Haute Auction: Heritage Beverly Hills Fine and Decorative Arts Auction

Heritage Auction Galleries, largest collectibles auctioneer in the world, will hold its Spring 2011 Fine and Decorative Arts Auction on Sunday, March 20, 2011 in Beverly Hills.
Featuring fine art and Hollywood memorabilia from the collection of Janet Gaynor and Paul Gregory, the auction will consist of 341 lots.
Ladies and gentlemen here are highlights from the Spring Auction:

Italian giltwood and fabric bedroom set. Attributed to Michelangelo Guggenheim, Venice Italy, circa 1890. Retailed by Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co., New York.

French Sevres-Style porcelain octagonal casket with gilt bronze mounts. From Paris, France, circa 1900

The collection of Paul Gregory and Janet Gaynor. Philippe Auge (French, b. 1935) Portrait of a Woman with Green Eyes. Oil on canvas

The collection of Paul Gregory and Janet Gaynor. Amedeo Modigliani (Italian, 1884-1920).Portrait of Edith Sitwell.
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WHERE: Heritage Auctions-Beverly Hills
9478 West Olympic Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
WHEN: Sunday, March 20, 2011
Session 1: (Gregory and Gaynor collection) 12:00pm
Session 2: 3:00pm
Lot Viewing: Thursday, March 17, 9:00am-7:30pm
Friday, March 18, 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday, March 19, 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, March 20, 10:00am-12:00pm
View lots and auction results online at www.ha.com/5068
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