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Brooke Astor in 2002 in her duplex at 778 Park Ave., New York. Faithful digitized rendering of a unique historic image. Fair use of possibly copyrighted image under the guidelines of U.S. Copyright Law. Image used to illustrate the subject of the commentary; no free photo exists, subject is deceased.

NY auction of Brooke Astor’s jewels, art moved to September

Catherine Saunders-Watson
Catherine Saunders-Watson
Brooke Astor in 2002 in her duplex at 778 Park Ave., New York. Faithful digitized rendering of a unique historic image. Fair use of possibly copyrighted image under the guidelines of U.S. Copyright Law. Image used to illustrate the subject of the commentary; no free photo exists, subject is deceased.
Brooke Astor in 2002 in her duplex at 778 Park Ave., New York. Faithful digitized rendering of a unique historic image. Fair use of possibly copyrighted image under the guidelines of U.S. Copyright Law. Image used to illustrate the subject of the commentary; no free photo exists, subject is deceased.

NEW YORK (AP) – A New York auction of jewelry and artwork from the estate of philanthropist Brooke Astor is now scheduled for September.

Sotheby’s said Tuesday that the auction has been pushed back from April due to its “wide range and volume.”

The sale now will be held over two days, sometime during the week of Sept. 24.

The proceeds will benefit Astor’s favorite charities, including the New York Public Library, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York City schools.

Astor died in 2007 at 105.

Anthony Marshall was found guilty in 2009 of exploiting his mother’s dementia to help himself to millions of dollars. He’s free pending appeal.

The auction will include property from Astor’s Manhattan apartment and her country house in Westchester County.

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Online: www.sothebys.com

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