (enlisting at the age of 17) and retired foreign service officer for the USIA (U.S. Information Agency). Both spent their lifelong careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various former Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries like Russia and Yugoslavia, as well as China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the pair, they explored and visited over 55 countries. After their retirements from government service, the couple continued to serve their community's charities and organizations in philanthropic and volunteer capacities. Visit our Blogs to learn more about this couple.
ABOUT THE COUPLE: In the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ronald and Elizabeth Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. Elizabeth was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and Ronald was a U.S. Navy veteran (enlisting at the age of 17) and retired foreign service officer for the USIA (U.S. Information Agency). Both spent their lifelong careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various former Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries like Russia and Yugoslavia, as well as China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the pair, they explored and visited over 55 countries. After their retirements from government service, the couple continued to serve their community's charities and organizations in philanthropic and volunteer capacities. Visit our Blogs to learn more about this couple.
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NC AUC LICENSE #10322
1009 Classic Rd
Apex NC 27539
Saturday, 10/23, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
NC AUC LICENSE #10322
1009 Classic Rd
Apex NC 27539
Saturday, 10/23, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION
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Lot #: 221
Assorted 10 Piece Collection Of Coffee Table Books Pertaining To ArtClosed$47.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 222
Collection Of Six Various Bottle OpenersClosed$77.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 223
Vintage Peill Crystal 11 Piece Collection Of Sherry GlassesClosed$42.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 224
Baroque By Wallace Four Piece Collection Of Silver Plated Candle HoldersClosed$15.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 225
Pair Of Chinese Blue And White Footed Porcelain BowlsClosed$21.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 226
Pair Of Hand Colored Prints After Kate Greenaway (English, 1846-1901).Closed$2.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 227
Four Piece Collection Of Bud Vases - Dansk & Eugen FernerClosed$37.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 228
Watercolor And Ink On Paper Abstract Still LifeClosed$27.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 229
Vintage Carved Bone Vanity Box.Closed$52.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 230
Mid-Century Painted Tile Wall Plaque, Likely ItalianClosed$20.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 231
Fun Vintage Women's ClothingClosed$37.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 232
Chinese Watercolor On SilkClosed$6.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 233
Pair Of Lladro Porcelain Hand Painted Cherub BustsClosed$16.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 234
Chinese Silk Hanging Watercolor Scroll Depicting The Goddess Of The MoonClosed$40.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 235
Collection Of United States & International Commemorative StampsClosed$6.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 236
Pair Of Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Lidded Table Top BoxesClosed$21.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 237
Large Collection Of United States Commemorative And Cancelled StampsClosed$16.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 238
Three Piece Collection Of Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain VasesClosed$27.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 239
Large Collection Of United States Cancelled StampsClosed$16.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 240
Collection Of Chinese Mudman Clay ArtClosed$46.00 Winning Bid
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