Estate of prominent Gilded Age couple yields treasures for Heritage sale, Feb. 10

Gold friendship ring artist Winslow Homer gave to Helena de Kay, estimated at $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Gold friendship ring artist Winslow Homer gave to Helena de Kay, estimated at $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Gold friendship ring artist Winslow Homer gave to Helena de Kay, estimated at $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions

DALLAS – Historians have long considered the significance of the Gilded Age era and the artistic legacy of New York City in American life. Helena de Kay and Richard Watson Gilder, a married couple who cultivated an expansive creative circle, were at the very center of it. Heritage Auctions is pleased to present the first and only comprehensive access to the couple’s estate, including precious artworks and the personal possessions of the family and their famous friends, and the much-coveted paintings and drawings of Helena de Kay herself. The Gilded Age: Property from the Collection of Richard Watson Gilder and Helena de Kay Gilder takes place Friday, February 10. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Kasem collection will turn up the volume at Julien’s, March 17

Casey Kasem’s Neumann brand model U 87 Ai studio microphone, est. $1,000 -$2,000
Casey Kasem’s Neumann brand model U 87 Ai studio microphone, est. $1,000 -$2,000
Casey Kasem’s Neumann brand model U 87 Ai studio microphone, est. $1,000 -$2,000

LOS ANGELES – Julien’s Auctions announces Property from the Collection of Jean and Casey Kasem, taking place Thursday, March 17 in Beverly Hills, California. Featuring nearly 500 lots never before offered at auction, the sale will be a celebration of the life and career of the American radio icon who entertained millions around the world as the King of the Top 40 Countdown and as the voice of Shaggy in the animated Scooby-Doo television franchise. The auction will also feature luxurious items and possessions from his wife, actress Jean Kasem, best known for playing Loretta Tortelli on the iconic sitcom Cheers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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