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The Estate of Diana Klemin of Greenwich, CT @BRG-Greenwich
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Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 8:05 PM EST
Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at 8:05 PM EST
BRG is pleased to offer this remarkable showcase featuring the estate of Diana Klemin, a distinguished figure in the world of literary art. This auction features a curated collection of fine art, jewelry, luxury goods, high-end collectibles, and elegant furniture — each reflecting Diana’s refined taste and her storied career. Rounding-out this fun sale is a collection of Alexander Klemin engineering prototype wind tunnel model airplanes.
This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire pieces that reflect Diana’s discerning taste. All lots were carefully moved to BRG-Greenwich for convenient pick-up. Happy bidding!
ABOUT DIANA KLEMIN
Diana Klemin graduated from Vassar College in 1944. She furthered her studies at the Art Students League, the New School for Social Research, and the Museum of Modern Art. Klemin began her career at G. P. Putnam's Sons before moving to Doubleday & Company, Inc., where she worked as a book designer and was promoted to Art Director in 1953, a position she held until 1987. Klemin is recognized as a noteworthy Art Director by Marquis Who's Who.
Throughout her career, Klemin visited numerous museums and sorted through thousands of submissions from graphic artists to find illustrations and book jacket art. In the 1960s, she oversaw the illustration of a forty-eight-volume children’s classics series and directed the art for the “Best-in-Children’s Books” club, collaborating with notable artists, including Andy Warhol.
This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire pieces that reflect Diana’s discerning taste. All lots were carefully moved to BRG-Greenwich for convenient pick-up. Happy bidding!
ABOUT DIANA KLEMIN
Diana Klemin graduated from Vassar College in 1944. She furthered her studies at the Art Students League, the New School for Social Research, and the Museum of Modern Art. Klemin began her career at G. P. Putnam's Sons before moving to Doubleday & Company, Inc., where she worked as a book designer and was promoted to Art Director in 1953, a position she held until 1987. Klemin is recognized as a noteworthy Art Director by Marquis Who's Who.
Throughout her career, Klemin visited numerous museums and sorted through thousands of submissions from graphic artists to find illustrations and book jacket art. In the 1960s, she oversaw the illustration of a forty-eight-volume children’s classics series and directed the art for the “Best-in-Children’s Books” club, collaborating with notable artists, including Andy Warhol.
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179 Hamilton Ave
Greenwich CT 06830
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Greenwich CT 06830
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290 Post Road
Fairfield CT 06824
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Fairfield CT 06824
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1009 Classic Rd
Apex NC 27539
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ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION
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Lot #: 1
Ingersoll Vintage 50mm Pocketwatch Style Mickey Mouse Wristwatch, MechanicalCurrent Bid: $29.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Impressive Large Herend Hand-Painted Porcelain CatCurrent Bid: $29.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Antique Caucasian Hand-knotted 100% Wool Carpet, 65" L X 40" WCurrent Bid: $11.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Sterling Silver Flatware ServiceCurrent Bid: $44.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Antique Georgian Style Elaborately Carved Camelback Sofa FrameCurrent Bid: $50.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Hermès Cosmos Scarf By Philippe Ledoux, 1966Current Bid: $95.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lovely Vintage Blue Sapphire And Baguette Diamond Ring, Size 6Current Bid: $455.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Quality Collection Of Artist Made PaperweightsCurrent Bid: $1.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Tiffany & Co. Fabulous Sterling Silver Larged Ribbed Oval Dresser BoxCurrent Bid: $95.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Stunning Amethyst And Diamond Cluster Set Fur ClipCurrent Bid: $310.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Wonderful Herend Hand-painted Porcelain Rabbits Eating Corn GroupCurrent Bid: $39.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Ethel Lucy Klemin (Greenwich, CT) Primitive American PaintingCurrent Bid: $1.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Charles Eames For Herman Miller Bent Plywood ChairCurrent Bid: $25.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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14k Yellow Gold Vintage Tiffany Hand Would Mechanical Watch, With 18k BraceletCurrent Bid: $320.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Herend Hand-painted Porcelain Seated MonkeyCurrent Bid: $11.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Sterling Silver Lovely Vintage Foliate Patterned Hand Chased Three Piece Coffee SetCurrent Bid: $30.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Antique Caucasian Hand-Knotted 100% Wool Carpet, 92" L X 51 3/4" WCurrent Bid: $1.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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An Incredible Brass Dornier-Wal Jounrnymans Project Ca. 1920-1930Starting Bid: $2,000.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
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Mahogany Prototype Engineering Wind Tunnel Airplane ModelStarting Bid: $100.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left -
Lot #: 20
Alexander Klemin Mahogany Prototype Engineering Wind Tunnel Airplane ModelCurrent Bid: $100.00Ends: 7 days 23 hours left