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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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Saturday, 11/13, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Wednesday, 11/10, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Saturday, 12/11, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
4829 Gretna Street Suite 103
Dallas TX 75207
Saturday, 12/11, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Four Piece Collection Of Chinese Mud-men FigurinesClosed$32.00 Winning Bid
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Vintage Rosenthal China Large Dinner Service, Shadow Rose PatternClosed$130.00 Winning Bid
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Extra Large Signed Peruvian Hand Embroidered Folk Art Mounted On FrameClosed$490.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 84
Four Pieces Of Rosenthal (Germany) Tabletop AccessoriesClosed$42.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 85
Vintage Collection Of Sterling JewelryClosed$108.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 86
Rosenthal Fortuna 10 Piece Collection Of Etched GlasswareClosed$52.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 87
Circa 1866 Polish Book Of Christian HymnalsClosed$310.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 88
Vintage Woven Wool Scatter Rug (71" X 38")Closed$150.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 89
Jim McGrath (American, 20th C.) Watercolor And Ink On Paper, AbstractClosed$125.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 90
Lloyd Flanders All Seasons Vintage Wicker Settee And Cocktail OttomanClosed$166.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 91
Paul Ahyi (Togolese, 1930-2010) Color Lithograph, "Togo."Closed$47.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 92
A 5 Piece Collection Of Mid-Century Woven Table Top DecorClosed$57.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 93
Pair Of Vintage 1960's French Printed Mali Travel PostersClosed$40.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 94
Vintage Sleeveless Gold And Lavender Brocade JumpsuitClosed$71.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 95
Pair Of Outdoor Concrete Wall Plaques/Garden DecorClosed$71.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 96
Hand Carved And Lacquered Chinese Cinnabar TrayClosed$31.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 97
Vintage Ink On Paper Still LifeClosed$32.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 98
Vintage Fur Accessory CollectionClosed$80.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 99
Pair Of Signed Limited Edition Embossed Paper ArtClosed$33.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 100
Collection Of Golden Replica's Of United State StampsClosed$81.00 Winning Bid
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