Posts Tagged: auction

Fornasetti trumeau Spring Design Auction at Christie’s

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
The intersection of art and design frequently raises many questions. Is art considered not inherently as important or valuable when it has a function? Or should it perhaps be considered even more important since it enhances the owner’s life on a daily basis on both a physical as well as emotional level. …
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Louis XVI desk at Sotheby's Designer Showhouse auction Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse Auction

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Tomorrow (Monday) is the Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse auction. Whether you are attending in person or considering an online bid, I share with you the last three rooms so you can see the items in situ. A classicist at heart, Trey LaFave created an elegant master bedroom that would be a civilized retreat for a couple.…
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Eric Cohler family room at Sotheby's 2015 Showhouse Last Looks at the Sotheby’s 2015 Showhouse

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Continuing our pre-auction tour of the Sotheby’s 2015 Showhouse, we visit Eric Cohler‘s family room. Inspired by the family room in the NYC brownstone where he grew up, Eric created a room that is testament to his signature ability to mix styles and periods with a comfort factor perfect for today’s lifestyle.…
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Ashley Darryll breakfast room at the 2015 Sotheby's Designer Showhouse Last Call to See the 2015 Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
This weekend is the last chance to see the 2015 Sotheby’s Designer Showhouse. On Monday, April 20th, the auction will begin for the wonderful selection of antiques, decorative art and furnishings featured in the rooms. Although there unfortunately isn’t enough time to feature each room in detail, I wanted to at least show how effectively the designers curated their spaces with individual and innovative visions for incorporating the auction items.…
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Spritzer & Fuhrmann bracelet at Sotheby's Important Jewels Important Jewels Auction at Sotheby’s

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
Paddles ready! On Thursday at 10:00 AM in New York, bidding for Sotheby’s Important Jewels auction will begin. Last night (Tuesday), Sotheby’s held a “Come Try It On” cocktail preview for the show. From legendary houses to unknown artists and from Victorian to contemporary, the pieces include a wide range of price points and styles.…
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