February 2, 2018

A Bright And Illuminating Estate Sale…

Light up the life of your loved one this Valentine’s day with one of over 300 high-end lamps, fine art, jewelry, furniture, artwork, porcelain, crystal and more features in this incredible Estate Sale!

Nestled on a charming Midtown street, this 1920’s Spanish estate dazzles with the sparkling history of a groundbreaking luxury lighting manufacturer. Our client owned Millie Hampshire Studios, the West Hollywood premier manufacturer of hand-crafted crystal lamp shades and custom lamps. Since its founding in 1945, Millie Hampshire Studios boasted celebrity clients and would furnish homes, fine hotels and resorts around the globe with elegant sconces, custom chandeliers, special lamps and more. For decades, Millie Hampshire lamps and shades have illuminated fine hotels and resorts, including the Bacara Spa in Santa Barbara, The Montage and Peninsula Hotels in Beverly Hills, and Pelican Hills Resort in Newport Beach.

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February 2, 2018
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May 24, 2017

Strong Style In A 1923 Mediterranean Chateau!

.The beauty of an Estate Sale isn’t just in the decor — it’s in the unexpected excitement that no two sales are ever the same, and you never know what you’ll find. In last weekend’s Estate Sale, in a 1923 Mediterranean Chateau in Hollywood Hills, we had the bold, heavy, masculine style of an acclaimed interior designer who used unexpected scale and dark antiques to create a deeply sophisticated space full of treasures our guests were only too happy to snatch up!

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May 24, 2017
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December 17, 2016

The 6 Key Pieces You’ll ALWAYS Find At Our Estate Sales

When a client opens up their home to us and we open it up to you, everyone wins. The items we sell are unique, have history, personality and resonance. They’re ready to breathe new life into a new home, your home! Every estate has its own flavor and style, meaning you have to come to them all! That said, these are the 6 things you’ll probably always trove at our sales:

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December 17, 2016
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August 10, 2016

Sneak Peek: The Estate Sale of Robert Metzner

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We’re so excited for this weekend’s upcoming estate sale of Robert G. Metzner. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: often times the only thing more wondrous than the treasures we find in these estates, is their original possessor. Robert was an inventor and engineer who retired and became a sculptor. We have the unique privilege of bringing his incredible artwork to market for the first time.

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August 10, 2016
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March 12, 2016

The 5 Most Intriguing Roles of Betsy Drake (And We Don’t Mean Her Acting)

Working in the Estate Sale industry in Los Angeles, it’s admittedly not unusual to find oneself learning about the life of a ridiculously inspiring client, but in the case of Betsy Drake—this lady has us swooning! Drake was a Hollywood actress whose real life was no less dramatic than her feature films and whose real persona far exceeded those of her silver screen characters in both depth and charm. Her Estate Sale was tremendous. Not only was the house full every day, but so many people came for her: to pay respect, to share memories and stories, or because they were admirers. Betsy touched many lives and remains incredibly inspiring. Today we’re honoring her with a look at the 5 Most Intriguing Roles of Betsy Drake.

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March 12, 2016
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March 11, 2016

Cheers! To Our New Website & Our Roots!

We’re live! We are delighted by our rebranding and digital makeover! This new site will better provide our clients and followers with a space to check in with our business and see what’s new. Our blog will serve as both an inspiration hub where we explore interior design, antiques, art and culture, as well as a space where we offer exclusive behind the scenes looks at our sales, our process and highlight some of our favorite clients.

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March 11, 2016
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