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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 #: 101
Collection Of Six Vintage Watches Including Two Sterling Silver And Gruen.Closed$182.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 102
UPDATE Vintage Carved Composite Chinese Medical DollClosed$42.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 103
Pair Of Beveled Mirrored PedestalsClosed$121.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 104
Pair Of Carved Japanese Cedar Frogs.Closed$105.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 105
Large Relief Carved Composite Tusk, SignedClosed$378.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 106
Sparkling Vermeilled Sterling Silver Jewelry SetClosed$75.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 107
VIntage Pair Of Hollywood Regency Brass And Vinyl Vanity StoolsClosed$42.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 108
Bengt Edenfalk (Swedish, 20th C.) For Skruf Crystal Paperweight.Closed$93.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 109
Woven Wool Scatter Rug (81" X 51")Closed$155.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 110
Lepa Hadzi Dimova (Macedonian) Original Abstract Acrylic On Paper, Signed And Dated 5/78Closed$45.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 111
Vintage 'Lily' Chinese Hostess Pajamas SetClosed$42.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 112
Large Carved Chinese Composite Figure Depicting GuanyinClosed$25.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 113
Pair Of Chinese Panda Hanging Silk Scrolls With Watercolors On Paper, SignedClosed$150.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 114
Collection Of Chinese Carved Royal Figurines, Set Of 4Closed$67.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 115
Four Piece Collection Of Cloisonne Hand Painted Diminutive VasesClosed$52.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 116
Stylized Mid-Century Solid Brass GazelleClosed$260.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 117
Rich And Vibrant Wool Area Rug (128" X 96")Closed$626.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 118
Vintage Thai Khaen Bamboo PipeClosed$39.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 119
Jim Thompson Vintage Elephant Floor PillowClosed$86.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 120
Vintage Balinese Woodblock Print On Fibered PaperClosed$72.00 Winning Bid
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