Train collectors
Lionel is an American firm that manufactures toy trains, model trains and parts out of North Carolina. It was subsequently purchased by Richard P. Kughn, Detroit-based real estate developer (and railroad enthusiast) in 1986. Then in 1995 it was purchased by The Martin Davis Investment Group. Then Lionel changed hands again in 1995, when Kughn sold […]
Jen Risom
Is it possible to marry a sofa? If so, “I do”. For those who are not familiar Jens Risom was a mid century furniture and interior designer. He was born in Denmark in May of 1916. At age 20 Risom relocated to New York City to study American design. At that time he did not have success as […]
YSL
The icon YSL brand was founded in 1961 by Yves Saint Laurent along with his partner Pierre Berge. In these beginning years they made safari jackets, thigh-high boots, smoking jackets and the tuxedo suit for women popular. One of his most famous muses was Catherine Deneuve. The brand added a cosmetic line in 1978 and […]
Steuben
STEUBEN GLASS If you have an Steuben glass pieces or a Steuben collection for sale, we would like to speak to you. Steuben is an iconic American glass manufacturer. Although the firm has gone through changes in ownership it still produces art glass today. Steuben has a rich history of having their pieces displayed in […]
Important Crystal
SELLING IMPORTANT CRYSTAL Consignment or Auction Kings Auctions Inc. handles consignment, auctions, private sales, auctions, public sales, and some estate sales. Often when a client has a special collectible or collection of fine art, fine jewelry, or other specialty items, they can be marketed separately in an environment that is more suitable for high end […]
Escada collections
Largest Escada collection. Other than in an Escada boutique, we had never seen so many Escada pieces. The good news is that the pieces were all from the 1990’s when Escada was made in Germany under the ownership of Margaretha Ley. It was at this time that the quality was off the charts. The silk […]
Lucite furnishings
We get one of three responses to Lucite furnishings – yes, no, or WOW! Usually it’s wow. New and Vintage lucite items We love it when our clients contact us with designer brand lucite items. Whether it’s Lucite furniture or Lucite accessories, Lucite pieces always sell fast and for top dollar. Lucite items come in […]
Reasons to consign
The benefits of consignment A new year, a new house, a divorce, new job, greater or less income, inheritance or just wanting all new stuff are some of the events that trigger people wanting to reduce their current load. But what are the benefits of consigning furnishings, accessories, designer items, fur coats, fine art, fine […]
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Lillian Bassman Photography
Lillian Bassman Photography Lillian Bassman was most famous for her black and white photography, geometric placement and camera angles as well as her paintings. She worked for Harpers Bazaar for almost 20 years where she created the most fashion forward magazine covers of the time. People may not know her name, but her magazine covers […]