Recommendations for an estate sale from someone who knows.

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Tips for a successful estate sale (from someone who knows). I know a little about estate sales but from a consumer’s point of view as I have contracted with 6 different estate sale firms across the USA over the years. From California to Buffalo New York, from Tucson to Redmond Washington, and Palm Beach to […]

Vases and Vessels

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Vases, Vessels, and Values Researching values before selling is crucial….or just hire someone who knows. Vases Jars, Cachepots and Jardinières Urns When it comes to offering high value decorative collectibles for sale you must get the price right. Priced to low will create regret for years to come and priced too high can tarnish the […]

Hans Wagner furnishings

Hans Wagner

Hans Wegner The Perfect Chair If you have any pieces with this style, we have buyers for you. Est $5000.00 Est $5000.00 Est $41,000.00 Est $6500.00 Est $7500.00 Hans J. Wegner is best known for his chairs and seating although he has designed and produced tables, lighting and other accessories as well.  Wegner was an […]

Ten important pieces of work you should know about

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10 notable works of art You should know about. If you hobnob with the rich and famous, or you took an art class in college, you probably know these works of art, but for the rest of us, it’s interesting to know. Appreciating art by the most famous artists in the world is subjective for […]

Automatic Watches

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How exactly does an automatic watch work? Mechanical or automatic watches don’t use a battery unlike quartz watches. Mechanical watches need to be manually winded by hand on a daily basis or if self-winding, a rotor weight does the winding while being worn. In short, a mechanical watch is driven by a tightly wound coil  […]

Mantle Clocks

antique clocks

Mantel clocks California Estate Sales & Auction Company curates all types of mantel clocks for auction or public or private sale. Whether it’s a single clock or a lifetime collection, California Estate Sales & Auction Company works on behalf of collectors, investors, individuals, and estates to achieve top dollar for all personal property. Whether the […]

Anna Torfs

art glass

Anna Torfs Coming up for auction are these amazing works of art by Anna Torfs all of course made by hand with glass blowing, cutting and sanding techniques going back 200 years. A treat for collectors or individuals with refined taste to bring sophistication and drama to any living space. Location: Worldwide Collections: Sinope, Vaza […]

Tom Ford

Designer items for auction

TOM FORD Tom Ford was born in Austin Texas on August 27, 1961. He is most known for designing luxury clothing for brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent and his own personal brand “Tom Ford”.  He is also a screenwriter, film director and producer. Not many people realize he directed films ‘A Single Man’ […]

The Cartier Panthers

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The Cartier Panthers How the famous panther came to be. You don’t  have to be an animal lover, or a lover of felines to adore the Cartier panthers whether it is a watch, pendant, ring, bracelet,  brooch, cufflinks, handbag, wallet or even a scarf. It was when Jeanne Toussaint first laid eyes on a live […]

Daria De Konig Jewels

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Daria de Koing couture Jewelry California Estate Sales and Auction Company. consigns, auctions, and manages both public and private sales for all types of fine jewelry including the California jewelry designer Daria de Koing. FINE JEWELRY AUCTIONS Fine jewelry  collections  by Daria de Koing are successfully managed due to their one-of-kind, hand made sensibility.  These […]