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December Fine Estates Auction

Tuesday, December 12th @ 11AM

On December 12th we will offer The Estate of Theodora (Teddy) Gibson Berg. The sale will also include sterling silver from a New England educational institution as well as American and European fine and decorative arts from various other Connecticut estates and collections. Teddy was known for her renowned gardens, including those she nurtured over the years at her homes in NH and CT. The collection includes a substantial group of fine jewelry, as well as American, English and Continental formal and country furniture and decorations, fine Chinese and European porcelain, fine art and folk art. The sale will be "live online" through Live Auctioneers and Invaluable.

Preview will be offered at our gallery from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the auction, and at other times by appointment. All preview arrangements are subject to our posted COVID-19 safety protocols. We will have enhanced staffing for condition reports and additional photo requests. All requests for condition reports and/or photos must be received by 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 10th.

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