General W. T. Sherman’s personal collection heads to market at Fleischer’s May 14COLUMBUS, Ohio — For more than 150 years, the descendants of General William Tecumseh Sherman — Union Army hero and scourge of the Confederate States of America — have preserved and protected his personal effects and collection. But the time has come for these family heirlooms to move to new homes. Fleischer’s Auctions will bring […]
Judy Garland and Mae West screen-worn gowns turned heads at Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion saleCHICAGO — Two Hollywood dresses last sold at auction in 2017 met contrasting fortunes when they returned to the block as part of the Freeman’s Hindman Spring Fashion and Accessories sale on March 12. Judy Garland’s dress from In The Good Old Summertime made a handsome return, but Mae West’s Elsa Schiaparelli gown from Every […]
Bid Smart Recap: Women DesignersNEW YORK – This debut edition of Bid Smart Recap, which brings together Bid Smart articles on a specific topic, showcases leading women designers of furniture, lighting, and home fittings. Each, with her own visions, has shaped the look and feel of our homes.  Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) excelled at translating architectural principles into décor. […]
Rose Tarlow’s keen eye and fine designs beautify elite spacesNEW YORK — Tastemaker Rose Tarlow has had her finger on the pulse of California design since the 1970s, when she opened an antiques store in Los Angeles. She makes combining antiques and eclectic items look effortless, a service she offers through her interior design and furnishings business, now called Rose Tarlow Melrose House. She […]