Temptations abound at Benefit Shop Foundation’s June 14 Red Carpet sale

Signed art glass centerpiece by Romanian artist Ioan Nemtoi, estimated at $200-$1,500
Signed art glass centerpiece by Romanian artist Ioan Nemtoi, estimated at $200-$1,500

Signed art glass centerpiece by Romanian artist Ioan Nemtoi, estimated at $200-$1,500

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — The Benefit Shop Foundation, Inc. will hold its next Red Carpet auction on Wednesday, June 14, starting at 10 am Eastern time. This auction, boasting nearly 800 items, features the Manhattan estate of a university professor who lived and taught in Japan for more than 35 years, collecting antiques, antiquities, decorative arts, artifacts and contemporary art from Japan and the Far East. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Karel Appel gouache stands out at Benefit Shop Foundation, Jan. 18

Karel Appel gouache of an abstracted figure, estimated at $500-$5,000
Karel Appel gouache of an abstracted figure, estimated at $500-$5,000
Karel Appel gouache of an abstracted figure, estimated at $500-$5,000

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — Long a source for notable estates in the area as well as from the Hamptons to Palm Beach, the Benefit Shop Foundation, Inc., continues to offer fine goods, most with storied provenance. Its Red Carpet auction, scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 at 10 am Eastern time is no exception. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Benefit Shop Foundation delivers holiday sparkle, Dec. 7

Elgin 14K gold pocket watch, ornately engraved and embossed with a floral motif, estimated at $200-$1,000
Elgin 14K gold pocket watch, ornately engraved and embossed with a floral motif, estimated at $200-$1,000
Elgin 14K gold pocket watch, ornately engraved and embossed with a floral motif, estimated at $200-$1,000

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — The Benefit Shop Foundation, Inc will kick off the holiday shopping season with its 2nd annual holiday jewelry and designer fashion auction on Wednesday, Dec. 7, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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